Country Day’s mock trial team will compete in the state finals after triumphing over Elk Grove High School at the Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County competition. The Cavaliers took two ballots to Elk Grove’s one and earned a score of…
As the world becomes increasingly digital, the line between human and machine communication becomes blurred. Enter ChatGPT, a cutting-edge language model that can understand and respond to natural language with uncanny accuracy. The previous paragraph — written by ChatGPT —…
Are you craving that perfect croissant but cannot travel to France to get it? Moonbelly, one of East Sacramento’s newest bakeries, is the perfect destination for all of your pastry needs. Located at 6511 Folsom Blvd., owner Lucía Plumb-Reyes’ neighborhood…
I, like many people, have long been repulsed by the pungent bubblegum odor of eggnog, the infamous egg-based holiday drink. Every year, when the frigid winter air blows through, I overlook the sticky concoction, opting instead for a steaming mug…
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, marked the U.S Men’s National Team’s best World Cup campaign in a decade. The nation was filled with excitement and anticipation — and Country Day was no exception. For the crucial match against Iran,…
Arijit Trivedi, ‘22, attends Purdue University and is majoring in aerospace engineering. Q: Why did you choose to go to Purdue University? A: Well, it has a really good aerospace program, and that’s what I’ve always wanted to do. Out…
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…
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…
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…
Quick! It is time to BeReal. Regardless of the drool on your face, puffy eyes and a fresh set of bedhead, the bolded notification invigorates you to push past thoughts of judgment to capture you and your surroundings in a…
