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RAVEN REPORT SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS MAGAZINE VOLUME XXV, NO.2 // JANUARY 2025

FEATURE After Hours pg. 6

FEATURE Hollywood Exposed pg. 15

FEATURE Zoppe Family Circus pg. 20-21

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CHROMAKOPIA REVIEW

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JOE’S VERSION

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WHY SO MANY SEQUELS?

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RONALD MCDONALD GETS REVIEWED

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SNUGGLY SUPPORTERS

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2000’S VIBES RETURN

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By Nate Gotelli

By Maeva Guillaume

By Priya Ansnes

By Victor Bravo

By Cameron Reynolds

By Angelizue Silva

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Sequoia athletic communities: Water Polo and Cross Country

By Alex Corpos and Sofia Ferante

Dear Alex and Sofia, I am writing in reference to the recent article in the Raven Report. In the October issue of the Raven Report, you published an article about [the] water polo and cross country [teams]. I loved that two sports, who are typically less represented than other sports, had an opportunity to be featured.

Being an athlete on the girl’s water polo team and seeing an article about it was super cool. I am also one of the co-athletic commissioners in ASB, so representing all sports is something that is super important to me and I love that I am not alone in this effort! As a further idea, I think it would be really cool to highlight the progress of teams and/or athletes. While I know this information hadn’t come out when this issue was published, it could be cool to highlight the athletes who received all-league in their fall sports and the teams who made CCS or did well in their league. Overall, this article was super interesting and I was very excited to see an article about water polo when I opened the Raven Report! Great job!

Sincerely, Izzy Madden

Dear Maren and Conor, I am writing in reference to the article, “Sequoia’s hazardous driving”, which was published in the Raven Report that came out in October. I am glad that you guys are raising awareness on this problem that has proved to even be fatal at times. I think that the addition of direct quotes and true stories really taps into the reader’s emotional state and connects with them on a deeper level. However, I think that there should have been a better explanation of a quote from Mr. McRae. He said, “These vehicles offer too much temptation for the average young male to speed and burn rubber”. Although I am not personally offended by McRae saying that usually, only males drive recklessly, I think it would be better to explain why males, as McRae says, are typically more likely to drive recklessly, or just slightly alter the quote so gender isn’t a factor. I think that some people may find it unfair that they are being accused of driving recklessly simply because they are male or because they have also seen female drivers driving recklessly.

Sincerely, Aiden Yu

Sequoia’s hazardous driving

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Project READ

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By Sasha Efimchik & Caroline Sieling

Dear Sasha and Caroline, I am writing in reference to the recent article in the October magazine. In there, you published an article about Project READ and its impact on young children in the community. I am so glad that you both wrote about this, as I tutor there as well and have witnessed the big impact that Project READ has had on my tutee and also how it has had [impact] on me as a volunteer. I definitely agree that anyone interested in working with kids in their future, or has a general passion for helping others learn and grow, should definitely become a tutor at Project READ. I also loved the interviews you did with everyone from the Project READ program coordinator to a tutor, because it helps the reader understand from all of the different perspectives, the benefits to tutoring.

Thank you again for all the interesting articles you write and publish!

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF The winter issue of the Raven Report is always a stressful one. With finals looming and winter break fast approaching, it can feel like a mad dash to meet deadlines. In the midst of this rush, the joy of the creative process can sometimes get lost.

During this issue cycle, our reporters embraced the challenge of reconnecting with the joy of childhood nostalgia.

This theme inspired a diverse range of engaging and enlightening articles while fostering a deeper appreciation for the Raven Report community.

Reflecting on the pure love and wonder of childhood helped us rediscover our passion for journalism. It reminded us that joy and creativity are at the heart of what we do.

We hope that as you read about nostalgia in this issue, you’ll be reminded of meaningful moments from your past and inspired to find small pockets of childlike joy in your everyday life.

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After hours

A look at what students do with their paycheck

BY MAREN OCKEN & MIA RAMIREZ Staff Reporters Many Sequoia students work in various industries, and for some, these part-time jobs provide an opportunity to explore potential career paths after high school. These industries require unique skill sets and appeal to students with diverse interests.

In California, 22.5% of students have part-time jobs, and 16% of students in Redwood City work during the school year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Many students, like senior Callie West, are employed in the fast food industry. West earns around $25 an hour at In-N-Out Burger in Redwood City, splitting her paychecks between a mutual fund with her parents and covering her daily needs. Despite the good pay, there are some challenges she faces.

“I have to take out some of my piercings, and we can’t wear certain types of makeup,” West said.

Although these rules limit her self-expression, West sometimes finds school unproductive.

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cause I could be at work, making money,” West said.

Sophomore Jessica Agustin Robles also has a part time job.

She works in the childcare industry, earning around $20 an hour.

“I have a Art by Lucie Archambault savings account, and I plan to use some of that money to pay my college tui- want to learn aspects of both.” tion,” Robles said.

Every student with a job experiencAdditionally, she explained that her es different pay rates and faces differjob aligns with her future career plans ent challenges that are unique to their by allowing her to work. Pay varies work with children depending on the and gain experiposition, but in the ence in childcare. painting industry, “I want to be a [School] feels like a waste of time one can earn $27 pediatrician when because I could be at work, making to $50 an hour.

I’m older, so gain- money.

