Put Down Your Phone–If You Can–And Watch “The Social Dilemma”
Angie Stevenson
October 11, 2020
Every day, I wake up and before my eyes even adjust to the morning light or I drag myself out of bed, I instantly reach for my phone. My fingers almost unconsciously tap into Instagram, Snapchat and Tik Tok, where I begin scrolling aimlessly through my feeds. Scrolling, liking, tapping. Scrolling,...
Mikhayla O’Kelley: Wandering Her Way To Art
Ajeeth Iyer
October 11, 2020
In an education system that values focus, concentration and efficiency, Mikhayla O’Kelley instead sees her roving mind as a gift that has endowed her with remarkable artistic talents. “I tend to lack focus because my brain frequently wanders,” Mikhayla said. “[But] I use my wand...
Sewing Through Stress
Isabella (Isa) Searle, Mirada Staff
October 2, 2020
Many students have outlets to alleviate themselves from the pressures of school and stress from reality, and junior Camille Davis uses sewing as her escape from reality. Davis has been sewing ever since she was six years old and it has always been one of her favorite things to do. Right now, sh...
Thursdays Are For Making New Friends
Emma Hutchinson, Mirada Staff
September 29, 2020
Everyone has their groups of friends at school. And often, these friends are people of similar interests, meaning that they also often end up being from the same programs. But, sometimes forgotten is the value of socializing with people and getting to know individuals from other programs. It is...
9 Tips for Survival During the Heat (and smoke) Wave
Jenna Supkoff, Mirada Staff
September 8, 2020
With heat, smoke, and colorless skies, we are reminded of the ongoing heat wave every time we go outside. With temperatures reaching 107 degrees and above, here are some of the ways that you can make your life easier until the heat dies down. Drink more water. Drinking 2-3 liters of water per day is al...
Lost Treasures: Alfred Hitchcock Classics
Taylor White, Mirada Staff
September 7, 2020
While in quarantine one way to pass the time is by watching Alfred Hitchcock mystery movies. Hitchcock movies are some of the best movies to make you feel like you have traveled in time to a different era. Not only are the movies spectacular themselves but they also bring to life what it was like to...
Pen Pal Letters Make Life Better
Emma Hutchinson, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2020
In the era of Instagram, texting, email and technological communication, some say that physical mail is dying. But, the charm of receiving a unique piece letter in the mail cannot be matched by a text or email. When in quarantine, it can be hard to feel connected to friends and family because everyone is ...
‘Night Boat to Tangier’ Review
Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
May 28, 2020
Based in a grimy port in Algeciras, Spain, author Kevin Barry promptly sets the cheerless, twisted tone of “Night Boat in Tangier.” Jaded from their dark criminal past and unstable love lives, life-long friends Maurice Hearne and Charlie Redmond struggle to find a moral high ground. Sitting...
Lunch with Friends Continues in Quarantine
May 22, 2020
Most school activities have come to a halt since the shelter in place order has been enforced. Simple actions like going to class, playing a sport, and seeing friends have become nonexistent; however despite the new reality, one club has continued to meet during the lockdown. The club, Lunch ...
Tiger King Review
Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 10, 2020
A gun-wielding, attention and animal-loving borderline psychopath. Another borderline psychopath that obsesses over the first psychopath. Money. Greed. And most of all, big cats. All of these elements combine to make the unbelievably true limited Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Maddn...
Quarantine Diaries
May 4, 2020
Student's share their experiences during the Sacramento County shelter-in-place. These journal entries are individual reflections on what quarantine has been like for various students. Whether it's practicing social distancing, binging Netflix shows, studying for online classes or trying a new hobby,...
Quarantine Through a Dogs Perspective
Emma Hutchinson, Mirada Staff
May 4, 2020
Hi everyone! My name is Jovie, and some of my favoritest things in this world are squirrels, my ball, treats, walks, and watching TV. I don’t really know what’s going on but it seems like my humans have been home a lot more lately. And while I miss my midday naps in a quiet house, these days I’v...