Aakash Arumugam boosts SCDS cross country team
Junior Aakash Arumugam collapsed and sprawled out on the ground, exhausted after running a race. It was one of then-sophomore Aakash’s first cross-country races after COVID-19 quarantine, and he had given it his all.While he lay resting, Aakash thought about…
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” really felt like forever
Marvel’s latest movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” leaves viewers with mixed feelings of mild enjoyment and boredom. The main character, Shuri (Letitia Wright) lives in a fictional country named Wakanda. The movie starts with Wakandan King T’Challa’s (Chadwick Boseman) emotional…
MY ANGLE: How to save lives with your money
Most people try to do good in their lives. We sometimes help friends, maybe donate or volunteer, or choose a career we think will help others. But often we don’t really know what good we can do on a larger…
New Kids on the Block: Learn about 2022-23’s new arrivals
Read about 19 new students entering the high school this year!
“Midnights” alternates between stellar lyricism and superficial depth
“Midnights,” Taylor Swift’s newest studio album, has been lauded as both a critical and commercial success, shattering records since its release at midnight on Oct. 21. The original record contained 13 songs, and Swift dropped in seven more for the…
Country Day’s Mock Trial team takes on new challenges with a young team
Stealing, savagery and Shakespeare. During the 2022-2023 season, Country Day’s Mock Trial team is arguing a case revolving around these three concepts mixed with jealousy and revenge. This year’s team captains are seniors Samhita Kumar and Jacob Chand and junior…
MY ANGLE: Enjoy high school before it is over
The task was simple enough. “Describe your classmates in three adjectives and give a few anecdotes.” However, sitting in the middle of the Senior Moratorium, listening to Claudio Arrau’s rendition of Liszt’s Un Sospiro, I wasn’t expecting to be stumped…
What are you grateful for?
For some, Thanksgiving can be a time to reflect on the blessings of life, whether large or small, profound or ordinary. In the spirit of giving thanks, The Octagon asked students what they were grateful for in their lives. “I…
CAVALIER VOICES: What do you want to appreciate more? (VIDEO)
We asked Country Day students what they want to be more appreciative of!
Chand’s Chicken Check-in: Reviewing Nashville Spicy Chicken spots throughout Sacramento
Close your eyes and think about your favorite comfort food. Now, open them, and if your answer did not involve your hands grasping a warm brioche bun, a juicy piece of chicken and an addictive, mouth-numbing spice, close them again…