The Accolade

Let’s stick with Zoom sessions

Joanna Carbajal • March 15, 2021

My experience during the pandemic was hard ever since it started. I started losing myself. It was becoming harder to focus since the pandemic was new and was stressing many families and my peers, but...

Sophomore recalls how she raised $6,000 for Conservatory of Fine Arts program pre-pandemic

Gianne Veluz, Social Media Manager • February 24, 2021

It was Oct. 14, 2019. Then a freshman, Danielle Tryon had spent a previous day getting ready for her big Powerpoint presentation in front of eight high-ranking board members at Vacco, an El Monte-based...

“Fate: The Winx Saga” disappoints previous Winx Club fans with a failed execution at a revamp

Annie Bang, Web Managing Editor • February 21, 2021

Serving as the ultimate disappointment for Winx Club fans, the newest addition to the Winx franchise does more damage than good in the world of magic and fairies. In a flopped attempt to revamp the...

Head to Head: Licensing issues

February 19, 2021

I have the drive to drive

Alice Shin, Managing Editor • February 12, 2021

I got my driver's license last week Just like we always talked about 'Cause you were so excited for me To finally drive up to your house “Drivers License,” Olivia Rodrigo’s debut Jan....

Yellow light means wait

Alice Lee, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2021

Red lights, stop signs I still see your face in the white cars, front yards Can't drive past the places we used to go to These lyrics from Olivia Rodrigo’s new hit single, “Drivers License,”...

Staff editorial: The greatest responsibility to provide unbiased, accurate information remains in the media

The Accolade Editorial Board • February 2, 2021

The Accolade’s editorial board count: 10 believe media organizations carry more responsibility to provide unbiased information, while 6 believe the audience carries the most responsibility in staying...

Vice President Harris’ casual Converse look truly en Vogue

Nevya Patel, News Editor • January 31, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris stands in front of salmon pink and apple green drapes, paying homage to her former sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, while wearing a smile reflecting her victory. With her simple...

Original Vice President Kamala Harris print cover a cover-up for racism and prejudice at Vogue

Krishna Thaker, Special Sections Editor • January 31, 2021

Option one depicts her sporting a powder blue suit while standing in front of a beautiful gold and tan backdrop. Option two, with green and pink drapes messily hung in the background, shows the vice...

Vice President Harris en Vogue

January 31, 2021

Guest Editorial: Former President Donald Trump does deserve the blame for violent Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Jasmine Lee • January 26, 2021

Recently, a fellow Sunny Hills student wrote an anonymous column arguing that former President Donald Trump was not solely responsible for the recent violent attack on the Capitol. The writer...

I spent thousands of dollars on SAT practice, and it looks like it’s going all to waste because College Board keeps canceling SoCal test dates

Daniel Kong, Business Manager • January 19, 2021

The third time wasn’t the charm. On Dec. 2, I was supposed to take my SAT at Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, but unsurprisingly, College Board canceled the administration of the test. That...