Live action remake of ‘Mulan’ does not ‘bring honor’ to original animation
The 1998 “Mulan” was an iconic movie that I grew up watching countless times. It was one of my all-time favorites, and I had highly anticipated the 2020 live-action adaptation. However, the live-action movie paled in comparison due to a…
Why all freshmen should open a checking account
My last birthday was a huge turning point in my life. On my fourteenth birthday, instead of getting the usual Xbox or Playstation, I received a gift worth 100 consoles combined. I got a checking account. I bet you’re wondering,…
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Twins share favorite moments together
There are 13 sets of twins at Country Day. Some of the twins and their parents shared memorable childhood experiences. — By Emily Cook Originally published in the Oct. 20 edition of the Octagon.
Completing community service becomes a challenge during pandemic
“I wish I had gotten it done before senior year,” senior Hana Lee said, reflecting back on her “not too serious” attitude toward community service in her freshman year. Lee is one of 40 seniors who hasn’t completed her required…
EDITORIAL: Standardized testing needs work
Due to COVID-19, standardized testing is less accessible. As a result, many colleges across the country have gone test optional or test blind to accommodate for limited testing opportunities. With the need of testing on a hiatus, this is a…
Physical education requirements modified due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way high school students can complete their four required semesters of physical education, PE. They can participate in athletics, independent PE, the PE elective or any combination of all three. Athletics One season of a sport…
Generation Great: Gone virtual
With a long and hectic road to resuming tutoring after the COVID-19 lockdown, Generation Great is back in full swing and operating effectively. My nonprofit was initially founded in fall of 2018 to serve youth in the Oak Park community…
High school trips for this year remain unlikely
Fall high school trips were canceled last spring due to COVID-19. Usually, high school students go on their week-long trips in the first week of October. The freshmen go to San Francisco, sophomores to Greenhorn Ranch in Quincy and juniors…
EDITORIAL: Neighbors make unreasonable arguments, but traffic discussion needed
Someone is causing trouble on Latham Drive. Is it the small private school that wants to increase its enrollment by 10%, or the residents who oppose the increase and say traffic will worsen? Both parties have understandable needs, but the…
Sierra homeowners appeal SCDS increase in building space, enrollment cap due to traffic concerns (VIDEO INCLUDED)
Sierra homeowners who live near Country Day have appealed the city’s approval of Country Day’s plan to increase building space and enrollment. An appeal hearing is set for Nov. 12. The school seeks permission to replace its Multipurpose Room and…