The Accolade

Social media users deserve greater transparency from platforms

Chamonix Bas • May 15, 2021

The famous photo shows children fleeing after the South Vietnamese air force mistakenly dropped a load of napalm (a highly flammable, sticky jelly made from gasoline and gelling agent) on their village...

The Accolade: We’ve still got issues planned during distance learning; meanwhile, check us out online during this historic COVID-19 period

Tyler Pak • August 24, 2020

This past school year, The Accolade has truly lived up to its namesake. In previous years with our print issues, we’ve traveled down a two-year win streak of taking the Best High School Newspaper...

As it celebrates 50 years, April 22 Earth Day still has value in the midst of coronavirus pandemic

Audrey Seo • April 22, 2020

Since its first celebration in 1970, Earth Day has become a cherished event for environmental activists and tree-huggers alike. But with its 50th anniversary today on April 22, those stuck at home because...

Senior year doesn’t get easier after getting college acceptance letters

Lira Jeong • March 21, 2020

“Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you admission …” As I was reading this on March 7, I sighed with relief. I finally received the assurance that I have the option of going to a college...

Instagram Cheetos filter earns recognition for Sunny Hills senior

Aaliyah Magana • March 19, 2020

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Twitter. These platforms have become more popular among youth because of word-of-mouth about the latest trends. Instagram entered the fray Aug. 13 by collaborating...

Staff Editorial: With the campus closed to students until March 30, thank goodness we have a news website to keep us connected and informed

Alex Park • March 15, 2020

A message from The Accolade editorial board: If COVID-19 happened just two years ago, The Accolade would have had to wait until students can return to campus for our staff to publish any articles related...