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Lindsey Um

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor

Senior Lindsey Um returns to The Accolade for her second year as a co-graphics editor, contributing her artwork to the school’s magazine for one last, bittersweet year. She still plans to utilize her experience to ensure efficiency and creativity for her fellow illustrators. 

In her free time, Um enjoys listening to music, drawing and playing video games.

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Slice of Life

Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • September 12, 2025

Slice of Life

Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • August 29, 2025

Episode 25: SH ALUMNI TALK — English teacher David Wolf

Katelyn Ahn and Lindsey Um • April 29, 2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B2SZZKW3IQudSNnuP11gv Song: "Something Blue" by Fool Parsley

2020년 3월 COVID-19 팬데믹으로 인한 봉쇄 이후, SAT와 ACT 대학 입학 과정에서 "시험 선택 제출"이나 "시험 점수 비반영"과 같은 용어가 등장하기 시작했습니다. 이는 대면 시험 응시가 어려운 상황에 적응하기 위한 조치였습니다. “시험 블라인드”는 대학이 표준화된 시험 점수를 제출받거나 고려하지 않는 것을 의미합니다.

[Photo] SAT, ACT에 미친 바이러스의 영향: 팬데믹으로 대학 입학 전형에 ‘시험 선택 제출제’ 및 ‘시험 점수 비반영’ 트렌드 확산

April 23, 2025

2020년 3월 COVID-19 팬데믹으로 인한 봉쇄 이후, SAT와 ACT 대학 입학 과정에서 "시험 선택 제출"이나 "시험 점수 비반영"과 같은 용어가 등장하기 시작했습니다....

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.

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

April 20, 2025

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...

Since the March 2020 lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, terms like “test-blind” or “test-optional” for SAT and ACT have begun appearing in the college admissions process to adapt to the circumstances of being unable to take the exams in person. Test-blind refers to colleges not accepting or considering standardized exam scores.

[Photo] VIRAL IMPACT ON SAT, ACT: Pandemic spurs ‘test-optional,’ ‘test-blind’ trend in college admissions

April 3, 2025

Since the March 2020 lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, terms like “test-blind” or “test-optional” for SAT and ACT have begun appearing in the college admissions process to adapt to the...

California Assembly Bill 1858, effective Jan. 1 of this year, aims to tamp down those campuses that hold active shooter drills.

[Photo] LAW & ORDER: Legislation over certain safety drills effective Jan. 1 of this year prompt district officials to update protocols

March 2, 2025

California Assembly Bill 1858, effective Jan. 1 of this year, aims to tamp down those campuses that hold active shooter drills.

Statistics show majority of high school sweethearts tend to go on their separate ways post-graduation.

[Photo] BE MINE? Statistics suggest high school sweethearts won’t last following graduation; SH couples share their thoughts

February 17, 2025

Statistics show majority of high school sweethearts tend to go on their separate ways post-graduation.

As the process of installing an all-weather track and turf field begins, junior Lauren Kang commends the district and the voters of Measure L for approving this decision.

[Photo] COLUMN: District runs forward to a brighter future

Lauren Kang, Managing Editor • February 13, 2025

As the process of installing an all-weather track and turf field begins, junior Lauren Kang commends the district and the voters of Measure L for approving this decision.

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Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • February 10, 2025

California Senate Bill 976, which was passed Friday, Sept. 23, aims to prohibit internet service and applications from providing addictive feeds to minors and bans companies from sending notifications to minors at certain times.

[Photo] LAW & ORDER: New state bill to protect minors from ‘addicting’ social media content, notifications at certain times

Kevin Lee, Layout Editor • February 3, 2025

California Senate Bill 976, which was passed Friday, Sept. 23, aims to prohibit internet service and applications from providing addictive feeds to minors and bans companies from sending notifications...

Episode 10: THE GAMER IN ME – Marvel Rivals, Deadlock and more

Katelyn Ahn and Lindsey Um • December 12, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sKQdfPXjpKinabqATfVp2 Song: "Chill Lofi Music - Interior Lounge" by SigmaMusicArt

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Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • December 10, 2024

California Assembly Bill 3216, passed Monday, Sept. 23, focuses on developing restrictive phone policies for all state school districts.

