The Octagon

Issue 4 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, read about how the shooting at Brow University impacted a Country Day alum. Learn about what a “Stranger Things” fan thought of the latest and final season of the show. Finally, read an editorial on the controversy surrounding legacy admissions and why they should no longer be considered.
(Photo Courtesy of Netflix and Garrett Xu; Graphics by Claire Gemmell)

Issue 3 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, read about how Proposition 50 was passed in California and insights from community members. Learn about what inspired the album “Deadbeat” by Tame Impala and a review of some of the songs. Finally, read an editorial on the importance of reading The Octagon and treating the newspaper with respect.
(Photo Courtesy of Spotify; Graphics by Rehan Afzal and Claire Gemmell)

Issue 2 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, read about Country Days High School’s spirit day theme and the controversy that followed. Learn about the life and legacy of the late Erica Wilson and her impact on campus. Finally, read an editorial on the inappropriate behavior of American viewers during the Ryder Cup.
(Photos Courtesy of Country Day Staff, faculty and families, and Gavin Way; Graphics by Wang)

Issue 1 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, read about Country Days plans for a new Multi Purpose Room. Look at reviews on the trending album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ by Sabrina Carpenter and most recent season of ‘The Summer I turned Pretty’. Finally, read an editorial on the culture of overconsumption in GenZ.
(Photos Courtesy of Lee Thompson, Spotify and Amazon Prime; Graphics by Claire Gemmell.)

Part 3 of Country Day’s Class of 2025 college decisions!

Part 2 of Country Day’s Class of 2025 college decisions!

Part 1 of Country Day’s Class of 2025 college decisions!

Issue 7 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, learn about junior Rehan Afzal and his award winning documentary. Read an article about the high school mock trial team and their experience at state championships and an editorial on how students should participate in political discourse more.
Finally, read a review of a new AI voice model.
(Photos Courtesy of Zema Nasirov; Graphics by Claire Gemmell, Raquel Reyes and Gavin Wang

Issue 7 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, learn about junior Rehan Afzal and his award winning documentary. Read an article about the high school mock trial team and their experience at state championships and an editorial on how students should participate in political discourse more.
Finally, read a review of a new AI voice model.
(Photos Courtesy of Zema Nasirov; Graphics by Raquel Reyes and Gavin Wang

Issue 6 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, learn about the U.S. ban on Tiktok. Read an article about Malak Abou Faour receiving her Ph.D. and an editorial on senior graduation.
Finally, read about parental pressures’ effect on students’ academic performance and mental health.
(Photo illustration by Rehan Afzal and courtesy of Faour; Graphics by Claire Gemmell and Anika Nadgauda.)

Issue 5 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, learn about Country Day alumni and NBA rookies Jared McCain and Jaylen Wells. Read an article about the Kindness Club clothing drive and a My Angle on the international student experience Country Day.
Finally, read a review on Mac Miller’s album, Balloonerism.
(Photos permission from Justin Ford/Getty Images, courtesy of Lesley Mahan and Mac Miller; Graphics by Gavin Wang.)

Issue 4 of The Octagon is out now! The link is in our bio to read it online. Paper copies will also be mailed to all SCDS families, faculty, and alumni.
Students can pick up copies on campus.
In this issue, learn about Rick Singer, the mind behind the “Varsity Blues” nationwide college admissions scandal. Read an article about Country Day’s orchestra performance at the State Capitol and a feature on freshman skier Ammar Hussain.
Finally, read a review of Universal Pictures’ film adaptation of the stage musical “Wicked.”
(Photos courtesy of Melissa Strong, Hussain and Universal Pictures.)