Country Day students, freshman Paige Graham, and seniors Brian Chow, Kenyatta Dumisani and Carter Joost participated in an Octagon political roundtable on Feb. 17, featuring current events ranging from COVID-19 to abortion. Both Chow and Graham align with the Socialist…
Senior Sarina Rye won gold for her solo violin performance of “Meditation from Thaís” at the 2020 Golden Empire Music Festival. That was her favorite piece at the time. “It’s always stuck in my head,” Rye said, “and I have…
With the pandemic in full-swing, three high school students hang out in Ashton Park sharing ideas on how they each relieve stress in creative ways. After a few meetings, a spark ignited between them. They came to a general consensus…
Have you stared at a word long enough that it doesn’t seem to make sense anymore? Ever wondered why a word has the meaning it does or silent letters it doesn’t need? There are actually a few reasons for that:…
Charles Thomas, ’20, attends online classes at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He is majoring in pre-pharmacy. Q: Why did you choose your college and major? A: It came down to having a really good pre-pharmacy program….
The Country Day cross-country team competed against John Adams Academy on March 15. The course consisted of a 2-mile path across the Kadema Drive River Access. Freshman Derek Taylor placed highest out of the Country Day boys, finishing in sixth…
Students logged onto the March 5 high school Zoom morning meeting expecting club announcements and a few words from teachers. They got the f-bomb. An unwelcome visitor, assuming the name of a student, dropped in halfway through the meeting, interrupting…
The timeless Dreamworks classic, “Kung Fu Panda,” is a must watch for all audiences alike. Suited for both kids and adults, “Kung Fu Panda” is my family’s go-to entertainment for movie nights, taking the crown as one of my favorite…
Like most films produced by Studio Ghibli, “My Neighbor Totoro” is a classic from my childhood that I would be content rewatching anytime. The acclaimed film follows sisters Satsuki and Mei Kusakabe. They are moving into an old country home…
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…
