The Accolade

5 YEARS LATER: A look back at what we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

Angelina Jeong, Spotlight Specialty Magazine Editor • March 25, 2025

This is one of a series of five-year, COVID-19 pandemic anniversary articles The Accolade’s Spotlight team has expanded from its original print version that appeared in the Monday, March 24, issue. Five...

Introduction of new state bill may lower social media addiction for teens

Ashley Kang, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter • June 3, 2024

Talks of social media restrictions for adolescents are nothing new in today’s society. From Florida’s Online Protections for Minors bill and the Utah Social Media Regulation Act, the recent influx...

DARE TO DREAM: New full-time mental health specialist rekindles her childhood ambitions

Irene Sheen, Managing Editor • December 5, 2023

By a twist of fate, this past summer, Staci Balliet stumbled upon a time capsule dating back to her elementary school years. Unlocking the contents of her personal archive, Balliet revealed that her...

WE MATTER: District’s mental health specialists make right call to help students seeking refuge in school restrooms

Staff Editorial Board • February 21, 2023

The Accolade Editorial Board is unanimously in favor of the Fullerton Joint Union High School’s [FJUHSD] decision to provide students with resources that prompt healthier mental well-being. It starts...

Staff Editorial: Increasing the availability of mental wellness resources for students and teachers remains a necessity to combat rising rates of depression and anxiety

The Accolade Editorial Board • January 13, 2022

The Accolade editorial board unanimously voted for the Fullerton Joint Union High School District [FJUHSD] to provide more mental wellness activities/resources on campus to aid students and teachers. As...

Therapy makes a healthy brain

Michelle Sheen, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2021

I remember flipping through the pages of my Advanced Placement [AP] Psychology textbook in my sophomore year and incidentally coming across a chapter explaining the different types of therapy. At...