For Paleaz, his ing experience challenges stem working with chilfrom the work itdren will help me,” Callie West, senior self and the task Robles said. of marketing the Senior Brybusiness. an Ceballos “The most Paleaz has been working challenging part of the job is the prepapart-time job in the painting ration required to ensure only the inindustry 6 years. He wants tended surfaces are painted. Also, proto continue his job post-grad- moting the business can be extremely uation. difficult with so much competition ev“I want to pursue a career in erywhere,” Paleaz said. business so I can expand my dad’s busiDespite the obstacles, every student ness,” Paleaz said. “I aim to graduate has different career goals they hope to with a major in business and I’m hop- achieve from their current role. Overing to gain skills from various business all, high school jobs are meant to equip fields, such as marketing and finance. students with valuable skills for life afAlthough these are separate majors, I ter graduation.

A DELICIOUS ELECTIVE

Foods & Nutrition Students: photo by Reyna Hofmann

BY YULIANA SOTO & MICHELLE RECINOS Staff Reporters

needed in the kitchen.

“You learn how to cook, collaborate with others, understand different culSequoia High School offers a wide vari- on include Pesto Pasta and Fried Zuc- tures, and season dishes correctly. We ety of electives for students to choose chini, which taught them about fats, and are also taught the precise techniques from. Among these, the Culinary Arts Caesar Salad, which helped them learn needed for cooking, such as the right Department stands out as a favorite about salt. They’ve also explored sea- measurements.” Hassett said. among students. Those who are en- sonal cooking and food preservation, Additionally, students don’t need prirolled in this department learn how according to Food and Culinary Arts or experience to join the cooking deto prepare food and work in a kitchen, teacher Reyna Hofmann. partment, but most who do join have gaining valuable life skills that can be Culinary Arts serves as an advanced some knowledge of the subject. used now and in adultcourse in Foods and The department is popular for its hood.

Nutrition, with less fun and engaging atmosphere, offering Approximately 120 emphasis on the ba- students the chance to cook and taste students are enrolled sics at the beginning dishes while learning valuable skills Its a great class. It’s superin the Foods and Nutriof the year.With few- such as teamwork, cultural awareness, fun.

It’s all hands on. tion class, while only 15 er students this year, and cooking techniques. students are in the Culithere’s more oppornary class. Before taking Reyna Hofmann, Culinary Arts tunity for specialized & Foods and Nutrition teacher Culinary Arts, students projects, according are recommended to to Hofmann. take Foods and NutriThe class is tion, however, it’s not popular amongst sturequired. Due to the small class sizes, dents of all grades because the invitseat priority is given to those who re- ing atmosphere and fun activities make quire Career and Technical Education students eager to participate.

(CTE) credits to graduate, typically se“It’s a pretty chill class where you niors and sometimes juniors. can learn how to cook a lot of different Students cook once a week, focusing foods, and you get to eat it, which is the on the basics of sanitation, safety, and best part.” junior Sierra Hassett said.

Focaccia by student Sierra Hassett cooking. Some projects they’ve worked The class teaches various life skills

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BY NATE GOTELLI Multimedia Editor The eighth studio album by Tyler, The Creator, Chromakopia was released on October 28, 2024. It features artists such as Glorilla, Sexyy Red, Teezo Touchdown and Childish Gambino throughout the album. Chromakopia takes listeners on a journey about Tyler and his relationship with his mother.

Growing up in a fatherless household, Tyler grew his connection with his mom, and this album serves as a love letter to her. Chromakopia charted at the number one spot on the Billboard Top 200 for three weeks after its release.

The first and most popular song on the album titled “St. Chroma,” introduces the listener to the character of Saint Chroma, the person seen on the album cover. Saint Chroma represents a more unrestrained side of Tyler, both as an artist and person. Like many of the songs off the album, St. Chroma features hard-hitting drums and loud brass instruments that drive Tyler’s strong emotions. A memorable verse from this song is: “I just need this time to myself to figure me out-out. Do I keep the light on or do I gracefully bow out?” Tyler uses the light in this song

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to represent his fame.This line demonstrates him questioning whether he should continue his journey as an artist or retire from the industry.

Another popular song on the album is titled “Rah Tah Tah,” representing a more ferocious and aggressive style of rap than Tyler has used in the past. The story in “Rah Tah Tah” follows Tyler showing off his LaFerrari with the repetitive onomatopoeia sound of the title “Rah Tah Tah” imitating the noise of hitting the gas pedal. The verse “Someone tell Zendaya she my favorite, can she hit me up?” represents the respect Tyler has for his fellow artists, such as Zendaya, who has worn Tyler’s clothing brand GOLF le FLEUR on an Insta-

gram story.

“Noid,” the third song on the album and my personal favorite, takes listeners back to an older Tyler with synthesizers and 808 beats. The song follows Saint Chroma feeling consumed by paranoia, and feeling as though he’s being chased as he is speeding in his car, but, in reality, none of it is real. In the line “They wanna know where I close my eyes at, I keep my eyes wide,” Tyler alludes to having paranoia about people trying to find where he lives and robbing him, a real-life threat for celebrities in the modern day. This paranoia defines the tone of “Noid” and reflects Tyler’s growth, as senior Phoenix Palmeran observes, marking a shift from his earlier, carefree projects.

“He’s growing up and coming to a realization on his life and who he is as he gets older,” senior Phoenix Palmeran said. “It’s different from his past albums with him being more serious and honest.”

Overall, Chromakopia was a transformative and experimentative album for Tyler, The Creator. It takes listeners on a journey with Saint Chroma as a guide speaking upon his fear surrounding the music industry. The album leaves listeners craving for more Tyler going into 2025.

“I would give this album a solid nine.

His sound is probably one of the best things about him, you never know what you’re gonna get,” Palmeran said.

Comeback Kids

How students at Seqouia High School turned academic struggles into success stories.

