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Kumon, a math and reading tutoring business, hires many high school students to grade assignments and aid students in their learning.

To Work or Not to Work: The Pros and Cons of Working a Part-Time Job in High School

Samaira Gaind, Managing Editor December 8, 2024

As high school students attempt to balance the many responsibilities in their lives, including academics, extracurriculars, and social lives, another responsibility is occasionally thrown into the mix:...

Borrow DVDs of Christmas movies from your local library to watch this month!

Weekly Calendar for Movies to Watch this Holiday Season

Priyani Khandelwal, Photography Editor December 8, 2024

Are you bored of watching the same cliché plots unfold in those typical Hallmark movies? This is a problem that plagues many Christmas-movie fanatics come every holiday season. Why watch a Christmas movie...

Some of the pop girls potentially up for Grammys this year (from left to right: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish) (Beyoncé and Ariana Grande not pictured)

Grammys 2025: Which Pop Girls are Most Likely to Get Nominated for AOTY?

Sophia Henningsen, Opinion Editor December 8, 2024

If you are a fan of pop music, you may have noticed that this year has been stacked with amazing releases from the “pop girls.” With such a profusion of new music, this year’s Grammys, arguably the...

The Problem with the “Action Girl” Trope in Visual Media

Sophia Henningsen, Opinion Editor November 28, 2024

An oft-cited problem with media present and past is the lack of strong female characters. In many medieval and ancient stories, female characters are generally rare, and those that exist are often 2D stereotypes:...

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...

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