By Sarah Wang Maintaining good grades, attending extracurriculars, and holding leadership positions on campus can be very stressful responsibilities for high school students. Yet, at Arcadia High School, there are many students who not only accomplish all these feats but also excel in them with stellar attitudes. In early February, these star students were given…
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Arcadia High School Students Raise Awareness for Mental Health
By Sarah Wang Well, well, well! Arcadia High School’s (AHS) many student-run clubs and organizations spread the wellness around campus this past week at the high school’s second annual Wellness Week campaign. Chaired by AHS’ resident disability awareness club Voices of Ability, the week’s festivities were all in an effort to raise awareness for mental…
Arcadia Unified Releases Personalized Learning ThoughtExchange Results
School districts across the nation have been investing incredible amounts of time and energy into furthering modern education reform, but Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) has stepped forward to lead the way toward personalized learning for each and every student.
7 Steps to Creating a Positive Social Media Footprint
By Sarah Wang Employers, admissions officer, and interviewers of today’s day and age have a powerful tool for evaluating candidates – social media. The power of connective technology has long been praised for its far-reaching interactive abilities, but few consider the effect a digital footprint may have on one’s viability come time for job or school…
Rise and Shine: 5 Benefits of Waking Up Earlier
By Sarah Wang Across the world, people of all different ethnicities, beliefs, and cultures go about their daily lives. But for many, resisting the temptation of the snooze button can be the most difficult thing about starting the day. Clambering out of bed late and rushing to get ready may be an experience almost anyone…
Arcadia Unified Debuts ‘Profiles in Education’ YouTube Series
By Sarah Wang Many school districts around the country struggle to maintain transparency and communication within their communities, but Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) is certainly not one of them. The award-winning school district already boasted a thriving relationship with the public, but this summer, its Public Information Office took that rapport one step further…
Putting the Boba Cancer Controversy to Rest
The popular tapioca pearl drink has sent Southern California into a boba frenzy — what’s actually in it? By Sarah Wang Long-time boba fans can likely recall reading through the headlines denouncing their favorite go-to drink in horror, including memorable titles like “Tapioca Pearls May Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals” and “Will You Drink Bubble Tea If…
Why Archery Is The Sport For You
The popularity of on-screen archers like Hawkeye, Merida and Green Arrow has undeniably caused a commotion in the rapidly expanding archery community. So where does one go to pick up the bow and arrow? By Sarah Wang TWANG! The string reverberates through the air as it buzzes to a gentle stop beside your cheek. THWISH!…
8 Helpful Tips to Learning New Languages
By Sarah Wang For most of us, learning a foreign language was a brief stint that we dutifully accomplished to graduate high school. But how much of that knowledge did we actually attain? Were there any other languages that we might’ve been interested in but didn’t have the time to pursue? Whether you’re fresh out…
10 Meaningful Summer Activities for High School Students
By Sarah Wang With the ring of the last class bell, millions of high school students across the country are filled with bubbling anticipation for the days that lay ahead – summer vacation. Although summer break is often synonymous with fun and freedom, it’s also important for students and parents to keep in mind how…