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Trad-wife influencers are often seeing wearing fashion from the 1950's, including flouncy dresses, and bright colors. They also often don the pearls and perfume worn by upper class woman, and add subtle crosses into their jewelry collection.

The Rise of the Tradwife Aesthetic: Revaluing Tradition or Regressing Feminism?

Rishika Singh, Quarterly Columnist November 16, 2024

Would you ever consider living life as though it were the 1950’s, in accordance with the roles of men and women at the time? Many women, interestingly, seem intrigued by this possibility. Ever since...

This photo features the cover of "My Dark Vanessa". The cover features Vanessa with her eyes closed, symbolism alluding to the nature of her perception of her relationship, as she is unaware of what actually happened. The butterfly is also a prominent motif throughout the book, symbolizing transformation and growth as Vanessa comes to terms with the reality of her past throughout the book.

Examining Teenage Girlhood Through Literature: A Deep Dive on My Dark Vanessa

Rishika Singh, Quarterly Columnist November 16, 2024

Note: This article contains heavy topics, including sexual abuse, and a relationship between a teacher and a minor. It also contains spoilers for the book My Dark Vanessa. Reader discretion is advised.  My...

Mr. Hightower, our interviewee and director of The Best Man

Q&A: DHS Drama’s The Best Man, with Mr. Edward Hightower

Franklin Liu, Staff Writer November 16, 2024

This year, the DHS Drama Department’s fall play is a production of Gore Vidal’s political comedy The Best Man. It follows two men, both running for president, who are vying for the nomination of their...

The sophomore float brought scenes from Alice in Wonderland to life with the usage of cards, mushrooms, and the Queen of Hearts herself.

In a Nutshell: DHS’s 2024 Homecoming Parade

Claire Lu, Staff Writer November 16, 2024

As October 19 drew near and Hoco Week came to a close, festivities were still in full swing with Dublin High’s Homecoming Parade. The highly anticipated annual parade featured colorful floats, powerful...

Dance interrupted by staff for students pushing forward too much.

Homecoming Dance 2024: No Artist, No Problem

Colin Chung, Entertainment Editor November 16, 2024

Similarly to last year, Homecoming was rather late in the year and took place inside the sports complex. However, this year’s Homecoming was notably different from the past, too, as no artist performed....

Dublin High School's locker room, where the incident took place.

Locker Room Incident: Students Question School Safety

Samaira Gaind, Managing Editor October 28, 2024

This is an opinion piece reflecting the opinion of the author and not the position of the Dublin Shield. After school on August 23, 2024, five adults walked onto campus, followed a student, and assaulted...

Grab a bowl of popcorn to watch the new movies coming out this year.

Fall & Winter Cinema Preview: The Most Anticipated Movies of the Year

Priyani Khandelwal, Photography Editor October 28, 2024

With the year coming to an end, there are many opportunities to head to the movie theater and watch newly released movies. These new movies span a variety of different genres, explore various themes, and...

Dublin High student takes a practice Digital SAT test in the library

Putting those No. 2 Pencils Away: How Dublin High students feel about the Digital SAT

Prianka Vakil, Student Life Editor October 15, 2024

In spring of 2024, the SAT officially went digital in the United States. However, this transition has been more intricate than a mere transition to device-based testing: the new SAT will now follow an...

DUSD's board recently announced the budget for the 2024-2025 school year

DUSD’s intended budget cuts for 2024-2025 school year are inadvisable

Matthew Noique, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2024

The Dublin Unified School District’s Board of Trustees recently adopted its annual budget for the 2024-2025 school year. To the dismay of students and teachers alike, the budget features significant...

Brightly-colored flower pinwheels blow in the early afternoon wind at the start of Splatter, drawing in prospective customers.

Dublin’s annual Splatter Festival evokes mixed feelings among students

Amelia Im, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Recently, the City of Dublin hosted its annual Splatter Festival at Emerald Glen Park to celebrate its cultural diversity by hosting performances, food stands, an art exhibition, and small businesses.  This...

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