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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...

The Hallway of Lights is a festive tradition organized by ASB. This year, the lights premiered on Dec. 2 and will be on display through the 19th in the hallway closest to the ASB rooms.

Hallway of Lights premieres

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor December 9, 2024

The Hallway of Lights, an annual tradition that transforms the B Building hallway near the ASB room into a festive winter wonderland, welcomed students back to school last week. The lights are on display...

Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez's door displays a 3D tree. Sweaters that represent different cultures surrounded the tree, worked on by the students of her first period class.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Door Decorating Contest

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design December 6, 2024
Spanish teacher Viviana Alvarado-Gomez's door displays a 3D tree. Sweaters that represent different cultures surrounded the tree, worked on by the students of her first period class.
President-elect Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to serve as U.S. president, currently with 34 guilty counts. Trump requested his criminal cases to be dismissed as he takes office, provoking concerns.

Requests to freeze Donald Trump’s trial

Elsa Goodman, Manager of Social Media December 4, 2024

Last month, Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Upon the election, Trump requested his criminal charges be dismissed, but prosecutors favored freezing his trial until after...

President-elect Donald Trump is currently appointing members for his presidential Cabinet. Since the start of the presidential system, Cabinet positions were appointed by the president and later awaited approval by the Senate.

Donald Trump’s presidential Cabinet

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form November 22, 2024

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election paved the way for a significant restructuring of federal leadership as his administration begins the process of filling over 4,000 political appointee...

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