The Pepperbox

Tigers of the term: How fame feels

Alex Duarte, Reporter — November 1, 2023

The term one assemblies started on October 10th with the senior class and just wrapped up on October 19th with the freshmen class. Here is the list of the tigers of the term.

Hallway hysteria

Jared Pereira, Copy Editor — November 1, 2023

“Just go to where you're trying to go, or just get out of the way,”

AAI master classes

Violet Fogg, A&E Editor — November 1, 2023

Arcata Arts Institute masterclasses have been fueling students’ creative sides since the beginning...

Moore’s clay pigeons

Samson Haines-Sobolewski, Reporter — October 31, 2023

Each new year at Arcata High School comes bearing new opportunities and choices, and this year brings the Clay Target Club.

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,”

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,”

Tree rumors put to rest

Alex Duarte, Reporter — October 12, 2023

"Sophomore Medora Rostad said she “loves the tree” and sees “no reason for taking it down.”

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,”