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A group of black and gray silhouettes stand in front of an American flag. Many Archer students responded to the newest immigration policies proposed by President Trump with sadness and shock. (Graphic illustration by Maya Hernández)
‘America will see the consequences’: Students react to new immigration policies
February 18, 2025
Effects of Palisades Fire reach Burlingame, county extends aid
Effects of Palisades Fire reach Burlingame, county extends aid
February 18, 2025
Left to right, seniors Haley Isip, Colleen Yun, Mia Flores, sophomores Raymond Vasquez, Isabella Aparicio, senior Madeline Trejo, junior Monika Ramos, seniors Gabriel Franco, Johnny Altamirano, Sofia Martinez and junior Dannelly Aguilar stand with their signs at West Covina City Hall. These signs allowed students to further express their reasoning for participating in the walkout such as the current issues with deportation.
Students stage walkout to protest immigration policies
February 18, 2025
NEWS ANALYSIS: Be prepared — fire storms can happen in Fullerton or anywhere
NEWS ANALYSIS: Be prepared — fire storms can happen in Fullerton or anywhere
February 18, 2025
Youth Demand Change: Walkout for Justice
Youth Demand Change: Walkout for Justice
February 18, 2025
Photo Courtesy of RyAnn Brown '25.
Timeless Love
February 18, 2025
Danube dashes towards her diploma
Danube dashes towards her diploma
February 18, 2025
Leaning on Bob Kunst’s car, a sign saying, “Trump vs. Tramp” faces potential customers. Kunst is a local conservative activist in support of the Republican Party. The phrase on the sign references 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as a “tramp,” a derogatory term for women suggesting promiscuous behavior.
Where the Red Tide Meets the Ocean Breeze
February 18, 2025
Omasits the Oracle
Omasits the Oracle
February 18, 2025
An unauthorized immigrant woman gazes through the constraints put on her due to her status, a poignant gaze symbolizing resilience, identity, and the struggle for belonging. These constraints and challenges are symbolized with the United States flag.
Journeys across borders
February 18, 2025
Brad Stoll receives the Special Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Former LHS coach Brad Stoll joins Atlanta Braves coaching staff
February 18, 2025
Juniors Akeem Cooper (Left) and Quantavius Bradley (Right) perform a cheer during the basketball game against Maynard Jackson on Jan. 28, where the girls won 59-50 and the boys lost 64-42. Cooper has been on the team for the past two seasons, and this is Bradley's first season.
Juniors Bradley, Cooper defy stereotypes
February 18, 2025
Ankeny High School senior Tyson Rauser holds three of his catches on Little River in Iowa. Photo permission by Tyson Rauser
A real catch
February 18, 2025
Five Schools Combine for Swimming
Five Schools Combine for Swimming
February 18, 2025
Nonnewaug school nurse Sandy Snabaitis poses next to one of the six AEDs at Nonnewaug.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest a Silent Threat for Young Athletes
February 13, 2025
Eileen Baumgarten released her first single, “Antagonist,” on Jan. 17, 2025, jumpstarting her music career. (Artwork by Ellie Quinn/Photos used with permission by Eileen Baumgarten).
They call her an ‘Antagonist’: Eileen Baumgarten
February 18, 2025
Playing his guitar, senior Hudson Gillming (right) regularly rehearses alongside his college friends at Saint Louis University. (Photo courtesy of Hudson Gillming)
Late Nights and High Notes
February 18, 2025
Ahmed crafts hand-made jewelry for a selfless cause: donating to Gaza. Graphic illustration by Stuti Jain, Saavan Saraf and Lilly Wu
Noor Ahmed links handmade jewelry with advocacy
February 18, 2025
An attendee drives a Kia car simulation at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, Feb.8-17. The auto show included other interactive elements for visitors, such as electric test tracks and ride-alongs.
Chicago Auto Show immerses, engages attendees
February 13, 2025
Junior Chloe Kirk rehearses "The Moldau" by Smetana with the upper school orchestra. Kirk was accepted into the Composer Fellowship Program with the LA Philharmonic, where she plans to hone her orchestral skills through creating original pieces.
Beyond the sheet music: Composer, musician redefines classical music boundaries
February 13, 2025
Even with severe post-traumatic outcomes, many military sexual trauma incidents, especially involving male survivors, go unreported due to fear of ostracization.
Breaking down barriers
February 18, 2025
During times of crisis like the L.A. wildfires, people often repost Instagram Stories about news, whether it’s false, exaggerated or true.
