MY ANGLE: Consider vegan alternatives to favorite foods
If you eat meat religiously, why not try plant-based meat? When avid meat eaters are presented with the opportunity to try plant-based meat, they have the perception that it’s a sad excuse for meat. As meat demand increases, Americans continue…
Freshman Diana Haus advocates for local youth
A cycle of never-ending projects, presentations and persuasion. Three leadership commissions, one girl. Freshman Diana Haus advocates and spreads awareness about environmental health, domestic violence and the struggles of women and girls throughout Sacramento County. Starting in the seventh grade,…
“The Marvels” is anything but a marvel
The latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “The Marvels, shuffles embarrassingly onto the screen without any pomp or fanfare, as if aware of its own monotony. Marvel Studios has recently seen an uncharacteristic streak of box office failures —…
Halloween Horror Stories
It’s October of 2016 and Halloween spirit is in full swing, especially in the fourth grade classroom of current junior Garrett Xu at Rocklin Elementary school. One day his teacher announced a new opportunity: a classroom Halloween costume contest. The…
CLASS OF 24: Senior Grace Zhao overcomes obstacles, triumphs in mock trial
Clear skies and rippling water surrounded then-freshmen Grace Zhao and Samhita Kumar, ’23, as they rowed together in a kayak on their class trip in San Francisco. Despite the stunning scenery, Zhao’s mind’s-eye remained firmly on a far away beauty:…
“For All the Dogs” may not be for all the people
“For All The Dogs” is the 8th full length album from Canadian singer, songwriter and rapper Drake. It left me with mixed feelings, wanting more at times, wanting less at others. Released on Oct. 6, “For All The Dogs” has…
EDITORIAL: The endless chains of college admissions
There are over 25,000 public and private high schools in the United States — each year, there are at least 25,000 valedictorians, student body presidents and club leaders vying for admission to top colleges. Yet there are around 2000 freshman…
Students, teachers share experiences with code switching
Students alter behavior and language to adapt to different social contexts, a phenomenon known as code-switching. At Country Day, code-switching manifests itself both socially and academically, impacting relationships and mental health. English teacher Jason Hinojosa defines code-switching as altering one’s…
Affinity groups provide a safe space for students to share experiences
The new affinity and alliance groups, which are piloting during the 2023-24 school year, work to maintain Country Day’s values as a school of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Coordinated by history teacher Christopher Arns, these groups hold meetings for…
Underground Mini Golf in Old Sacramento provides immersive experience
Underground Mini Golf is a new wild-west-themed mini golf course in Old Sacramento. I am moderately versed in mini golf, having visited a few places before, but Underground was a completely different experience from all of them. Upon entering Underground,…