CLASS OF 24: Senior William Holz stands en garde to take on international competition
Three hours a day, four days a week, Saturday mornings or weekdays after school, senior William Holz pokes, slashes and blocks. William is a professional fencer, and every hour spent training in the gym is dedicated to improving his game…
Supreme Court removes affirmative action in college applications
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the challenge against the constitutionality of affirmative action, eliminating a practice ingrained in college admissions for over a half a century. The 6-3 decision in favor of Students…
Sacramento County considers carbon neutrality target delay
Amidst the modern climate crisis, Sacramento lawmakers are seeking effective solutions to alleviate its impacts in safeguarding the planet’s future. However, Sacramento’s recent proposal seems to diverge against this global trend. On July 11, 2023, the Sacramento County Board of…
EDITORIAL: Violence against journalists is censorship
Last month, Joan Meyer, owner of the Marion County Record newspaper, collapsed and died one day after law enforcement raided her office. The raid responded to allegations that the paper’s journalists violated a local restaurant owner’s privacy by discovering information…
MY ANGLE: Recycling isn’t as effective as you may think
Imagine you are a plastic bottle thrown into a blue bin. In the dark, cramped space, you think about what comes next. The bin will be emptied and you will be transported to the recycling plant, where you will probably…
Junior fencer Irene Jung takes on international stage
To Junior Irene Jung, fencing is more than a sport; it’s a thrilling pursuit where the unpredictability of each match mirrors the heart-pounding excitement of the fencing arena. In every strategic move and lightning-quick parry, the thrill of fencing comes…
Is MrBeast’s chocolate GOATed? Octagon’s MrFeast finds out
In the past years since 2017, the internet community has been swept by an unstoppable tidal wave of comedy, kindness, drama and joy that only continues to expand: the MrBeast Franchise. The MrBeast brand, led and managed by online entertainer…
Sophomore Jackson Burton’s crusade against cancer
Every spring at Sacramento Country Day, the leaves are not the only thing turning green. Sophomore Jackson Burton annually dyes his hair a bright emerald, often accompanied by an extravagant hairdo. However, this hairstyle is no fashion statement. For years,…
Cavs swept by Cristo Rey Saints in 3-0 loss
Last Friday on Sept. 29 Country Day Cavaliers lost their first home game against the Cristo Rey Saints 3-0. The Cavaliers responded well to Cristo Rey’s aggressive playing style. Led by senior Derek Taylor, the Cavs prevented the Saints from…
Black Team wins 50th Ancil Hoffman game
On Sept. 15, 2023, the high school played Sacramento Country Day’s annual capture the flag game, “Ancil Hoffman.” This year marked the 50th anniversary of the event. The Black Team — seniors and freshmen — won against the Red Team,…