BY JOHNNY LEHMAN & YAMIR BENITEZ Staff Reporters

Just like any other school, Sequoia High School has witnessed its fair share of academic struggles.This year, however, a number of students have managed to turn their grades around.What’s behind their success? Students shared the strategies they used to improve – and what motivated them to keep going.

Many teachers have encountered students who struggle academically and often see firsthand why some give up on their grades. Jesse Bustos, World History and DAA teacher, shared his insights on the challenges faced by these students and what he believes contributes to their lack of motivation.

“I think the shame and inconsistency of some students come from the fear of being seen as lazy and dumb for not keeping up in class, and a fear of being excluded by other students in group activities,” Bustos said.

Many students feel that their peers view them as incapable, which can lead to a cycle of disengagement. Students who feel this way often stop turning in assignments, participating in class discussions, or contributing to group work. This lack of effort can reinforce their peers’ negative perceptions, further isolating the struggling students.

The fear of being excluded from group activities adds to their anxiety. However, many students recognize that staying on this path will only hold them back.

This realization often motivates them to work harder and improve their situation.

History and Ethnic Studies teacher Christopher Caton shared his own experiences as a student, including the struggles he faced. Caton explained that his motivation to improve stemmed from wanting to

raise his grades. He realized that turning his academic performance around was essential for his success.

“I was forced to switch schools, and that motivated me. And I think just by my freshman and sophomore year, I [wasn’t doing] so good and, my junior year, it finally occurred to me that I’m not going to graduate if I keep up my current trajectory,” Caton said.

Earlier this school year, sophomore Mario Padilla faced the challenge of poor grades, struggling to maintain the GPA required to stay eligible for the football team.

“I’m gonna be honest, I was kind of lazy [...] because I thought [school] was going to be easy. I was slacking off, sitting in the back, and chilling out with my friends,” Padilla said. “Then, I realized, that was a bad idea, because my grades started turning out, how I was acting.”

Padilla’s struggle is a common one, with many students facing challenges like distractions from friends or lapses in motivation. To turn things around, Padilla adopted strategies like staying focused and pushing himself to overcome distractions. For Padilla, his biggest hurdle was unproductive time spent with friends. Motivated by his goal to play on the football team, he made the decision to prioritize his grades and regain his focus.

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nior Matthias Aguilar Chapa has dealt with the same issues. He emphasized the importance of self-awareness and persistence when it comes to improving academically.

He shared his perspective, explaining how overcoming challenges requires identifying the problem and actively working toward solutions.

“You have to first notice doing badly, [then] you have to try to find a way that works for you and you have to find out what’s distracting you,” Chapa said.

Chapa identified his iPad as his primary distraction. His motivation to improve stemmed from recognizing the need for help and receiving guidance from his parents.

“It’s hard to [improve grades] and stuff can distract you so much, but it’s possible, and it’s a continual process. Just know that if you’re in a similar situation like I was, you can do it,” Chapa said.

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BY MAEVA GUILLAUME Staff Reporter

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Why so many sequels?

How Nostalgia Drives Box Office Success

BY PRIYA ANSNES Staff Reporter The first thing I notice walking into a movie theater is the many posters hanging across the dusty walls. These posters advertise several sequels of my childhood favorite films, instead of newer movies. This led me to wonder why there is such an evident pattern of sequels.

Animation companies like Disney use pathos—appealing to the audience’s emotions—to boost the box office earnings of their movies.

Kids are and have been the target audience of Disney movies, and usually, adults buy tickets for their kids and then probably fall asleep in the movie theater. But lately, Disney has found a way to expand their audience, by channeling adults’ and teenagers’ “pathos” through nostalgic movies from their childhood.

These adults and teenagers bring their kids and/or siblings, and everyone seems to enjoy their old favorite characters popping up on the big screen again.

Most people have seen or at least heard of the kids’ animated movie “Frozen”. It was a big hit in 2013 and grossed $1.2 billion for Disney. It wasn’t a shock that when “Frozen ll” came out in 2019, it was just as big a hit as the first movie, grossing a groundbreaking $1.5 billion. Everyone and their mother wanted to see their favorite Disney princesses back on screen again. Thus the sequel strategy was born. Films such as “Inside Out 2” (2024), “Moana 2” (2024), “Zooto14

pia 2” (2025), and “Toy Story 5” (2026) are expected in theatres and on everyone’s watch list.

When one compares the money these sequels make to newer movies being produced, the reason for so many sequels is evident.

Disney’s “Wish” (2023), made to celebrate D i s n e y ’s 100th year anni-

versary, lost Disney $131 million and earned a 48% on Rotten Tomatoes.The film wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t a film anyone particularly wanted to watch.

This is unlike a sequel to a childhood favorite,“Inside Out 2” (2024).The first movie did very well, grossing $859 million. When Pixar released “Inside Out 2” many ran to the theatre to watch it. Dressed up as different emotions for trends, they brought their friends and family to watch their favorite childhood characters once again. The movie was a smashing success; it grossed over $1.6 billion with a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Sophomore Ellie Kapt explains the nostalgic strateg y of Disn e y ’s “Inside Out 2” that helped make it a success. “‘Inside Out 2’ [is a particularly successful movie because] they played to the fact that in the first movie a lot of the people who watched it were young and Riley was young. And then they kind of aged up the themes and characters to match how the fan had grown up too,” Kapt said.

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BY ISABELLE PADILLA Staff Reporter The year is 2014. After a long day of school, there is nothing more enjoyable than to kick back, relax and turn on your favorite TV channel; Nickelodeon.

