The Octagon

A Sacramento Country Day School Newspaper

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‘Cars.’ The Dark Horse of Pixar

Pixar’s “Cars” wasn’t a groundbreaking movie like it’s predecessors “Toy Story,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Finding Nemo” or “The Incredibles.” Still, it earned a respectable 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, and many people — myself included — consider “Cars” to be one of…

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School and studying

Schoolwork is a major factor in the amount of sleep students get, especially when large tests and finals are looming on the horizon. Senior Hayden Boersma knows this all too well. He often finds himself staying up to catch up…

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Screen Time

With the responsibilities of schoolwork and the ever-growing presence of social media, setting aside time for sleeping has never been more prevalent in high school students at SCDS. In a poll sent out to the high school, the average screen…

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Tips for getting more sleep

So, how can you ensure you get enough sleep? Good sleep hygiene is key, Dhawan said. Lastly, to avoid stress, it’s recommended to do deep breathing exercises before bed and avoid social media, Dhawan said.  Reynolds suggested creating a ritual…