CALL TO ACTION: Reposting about crises on social media proves ineffective
February 18, 2025
Protesters carry red banners, saying “National Assembly Disorder! Civil War Leader! Behead President Yoon!” in Itaewon, South Korea on Jan. 4. Photo | Samuel Teo
The MVHS Korean community shares insight on protests against the South Korean president’s breaches of democracy
February 13, 2025
Meta will replace its professional third-party fact checking with Community Notes, which may lead to misinformation and polarization.
Meta’s decision to end fact checking will manipulate and polarize
February 12, 2025
Indian women are offended by the media's perception of their beauty.
“The Great Shift” is a great joke: Why the TikTok trend is insulting to Indian women
February 12, 2025
Winter Guard starts off their season in a new class due to their performance last year. Watch the video to learn more about what this new class change means for the members.
Winter Guard Moves Up to New Competition Class
February 13, 2025
Students protest with signs and flags as they walk between Victory Blvd. and Balboa Blvd. on Feb. 10.
Students walk out demanding awareness, advocacy toward immigration policies
February 12, 2025
Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”
GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game
February 12, 2025
VIDEO East Asian Culture Club hosts Lunar New Year celebration
VIDEO East Asian Culture Club hosts Lunar New Year celebration
February 12, 2025
New student teachers
February 7, 2025
Instead of interacting, some have taken to "phubbing" avoiding interaction using their phones as an excuse.
Audio: Avoiding awkwardness — Phubbing disrupts interactions
February 7, 2025
Tosa West Talks: I Made This!
Tosa West Talks: I Made This!
February 4, 2025
Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game that brings students together and strengthens their real-life connections.
Audio: Dungeons & Dragons fosters creativity, connection
January 31, 2025
Students share their experiences with the Southern California wildfire evacuations
Students share their experiences with the Southern California wildfire evacuations
January 15, 2025
Rays Rap Clip - Annabelle Frazer
Rays Rap Clip – Annabelle Frazer
January 10, 2025
Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”
GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game
February 12, 2025
Lukas Doepke (’27) competes in the 50-meter freestyle Feb. 1. Doepke said he hopes to improve his style by the end of the season. “For my technique, I really want to get better at turns,” Doepke said. “I’d also like to get better at my freestyle because it’s, you know, the coolest one.”
GALLERY Swimmers compete in full-day meet
February 7, 2025
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
January 15, 2025
Driving towards the basket, sophomore Cade Walker draws contact to the face on his way up. Millard West defeated the Chieftains 57-49.
Boys & Girls Basketball vs. Bellevue East
December 20, 2024
NEW CHALLENGE, NEW TEAM MEMBERS: Every season, VEX creates a new game that robotics team members are faced with and have to build a robot to compete in. This year’s game forces students to create a robot that is able to stack rings onto mobile goals in order to score points. The change in games each season is something that robotics teacher Audrea Moyers appreciates. “One of the things that I like about VEX is that they have a new problem to solve every year,” she said. ¨Even though the equipment’s the same, they have to analyze the game, and they have to come up with solutions that are unique that year. They are using their knowledge from prior years, but they have to kind of redesign a problem.” As returning teams were faced a new game, some new teams and members had to adapt to a uncommon playing field and game. “Three of our four teams were competing for the first time this year, and they had very different experiences match to match, so I think they learned a lot,¨ she said. ¨It’s hard just watching a video online to know how it’s actually going to be in person, so they all learned a lot about what gameplay is like, how to work with an alliance partner [and] how to adapt during the day to changes.”
Robotics hosts VEX tournament
December 20, 2024
Winter Guard starts off their season in a new class due to their performance last year. Watch the video to learn more about what this new class change means for the members.
Winter Guard Moves Up to New Competition Class
February 13, 2025
Students protest with signs and flags as they walk between Victory Blvd. and Balboa Blvd. on Feb. 10.
Students walk out demanding awareness, advocacy toward immigration policies
February 12, 2025
VIDEO East Asian Culture Club hosts Lunar New Year celebration
VIDEO East Asian Culture Club hosts Lunar New Year celebration
February 12, 2025
New student teachers
February 7, 2025
Doomscrolling
Doomscrolling
February 7, 2025
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Chocolate Therapy co-owner Pam Griffin smiles at the counter of her chocolate shop, located on 63 Andrew Ave. in the Wayland Town Center. The shop sells a variety of handmade chocolates, coffee, hot chocolate, ice cream and more. Recently, Chocolate Therapy's nut bark was named to "Oprah's Favorite Things 2024 List." The nut bark comes in a box with three flavors: milk chocolate cashew, dark chocolate almond and white chocolate pistachio.

Chocolate Therapy sweetens up the holiday season

By Sasha Libenzon and Penelope Biddle
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By Sasha Libenzon, Wayland High School
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