Between iCarly rerun episodes, Victorious, the new Sam and Cat spin-off show and much more - there’s no possibility of getting bored! This care-free entertainment enjoyed by kids everywhere hides the unimaginable horrors of Hollywood child abuse that kids unknowingly witnessed.

Nickelodeon has been a staple in many childhoods, bringing joy and entertainment to so many in the early 2010s. In reality, numerous, unspeakable actions are alleged to have happened behind the scenes and were hidden from the public for years. Flamed with lawsuits and horror stories, this beloved childhood TV network now has a tainted image in the eyes of many former viewers.

In the 2024 documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” former actors from popular Nickelodeon shows revealed their experiences of abuse and mistreatment on set.

Among these accounts, childhood star Drake Bell from the show Drake and Josh shared disturbing details of abuse by Brian Peck, a producer, director and dialogue coach for Nickelodeon. Peck was found guilty on 11 counts of sexual abuse against Bell; he was sentenced to 16 months in prison and is now a registered sex offender. Upon release from prison he landed a job at Disney Channel for the show The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody.

The most notorious figure in the

Nickelodeon controversy is direc- Nickelodeon works. Episodes of the tor and producer Dan Schneider. Amanda Show depict a frequent sketch While Schneider has not been formal- of adolescent Bynes in a swimsuit, seatly charged with any criminal activity, ed alongside Schneider in a hot tub. there were numerous allegations made While there are several allegations against him in Quiet on Set regarding of abuse against Schneider, his produchis inappropriate in- tion assistant on the Amanda Show, teractions with Jason Handy, was crimchildren at Nickinally convicted for sex elodeon. He decrimes with minors he It’s hard to separate the nies any wrongmet on the set. He was artists, because the artdoing and is suing found guilty of sending ist directly made the art. the creators of explicit messages to unWhenever I rewatch those Quiet on Set for derage extras from the shows now with this new defamation. show and was charged knowledge, it’s just not the Schneider built with three counts of same,” his career within indecent liberties with children’s televia child and two counts Sage Gainey, sophomore sion as the creator of sex offender registry of Zoey101, iCarviolations. He was senly, Victorious, Sam & Cat and Henry tenced to 6 years in prison.

Danger. One of the allegations against The star of two very popular Nickhim is that these shows incorporated elodeon shows, iCarly and Sam & inappropriate elements that went un- Cat, Jenette McCurdy, wrote a memnoticed until former child-actors came oir about the abuse she faced at the public with their complaints. Episodes hands of her mother during her work of his shows are bombarded with chil- with Nickelodeon. McCurdy’s book I’m dren’s feet in suggestive shots and it is Glad My Mom Died, discusses how her alleged that young actors were forced mother forced her into an eating disto kiss multiple times for the show order, violated her body, and mentally/ without parental monitoring. physically abused McCurdy, who was Schneider’s most significant alleged the financial provider for her family. exploitation was of Amanda Bynes, the Students who grew up watching the star of the Amanda show and a nota- Nickelodeon channel have conflicting ble icon in the 2000s. Although Schnei- feelings about once favorite shows. der has never been charged with any “I’ve re-watched iCarly since then, wrong-doing, his ex-employees recall and watching it, knowing what was in the Quiet on Set documentary that going on and what those actors were Schneider behaved inappropriate- going through at the time is just so disly with the young Amanda. This was gusting. It definitely changes how you seemingly backed up with hints scat- view those shows, and how you view tered throughout the show- similar the whole production,” freshman Sahato the hidden innuendos in his other na James said.

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Ronald McDonald Gets Reviewed

BY VICTOR BRAVO Staff Reporter

BY VICTOR BRAVO Staff Reporter

Picture this: you just got out of school this one person on my brother’s socand you want a quick, easy, and cheap cer team [who’s] a scientist [said] he meal. What would be your choice? was making meat that wasn’t meat, but 8-year-old me would’ve 100% said tasted like [it],” junior Gadiel Flores McDonald’s. This is the case for many said. people; by the end of 2018, Mcdonald’s But Flores has even more reasons reported an astonishing 21.29 billion to believe his claim that McDonald’s dollars in revenue. doesn’t use real meat.

People have mixed “My mom feelings about the went to a confast food chain. Some ference five years people feel amazing It’s delicious, I don’t care where it’s ago [in] Floriabout it while others coming from da. [The people might despise it. at the meeting] Samantha McMurtry “When I was a kid, told her that they it was the best thing would put worms you could eat, and in the meat,” now I would rather Flores said. eat something more Despite these flavorful,” freshman Luca Chung said. claims of fake meat at McDonald’s, the Along with praise, there are also company asserts that all of their burger many negative reviews and rumors. patties in the U.S. are made with 100% “McDonald’s is corrupted. I say this USDA-inspected beef. While this narbecause the meat is not really meat - rative of fake meat is not proven to be 16

true, it remains a widely debated topic amongst many people, including dads.

“Every time I get McNuggets, my dad says it’s not real meat. And I [always say] ‘do you really think I care. I don’t care where it’s coming from,’” freshman Samantha McMurtry said.

But aside from the reviews, McDonald’s always holds a very special place in many of our hearts, full of crazy memories and experiences at the establishment.

“One time I was in the play place, and this kid, walked up to me, sat down, didn’t say anything, [peed] himself and he just sat in a puddle of his own [pee],” Chung said.

After hearing many stories and rumors about McDonald’s, I decided to go to McDonald’s to try my childhood order once again. When I walked into McDonald’s around 6 p.m., I saw that the restaurant was quite empty. But after about 20 minutes, the place became

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extremely busy and full.

