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Asian Students in Action (ASiA) and Asian American Culture Club (AACC) collaborated to host a screening of the 2024 independent film “Dìdi” and interview the movie’s lead actor Izaac Wang in Ahmanson...
Staff members share their favorite seasonal movies to enjoy this summer.
“Barbie”
“I feel a deep personal connection to Ken. And Barbie.”
- Nathan Wang ’25
“Fast Five”
“Although it’s the fifth movie in the ‘Fast and Furious’ series, it’s number one...
Members of the school community discuss the various factors students take into account when deciding where to attend college.
Andrea Cruz-Vazquez’s ’25 room is quiet, lit only by the pale glow of an open laptop. She sits cross-legged at her desk, her eyes moving between the three admitted student portals open on her screen....
Members of the school community discuss the unique experiences of students who are originally from other countries.
It is middle school application season, and Ivy Wang ’26 is studying for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Her study materials are a little different than those of her peers, though. Instead...
Members of the school community and medical professionals discuss birth control use among teenagers and its implications on the regulation of menstrual cycle and its symptoms.
Although it is only 11 a.m., Rhea Khanna ’26 is on her way home from school. She feels a stabbing pain in her stomach as she sits hunched in the passenger seat. She worries about the math test and history...
It’s February, and you know what that means — love is in the air! Or at least an excess of bland couples’ Instagram posts captioned “so easy to love you”. This Valentine’s Day, if you’re...
After the devastating Eaton fire, residents of Altadena comment on the destruction and rebuilding efforts of their historically significant neighborhood.
Keisari Penman ’27 steps out of the car, smoke stinging her eyes. After evacuating the night before, she is on her street to assess the damage done to her home. Her garage is ablaze, and a pile of...
World Languages teacher Bin He was chosen to be President of the Chinese Language Teacher's Association of Southern California (CTLA-SC) to establish goals for the Chinese language and culture.
Gabi*, a timid nine-year-old, steps into a warm, herbal scented room and takes a seat on a fluffy white couch. She is in her first therapy session, which her parents set up for her after they decided to...
ASiA leader Lauren Park '25 and Noa Blackman '25 sing a karaoke song together at the annual ASiA karaoke night. Club members and attendees bonded together through singing and enjoying pizza.
Members of the school community discuss the accessibility and affordability of fertility treatments and their role in creating families.
17 years ago, Dwana Willis (Gian ’26) tapped her foot impatiently as a three-minute timer ticked down beside her. She held her breath as she squinted at the pregnancy test in her hands. After seeing...
Musicians and community members discuss the process of entering the highly competitive music industry as an emerging young artist.
After adjusting the volume, compression and reverb, Sarah Parmet ’25 listens to the fourth draft of the song she wrote and recorded. Still unsatisfied, she clicks back to the editing space and makes...
Students and faculty discuss the importance of youth being involved in politics and how those eligible should inform themselves before voting.
In less than three months, Avery Kim ’25 will look down to see his 2024 presidential ballot. After completing the registration process and reading the news daily for campaign updates, the moment will...
Alyssa Thompson ’23, spoke about her soccer career at the Women of Color Club (WOCC) on Feb. 2. Thompson was the first overall pick in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft, and currently...
Girls’ education activist and co-founder of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) Shabana Basij-Rasikh spoke about her mission of teaching Afghan girls at this year’s Brown Family Speaker...
Fiona Kim '24, Ronan Valle '24 and Matthew Reiter '25 register seniors to vote for the upcoming election.
The school partnered with the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Foundation this year to provide “Gatekeeper Training,” a mental health training program available to students, parents, faculty and staff.
Counselor...
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