[Photo] LAW & ORDER: Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation requiring public schools to ban student cell phone use in classrooms

November 25, 2024

California Assembly Bill 3216, passed Monday, Sept. 23, focuses on developing restrictive phone policies for all state school districts.

Two presidential candidates, Democrat Kamala Harris (left) and Republican Donald Trump, vie for their victory in the 2024 election.

[Photo] HARRIS VS. TRUMP: SH students, staff share their reactions to the Sept. 10 presidential debate

October 27, 2024

Two presidential candidates, Democrat Kamala Harris (left) and Republican Donald Trump, vie for their victory in the 2024 election.

The two presidential candidates — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — race to the election coming up in November.

[Photo] STAFF EDITORIAL: It’s time for our first female president; minimum wage should go up to $18 in the state

The Accolade Editorial Board • October 23, 2024

The two presidential candidates — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — race to the election coming up in November.

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Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • September 29, 2024

An artist’s rendering of Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting depicts a scene described in the New Testament of the Bible in which Jesus has his last supper with his 12 disciples before he is crucified on the cross. Some conservative politicians and religious leaders reacted critically to what they thought was a poor re-enactment of that scene during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, July 26; however, Olympics planning committee officials claim the presentation related instead to an appreciation of Greek mythology.

[Photo] Conflicted Christians overreact to misinterpreted Olympics exhibition

Nathan Lee, Layout Editor • September 28, 2024

An artist’s rendering of Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting depicts a scene described in the New Testament of the Bible in which Jesus has his last supper with his 12 disciples before he is crucified...

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Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • August 21, 2024

Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, adds on to her list as the 11th upon its release on Friday, April 19.

[Photo] MUSIC REVIEW: ‘Taylor-ing’ to her fans, Swift drops 31-song album

Yena Oh, Entertainment Editor • May 30, 2024

Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, adds on to her list as the 11th upon its release on Friday, April 19.

As battery-powered cars have become increasingly common, sophomore Gerald Han believes in sticking to gas vehicles and ditching electric ones.

[Photo] COLUMN: Let’s keep riding gas cars

September 17, 2024

As battery-powered cars have become increasingly common, sophomore Gerald Han believes in sticking to gas vehicles and ditching electric ones.

California Senate Bill 348, which was passed Sunday, Oct. 8, aims to reduce sodium and sugar levels in school lunches.

[Photo] LAW & ORDER: New state legislation to reduce school lunch sodium, sugar levels this fall

Chris Lee, Staff Reporter • May 29, 2024

California Senate Bill 348, which was passed Sunday, Oct. 8, aims to reduce sodium and sugar levels in school lunches.

Episode 8: The Gamer in Me

Kevin Lee and Lindsey Um • April 2, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/06Gyy1F05a8EWBlF7kErlP?si=0f567369c01c4718

The Puente Hills Blind Thrust Complex consists of at least three segments. The Coyote Hills segment runs almost directly under Sunny Hills.

[Photo] WHAT LIES BENEATH: After the Dec. 4, 3.3 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter near Fullerton, The Accolade investigates whether a fault line runs under Sunny Hills

March 26, 2024

The Puente Hills Blind Thrust Complex consists of at least three segments. The Coyote Hills segment runs almost directly under Sunny Hills.

The founder of the DreamCatchers organization was inspired by her Native American heritage of honoring “Spider Woman” through weaving dreamcatchers and ultimately came up with the name, as she mirrors her roots by honoring the dreams of elders. The club offers the opportunity for students to form and strengthen connections with the elderly through partnerships with senior living agencies.

[Photo] CLUB CORNER: DreamCatchers hopes to weave strong connections between students and elderly

January 18, 2024

The founder of the DreamCatchers organization was inspired by her Native American heritage of honoring “Spider Woman” through weaving dreamcatchers and ultimately came up with the name, as she mirrors...

SLICE OF LIFE

Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • December 15, 2023

Slice of Life

Slice of Life

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • September 16, 2023

GIRLS SUPPORT GIRLS: Women should fight sexism in gaming

GIRLS SUPPORT GIRLS: Women should fight sexism in gaming

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • May 23, 2023

When I entered the first eSports meeting in September 2022, I was appalled at the underwhelming amount of girls present in that room — about three, including myself.  Following several monthly meetings...

Lancer Way

Lancer Way

Lindsey Um, Graphics Editor • May 9, 2023

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