The ambiance in the restaurant was nice, it was very colorful, and the play place looked really fun. But unfortunately, I am too big to fit inside and over the age limit of 13. I appreciated that it seemed like they were getting into the Christmas spirit, as there were decorations and even a Christmas tree! Most of the workers were in the kitchen and taking drive-through orders, but I was greeted very quickly by a nice employee. I decided to order my childhood favorites which consists of vanilla ice cream, four-piece chicken nuggets and an order of small fries.

To my surprise, the ice cream machine was working, considering that it’s constantly rumored to always be broken.

After about seven minutes of my nostalgic excitement, I received my order but it was not like how I remembered it.

I started with the fries and while they

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were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they were just too plain and salty. But when I was a child, they were the best fries on the market so their rating will go up slightly because of my nostalgia. I will have to give the fries five Ronald McDonald’s out of ten.

Next, I quickly went to my ice cream cone and I must say, I remember them being a much smaller. This cone had a good amount of ice cream although it was a little too sweet for my liking. But that was expected as I was a sugar addict in my prime of eating McDonald’s, so I will give the ice cream eight Ronald McDonald’s out of ten.

Finally, I saved what I thought was the best for last: I took a bite out of my chicken nugget, and at first it was fine. The only downside to it was that it tasted like burnt seasoning. Despite its slight bitterness, it was still on the board to take over the ice cream, but then suddenly, my tongue was hit by

an instant aftertaste that tasted like a mix of pepper and sour mango. This was when I realized that the chicken nuggets had lost their magic and sadly, would have to score six Ronald McDonald’s out of ten.

Upon my return to the franchise, my opinion has swayed. Past all of the flaws and dislikes, McDonald’s still holds a very special place in my heart. Just know that when life gets stressful and you wish you were that little 8-year-old kid again, there’s probably a McDonald’s right around the corner.

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Snuggly Supporters

BY CAMERON REYNOLDS Feature Editor While it might be an embarrassment Berry said. “It’s been really nice to have to some, it’s cherished by many. them. I always get really distraught All of us have probably kept at least when I can’t find them.” one stuffed animal from when we were Berry feels that it should be normala child. It was alized to hold on to ways something stuffed animals we would take even as we grow with us wherever up. He says his “Nobody’s too cool for stuffed aniwe went, and it bestuffed animals came a big part of mals. It’s just a part of yourself” have helped our lives growing him relieve his Marcello Caruso-Turiello, junior up. emotions and As kids grow up, calm him down most get to the when he’s feeling age where they stressed. feel too old to be As a high hanging on to a stuffed animal, espe- schooler, life can get stressful, and it’s cially as they reach important to have ways to calm us down.

Having a stuffed animal can release oxytocin, a natural hormone, which creates relaxation and reduces stress, according to an article from Amerisleep.

Senior Madeleine Dorling also feels very sentimental about her soft, pink Madeleine’s “P pillow that she named “Pinky”. Her pilinky” low came with a blanket and she got them when their teenage she was less than a year years. Some students at Sequoia High old.

School feel completely normal about Having kept it for so holding onto a stuffed animal, especial- many years, it’s clear how ly since it holds a sentimental feeling. much comfort these longStuffed animals often remind people of held objects can bring. their childhood, providing a sense of “I love her, and it’s so comnostalgia, comfort, and happiness. fortable, and I feel like I can’t From a survey of 62 Sequoia stu- sleep without her,” Dorling dents, 47 say that they still have a child- said. hood stuffed animal that they hang on Like other students, juto. Senior Johnny Berry has a stuffed nior Marcello Caruso-Turianimal dog that he named “Blue Pup- ello also has a lot of stuffed anpy,” along with a basket full of others. imals scattered throughout his room, “[Stuffed animals] have always been one of them being an octopus. in my life, always been important, and “I never gave any of them names, but they’ve always been there for me,” I have this octopus and it’s orange. I got

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Johnny’s

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it from the Monterey Bay Aquarium when I was six,” Marcello Caruso-Turiello said.

The presence of a stuffed animal or toy is a way of showing their unique identity and personality.

“I like them. They’re pleasant. They inspire joy. They’re soft and they’re squishy,” Caruso-Turiello said. “Nobody’s too cool for stuffed animals. It’s just a part of yourself.”

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Generational Occupation

BY ALEX CORPOS & NOAH CHEVILLET Staff Reporters

Using screens and the internet for entertainment has become a fundamental part of our reality. However, past generations didn’t grow up with technology at their fingertips. They lacked access to instant gratification in stark contrast to the short attention spans of today’s adolescents.

A low attention span is a common trend in most contemporary youth, likely due to the universal possession of cell phones. Up to 71% of children own a cell phone by age 12, according to the Child Mind Institute. Furthermore, 95% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 report using social media, with a third describing their usage as almost constant, according to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory Board.

Most teachers didn’t grow up with social media, giving them a unique perspective because they spent more time playing games with their friends, whether outside or at someone’s house.

“I spent a lot of my time with my

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friends, playing basketball, playing video games, going out and socializing, whether that was going to eat, seeing a movie, making things up to do. [...] We’d make up games, things of that nature, just to kind of keep ourselves entertained, since we didn’t have all the technology that students today have,” English teacher Jason Drogin said.

Even just 15 to 30 minutes of off-screen stimulation will result in a boost in confidence, physical health, stress reduction and social skills, according to Big Life Journal.

Especially for adolescents, all of these traits are crucial to a healthy lifestyle. Even when utilizing technology, there are ways to stay healthy and responsible.

“Through technology, you’re able to access different communities that you wouldn’t be able to access in person.

