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An Archie Williams student walks the halls with a Free People leather tote bag.

The tote bag takeover: it’s official, backpacks are out!

Lucas Gallagher and Chase Stein February 19, 2025

In the past few years at Archie Williams, students have developed a new style. For some reason, it has become “trendy” to rock a tote bag instead of the classic backpack. At the beginning of the tote...

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs a jazzy version of "Espresso" in a sparkly blue body suit. (Courtesy of CBS)

GRAMMYs fashion: bold or blunder?

August Ehmann and Lila Peterson February 12, 2025

On Sunday, Jan. 2, the GRAMMYs took place at 5 p.m. Western time in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. With such an influential group of celebrities, there are always plenty of interesting fashion choices....

Civic Education and Political Illiteracy Editorial originally appeared in the December 2024 issue of The Pitch.

Editorial: Civic education is the key to combating political illiteracy

Pitch Editorial Board February 6, 2025

In 2024, it is increasingly apparent that a shocking number of Americans are politically illiterate. In a 2023 survey conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one in three respondents was not aware that...

A hand clutches the blurry reality of social media platforms.

Chasing perfection: teenage goals and social media realities

Will Fisk and Jasper Stromberg February 3, 2025

In the past decade, social media applications promoting short-form content have exploded in popularity. Social media has more than 5.1 billion active users in 2024, up 2 billion from 2015, greatly impacting...

A student puzzles over the course selection handout with a confused expression.

Top five course selection tips

Ellen Winter, Cub Photography Editor January 27, 2025

The time of year has come to make course selections for the 2025-26 school year.  For many students, choosing classes can feel like a huge challenge, with pressure to make the 'perfect' choice. But don't...

Person newly stepping into 2025 in bombarded with goals to achieve.

New Year’s resolutions that will last as long as the holiday leftovers

June Ritter and Ava Smith January 3, 2025

As Archie Williams students come out of hibernation, the motivation to become the best version of themselves rears its head for the new year. These self-proclaimed acts of bettering oneself can vary from...

Three students proudly display their worst winter outfits in a embarrassing moment.

Lucas’ hot takes: thrashing upcoming winter fashion trends

Lucas Gallagher, Cub Managing Editor December 15, 2024

While the Marin County winter season doesn’t become extremely cold, Marin residents still insist on going all out with winter attire. I’m sure many are just now expanding their wardrobe and putting...

Amidst Kamala Harris' presidential defeat, women now face a changing future, which some liken to Margaret Atwood's 1985 book "The Handmaids Tale."

This just got personal

Ella Furuichi, Reporter November 12, 2024

For the second time in eight years, a woman has lost to former President, and now President-elect, Donald Trump. The promise of female leadership is unable to prevail at the ballot box, with two female...

Lucas’ hot takes: pummelling your favorite social media platforms

Lucas Gallagher, Cub Managing Editor October 17, 2024

Some call it an emotionless void of reality, others call it a way to decompress. Ultimately, it is called social media. Social media’s grasp is rapidly becoming a reality of life. I’m here to tell...

The variety of Halloween costume options present a dilemma for costume-wearers.

Trick-or-Tacky: the Halloween costume dilemma

Ava Smith, Reporter October 2, 2024

Everyone knows fall is the best season, and with the changing colors of the leaves comes Halloween. That means figuring out a costume, a complete pain. Asking friends if someone wants to duo? Buying a...

A student struggles to concentrate on her work in a boiling classroom.

My top five favorite things about Archie Williams

Jackson Gaunt, Reporter September 27, 2024

Archie Williams offers a variety of experiences for high school students. However confusing those many elements may seem to outsiders, they culminate to achieve the distinct atmosphere of the school. Here...

Students will wear “casual attire” including skirts, shorts, and sneakers at the upcoming Homecoming dance.

Homecoming attire: why casual wear supersedes formal wear

Ainsley Sullivan and Lane Baker September 22, 2024

With the upcoming Archie Williams Homecoming Dance Sept. 27, student speculation about the informal dress code has begun to circulate. Homecoming dances traditionally feature formal attire, including dresses,...

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