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…
Agoura High School’s performance of 42nd Street was a truly special production. It ran from April 1st to April 5th at the Performing Arts and Education Center. The show began at 5:00 p.m. on the opening night and at 7:00 p.m. on the subsequent evenings. The original musical, based on Bradford Ropes’ novel, was directed…
Although it was a clear victory for the Eagles against the Chiefs with an ending game score of 40-22, some of the other aspects of this year’s Super Bowl weren’t so set in stone. With the Super Bowl being the most watched program on U.S. television, for many, one of the largest draws for tuning…
The Chinese Lunar New Year is a vibrant and significant cultural celebration that brings together communities to honor traditions, celebrate new beginnings, and express gratitude for the past year. On Friday, February 10, our school was fortunate enough to host our first special Lunar New Year performance that brought our school’s AP/IB Chinese, Chinese III…
After the installation of the new government administration, many drastic changes have been both proposed and implemented. We constantly hear a barrage of rumors and facts and sometimes they are indistinguishable from one another. As high school students looking towards the future, it is more important than ever to be engaged in our country’s politics…
They did it again! Agoura High School’s Jazz I will be attending the Essentially Ellington competition in New York for the third year in a row, this year led by director Bob Hackett. For a quick recap of the competition, fifteen bands are picked from the United States to travel to New York City and…
Model United Nations, or Model UN for short, is an engaging way for high schoolers to learn about the methods used by the world’s largest international peace-keeping and negotiations organization. In Model UN, high schoolers simulate the actions taken by delegates in the real-life United Nations to protect their country’s interests and work towards resolutions. …