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Just don’t use it to hide from the outside world,” math teacher Neil Prakash said.

While Drogin feels that social media can feel unproductive, he further explains that we all need time to relax and wind down, and social media isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“I do also think it’s important to acknowledge that we need downtime. There is plenty of evidence that social media can be a good thing.

Playing video games can be a good thing in reasonable quantities, as long as it doesn’t turn into something that keeps you from other healthy endeavors and pursuits that you should be focused on.” Drogin said.

Social media has become somewhat of a necessity for today’s generation, but some people feel differently. Students like junior Charlie Cooney think of social media and technology as a good bonus, but not quite the center of their world.

“I like playing video games with my friends, but when it comes to most social media, like Snapchat or Instagram, I don’t really care that much. I could live without it,” Cooney said.

This mindset is a helpful way to view the digital world to avoid reliance and enjoy time away from the screen every now and then. While utilization of social media and the internet isn’t a detriment, becoming dependent on it is an unhealthy way to spend free time. Attempting to spend even a small chunk of time playing outside like the generations before us will result in a net positive effect for everyone.

Art by Alex Corpos & Noah Chevillet

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Redwood City’s neighborhood performers

BY SASHA EFIMCHIK, DAVID RAYMOND, & CHRISTINE CHANG Editors-in-chief , Copy editor The Zoppé Italian Family Circus has he spends most of his time living and come to perform in Redwood City ev- attending school in Chicago with his ery November since 2008. The circus mom, he returns to the circus to perwas founded 181 years ago in Budapest form trampoline, high-wire and clownand has remained a family circus since ing acts. Two years ago, at 13 years old, then. he debuted his high-wire act in Red“My children have chosen to per- wood City without a harness. form in a ring like my family has for six “At the tail end of COVID, I thought generations,” director of the circus and of doing the [high-wire] walk on the sixth-generation performer Giovanni Golden Gate Bridge,” Julien said. He Zoppé said. aims to achieve this in 2037, the 100th The circus performs all along the anniversary of the bridge’s construcWest Coast, yet Redwood City evokes tion. particularly fond Zoppé’s community-orientfeelings for the performers. Uned performance like many circuses model has been a that come and go My children have chosen to perform massive success quickly through in a ring like my family has for six for the Parks and generations.”

Recreation decities, Giovanni says that Zoppé’s partment of Redis not a “fly-by- Giovanni Zoppé, director of circus wood City. The cirnight” operation; cus helps generate rather, it tries to major revenue for the city, with many foster friendships, especially in Redyearly attendees. wood City. For exSome have gone ample, Giovanni’s kids have gone trick- for over 10 years. or-treating here in Redwood City.

“What’s nice about Zoppé [is that] “[Redwood City] opens their arms there’s something for everybody,” Redto us, they open the city to us,” Giovan- wood City’s Recreation Program Coni said. “They understand that [...] we ordinator for special events Brandon like to build community everywhere Council said. we go.”

Senior Ruby Rappaport volunteers Redwood City also holds a special at the concession stand for the circus. place in their heart because it was Her experience has shed new light on the last location that Alberto Zoppé, the impact Zoppé has on Redwood Giovanni’s father, performed before City during the month they are here. passing away. It is also the birthplace of “I think the circus is a fun escape Giovanni’s son, Julien Zoppé. Although from reality,” Rappaport said. “It’s a bit

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of community bonding, getting to be with other people, laugh together, be worried for the performers together.”

Part of what brings the show popularity and has kept it running for centuries is the performers’ pride and love of their work. Giovanni, for one, believes that finding work one loves is essential.

“I feel like I have never worked a day in my life,” Giovanni said.

Zoppé’s performers also recognize the importance of their shows, especially their impact on younger members of the audience. Giovanni hopes that when a young child attends the circus and sees something truly spectacular and unique, “they’ll take away something that’ll last throughout their life.”

Senior Valerie Moya remembers this feeling of awe, describing how she was always excited to see the horses come out when she watched the show with her grandfather.

“I think that all children deserve to experience [Zoppé’s Circus] at a young age,” Moya said.

The goal of the Parks and Recreation Department, and that of the circus, is to “bring these awesome experiences to peo-

ple,” according to Council. Council himself enjoyed events such as the acrobats and horse performances.

“There’s always good acts. It’s really, really cool,” Council said.

Giovanni believes high school students can also benefit from attending the circus. He urges young people to come to the circus and expect the unexpected.

“It’s romance, it’s mystery, it’s laughter, it’s pure,” Giovanni said, “Try to open your mind, see different things, see different cultures, learn more about the world.”

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BY REESE SILVA Feature Editor How has your art evolved from childhood to today?

“When I was younger, summer camps sparked my love for art. I started with watercolor painting and drawing, but now, I love ceramics and 3D art. I often incorporate the technique from Draw/ Paint and the freedom from IB Art into my pieces. After high school, I plan to major in art and make it my career.”

What does art mean to you?

“For me, art is an outlet for my emotions. Being artistic and creative is not only a way to express myself but also a way to relieve stress.”

How has your art evolved from childhood to today?

“I’ve always enjoyed art, starting with doodling cartoons on paper. Now, I prefer working with charcoal and creating digital art using Photoshop. After high school, I don’t plan to major in art, but I might take a few classes and continue it as a hobby.”

What does art mean to you?

“Art has always been a stress reliever for me and I find it really fun because I enjoy working with hands-on materials.”

“As an artist I find creativity can be limited when passion and motivation are lost, but to create is to reburn passion.”

How has your art evolved from childhood to today?

