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Life in a new country

Priya Ansnes, Sasha Efimchik, and Caroline Sieling October 16, 2023

Sequoia’s ELD (English Language Development) program allows for non-English speaking students to attend Sequoia High School. This program gives many immigrant students access to American education. Many...

The Black Student Union: a Place to celebrate African American Heritage

The Black Student Union: a Place to celebrate African American Heritage

Jaime Perez, Staff reporter October 16, 2023

 Adili Skillin walks into the meeting looking sharp, dressed in a suit and purple tie ready to meet with the members of the Black Student Union (BSU).  The BSU is a club at Sequoia that focuses on...

Dance Team Rehearsal

New year, new rhythm

Aden Richman and Kyle Appleby October 16, 2023

As the white lights beam and the student section roars, Sequoia’s dance team counts down the seconds to half-time. With just one week of practice, the nerves of the team members match the chaotic energy...

Freshman to senior: classroom rules and freedom

Freshman to senior: classroom rules and freedom

Sofia Ferrante and Juliana Garcia October 16, 2023

While students in different grades at Sequoia have various classroom rules around phones, tardies, bathroom rules, and behavior, there are also some that stay consistent throughout all grades. Students...

The importance of Hispanic history

The importance of Hispanic history

Alex Corpos and Yamir Ventura October 16, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated throughout Central and South America from September 15 to October 15. Across the United States there is a movement during this month to acknowledge contributions made...

AI in school: good or bad?

AI in school: good or bad?

Lucie Archambault and Abby Aguayo October 16, 2023

As the 2023-24 school year begins at Sequoia,  administration is implementing even stricter rules on AI use in classrooms.  However, some students and teachers believe that AI can still be used responsibly...

Souls within the stories

Souls within the stories

To sit at the dinner table with family as the night approaches. To listen in fear and awe as legends of strange entities are shared. To have a head full of stories to be retold the next day to friends...

Hobby Turned Club: Ultimate Frisbee Club

Hobby Turned Club: Ultimate Frisbee Club

Natalie Ewing and Nathaniel Gotelli October 16, 2023

If you eat lunch on Sequoia’s front lawn, then you have seen a group of students running around throwing a plastic disc. You may have even been hit in the head while peacefully eating lunch. The Ultimate...

Girl’s flag football gets the green flag in California

Girl’s flag football gets the green flag in California

Emma Nardini and Collin Liou October 16, 2023

The ball is snapped and, in a flurry of white and black jerseys, a pass is thrown. Its destination: an Aragon High School student. But defensive team captain Ellie Paul, a senior at Sequoia, has other...

The hotel manager (Steve Carell) in Asteroid City.

“Asteroid City” has Wes Anderson’s signature style but lacks substance

Zoraya King, Co-Feature Editor September 20, 2023

With the anticipation of strange characters, dry humor and eye-catching colors, Wes Anderson never fails to create a movie that captivates the attention and love of viewers. That is until the disappointment...

Tatted teachers and students: combatting tattoo stigma with self-expression

Tatted teachers and students: combatting tattoo stigma with self-expression

Anjali Govoni, Staff Reporter June 4, 2023

Sequoia advocates for self-expression among students and staff. With very lenient dress codes, it’s no surprise students and teachers can walk around campus sporting their cool tattoos. For a long...

Sequoia ASU made paper decorations to hang on doors for Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year at Sequoia

Christine Chang, Staff Reporter January 23, 2023

While many Sequoia students have entirely left New Year’s celebrations behind, some have been busy celebrating Lunar New Year, sometimes known as Chinese New Year. With an Asian population of just six...

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