My greatest talent is storytelling.  I believe in the power of narratives to not just inform but also to connect, and journalism sets the stage for this talent to flourish.  I used to think of...

They say words are a writer’s best friends. For me, they’ve always been more like frenemies. In second grade, while my classmates were mastering addition and subtraction, I sat outside the patio...

When I first interacted with English at the age of 5 back in Korea, the language was a puzzle. But as I carefully pieced together the alphabet and basic vocabulary, I was drawn to its openness. Unlike...

The Accolade Editorial Board unanimously agrees that senior pranks belong on the list of traditions for each graduating class’ personal interests; nevertheless, we agree with school officials who view...

Life begins when a baby draws its first breath. But such a notion is far too mundane, too mortal. It does not end when one takes its last. For me, my ending was just the beginning — it was the beginning...

This is Spitfire, a style of head-to-head debates between The Accolade’s two Opinion editors. Kayden is green. Aashna is pink.  PREVIOUSLY ON SPITFIRE: The two Opinion editors went head-to-head...

As a continuing feature, The Accolade delves into the origins of Sunny Hills culture or landmarks. This time, we take a look at our own program. First-year staff writer Elise Pak shares how she ended...

“Get down to your knees with your hands locked together on your head!” I yell, detaining the suspect and firmly grabbing his hands behind his back while awaiting backup.  But the person I’m arresting...

This is Spitfire, a style of head-to-head debates between The Accolade’s two Opinion editors. Aashna is blue. Kayden is purple. PREVIOUSLY ON SPITFIRE: The two Opinion editors went head-to-head...

“If you could change one thing at your school, what would it be and why?” A dozen ideas raced through my mind — mental health resources, school spirit, academic pressure — but none of them stuck....

This is Spitfire, a style of head-to-head debates between The Accolade’s two Opinion editors. Aashna is yellow. Kayden is red. PREVIOUSLY ON SPITFIRE: The two Opinion editors went head-to-head...

This is Spitfire, a style of head-to-head debates between The Accolade’s two Opinion editors. Kayden is red. Aashna is purple.  PREVIOUSLY ON SPITFIRE: The two Opinion editors went head-to-head...