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The Accolade
Staff Editorial
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
May 15, 2025
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
March 11, 2025
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
March 4, 2025
As The Accolade celebrates its 65th anniversary, the editorial board discusses traits and expectations it demands for the next decade of journalism and the successor of the current adviser.
STAFF EDITORIAL: The Accolade’s next adviser should be experienced, dedicated to usher the program toward its 75th year
February 12, 2025
From 295 pages to 32
From 295 pages to 32
Katie Leem, Photo Editor • May 22, 2026
Writing my name in the stars
Writing my name in the stars
Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • May 22, 2026
Just me
Just me
Serenity Li, Entertainment Editor • May 22, 2026
Sitting with silence
Sitting with silence
Emily Kim, Sports Editor • May 22, 2026
Out of frame
Out of frame
Issac Lee, Video Team Leader • May 22, 2026
Organized chaos
Organized chaos
Kevin Lee, Layout Editor • May 22, 2026
Beyond the stage
Beyond the stage
Yena Oh, Entertainment Editor • May 22, 2026
Dear Accolade, I’m sorry, and thank you
Dear Accolade, I’m sorry, and thank you
Aashna Dialani, Web Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2026
In a sea of fish, I am an oyster
In a sea of fish, I am an oyster
Soojin Cho, Feature Editor • May 22, 2026
The butterfly effect
The butterfly effect
Lauren Kang, Managing Editor • May 22, 2026
Discovering the best of two worlds
Discovering the best of two worlds
Nicole Park, Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2026
Farewell to my Accodays
Farewell to my Accodays
Irene Park, Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2026
The Accolade Editorial Board commends the Sunny Hills administration for creating a special, memorable senior year for the Class of 2026.
THE FINAL TOSS: SH admin creates memorable senior year
The Accolade Editorial Board, Editorial Board • May 22, 2026
Students face off against an undecided future in a shifting world of politics, economics and global conflicts.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Current political climate creates uncertain outlook for SH students
The Accolade Editorial Board, Editorial Board • April 28, 2026
Students often struggle to grapple with the concepts of academic success and personal motivation, which can undoubtedly catalyze a downward spiral into toxic academia.
TOXIC ACADEMIA: Constant hunger for academic success blemishes seniors’ humanity
Aashna Dialani and Emily Kim • April 23, 2026
Recently, Louis Vuitton collaborated with NeeDoh to launch a new squishy: the Louis Vuitton NeeDoh. Co-Opinion editors Kyuwon Han and Elise Pak each take their respective stances about whether this new invention is better or worse than regular NeeDohs.
SPITFIRE: Is the new Louis Vuitton NeeDoh better than the average one?
Elise Pak and Kyuwon Han • April 1, 2026
Sophomore Jaqueline Leon writes on her whiteboard while listening to Spanish teacher Cinthia Gonzalez on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Room 71 during the Spanish Workshop.
STAFF EDITORIAL: After-school programs cultivate learning among SH students
The Accolade Editorial Board, Editorial Board • March 13, 2026
Generative Artificial Intelligence tarnishes human ingenuity in fields of journalism, visual art, videos and pictures.
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI undermines human ingenuity
The Accolade Editorial Board, Editorial Board • February 19, 2026
Deleting social media is beneficial for productivity, but it is not a realistic long-term solution.
COLUMN: Social media break boosts efficiency, not long-term practicality
Ashley Kang, News Editor • February 19, 2026
Short-form media’s addictive nature keeps people scrolling by reducing attention span, a process of greater dangers than many realize.
QUICK CLIPS, LONG CONSEQUENCES: Short-form media damages attention spans
Mina Imai, Copy Editor • February 13, 2026
Generation Z is changing the dating game, possibly in ways that do more harm than good. With individualism and public image now at stake because of social media, what this generation is looking for in a relationship appears to be a little different compared to the past.
IS LOVE DEAD: From the talking stage to ghosting, Gen Z paves toxic new path for relationships
Tatiana Galvez, Assistant Entertainment Editor • February 5, 2026
Implemented on August 6, 2025, the new Instagram Maps feature, which allows users to share their locations with each other, brought different views among students. Co-Opinion editors Elise Pak and Kyuwon Han each take their respective positions on the disadvantages and benefits of the feature.
SPITFIRE: Is Instagram Maps beneficial or dangerous?
Elise Pak and Kyuwon Han • January 30, 2026
Once a year, Sunny Hills implements a special block schedule while the juniors on campus have mandated state testing. What if we had this schedule year-round? Co-Opinion editors Kyuwon Han and Elise Pak each take their respective stances about whether or not Sunny Hills should practice a block schedule regularly instead of the current one.
SPITFIRE: Should SH implement a block schedule instead of our current one?
Elise Pak and Kyuwon Han • January 8, 2026
Seniors Aashna Dialani (left) and Emily Kim debate the benefits of real gifts vs. e-gifts.
HEAD TO HEAD: Are real gifts better than gift cards this holiday season?
Aashna Dialani and Emily Kim • December 15, 2025
New Year’s resolutions do more harm than good, creating unrealistic standards that make us feel like failures when we don’t meet them.
COLUMN: New year, same me
Lauren Kang, Managing Editor • December 11, 2025
SB 640 relieves the stress of the application process and opens new doors for high school seniors.
STAFF EDITORIAL: SB 640 opens the door for higher education
The Accolade Editorial Board, Editorial Board • December 11, 2025
While some enjoy shopping at retail stores, others prefer thrifting. Co-Opinion editors Kyuwon Han and Elise Pak each take their respective stances on which shopping choice is better.
SPITFIRE: Is thrifting better than shopping at retail stores?
Kyuwon Han and Elise Pak • December 2, 2025
Senior Soojin Cho (left) and junior Ashley Kang debate the benefits of eReaders vs. traditional print books.
HEAD TO HEAD: Are paper books better than eReaders?
Soojin Cho and Ashley Kang • November 21, 2025
Homecoming king nominee, senior Caleb Solis, walks down the red carpet during the homecoming assembly on Thursday, Oct. 31.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Addition of homecoming king opens doors to more schoolwide participation
The Accolade Editorial Board, Editorial Board • November 19, 2025
Some students find themselves most productive at night, while others function best starting their day early. Co-Opinion editors Kyuwon Han and Elise Pak each take their respective stances about whether it’s better to be a night owl or an early bird.
SPITFIRE: Are night owls more productive than early birds?
Kyuwon Han and Elise Pak • November 14, 2025
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