Freshman Focus VIDEO: Madeleine Wright relishes Greek life at UCLA
What is life like working on the Daily Bruin? How do you feel Greek life has...
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New Oculus Rift enthralls students and faculty
My lantern’s running out of fuel, I have no idea where I’m going, and I’m pretty sure that...
Four traditionally separate events placed on same October Friday
For the first time four annual events—the Fall Family Festival, the Jog-A-Thon, the Chalk Mural and Homecoming—will all...
Refinance saves school millions
Country Day has recently moved $13.35 million from bond managers Tricadia, a New York-based financial company, to a...
Orchestra, band electives merge into single group
Freshman Daniel Hernried sits in front of the school’s drum set. The warm-up pieces begin, but there’s no...
Hanging out in Sacto’s own Japan Town—sampling Shoki’s ramen and Osaka Ya’s shaved ice
Shoki tops Top Ramen By Grant Miner Page Editor When one thinks of ramen, they probably think of...
Latin teacher studies Arabic in a changed world
On the way to Jerusalem, teacher Jane Batarseh sat nervously with her daughter, Amanda, family friend and cab...
Freshman self-publishes murder mystery
Writing a novel is tough: you have to deal with writer’s block, a frustrating editor and especially the...
Chemistry split between two teachers
Former chemistry teacher Michael Covey is back in the classroom—for a semester, at least. Covey, known for his...
Matthews Library remodeled to match modern campus
Early in 2013, headmaster Stephen Repsher approached librarian Joanne Melinson about possible renovations for the Matthews Library. “Are...
EDITORIAL: Oct. 18 is waaaay too busy!
Parents and students alike are sure to flock to the campus for Homecoming, Oct. 18. That is, after...
Interactive Map of Student Summer Vacation Hotspots
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Cissy Shi
Senior Cissy Shi is the photographer of the Octagon. Born in China, Cissy has just started her fourth...
Avi Bhullar
Avi Bhullar is a Sikh freshman at SCDS, who joined the Octagon this year. She has a five-month-old...
Zane Jakobs
Zane Jakobs is an Octagon staffer. He has been at SCDS since kindergarten and is now a sophomore....
Austin Talamantes
Austin is a freshman and has been at SCDS since pre-kindergarten. He enjoys playing soccer, but his main focuses...