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Is Our First Bell Failing Us? A Call to Reconsider San Domenico’s Start Time

Is Our First Bell Failing Us? A Call to Reconsider San Domenico’s Start Time

Marlee Millstein, Editor-In-Chief October 15, 2025

Every morning, the sun rises gently over the Marin hills, but my rising feels anything but gentle. Like many of my classmates, I jolt awake long before dawn, shuffle into my clothes, and crack open a yerba...

New and old Claire's ear piercing solution

Mall Survivor No More: Claire’s Struggles to Stay Relevant with the Rise of Sephora Kids

Emi Fleitas, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

For many Gen Z, the news that Claire’s is closing hundreds of stores across the U.S. sends waves of both nostalgia and sadness their way. It’s not just the loss of a store—it’s the end of an era. Claire’s...

Marin bike lanes swerve into chaos

Marin bike lanes swerve into chaos

Marlee Millstein, Social Media Manager/Lifestyles editor May 19, 2025

One day, the California sun is shining, and you're on your way through the Woodacre hills, perhaps to the beach, or maybe San Domenico through Butterfield. Either way, you're pumped to get to your destination!...

SD 25' seniors wearing their college hoodies on college decision day

The truth behind senioritis: Why it’s not laziness

Kylie Hellyer, Editor-in-chief May 15, 2025

If you're a senior in highschool and have come down with a mysterious illness with symptoms that include the following: demotivation to do work, turning in late assignments, coming to school late and procrastination,...

Zero gravity, full price: are we out of our minds or just out of space?

Zero gravity, full price: are we out of our minds or just out of space?

Elena Bannatyne, Opinion editor May 12, 2025

Not that long ago, the only people allowed to go to space required years of training, wore flight suits and were considered heroes in their home countries: Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, Valentina Tereshkova,...

Weekly early dismissals

How do SD athletes deal with missing class due to early dismissal?

Kessa Whittley, Sports Editor May 7, 2025

Having four or three classes everyday can be seen as a positive thing; however, for student athletes, this is a struggle. San Domenico requires a minimum of at least nine Physical Education credits in...

Illustration by Merritt Sellers

Supporting stability: Exploring counselor turnover at SD

Kylie Hellyer and Eleri Martin May 5, 2025

On Feb. 24, 2025, San Domenico announced that beloved Wellness Coordinator and Counselor Dre Meller would be leaving to “pursue new opportunities.” While staff changes are normal and there are many...

Silencing Stories: The Dangers of Book Bans in Modern Education

Silencing Stories: The Dangers of Book Bans in Modern Education

Merritt Sellers, Editor-in-chief December 10, 2024

Have you ever read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury? You know, the one where society falls apart because books are banned? Or maybe not because Fahrenheit 451 is now banned in schools across America. What...

The different paths highlight the importance of choosing a college for fit rather than prestige.

Choosing the right college: Why fit matters more than prestige

Kylie Hellyer, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2024

When my neighbor prompted, “If you could get into any college, where would you go?” I couldn’t help but feel a wave of anxiety. As a high school senior buried in the college application process,...

Do strict parents raise sneaky children?

Do strict parents raise sneaky children?

Marlee Millstein, Reporter/Social Media Manager November 10, 2024

Human beings crave what they can't have. It's a universal theme that shapes behavior.  Does that relate to how strict parents raise crafty children? And how relaxed parents raise responsible children?...

From storms to smiles: Gen Z’s way of coping

From storms to smiles: Gen Z’s way of coping

Zella Golden, Reporter November 10, 2024

While some might question if it’s appropriate to make jokes about serious events, Generation Z (birth years range from 1997-2012) is demonstrating that humor can be a powerful tool. Growing up in a world...

Boosting focus or causing distraction: Listening to music while doing school work

Boosting focus or causing distraction: Listening to music while doing school work

Delaney Whaley, Head Copy Editor November 7, 2024

Asking the simple question, “Do you listen to music while doing homework or studying?” sparked enthusiastic explanations from students.  Students' answers were varying. “I can’t even do homework...

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