Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Your favourite historical movie might be lying to you — but how far does the fiction go?
History or a Story?
Black Friday Is Scamming You
Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Black Friday is a day many look forward to as sales begin to commence and prices begin to drop. The holiday is a phenomenon that causes many to go into a frenzy by lining up early in the morning and emptying stores within a few hours or less. However, the holiday has recently raised concerns as people begin to question its credibility and realize the malicious motives behind it.
Environmental Council Presents: 12 Days of Eco
Aaliyah Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
STR’s Environmental Council is back with its 12 days of Eco event!
Step Into The Past With The History Club
Lancy Wang (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Do you love learning about history, or maybe you just want a fun way to hang out with friends? Our school’s History Club is a small but no less beloved one, and it’s the perfect place to explore stories from the past and have a great time with people who share the same interests as you.
Grades: The Ink That Writes Your Future
Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER
60s, 90s, 100s — what do they mean? Are they just numbers on a paper or a prophecy of future success? As much as the student who just received a 49% on their biology test would like to believe that those test grades are meaningless, the unfortunate but undeniable reality is that the numbers in angry red ink that haunt our nightmares are an accurate indicator of success.
French Council Christmas Card Sales
Timothy Wu (11) | Staff Reporter
From December 6 to December 10, the French council will be hosting a festive and charitable Christmas card sale. Between the stated dates, Christmas cards, costing $1.50 for one or $4 for three, will be available for purchase outside of the cafeteria during all three lunches. These cards will also come along with candy, likely Christmas-themed. As for the incentives, each card bought will count as an entry into a raffle for a chance to win a Squishmallow — a giant, cute, super soft plushie. Additionally, all proceeds from the sale will be donated to Holiday Heroes, a non-profit organization that aims to provide cheer to pediatric patients through a combination of in-person and virtual programs.
A Study in Disdain
Vicky Shi (9) | Staff Reporter
Auntie glared at me from across the table. She’s always glaring at me, the way you would scrutinize a cockroach, so full of disgust and loathing.
A Financial Home Run?
Kirollos Wasef (10) | STAFF REPORTER
A record amount of money was in the postseason pool for the MLB. However in 2024 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the value of each share for the champions of the World Series, has decreased from in comparison to 2022 and 2023.
Rosé’s Heart-Wrenching Ballad “Number One Girl” Hits All the Right Notes
Kadia Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Rosé, a beloved member of BLACKPINK, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, has once again captivated fans with the release of Number One Girl. This heart-wrenching ballad is the second single from her highly anticipated solo album, Rosie, following the record-breaking success of her debut single, APT., which charted in the Billboard Top 10 at number 8 – a first for a Korean female soloist.
Sweetened Teeth
Elizabeth Rossi (11) | STAFF REPORTER
The hallucinations were the same as always. The same three-eyed felines and one too many winged birds slinking between the branches outside her window, singing away. Pollen and dust clouded the creases of her walls and furniture in a hydrodip smog. Her hands wove around the stem of one of the cocooned buds, too young to flower. The plant couldn’t help its innate hunger to spread, seemingly starved and equally as determined to leave no surface within the basement untouched.