Is MrBeast’s chocolate GOATed? Octagon’s MrFeast finds out
In the past years since 2017, the internet community has been swept by an unstoppable tidal wave of comedy, kindness, drama and joy that only continues to expand: the MrBeast Franchise. The MrBeast brand, led and managed by online entertainer…
Sophomore Jackson Burton’s crusade against cancer
Every spring at Sacramento Country Day, the leaves are not the only thing turning green. Sophomore Jackson Burton annually dyes his hair a bright emerald, often accompanied by an extravagant hairdo. However, this hairstyle is no fashion statement. For years,…
Cavs swept by Cristo Rey Saints in 3-0 loss
Last Friday on Sept. 29 Country Day Cavaliers lost their first home game against the Cristo Rey Saints 3-0. The Cavaliers responded well to Cristo Rey’s aggressive playing style. Led by senior Derek Taylor, the Cavs prevented the Saints from…
Black Team wins 50th Ancil Hoffman game
On Sept. 15, 2023, the high school played Sacramento Country Day’s annual capture the flag game, “Ancil Hoffman.” This year marked the 50th anniversary of the event. The Black Team — seniors and freshmen — won against the Red Team,…
MY ANGLE: Why creative writing matters
It’s 1:30 a.m, and I’ve never felt more alive. Loud clicks echo across my room as my fingers slam into the keys on my computer. My heartbeat accelerates like never before as my mind is completely enveloped by a wave…
Cavs Varsity Volleyball Roar to a win against Lions in three-set sweep
On Aug. 31 the Cavs girls varsity volleyball team swept the Faith Christian Lions at home with a set count of 3-0 in their 3rd game of the 2023-2024 season. The Faith Christian Lions started the game off with a…
“Asteroid City”: the town, play and whimsical meta-film that delves deep into the essence of meaning
At its core, “Asteroid City” is not a movie. It is a play. A play within a play within a movie. It’s a visually arresting, intellectually stimulating experience that may leave some viewers teary-eyed and others thoroughly confused. The setting…
“Air” encapsulates the electrifying impact Michael Jordan brought to Nike
Based on the real-life story of how Nike transcended basketball shoe culture, “Air” presents Nike’s success through its engaging direction, storytelling and acting. Directed by and co-starring Ben Affleck, “Air” was released in theaters on April 5 and has been…
Cross-country sprints past competition at the Sierra Invitational
Competing against 27 schools, the Country Day cross-country team won two races at their first meet, the 2-mile Sierra Invitational on Aug. 19 at Sierra College. According to Head Coach Joe Hartman, each race in the Sierra Invitational is split…
“Gran Turismo” races into theaters, blows viewers away with captivating plot and impressive special effects
“Gran Turismo,” released on Aug. 25, is a film written by Jason Hall and directed by Academy Award Nominated Neill Blomkamp. Hall also wrote other films such as “American Sniper” and “Thank You For Your Service.” After big movies like…