The Accolade

Teenage musician Keedron Bryant to actor Will Smith: ‘Keep your head up’

Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • April 4, 2022

To teen music artist Keedron Bryant, Oscar best actor winner Will Smith was among those who helped catapult his career two years ago. Shortly after the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd at the hands...

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...

A Capitol offense: Undemocratic Jan. 6 break in weakens our security, violates American core ideals and exposes hypocrisy within policing

Rida Zar, Opinion Editor • January 9, 2021

In 1801, on the eve of his last day in office, John Adams -- the second president of the United States -- appointed a total of 58 “midnight” judges to the Federal Circuit courts. He hoped to maintain...

Time to take a stand — or a knee — against athletes making political statements in a game

Grace Johnson, Web Managing Editor • September 12, 2020

During the Sept. 10, National Football League season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans, both teams joined together at midfield at the Chief’s stadium to have a “Moment of...

Why I stand with Black Lives Matter

Hanna Oltman, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 2, 2020

I’ve never been pulled over for looking suspicious. I’ve never been called a racial slur. I’ve never had a discussion with my parents about how to act if stopped by a police officer. Why? Simply...