Jack Christian, News Editor
| Apr 11, 2018 | Mural portrays women of color, changing times () |
| Apr 06, 2018 | College counselor opts out of seeing Reed College’s nuclear reactor to shadow Western Civ class (Story) |
| Apr 02, 2018 | College counselor explores five Pacific Northwest schools in interactive tour (Story) |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Boys go into extra innings against Leroy Greene in tight, exciting game (Photo) |
| Mar 07, 2018 | AP Studio teacher brings in professional artist to scout potential mural locations () |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Latin students travel with the wealthy Corneliuses from southern Italy to Rome (Story) |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Travel to seven continents in 10 minutes at Winter Wonderland: Rides aside, theme park boasts colorful versions of famed locations, attempts ‘international’ foods (Story/Photo) |
| Nov 08, 2017 | Octagon receives ‘royal’ nomination by Columbia Scholastic Press Association (Story) |
| Oct 14, 2017 | NKOTB: New junior from Houston interns at veterinary clinics, hospitals (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2017 | PICASSO PAINTED OVER: School paints over three longtime student-created murals before year begins (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Community has mixed reactions to school’s painting over 21-year-old mural (Story) |
| May 27, 2017 | Teams honor their players with speeches, awards at spring sports barbecue (Photo) |
| May 18, 2017 | Veteran biology, English teachers to dramatically change 2017-18 schedules (Story) |
| May 11, 2017 | So long to printed rosters, mailed report cards! Blackbaud to merge learning management, student information, admissions process (Story) |
| May 10, 2017 | National History Day’s state competition wraps up five high-school projects, but allows eighth grader chance at national level (Story) |
| Apr 07, 2017 | Educate. Inspire. Take Action. (Story) |
| Mar 25, 2017 | Attracted by small classes, close community, two-time novelist, global traveler settles in Sacramento to join faculty (Story) |
| Mar 05, 2017 | Websites, essays, performances earn high-school Champions chance at National History Day state competition (Story) |
| Feb 02, 2017 | YOGURT AFFAIRS: On a quest to discover the best, freshman reviews local froyo shops (Photo) |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Slow Tuesday lunch line frustrates older students; pre-packaged food might fix problem (Story) |
| Dec 27, 2016 | On Friday nights, sophomores kick it back to an old trend at Midtown Stomp in West Sacramento (Story) |
| Dec 24, 2016 | 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Family members dress as Santa; only children receive gifts for Vietnam’s ‘nonel’ (Story) |
| Dec 23, 2016 | 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: French holiday dinners comprised of foie gras followed by chocolate logs (Story) |
| Dec 20, 2016 | 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Mischievous Sinterklaas travels from Spain to the Netherlands on Dec. 5 (Story) |
| Dec 18, 2016 | 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Originating in medieval times, Boxing Day gives English the chance to exchange presents even after Christmas (Story) |
| Dec 16, 2016 | 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Chinese malls offer seasonal sales even though few celebrate the holiday (Story) |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Boys’ basketball falls to tall Mira Loma players in last game before winter break (Story) |
| Dec 14, 2016 | 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Rwandan celebration features morning mass, huge dinners, dance parties (Story) |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Boys’ basketball vanquished by Golden Sierra due to Cavs’ lack of defense (Story) |
| Dec 14, 2016 | FRESHMAN FOCUS: Emma Belliveau strives to stay in UConn’s honors program, came prepared for winter weather with warm coats (Story) |
| Dec 06, 2016 | School adds full week at Thanksgiving, ski week in February, single week in spring in 2017-18 calendar (Photo) |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Teachers, staff share memories in presidential history from JFK to George W. Bush (Story) |
| Nov 09, 2016 | Student Council announces winners of Rockvemberfest variety show (video included) (Story) |
| Oct 26, 2016 | Latin students win coupons for 52 free milkshakes and $100 gift cards at Smashburger grand opening (Story) |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Octagon announces winners of class-trip photography contest (Story) |
| Oct 11, 2016 | BACK IN MY DAY: Teachers remember how they spent their summers (Story) |
| Oct 06, 2016 | The long, unhappy tail of the Lewis family and their runaway calico cat Noe (Story) |
| Oct 04, 2016 | SENIORS ON THE GO: Senior intrigued by Ibero University’s communications programs, high-quality film equipment, sports facilities (Story) |
| Sep 05, 2016 | Q&A: Senior’s sculpture places second in Cal State Fair 3D Art competition (Story) |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Student Council to hold Olympics featuring balloon tosses, extreme dodgeball on orientation day (Story) |
| Jul 13, 2016 | Students take part in Pokémon Go craze, teaming up to ‘catch them all’ (Photo) |
