A strong math curriculum is essential, for it teaches students valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical decision-making. In high school, math helps students better understand the world around them and prepares them for a wide range of careers. Additionally, it builds persistence and confidence in tackling complex challenges. In 2023, California adopted…
Taken by Solomon Snyder, 29 October 2025 The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills between Liberty Canyon and Chesebro might seem at first glance to be a just glorified bridge in the middle of nowhere, but this exalted edifice might just be the last, desperate chance for the survival of the critically endangered Santa…
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been a controversial topic. Everyone has heard “AI is going to take over the world!” at least once. But, how is it actually affecting students in school? Many teenagers, especially those in 6th-12th grade, use AI regularly. However, AI’s efficiency and convenience have often been abused, resulting in many…
This school year, the Las Virgenes Unified School District decided to implement a new policy regarding cell phones, which has sparked controversy among students, staff, and parents about its effects and performance. The new rule, nicknamed the “Off-and-Away Policy,” has been executed at all fifteen campuses and requires students to keep their phones off and…
Recently, you might have seen in the news, that the government shutdown, but nothing in your day to day life changed. So,what does this shutdown mean? USAfacts defines the government shutdown as, “Congress [failing] to pass or the president refuses to sign a spending bill to fund the federal government’s operations. This results in a…
Every twenty second of April, humanity celebrates our planet with a holiday that transcends all cultures, borders, and conflict. This Earth Day, Agoura High school challenged its students to construct a work of art inspired by the term “sustainability”. Our talented artists produced several intriguing, thought-provoking, and altogether gorgeous pieces. Lucy Venn, Freshman Artist comments:…
It was just over a month ago when entranced in one of my routine after school doom-scrolling sessions, I paused: a particular Instagram post had grabbed my attention. It was decorated in the all too familiar bright orange and blue of our rival, yet captioned “Warriors believe protest”. This piqued my interest, and upon a…
What exactly is summer? Officially, it is the warmest season of the year, occurring in the northern hemisphere from June to August. In the context of high school, it refers to the time between the end of the school year in the spring and the start of the next school year in the fall. For…
In light of many recent events, the stock market has fallen, and many people have seen a decrease in the value of their investments. But why is this happening now? Part of President Trump’s campaign for office was the fact that he was going to place tariffs on other countries to raise revenue for the…
It’s April, which means Earth Day is coming up! So what better time than now to discuss the very special day, its importance, and its history? Every year on April 22, people around the world recognize and celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is dedicated to environmental protection and raising awareness about the importance of preserving…
