“Taking everything in stride is easier said than done, but it’s a skill worth learning. Be adaptable, especially in how you carry your strengths into new situations. And don’t underestimate the value of stepping away and coming back with fresh eyes and perspectives.”
— Lily Chen
Co-Editor-in-Chief

“Embrace the chalant. The grind will always be there, but by focusing on finding excitement and staying spontaneous even during the mundane, you’ll not just reach milestones but also create lifelong memories.”
— Rowan Chetty
Co-Editor-in-Chief

“Attendance is important … in theory.”
— Abby Chong
Co-Managing Editor

“Don’t get into too much hot water with the people on your ‘opp list.’ Or, if you do in fact like the hot water, just don’t get pruned.”
­ — Jeffrey Heng
Co-Managing Editor

“Step outside your comfort zone AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, stay lit, trust the process, focus on what matters, time heals all!”
— Lauren Pinheiro
Web Managing Editor

“Never be afraid to prioritize yourself and the people you love.”
— Faith Zantua
Co-News Editor

“Be kind. As your four years of high school come to an end, what matters most are the true friendships you will take with you to college and beyond.”
— Mary Wolters
Co-T/E Life Editor

“Everything passes, so let things go a little easier.”
— Audrey Kim
Co-Opinion Editor

“Don’t forget to live in the moment! Control what you can control, and don’t spend too much time worrying about the past or fretting about the future. High school should be fun. Do things you want to do, and don’t feel pressured to do anything you’d rather not, including pressure from yourself! Make good memories, and remember that you’ll only go through high school once, so make the most of it!”
— Eshan Singh
Co-Opinion Editor

“Don’t let anyone limit your ambition. Put your all into the activities, causes and friendships that you care about. Eat more ice cream!”
— Miya Cao
Co-Sports Editor

“Talk to everyone, each person has a story and a perspective, whether it’s similar or different to yours. There’s something to learn from every conversation.”
— Sosi Sengal
Co-Sports Editor

“Don’t sell yourself short, ask for help, love your friends and, most importantly, breathe!”
— Saktisri Gowrishankar
Multimedia Editor

“You don’t need to know what you want to do in high school! My career path has changed at least four to five times in the past four years, and it will always work out in the end ;).”
— Lexi Lin
Co-Staff Development Director

“Life isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. Your journey may be completely different from everyone around you, and that’s the ENTIRE point! Each of us is on our own path, is going at our own pace and will have our own definition of a ‘finish line’. So, take the chance and do the things that scare you, and be kind to yourself if things take longer than expected. Because the beautiful thing about a marathon is that each step, no matter how small, moves you forward where you’re meant to be.”
— Vaishnavi Sriadibhatla
Co-Staff Development Director

“Talk to everyone, and try new things even if you don’t like them. Most of all, enjoy the process!”
— Ryan Ding
Social Media Editor

“High school can be chaotic, but I think the best way to go about it is to just embrace the chaos. Don’t procrastinate and make time to hang out with your friends. Try new things and don’t be scared to fail because you’ll regret not trying way more.”
— Riddima Pandey
Media Editor

“Take every opportunity you get, even when it feels like a risk, because you’ll always find yourself where you least expect it. And whenever you feel lost, hold on to the people who love you! Don’t forget to love them back.”
— Vanessa Chen
Business Manager

“Find something you love and do it!”
— Isabelle Emmanuel
Staff Reporter

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