“I remember working with perspective through an eagle’s view and now, I see how my viewpoint is always different and changing. I won’t be continuing art post-secondary because I like creating art for my own reasons and joy, but when I start thinking of it as a job, it becomes more limiting.”

What does art mean to you?

“The meanings of my art have become structured and created with intention the more I learn about it. But the reason I enjoy art so much is because the process is so therapeutic and calming when I’m able to multitask.”

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Senior athletes saying goodbye to their high school sports careers.

BY CAROLINE SIELING News Editor

What are your earliest memories from baseball?

“I’ve been playing baseball to some degree my whole life. [... My] best memories [are from] playing on club teams during the summer, [I enjoyed] traveling with my team because everyone on the team was my friend.”

What initially sparked your interest in baseball?

“I would say my dad is what sparked my interest [in baseball]. He has always [been] very into all sports, but specifically baseball. [...] My dad’s a big Giants fan, so [we liked] watching the Giants [together].”

What are you going to miss most about high school baseball?

“I love the sport, but I definitely like the friendship and the teamwork, mainly all my friends. Most of my good friends come from baseball, so the teamwork and the camaraderie that comes with it.”

What are your earliest memories from soccer?

“I remember playing with my older sister because she was super into [soccer], and that kind of got me into it and helped me see what it was like to be a part of a sport. She was super team oriented, and that inspired me to also be team-oriented.”

What are you going to miss most about high school soccer?

“Representing a school is a different feeling than playing for a club or you’re playing for yourself. You’re playing for your teammates, you’re playing for your school, which is something that is super unique to high school sports [...] It’s an experience that so many people take advantage of.”

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2000s vibes return

BY ANGELIQUE SILVA Staff Reporter In the ever-evolving door of fashion fashion. But now, they are more poputrends, what’s old is new again as the lar than ever. styles of the early 2000s, known as “I was always really into [Y2K fash‘Y2K fashion,’ make a vibrant come- ion], like big puffy jackets or crops back. from your waist, also low-rise jeans.

There’s been a surge in Y2K fashion I’ve loved jeans since I was little, but since 2023, coming from popular plat- the way they make low rise now, I don’t forms such as TikTok where Gen-Z in- really like them. But, of course, I still fluencers create content. wear them [because it’s trendy],” sophAccording to Vogue, early 2000s omore Katie Aparicio said. styles have made a comeback and are On the other hand, IB english teachfeatured all over the internet and fash- er Mrs. Rutigliano shares that people ion runways. In particular, retro hair- are more interested in the comfort of styles, beaded chokers and butterfly clothing than looking fashionable nowclips are a new wave of vintage fashion adays. making a comeback.

“I also love that high tops are comAdministrative assistant in the In- ing back. People were wearing their structional high tops. And sneakVice-Principal’s er brands are very, office, Gulia Sovery popular, like lari, believes that I believe that crop tops are back in I Adidas, Converse today’s fashion think that those are absolutely adorable. and Saucony is also has been influ- I will never, ever be caught dead in one a very popular brand. enced by more at my age.

I think people are than just the much more interestearly 2000s. ed in comfort than a “I think that all Justine Rugtigliano, IB English Teacher couple of years ago. the styles from That’s what I see,” 1940 to 1990s Rutigliano said. inspired the trends of the 2000s. It Many teachers agree that bell botseems as if anything goes now. All the toms, oversized jeans and flare jeans past fashions are coming back all at the are making a comeback and that same time. I personally like the layered they’ve seen many students at Sequoia look, but a simple dress, little booties wearing them. and a jean jacket never goes out of “I see oversized jeans [and] low-rise style,” Solari said. jeans. I think it’s funny, especially on Today, 2000s styles are all the rage. rainy days like today, the jeans that are, Not only are they all over social me- like, just wet from the bottom. [...] Like dia, but they are also seen in stores the bell bottom jeans, the flare jeans, all around Stanford Mall. For example, that’s reminiscent of definitely early today, Lululemon shelves are solidly 2000s,” IB history teacher Kathleen stocked with their popular Groove Banister said. pant, a flare pant. This was their Y2K fashion has made a comeback best-selling pant in 1998, but was dis- with Gen Z, giving a nostalgic feel to continued in 2016 as they fell out of teachers and students in 2024.

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Top 10 Y2K fashions that Gen-z brought back 1. Pink 2. Cropped Tops 3. Low rise bottoms 4. Fit & Flare Denim Pants 5. Mini Skirts 6. Baby Tee’s 7. Tube Tops 8. Velour track suits 9. Baguette Bags 10. Pointy toe pumps *According to Heuritech, fashion trend forecas

A look at Sequoia staff in the early 2000s Ms. Brandy and her 2000s baker boy hat

Ms. Banister wearing 2000s white jeans

Mr. Bloom in his youth wearing popular 2000s flannet shirt

Ms. Solari wearing low-rise jeans

Ms. Rutigliano and her 2000s Hoop earrings

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Can you play Sequoia volleyball without playing on a club team?

BY MATTEO AYALA Staff Reporter Making the Sequoia girl’s volleyball team is very difficult. One of the reasons it’s so competitive is the number of players who play club volleyball.

Volleyball clubs are organizations that give players the opportunity to compete outside of their normal school season. Club volleyball coaches typically played at the collegiate level and above and are dedicated to passing their knowledge of the game to the younger generation.

Club volleyball comes with a very steep price tag in the Bay Area, averaging around $8000 a year plus travel expenses. While the cost is high, clubs give their players the opportunity to hone their skills. Most teams practice three days a week for two hours and have one conditioning workout a week with weekend-long tournaments throughout the year. According to the National College Scouting Association (NCSA), a college sports recruiting agency, 91% of women’s college volleyball players participated in a club team.

