Hybrid learning brings benefits, challenges to mental health
On Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, freshman Eliana Robinson rushes to do her homework before 5 p.m. so she has time to eat dinner before going to karate practice. Robinson is training for her first degree black belt. She attends…
BREAKING NEWS: After weeks with hybrid schedule, school temporarily returns to remote learning
Country Day has suspended its hybrid schedule through Dec. 11, which is two school weeks after the end of the Thanksgiving Break. Head of School Lee Thomsen announced the change in a Nov. 19 email to Country Day families. For…
MY ANGLE: It’s hard finding a job amidst COVID-19
Before COVID-19, I had summer plans like everyone I knew. One of which was to find a job. Finding a job was initially my mom’s idea. She thought I would just sit around all of summer, which is probably true….
Octoblock #3
Across: 1. She and her husband were killed by the French National Convention 7. Popularized diagram type 8. The opposite of altruists 11. S = rϴ 12. Acronym for the type of infections that occur in the nose, mouth and…
MY ANGLE: We needed quarantine
Being stuck at home for six months can drive you crazy. Personally, I really liked staying at home. You might think I’m insane to say we needed quarantine. However, quarantine is a funny thing. Even though it has stressed virtually…
“The Poet X” is a fresh take on the classic coming-of-age story
Every Country Day high school student was assigned to read “The Poet X,” written by Elizabeth Acevedo, over summer break. A book being assigned to the entire high school has never happened before, so, naturally, I wanted to see what…
‘The Poet X’ chosen to open ‘more routes for discussion’
Head of High School Brooke Wells discussed his thoughts on the book and the impact he hopes it will have on the SCDS community. Q: Why did you choose “The Poet X?” A: I thought the form was really neat….
Live action remake of ‘Mulan’ does not ‘bring honor’ to original animation
The 1998 “Mulan” was an iconic movie that I grew up watching countless times. It was one of my all-time favorites, and I had highly anticipated the 2020 live-action adaptation. However, the live-action movie paled in comparison due to a…
Why all freshmen should open a checking account
My last birthday was a huge turning point in my life. On my fourteenth birthday, instead of getting the usual Xbox or Playstation, I received a gift worth 100 consoles combined. I got a checking account. I bet you’re wondering,…
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Twins share favorite moments together
There are 13 sets of twins at Country Day. Some of the twins and their parents shared memorable childhood experiences. — By Emily Cook Originally published in the Oct. 20 edition of the Octagon.