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Mariia Vasileva in her ELD class

When war hits home

Sasha Love, Feature Editor October 31, 2023
In most students’ minds there never lies the worry that their family will be drafted or die fighting, but for some students, it is an ever-present feeling. 

Is being valedictorian even a big deal?

Henry Lee, Opinion Editor October 31, 2023
There seems to be a close running between some of the most distinguished academic students who will seize the coveted title. But who and what determines who gets to be valedictorian? 

School functions? “Nah, X-Files”

Jaimeanne O’Donnell, Online Editor October 31, 2023
“Being around a bunch of people makes the dances less enticing to me and I feel like it’s just so awkward. I’d just rather be home,”

Calling skaters!: New concrete park in Mack Town

Nola Bachemin, Photo Editor October 31, 2023
“It’s a great addition to McKinleyville..."

Seniors step into American democracy

Lillian Afridi, News Correspondent October 31, 2023
With an upcoming Humboldt County Uniform District Election on November 7, 2023, 18-year-old seniors at Arcata High School prepare to hit the polls for the first time.

Commendable Custodianship

Jared Pereira, Copy Editor October 25, 2023
“It’s fun, there’s never two days the same, so it stays interesting, but the people are the best part,”

Fall is Here!

Taylor Nada, Online Editor October 12, 2023
With September 22nd marking the official first day of fall, it is time to embrace all the cozy warmth and gratitude that this season brings.

Parking lot pandemonium

Jared Pereira, Copy Editor October 11, 2023
Whether you’re behind the wheel or on foot, you may find that the Arcata High parking lot can end up driving you crazy.

German students at AHS for HoCo

Sasha Love, Feature Editor October 11, 2023
“It's a really good experience for students to be able to go to different countries and fully immerse themselves."

Attempt 2 at Bio and Community Health

Andriew Trieu, Reporter October 11, 2023
The workload is easily manageable and the class is fun. “It’s my favorite class in the whole entire world,”
Juan-Antonio Santisteban standing outside of his stylish van, insistently named “Frosty” by previous owner

‘If we can be a lighthouse of hope, why not?’: New Dean joins AHS community

Violet Fogg, A&E Editor October 10, 2023
He’s the first Latino and the first native Spanish speaker in Arca- ta High’s administrative history.

Kinetics Club: Do they have enough time?

Rey Barber, Art Director October 10, 2023
“I was pedaling about as [fast] as I could, and one of my pedals just snapped off,”
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