When we think of sports, we all know which ones come to mind first- the biggest, most globally dominating ones that have manifested their culture and vying spirits into our lives. Obviously, this includes the popular games of soccer, basketball, and volleyball, just to name a few. Most people hardly...

Overview Having already made over $400 million within two months as a free-to-play game, Genshin Impact is one of the most successful releases this year. Genshin is available on mobile phones, windows computers, and Playstation 4, and was developed by Mihoyo. It boasts a massive open-world experience...

Madame Torres is much-loved in the La Jolla Country Day School community having taught languages here for nine years. I spent some time learning more about her life experience  and I am excited to share our conversation so that we can all get to know her better. Q: Where did you grow up as a child? A:...

I can recall several occasions when I’ve been discussing my school day with my parents or something LJCDS-related with a friend from a different school, and I am stopped stopped mid-sentence with: “You went to the where?” Or, “wait, you had to go to what?” A typical response might be,...

Say hello to Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3, better simplified and known as GPT-3, an “autoregressive language model that uses deep learning to produce human text.” OpenAI, Elon Musk’s research laboratory based in San Francisco, California initially released the AI on June 11th, 2020. GPT-3...

This year has given us no short of discussion-worthy topics, but one that always seems to slip under the radar is climate change. While one could argue that it is more of a long-term problem that needs less immediate attention, president-elect Joe Biden has made it clear that he disagrees. Biden has...

Until recently, I have always thought breakfast was the worst meal of the day. I was never really hungry in the morning and, if I was, I was never in the mood to stomach a bland, dry meal. Before quarantine, I would usually grab my water bottle, drink a few sips of water, then enjoy my first meal at...

With the National Basketball Association season over and the Los Angeles Lakers hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, many important figures around the country are celebrating the NBA and its historic achievements during this unprecedented season. Photo Credit: www.nba.com   When the COVID-19...

If you were like me this holiday season, you cooked. Like, Cooked, with a capital ‘C’. Despite COVID-19 and the resulting inability to connect with (as many) family members and friends, you still cooked. And ate. And cooked some more.  Understandably, you may be exhausted from cooking (and maybe...

Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Renna Wolfe, an AP Biology teacher at Country Day. She’s been a part of the La Jolla Country Day community for the past eight years and has significantly impacted all the students she teaches. Apart from being possibly one of the best teachers I have...

This year’s general election proved to be an extremely close one. If the current results hold, President Trump will finish his four years in the White House on January 20th, and president-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. I had a chance to interview a current...

In the premier episode of The Palette Podcast, Aidan and Maddie discuss school during Covid, studying habits, and crying to the soothing sound of Britney Spears. Stay tuned for future episodes on topics such as school lunch, the student experience of transitioning back to in-person school, and modern...

As far as art mediums go, video games have always been unique in what they reveal about their audiences. Their interactivity provides for endless potential situations with which we can analyze the human psyche and what we know about human behavior.  As of the past few months, the tiny indie game...

It’s safe to say that this 2020-2021 school year has embodied the phrase, “out with the old, and in with the new” to an extreme. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the days of squishing next to one another in the ampitheatre to find a seat during assembly are unthinkable. Instead, 400-people Zoom calls...

As we all know, this school year will be a difficult time for our Torrey athletes. The CIF San Diego section has mandated that all sports will be pushed back until the earliest official starting date of December 12th. The season following will begin at the latest of March 13th. While we should count...

Amidst all the craziness that has defined 2020, it can become all too easy to miss key current events. One such event that carries a special significance in American society is the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. On September 18th, Ginsburg, who served as a justice on the Supreme Court, passed away at...

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect everyday life, the general public has begun to seek out unusual forms of entertainment. In turn, corporations, specifically airlines, have begun to think “outside the box” in order to stay afloat in their struggling industry. Royal Brunei Airlines,...

Mulan was one of the most anticipated Disney remakes of the year. Audiences were thrilled that the beloved Disney princess was being portrayed on-screen, and it was set to be a massive success for the general audience. However, due to many unfortunate and disappointing circumstances, this film became...

For many of us, the past couple months have been characterized by constant work, sports, and other demanding activities that consume a great deal of our time. However, we are, at the moment, without the ability to simply go outside per usual and engage in the various carefree activities that take away...

TikTok, the new name for the video app Music.ly, has significantly changed the way Gen-Z is able to spread news about local and global events. TikTok, an app where people can create 15 seconds-60 second videos, surrounds the idea that content creators can share whatever they want. Dances are the most...