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Jack Rees (top left), Hanzo Watanabe (top right), and Thijs Buning (middle) will become next years sophmore ambassadors.
The future of ASB: upcoming sophomores elect ambassadors
Noelle Shin, Staff Reporter • May 19, 2025
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With many students becoming legal adults, applying for jobs and stressing about their fiscal future, a clear connection can be drawn between students and gambling.
Rolling the dice on teen gambling
Abigail Bekele and Xander Howarth May 28, 2025
Sarah Decoy, the new home economics teacher, pictured instructing her class during a project.
Creating comfort and connection
Sophia Gerl, Staff Reporter • May 27, 2025
Freshman Lachlan Collis jumping on mountain biking trails.
More than a race
Noelle Shin, Staff Reporter • May 27, 2025
Maddie Marushka 10, Sabi Yoon 11, Aliana Kirkos 12, Gavin Mcgregor 10, Max Bykowski 12, Frances Diver 10, Robin Dowdy teacher supervisor, Josie Good 11 (Xander Howarth) Dowdy said that she saw the bond that team members have formed as a little family, in a way.
Mock Trials’ challenges and rewards
Lucia Kelley, Staff Reporter • May 27, 2025
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Even the ghost, was more than one person
Even the ghost, was more than one person
Wes West, Staff Reporter • May 16, 2025
“Go on a vacation,” they must say. “New location, new you.” I have always been fascinated by such marketing of vacation.
‘The White Lotus’ is in half bloom
Xander Howarth, Opinions Editor • May 16, 2025
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Captain and senior Maddie Singer aims a pass towards her teammates, the energy that she brings to the sport keeping them driven. (Courtesy of Anthony Spinelli)
From overlooked to ranked, girls lacrosse is heading to Regionals
Shylo Burns, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2025
Our education system must come to view AI as a tool rather than a necessity because this technology can be helpful to an extent, but at the cost of our own creativity.
The value of imperfection: why human creativity matters more than AI efficiency
Marley Helfer, Co-Editor in Chief • May 20, 2025
Prom should be about making memories, not trash, therefore vintage prom dresses are the perfect choice.
Vintage over Viral
May 20, 2025
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