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Recreating Barbie’s monologue for high school students

Aarya Chowdhry, Contributor December 2, 2023

Prioritize your mental health, but make sure your high school transcript shows academic rigor. Manage your time, find balance— but your co-curricular activities should show variety. Sleep is important,...

Boarding rules or broken bonds?

Boarding rules or broken bonds?

Alice Wang, Contributor November 28, 2023

Connection truly matters here at San Domenico. And as one of the international students, I do admit that the school, as always, does a really good job in fostering those connections in many aspects. There...

The fast fashion phenomenon: A closer look at the U.S. apparel industry

The fast fashion phenomenon: A closer look at the U.S. apparel industry

Charles Yuan, Contributor November 20, 2023

The fast fashion industry has become a defining feature of the American apparel market. You might be curious: How did it rise in the first place? How is it impacting the United States? And why do I think...

Afghan displaced families

No place to call home: The ongoing plight of Afghan refugees

Sharifa Hunarwar, Contributor November 20, 2023

Since the Taliban came back to power in Afghanistan, approximately one million Afghan people have been displaced, whether internally or internationally due to concerns related to political instability...

A semester of assignments. Months of work. All feeding into one gleaming A on a paper report card. But was it really worth it?

The kids are not okay: The fallout of academic validation

Caroline Pirsch, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2023

Report card and progress report days are one of the most anticipated or dreaded events of a student’s year. For some, it is a day that will end with an email deleted or a paper thrown away to avoid a...

Unwrapping the truth: The environmental impact of the holidays

Unwrapping the truth: The environmental impact of the holidays

Merritt Sellers, Contributor November 17, 2023

A prevalent image you see in the United states around the holidays is the traditional christmas tree: an evergreen standing tall in the living room, bringing a splash of color to an otherwise bleak winter...

When play becomes pressure: exploring the intensity of adolescent sports

When play becomes pressure: exploring the intensity of adolescent sports

Kylie Hellyer, Contributor November 17, 2023

The young girl runs down the field towards the goal, the ball in front of her. She has a wide open shot. Her heart pumps in her chest, her messy hair is in a low ponytail, and a wide smile lights up her...

SD Wrapped

SD Wrapped

Memorable Events The school’s endless organized events gave us the opportunity to put down the computers and books for a bit, and have some fun! Prom, winter formal, and the beginning of year...

College: Is it the best option for you?

College: Is it the best option for you?

Angelo Neto May 4, 2023

Currently, the idea of going to college is the most common expectation. We are raised being taught that attending college is the key to succeed in life. However, this idea sparks the question: Is college...

“Chill Pills”

It’s time to take a chill pill

Isaac Archer, Opinion Editor March 28, 2023

You don’t need to fill your schedule. Time is a limited resource; every minute spent agonizing over multivariable calculus or feeling your brain go numb staring at an accounting spreadsheet is a minute...

Different isn’t damaged

Different isn’t damaged

Hannah Silber, copy editor March 27, 2023

During one of the recent presentations on how to avoid microaggressions at San Domenico High School, I started to question whether San Domenico fully understands how to be inclusive of their neurodivergent...

Workers protest at UC Berkeley, Nov. 2022. This comes amidst negotiations for higher pay and other benefits by UC UAW union members. (AP Photo/Ian Castro)

The UC staff are striking. That’s a good thing.

Isaac Archer, Reporter December 15, 2022

CALIFORNIA — An academic worker at UC San Diego finishes their 45 min commute home after payday, knowing over half of what they just earned will be devoured by their rent. They realize they have no choice...

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