SENIORS, SIGNING OFF: It’s been one hell of a ride
Every year, graduating seniors on The Octagon write a final piece to say goodbye to Country Day. This...
Arjin Claire
Bookworm to filmbuff: How to Train Your Dragon
Despite sharing the same name, the “How to Train Your Dragon” films are almost nothing like the book...
2021 Fire season is one of worst in state history
Jason Tokheim, a South Lake Tahoe resident, was standing in his driveway, clumps of ash flowing around him,...
Senior’s Chinese heritage plays big role in high school development
In his elementary school classroom in Beijing, a shy and timid Ming Zhu waited patiently in line for...
MY ANGLE: Food Allergy Awareness Week
Hi there, my name is Arjin Claire. I have severe food allergies to eggs, peanuts and tree nuts,...
‘Cars.’ The Dark Horse of Pixar
Pixar’s “Cars” wasn’t a groundbreaking movie like it’s predecessors “Toy Story,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Finding Nemo” or “The Incredibles.”...
Childhood Classics
Octagon staffers review their favorite childhood movies. Read them below. Arjin Claire Cars Jacob Chand Kung Fu Panda...
NKOTBs: Meet 2020-21’s new students!
There are 16 new students on the high school campus this year. Learn about their hobbies and interests.
Octoblock #3
Across: 1. She and her husband were killed by the French National Convention 7. Popularized diagram type 8....
Standardized testing policies for college admissions processes change in response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 sweeps across the nation, colleges, universities, teachers and students have been caught in the crossfire of...
Discussion remains civilized during Presidential debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, were mostly polite during the final presidential...
Thousands of lightning strikes spark hundreds of fires across California
Jennifer Daugavietis recalls being shaken awake by her husband at 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 19 to the smell...
QUARANTINE CRASH COURSE: Sophomore spends week focused on photography
With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the country and everyone being stuck at home, I wanted to try...
MY ANGLE: Being stuck at home isn’t so bad
As part of the many precautions against the coronavirus, Country Day students — like many others — were...
SCDS, alumni athletes try to stay in shape but struggle with motivation after canceled seasons
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, student and alumni athletes are unable to compete. In fact, Stanford swimmer Amalie...
Spring sports spotlighted before all events postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
Baseball Although the varsity baseball team lost outfielder-pitcher Nate Jakobs, ’19, who now plays for Pomona-Pitzer, and assistant...