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Students smile and high-five as they enter Challenge Day. Challenge Day has been held in around 2,700 schools worldwide, with over one million students having participated. Center: Alexa Quinones (10).

Photo Gallery: 2025 Challenge Day

April Kato, News Editor January 31, 2025

From withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement to plans for higher tariffs, the Trump administration has proposed major changes within the first week of office. This article summarized some of these key measures.

President Donald Trump’s first week

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Throughout his 2024 election campaign, President Donald Trump made promises for day one of his second presidency. From deportation programs to imposing tariffs, Trump set himself up for a rapid-fire stream...

TikTok’s continuance is now unclear as it wavers between shut down and constancy in the U.S. This article reviewed the major events in the history of TikTok in the form of a timeline.

History of global social media platform: TikTok’s major moments

Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow January 28, 2025

With a history of nearly a decade, and around one billion active monthly users under its belt, TikTok was center stage in entertainment on a global scale. However, with political controversy and national...

A group of students, dressed in semi-formal attire and western hats, smile for a picture. The theme for the Winter Formal was 'Night In Nashville.' Left to right: Lina Jamai (11), Sienna Barry (11), Alisa Galkina (11) and Ava HeSchenk (11).

Photo Gallery: 2025 Winter Formal

April Kato, News Editor January 27, 2025

McKenzie Brown smiles near the bags of trash collected during the fundraiser dedicated to the Belle Castle Primary and Infant School in Jamaica. While still garnering donations through GoFundMe, the event took place on Jan. 3. Photo courtesy of McKenzie Brown.

McKenzie Brown raises money for Belle Castle Primary, Infant School 

Lana Weber, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

On Jan. 3, McKenzie Brown (11) and 10 of her teammates from the varsity girls soccer team (5-3) cleaned Ed Burke Stadium while raising money for the Belle Castle Primary and Infant School in Jamaica.  The...

The Math Club gathers every Wednesday at lunch and solves past American Invitational Mathematics Examination problems in preparation. Nine students qualified for the AIME after taking the American Mathematics Competition last November. Left to right: Chris Chen (9), Jian Kun Yu (11), Alex Chen (9), Xinyu Meng (12) and Eric Xie (11).

Nine students qualify for American Invitational Mathematics Examinatination

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor January 21, 2025

Nine students qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination, the first of the Mathematical Association of America invitational competitions, after taking the American Mathematics Competitions...

Visual arts teachers dress in black attire and sunglasses. The Staff Dress-Up Week took place from Jan. 13 to 17. Photo courtesy of Katie O'Brien.

Photo Gallery: Staff Dress-up week

April Kato, News Editor January 17, 2025
Visual arts teachers dress in black attire and sunglasses. The Staff Dress-Up Week took place from Jan. 13 to 17. Photo courtesy of Katie O'Brien.
The girls varsity basketball team (12-5) gathers in yellow, showing support for childhood cancer. The team raised $3,663 through their fundraiser during a game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

Girls basketball raises more than $3,000 for child cancer

Viki Kiss, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

The girls varsity basketball team raised $3,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation through the “I am Vs. Cancer” cause during a league game against Canyon Crest Academy on Jan. 10. During the...

A bright cardinal graduation cap flies into the air. Graduated high school students, like Jocelyn Kim ('23), entered a different dynamic of student life in college.

Falcons fly the nest, looking to what’s next

April Kato, News Editor December 18, 2024

As bright cardinal caps fly into the air, seniors conclude years of tireless work to achieve their dreams. For many, that dream is getting into college. But once college is in reach, what comes next? As...

The school's orchestra fills the Performing Arts Center with music. The Winter Concert was held on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

2024 Winter Concert

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

As the holiday season nears, festivity manifested in the form of music at the annual Winter Concert, held on Dec. 12, in the school’s Performing Arts Center.  The concert opened with the full orchestra...

Advanced Dance presents their choreographed routine. The Expression Session took place from Dec. 6 to 7. Photo courtesy of Anna Scipione.

2024 Expression Session

Ellie Koff and Kai Strzelecki December 12, 2024

A dynamic showcase of talent, creativity and passion, the Expression Session took place in the school’s Performing Arts Center from Dec. 6 to 7, presenting three performances in total. The performance...

The Japanese National Honor Society poses for a photo during their shift at the concession stands. While the school's Academic Team and JNHS primarily took on the role this year, the opportunity will be more widely promoted to other student organizations starting next school year. Photo courtesy of Kylie Lai.

School-sponsored organizations earn funds through concession stands

Cass Love, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

A role historically taken on by the Academic Team and more recently the Japanese National Honor Society, working the concession stands provides school-sponsored organizations on campus an opportunity to...

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