Peer Mediators advise families through crisis
Jay Tipirneni, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020
Our close proximity to family and others that we share close relationships with due to shelter-in-place orders has given rise to new conflicts that may not be receiving as much attention as necessary, which is where Sequoia’s Peer Mediators can help. The Peer Mediators traditionally help mediat...
Some Good News
Greta Reich, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2020
How communities are spreading positivity in the face of pandemic.
Youth Advisory Board efforts seek to support students amidst pandemic
Jay Tipirneni, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
Amid the chaos of the global pandemic, the Youth Advisory Board is working towards improving the lives of students who may be struggling at home. The YAB’s main goal is to identify and help fulfill the needs of students. Throughout the school year, this would look like holding stress-relieving worksho...
Opinion: Donald Trump’s Lacking Pandemic Response
Hope Callaghan and Madeleine Cowgill, Staff Reporters
April 26, 2020
As the Coronavirus ravages our country, our president has decided to halt immigration in the name of stopping the spread of the Coronavirus. In reality, he is using the Coronavirus as a cover to support his own anti-immigration agenda. “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect ...
The Pink Box Initiative – Shelter-in-Place Edition
Carla Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2020
Sequoia’s resident Young Feminist’s Club is back on the grind, even despite the shelter-in-place mandate issued a little over a month ago. During the shelter-in-place, the club’s only male member, Alessandro Keshap, developed an idea to continue distributing menstrual products to those in need. ...
Juniors’ future uncertain in the face of COVID-19
Jay Tipirneni, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
Less than a month ago that I was preparing to publish an issue for my school newspaper. One story in the issue was about the COVID-19 virus, its global status, and its health impact. Our issue had arrived in print a few days following the closure of the campus. My intuition would reassure me that this vir...
Distance Learning planners to stay organized
Madeline Carpinelli, Managing Editor
April 21, 2020
Distance learning makes it harder than ever to stick to a schedule and get work done on time. That's why we made you some planners so you can stay organized.
Focus-Improvement Activities
Carla Roberts, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
As we surpass the stage of netflix marathons and stress-eating, quarantine has become a time to evolve ourselves. Honing new skills; practicing more effective work or school schedules; maintaining and strengthening our bonds with family and friends who we no longer get to see--all ar...
Shopping in a New Era
Maddie Cowgill, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
Lines that have never been there before have been springing up in front of grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Markers on the ground have appeared to point out where people should be standing to ensure they stay 6 feet apart while waiting in line. At peak shopping times it can take up t...
Making the most of the quarantine: new hobbies to try
Madeline Carpinelli, Managing Editor
April 19, 2020
Worldwide, there are almost 2 million people with COVID-19. Lockdowns and quarantines around the world are shutting down businesses, schools, public transportation, and more. Doctors, scientists and politicians are scrambling to try to slow down the spread of the virus and find a possible vaccine. As...
The Implications of Pass No Pass Grading
Maddie Cowgill, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2020
Some students think of pass no pass grading as a way to hide their bad grades. Some students think of it as the only way to preserve their GPA in a time when distractions are constant. Some students think of it as a system that discredits their hard work and hours of time put into getting A’s. Th...
Pandemic turned to Paradise on the Nintendo Switch
Hope Callaghan, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
Animal Crossing is a well-known franchise that is famous for its lovable characters and peaceful gameplay and the new edition to the several games that it has released is taking the world by storm. Beginning in 2001 on the Nintendo 64, a new game has been made for each new Nintendo console continuing wi...