Sophomore Oceane Lacasse plays on the Sequoia varsity volleyball team and on a club team. As a club player, she believes that participating in a club team increases the likelihood of making a high school team, but that isn’t the only factor.

“I believe making a team depends not only on skill level but also on being a good teammate. Coaches often look for players with a positive attitude,” Lacasse said.

Sophomore Joella Gaddini, a player on the Sequoia JV volleyball team, did not join a club team because her parents were concerned about her sister’s negative experience with it. She feels at a disadvantage because she didn’t have the chance to play club.

“I didn’t want to try out [for Sequoia volleyball] because I hadn’t played club volleyball. There’s a big difference in skill and confidence between club players and non-club players. While talent

is important, it only takes you halfway; you need to work hard to develop strong skills,” Gaddini said.

Competing for playing time against teammates who have benefited from the additional coaching and practice offered by club teams makes it challenging for non-club players.

“Not playing club volleyball definitely reduced my playing time, but I still surprised myself by playing quite a bit. However, I spent 95% of the season on the bench,” Gaddini said. “I can’t advance in my volleyball career at Sequoia without club experience.This was my last year, and without the extra reps and coaching from club play, it’s just not worth it.”

Overall, the advantage of participating in club sports extends beyond volleyball, impacting athletes in sports like soccer, basketball, and baseball as well.

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By the hearth

BY SOFIA FERRANTE Staff Reporter Some of my best memories are spent with my family during winter. Cooking family dishes, decorating for the holidays, and going to the mountains to see the snow are some of my favorite parts of winter. Recalling what I do with my family every year and how I watched the tale of winter unfold, I wrote these poems to share my love of the season.

By the warm fire, I open my book, And remember the pages, Musty with age, I read every December.

Warm scents, Crisp apples, Earth pumpkins, And the pies, I make with family every December.

The wreaths, The little figurines, I set atop the mantle, Alongside my memories, I recall every December.

The long nights, Full of joy, And reminiscing, With friends and family, By the hearth every December.

My favorite traditions are cooking apple pie with my grandmother and placing nutcrackers and snowmen above the fireplace with my family. I spend the holidays having fun with them by the hearth.

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Winter. The first flakes fall, And the frozen rivers sing, Of a withered world, Wishing to be free.

Snowflakes paint, The windows with frost, And what has been buried, Is never lost.

Seeds wait, For the sun to shine, And as the days pass, They are concealed in time.

As a crisp wind blows, As frozen leaves fall, The roots of the past, Always stand tall.

As winter comes I’m full of anticipation for my family’s anual celebrations. With that inspiration I wrote what the personification of winter might consider familiar traditions.

The north remembers, An age old tale, Of green and purple and blue.

The sets, And I look to the sky, Where flowers tuck themselves away in grey clouds.

And the northern lights, Hidden in time, Shine again.

The sun sleeps, And I look to the sea, Where birds from the south fly home.

The north swims, In a snowy sky, And sings of musty truths.

The sun rises, And I look to the earth, Where warm breezes wait to shed hopeful tears.

And the northern lights, Hidden in time, Shine again.

It’s beautiful and refreshing when winter ends and flowers and trees begin to unfurl. Every year I rejoice when spring comes, and wait for winter to come again next year.

The north calls the blizzard, Calls the stom, Caressing old and new.

And the northern lights, Hidden in time, Shine again.

I’ve never seen the northern lights in person, but I’ve always been fascinated by the way they paint the sky with wonder. In this poem I tried to capture this feeling and my wish to one day stand beneath them.

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ARROZ CON LECHE

BY DAISY J. TORRES Staff Reporter

Arroz con Leche was my favorite dish growing up and is even now. I enjoy it even more when it’s cloudy and cold outside since it keeps me warm. With the holidays passing, I wanted to share a recipe that is one of my family’s favorite desserts and comes from my culture. I am Mexican; I grew up in Mexico and moved to California when I was 4.

I have great pride in my heritage and love for my family.

Most of my family gatherings are centered around food.

Food connects me to my family, especially when we make it together. While we cook, we talk and laugh about everything going on in our lives. I have been eating this special dish at family gatherings, parties and even my birthday for my entire life.

Arroz con leche consists of milk, cinnamon and rice; however, every family makes it differently. Here is my family’s treasured recipe that connects us to each other and our Mexican heritage:

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ARROZ CON LECHE

DE DAISY J. TORRES Staff Reporter

El Arroz con leche siempre ha sido mi postre favorito hasta hoy.

A mi me gusta comer este postre cuando está nublado y frío afuera porque está calientito. Con las vacaciones detrás de nosotros, yo quiero compartir una receta que viene de mi cultura y un postre favorito de mi familia. Yo soy Mexicana, nací en México y me mudé a California cuando tenía 4 años.

Tengo mucho orgullo en mi herencia y amo a mi familia. En muchas de mis reuniones familiares, la comida es algo que siempre está en el centro.

La comida es algo que siempre conecta a mi familia. Especialmente cuando hacemos la comida juntos. Cuando cocinamos, hablamos y nos reímos de todo lo que pasa en nuestras vidas. Yo he estado comiendo este plato muy especial en reuniones familiares, fiestas, y hasta mi cumpleaños toda mi vida.

El arroz con leche se consiste en leche, canela y arroz pero muchas familias lo hacen diferente.

Aquí está una receta muy amada de mi familia que conecta mi familia y nuestra herencia Mexicana.

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