| Jul 02, 2016 | Q&A: Headmaster celebrates last day of work before retirement; faculty visit to say good-bye (slideshow included) (Story) |
| Jun 04, 2016 | POINT OF INTEREST: Student groups choose new leaders, plan to win awards (Story) |
| May 25, 2016 | Orchestra wins gold rating at Forum Music Festival; judges praise cellos, soloists (Story) |
| May 12, 2016 | Soccer girls battle heat, more injuries to advance to semifinals for first time in over a decade (Story) |
| May 07, 2016 | SEASON UPDATE: Despite multiple victories and hopeful outlook, girls fall to Cristo Rey, 0-2 (Story) |
| May 04, 2016 | Cavs sitting in second place following win against Cristo Rey (Story) |
| May 03, 2016 | Sophomore Project less restrictive; paper no longer requirement (Story) |
| May 03, 2016 | Western Sierra a no-show for girls’ soccer game (Story) |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Soccer girls tie Western Sierra, move into three-way tie for first place (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2016 | More injuries and a loss for the soccer girls against Buckingham (Story) |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Riddled with in-game injuries, soccer girls end up tied with Western Sierra Collegiate (Story) |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Three goals from Kaufman in second half propel Cavs to comeback victory (Story) |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Girls shake off Spring-Break rust, two yellow cards in victory over Cristo Rey (Story) |
| Mar 17, 2016 | POINT OF INTEREST: Sadie Hawkins dance introduced due to popular demand (Story) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Soccer girls score 7 goals in first half, cruise to victory over Leroy Greene (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Girls’ soccer game against Waldorf cancelled (Story) |
| Mar 10, 2016 | STATES DAY 3: Sole SCDS snowboarder races in Mount Shasta giant slalom (Story) |
| Mar 09, 2016 | STATES DAY 2: Ski season comes to an end with final giant slalom (Story) |
| Mar 08, 2016 | STATES DAY 1: Five skiers race in slalom at Mount Shasta following 18 inches of snow (Story) |
| Mar 03, 2016 | Skiers rejoice as El Niño brings snowy weather; frosh add stellar performances, helpful parents to previously tiny team (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2016 | Despite good pitching, baseball team loses to Delta in season opener (Photo) |
| Mar 02, 2016 | Freshmen combine for three goals, but first scrimmage ends in tie with Delta (Story) |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Finishing first in league, victorious men’s ski team heads to states after Boreal slalom (full recap) (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2016 | POINT OF INTEREST: Men’s ski team makes history by placing 1st in division (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Twenty-seven inches of snow later, Cavs’ final race at Boreal canceled (Story) |
| Feb 15, 2016 | Cavs only 3 points out of first after successful Boreal slalom (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2016 | Skiers Procida, Fineberg place 1st, 4th; freshman skier disqualified after crash (Story) |
| Jan 30, 2016 | Ski and snowboard slalom cancelled after winter storm warning (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2016 | Weather warning doesn’t keep skiers from placing high on slalom leaderboard (Story) |
| Jan 13, 2016 | POINT OF INTEREST: Guide to Friday, Jan. 15, Homecoming festivities (Story) |
| Jan 11, 2016 | Three skiers place in top 5 in Northstar slalom; snowboarder Galati finishes seventh (Story) |
| Jan 09, 2016 | Kreps: Good for Cavs to ‘get their feet wet’ in first giant slalom race (Story) |
| Jan 06, 2016 | Sophomore Steven Wang scores 21, as JV boys wallop Forest Lake, 71-50 (Story) |
| Jan 05, 2016 | JV boys blow first-quarter lead, but earn narrow win over Sac Adventist (Story) |
| Dec 15, 2015 | Dec. 16 middle- and high-school band concert to feature French jazz, bebop, unusual time signatures (Photo) |
| Dec 13, 2015 | MY ANGLE: Why freshman Jack Christian thinks high-school trips are way too short (Story) |
| Dec 09, 2015 | Dec. 10 fundraiser in honor of Connor Burns to be held at recording studio (Story) |
| Dec 05, 2015 | FRESHMAN FOCUS: Surrounded by musical, creative people, Maxwell Shukuya says UC Santa Cruz feels small (Story) |
| Nov 24, 2015 | AP Computer Science provides flexibility, but picky code checking system poses problems (Photo) |
| Nov 20, 2015 | POINT OF INTEREST: Fifth turkey drive shatters record with 354 birds (Story/Photo) |
| Nov 13, 2015 | MEET LEE THOMSEN: Famous for his hashtag video, newly selected headmaster loves acting, music, Baltimore Orioles (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2015 | Guide to high-school clubs, new and old (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2015 | Bolman sustains hand injury, cat claw in his leg after breaking up fight between his pets (Story) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | POINT OF INTEREST: Guide to Homecoming festivities, Oct. 23-24 (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2015 | GET READY FOR SEASON 31: Castaways fight for their lives in wet, humid Cambodia on ‘Survivor’ (Story) |
| Sep 15, 2015 | New environmental club distributes 66 recycling bins throughout school (Story) |