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The Accolade

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The Accolade

Last year, the Class of 2024 performed its rash senior prank, egging lockers around campus, etching profanity and writing insensitive words and phrases upon teachers’ doors. This year, The Accolade Editorial Board implores the current seniors to tone it down and consider the fatal effects it can have on themselves and the campus.

STAFF EDITORIAL: Dear senior pranksters, stop egging around

The Accolade Editorial Board May 15, 2025

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...

The Fool, the Seer, the Apothecarist

The Fool, the Seer, the Apothecarist

Nathan Lee, Layout Editor May 15, 2025

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...

Both students and teachers face their respective struggles in the classroom, with the former struggling to keep up with a heavy workload and, quite frankly, maintaining their sanity, and the latter enduring occasional disruptive outbursts from their students. Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim each take their respective stances regarding who has it worse: students or teachers.

SPITFIRE: Do teachers face more challenges than students?

Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim May 12, 2025

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...

The Pak family has a lineage of Accolade recognition in awards, and staff reporter sophomore Elise Pak (bottom) hopes to continue the family tradition.

BEYOND THE AWARD-WINNING CULTURE: Joining the Pak of older siblings on Accolade staff

Elise Pak, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

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...

Senior Pricilla Escobedo (right) arrests a suspect in an imaginary scenario at the Fullerton Police Department on Wednesday, March 26, after school.

COLUMN: Want to join law enforcement? Consider the Fullerton Police Explorers like me

Pricilla Escobedo, Data Team Leader April 22, 2025

“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...

Parents tracking their children’s locations often sparks mixed reactions from kids, who may see it as either a breach of privacy or a safety precaution. Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim each take their respective stances regarding how they feel about location tracking.

SPITFIRE: Should parents be tracking their children’s locations?

Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim April 20, 2025

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...

With over 130 student-run clubs on campus, many Sunny Hills students pursue leadership roles — but the growing number raises questions about purpose, sustainability and impact. Accolade web editor-in-chief senior Seowon Han questions the number of clubs on campus, confounded about whether or not they really do serve a purpose in helping the school, or if it’s just a matter of quantity over quality.

I’M A FINALIST: What a scholarship interview taught me about leadership and real change

Seowon Han, Web Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2025

“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....

The In-N-Out 4x4 conversation possesses a magic of its own — especially when debating about eating it under four bites. Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim each take their respective stances about whether or not eating this monster of a burger in under four bites is doable.

SPITFIRE: Is eating an In-N-Out 4×4 in four bites doable?

Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim April 1, 2025

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...

Both the upperclassmen and underclassmen years each have their respective appeal in terms of activities and school life. Co-Opinion editors Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim each take their respective stances regarding which half of high school they prefer.

SPITFIRE: Are the last two years of high school better than the first two in terms of student life?

Aashna Dialani and Kayden Kim March 29, 2025

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...

Sophomore Kyuwon Han holds her phone that displays the Gradekit app during fourth period on Tuesday, March 4, in Room 138.

COLUMN: Let’s use A+ Gradekit instead of Aeries

Kyuwon Han, Spotlight Team Reporter March 19, 2025

My job as a student is to check my grades regularly.  “Kyuwon! Our math test scores came out!” my friend told me.  I quickly opened the Aeries app and frantically logged in, but unfortunately,...

Two students from December 2016 decorate parts of the quad before the start of first period on the Monday of final exam week. This rite of passage that disappeared before COVID-19 hit in March 2020 should return to campus.

STAFF EDITORIAL: 5 years after the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to bring back some forgotten traditions

The Accolade Editorial Board March 11, 2025

Instead of relying on Accolade’s 21-member editorial board to address a specific topic about the aftermath of COVID-19 five years later, we decided to incorporate every staff member to discuss the issue...

Parents and students sit on the gym bleachers as they wait for the cultural performances to begin on Thursday evening, Feb. 6. This was the first time the school offered an exclusive, evening-only performance for parents to pay $5 to come and watch the student cultural groups scheduled to showcase international traditions during the school day at the double second period assembly. In the past, parents could have come to watch the assembly for free.

STAFF EDITORIAL: PTSA’s inaugural fundraiser, “A Taste of IFF,” proves effective

The Accolade Editorial Board March 4, 2025

The Accolade Editorial Board voted 19-2 to continue a second year of the Parent Teacher Student Association’s [PTSA] “A Taste of IFF [International Food Festival]” as it provided students, especially...

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