EDITORIAL: Flexibility is appreciated, but more consistency in scheduling is necessary
COVID-19 has caused a constant fluctuation in safety requirements since the pandemic hit the U.S. hard in March,...
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EDITORIAL: Our lunch is too short for anything
In response to Sacramento County’s drop from the purple to the red tier for COVID-19 cases, Country Day...
EDITORIAL: Please just copy us on the emails
Country Day has really had a hectic time lately. COVID-19 and 2020 have really thrown a curveball at...
EDITORIAL: Standardized testing needs work
Due to COVID-19, standardized testing is less accessible. As a result, many colleges across the country have gone...
EDITORIAL: Neighbors make unreasonable arguments, but traffic discussion needed
Someone is causing trouble on Latham Drive. Is it the small private school that wants to increase its...
EDITORIAL: Follow social distancing guidelines; it’s the only way to get out of this pandemic
With the school year starting online, many students and parents are wondering when grades 6-12 will be able...
Most memorable moments in sports
Coaches, players comment on 2019-20 season highlights. Originally published in the May 26 edition of the Octagon....
EDITORIAL: End-of-year festivities greatly appreciated, but utilize student voices as resource
As the 2019-20 school year comes to a close and Sacramentans remain under lockdown, the school developed a...
High school awards announced through newsletter due to school shutdown
On May 26, Country Day sent out a newsletter with a list of all award recipients. Teachers wrote...
Editorial: Students, teachers, we’ll get through this together!
Following the suspension of in-person classes on March 13 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, students conducted classwork from...
Editorial: Don’t overreact to COVID-19’s danger, but take necessary precautions
The coronavirus swept the world like a storm, and our reactions to the outbreak are constantly changing. Some...
EDITORIAL: STEM improvements laudable; now expand humanities
Prioritizing the expansion of the STEM curriculum in recent years, Country Day established itself as one of the...
EDITORIAL: New M&M man policy insufficient; save announcements for National College Decision Day
Although the new policy regarding the M&M man is a step in the right direction, the most effective...
EDITORIAL: New schedule needs refinements to reach potential
The biggest change this school year for all students and faculty is the revised schedule. Change is always...
EDITORIAL: New safety protocol doesn’t eliminate concerns
As of this year, Country Day implemented three new safety features, including plexiglass on the lower and middle...
EDITORIAL: Hold off on new schedule until hearing student voices
When the Octagon made the new schedule our editorial topic, we didn’t expect such fractured opinions. Traditionally, editorials...