The Pepperbox

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,”

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,”

The revolution will be typewritten

Taya Holmes, Copy Editor — October 10, 2023

“I started typing initially because I was interested in the machine mechanically,” but, “slowly got into using them.”

Am I the problem with the crosswalk?

Owen Peterson, A&E Editor — October 10, 2023

“It just comes down to students choosing to make the right decision and not endangering themselves..."

Lockdowns

Beyla Jones, Sports Editor — October 3, 2023

“I’d rather just leave school,” senior Eli Hagler-Hernandez said when questioned about how he felt...