Opinion
EDITORIAL: Community service must be a priority
Think Critically. Live Creatively. Act Compassionately. That is the core mission statement of Sacramento Country Day School, and...
ADVICE COLUMN: Friendship and social anxiety
This is an advice column that responds to questions from anonymous Country Day students. To submit, send in...
MY ANGLE: Being an only child really isn’t that bad
The shocked looks on my friends’ faces were comical, their eyes bulging. It looked like I just revealed...
EDITORIAL: We must choose to address politics in sports
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, marked the U.S Men’s National Team’s best World Cup campaign in a...
EDITORIAL: We should work to add a greater variety of voices to our curriculum
Senior Amaya Anguiano entered Country Day high school fully expecting to be overlooked in the curriculum.But, she wasn’t....
EDITORIAL: Hallelujah! Turning more holy days into holidays
Senior Karabelo Bowsky hastily finishes her math homework in her car, hoping to complete them before she has...
EDITORIAL: SCDS should have a life skills elective
With Country Day juniors and seniors rapidly approaching the end of high school, many are becoming increasingly aware...
MY ANGLE: How to save lives with your money
Most people try to do good in their lives. We sometimes help friends, maybe donate or volunteer, or...
MY ANGLE: Enjoy high school before it is over
The task was simple enough. “Describe your classmates in three adjectives and give a few anecdotes.” However, sitting...
EDITORIAL: Keep our campus clean!
Country Day’s campus is clearly a pleasant place. At this time of year happy music abounds, and students...
MY ANGLE: If I could go back in time…
In August 2019, I joined the crowd of other freshmen girls. With a smile on my face, I...
EDITORIAL: Make menstrual products free and easily accessible!
Whether you’ve forgotten your sanitary pads at home, your locker stash of tampons has run out or you’ve...
SENIORS, SIGNING OFF: The musings of a soon-to-be high school graduate
Every year, graduating seniors on The Octagon write a final piece to say goodbye to Country Day. This...
SENIORS, SIGNING OFF: Athletic community spirit is strong
Every year, graduating seniors on The Octagon write a final piece to say goodbye to Country Day. This...
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...
SENIORS, SIGNING OFF: The shining crown of Country Day: our student body
Every year, graduating seniors on The Octagon write a final piece to say goodbye to Country Day. This...