Allegra Drago, Presentation Managing Editor
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In light of the recent leak suggesting the overturn of abortion rights in federal law, students share their feelings and connections to the topic.
After she was told it was unlikely she could conceive children, Paula* said she engaged in meaningless hookups, unconcerned about a possible pregnancy. Weeks later, she found herself staring at an ultrasound...
The Class of 2023 elected Assistant Features Editor Harry Tarses ’23, Aiko Offner ’23, Rowan Jen '23 and Jessica Thompson ’23 to represent their class as Senior Prefects. The candidates gave speeches...
Community members discuss stoner culture and narcotic usage among students both in and out of the school.
Three girls cram behind the door of the far bathroom stall. Lillian* can feel her shoulders rubbing against her friends, breathing quickly as they shuffle their feet uncomfortably. Their eyes are fixed...
The Fanatics are a student group who show school spirit and support to athletic teams at home and away games.
Dozens of fans donning bright red T-shirts with text reading, “I don’t know how to say this, but we’re kind of a big deal,” poured down from the stands, flooding the Sierra Canyon School basketball...
Students engage in discussions regarding the sensitive boundary lines between cultural appreciation and appropriation on campus.
As Savannah Shaub ’23, who identifies as white, examined this year’s new clubs list, she said she noticed few spaces for students to discuss Chinese culture at the Upper School. Seeing this as an...
Shooting guard Cameron Thrower '22 takes a releases the ball for a freethrow shot.
Israeli actress, activist and author Noa Tishby spoke during Community Flex Time about her book, “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth,” and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
Students and alumni recount senior traditions they have partaken in at the Upper School such as the graduation pool jump and Tap-Out.
As Spencer Sherman ’21 sprinted past the Munger science building, he began unbuttoning his Hawaiian-printed shirt. His smile beamed and cheers of laughter could be heard on the Quad from the Copses Family...
The boys basketball team defeated the Sierra Canyon High School Trail Blazers 63-60 in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) Open Division semifinals on Friday Feb. 18. The...
Blocking a shot coming her way, Sofia Llevat ’22 gasped for air as the field hockey ball hit her in the chest.
“We were doing a drill, and I was playing defense,” Llevat said. “I was standing...
Upper school students and faculty who have tested positive for COVID-19 reflect on
returning to school remotely and virtual learning.
Annabelle Mass ’24 glanced at the carpool lane on the first day back from winter break, searching for friends to walk to class with. As she watched the line pass outside her window, she noticed her friend...
Students abroad share their experiences immersing to new cultures while continuing school curriculum in foreign countries.
As a bleary-eyed Casey Ross ’23 steps off a train, she stares at a loading Google Maps screen. The display illuminates her face, but she finds herself with no cellular service. It is 2:12 a.m., and three...
The equestrian team participated in a series of hunter, jumper and dressage classes at the Interscholastic Equestrian League (IEL) Dec. 12. This was the second of their four annual competitions, and the...
The equestrian team participated in the Interscholastic Equestrian League on Nov. 7. Team captain Cosette Shamonki ’23 won champion in the overall dressage competition category. Five members of the team...
Whoever said too many cooks in the kitchen was a bad thing has never been to my house on Thanksgiving. Coming from an Italian family, holidays that revolve around food are made better the more cooks there...
Upper school students and alumni pursue interests that stemmed from their time at the school at a professional level.
Overwhelmed by the chatter of his childhood friend and the cacophony of cicadas, alumnus Nick Lee quietly sat at the breakfast table. Jaw agape, he stared in disbelief at the Instagram notification that...
Community members discuss the mental toll and societal implications of objectification and sexualization at school.
Eager to cool off in the late summer heat, Sam Plageman ’23 took off her sweatshirt, revealing the tight, low-cut spaghetti-strap tank top she was wearing underneath. A close friend approached her and...
As the school’s Homecoming Formal approaches, students have been asking ways to ask their peers to be their dates. From mock college commitment, covering a par in post-its and personalized musical performances,...
Los Angeles teens are increasingly interested in obtaining fake IDs for the sake of purchasing alcohol and illicit substances.
Outside of Bootsy Bellows, a trendy Los Angeles nightclub, Buckley School alumna Francesca Taylor ’17 shifted in her stilettos as she waited in line with a group of friends. Her legs shook, not from...
After working in the upper school library for 14 years, Head Upper School Librarian Shannon Acedo will retire and devote her time to traveling and the outdoors.
During her time at the school, Acedo took...
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