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Libraries in the Digital Age

Audrey Li, Editor-in-Chief // March 28, 2025

In light of the newly implemented Chromebook 1:1 policy, the school library has documented a record-low amount of visitors. With students no longer needing library desktops, the 2024’s fall semester...

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Why Content Shouldn’t Be Heavily Restricted for High Schoolers

Reynaldo Mata Rodriguez, Staff Writer // March 26, 2025

High school is a time when students grapple with complex ideas, develop their viewpoints, and prepare to navigate the broader world. Restricting content too heavily during this phase risks suppressing...

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Humans of Seven Lakes: Ms. Astorga and Ms. Morris

Isabella Perez Nunez, Editor in Chief // March 20, 2025

Ms. Astorga: Can you describe your college experience? I think it was a typical “American” college experience where I lived on campus -- I mean typical in kind of the idea of college -- I made...

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A Change of Air

Joshin Duplenne, Managing Editor // March 17, 2025

Although the end of the year often stresses more on seniors and their futures, some juniors might already be taking the opportunity to think about theirs as well. After the first two months of this new...

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2024 Election Recap

Tejas Murali, Editor in Chief // March 6, 2025

The 2024 election was one of the most prominent conversations throughout American society in recent times, and understandably so: this momentous proceeding pit the controversial figure Donald Trump, the...

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Critical Thinking or Just Critical: The Socratic Method

Maya Vishwanath, Editor-in-Chief // March 4, 2025

Developed and named after Greek Philosopher Socrates, the Socratic Method stands as a refreshing and necessary approach to cultivating critical thinking in the classroom. Schools today often prioritize...

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