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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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The four band members (pictured above) brought their love of music together to form their all-female band Electric Kitty
Finding their sound
Marley Helfer, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2025
Since Time Immemorial
Since Time Immemorial
Coco Otto, Staff reporter • March 6, 2025
While dopamine release isn’t the only factor to instigate an addiction, it plays a large role in the habits formed around activities that quickly reward the brain: scrolling on one's phone or partaking in substances like drugs and alcohol.
Reels, rewards and resolutions
Madeleine Clark, A&E Editor • February 14, 2025
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A&E
“Gaman” is a Japanese word that roughly translates to the Zen Buddhist concept of staying strong despite the obstacles that cross one’s path.
Star 99 is finally getting their flowers and ‘Pushing Daisies’
Max Bykowski, Sports Editor • April 2, 2025
One of the greatest accomplishments of “Mufasa” is that it brings back interest towards the magnificent universe of the pridelands
‘Long live the king’ in this live-action prequel
Elouan Thomas, Advertising Manager • February 14, 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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