Have you eaten a cheeseburger recently? Anya Taylor Joy has.   In The Menu, a psychological thriller directed by Mark Mylod, tenured stars join to depict an evening filled with food, terror, and elitism. The movie follows skeptical Margot Mills (played artfully by Anya Taylor Joy) as she accompanies...

Imagine a place comprising 19 islands and dozens of islets that are over millions of years old. These islands boast over 400 different species of fish, active volcanoes that continually add new formations to the area’s geography, and animals that are found nowhere else in the world. With spring break...

Everything Everywhere All At Once first premiered on March 11, 2022, and was released nationwide by A24 on April 8, 2022. This science-fiction multiverse film directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) gained support from everywhere, grossed $112 million worldwide at the box office, and...

Taking an AP (Advanced Placement) class can seem daunting at first, but useful tips from previous students can help you prepare for and adjust to the course framework. AP U.S History—often referred to as APUSH—is traditionally  the first AP class highschoolers take during their sophomore year, expanding...

On March 12, 2019, the scandal that shook the world was made public. The conspiracy of Operation Varsity Blues hatched by Rick Singer provided concrete evidence to anxious highschool students that the system of college admissions was deeply flawed, rooted in the industry’s greed and desire for lucrative...

“We have a social responsibility to give back to our communities,” asserts Christina Zupanc, Coordinator of Service Learning and Community Engagement at La Jolla Country Day School. The mere existence of Zupanc’s in the administration is representative of the emphasis on service learning at Country...

There are many different spots in La Jolla to fulfill your caffeine cravings. For two La Jolla Country Day Sophomores, Talia Silver and Kate Kelly, the journey for the best iced latte in La Jolla began at Starbucks and ended at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. Silver and Kelly went to four shops and ranked...

After filling up my car at the gas station, I often walk into the convenience store to purchase a mid-afternoon snack. I usually pick out Skittles and Cheez-Its, opting for both sweet and salty flavors. While in line to check out, the people ahead of me often purchase behind-the-counter items. Ranging...

If I liked the book, will I like the movie? Should I just skip the book? Will the movie be better or worse? Are there a few movies that stand out from the crowd? What is the secret to making a well-received movie adaptation? All of these questions can be answered by examining the target audience of these...

As our first semester is coming to a close and we are crammed with final projects and essays, there is nothing more useful than having a peaceful yet productive workspace to go to after school. Whether you are going to grind for your test tomorrow or just unwind after a stressful day at school, these...

It is the time of year again when Americans change the time on their clocks and early, dark nights and light mornings begin. On November 6, at 2 a.m the time was moved back an hour in all states except for Hawaii and Arizona. This change is known as “fall back” as it occurs during the fall season....

At LJCDS, graduates are expected to have developed as scholars, artists, and athletes. Throughout the school day, students are often seen wandering campus with cameras, creating messy ceramic pieces, and performing in the Four Flowers Theater. After school, students are frequently seen sprinting up to...

Dress codes are a controversial topic that is hotly debated by students and faculty across many schools. Much like work dress codes, schools enforce dress codes to enhance their image and promote a more serious academic environment. Due to many prestigious schools having an enforced dress code, there...

Every school year, La Jolla Country Day offers a variety of activities such as sports, plays, clubs, flexes, and other extracurricular opportunities. Arguably the most valuable activity to students is the 20 different varsity sports offered each year. While it is incredible how many Varsity sports teams...

As fun as it was, summer is now officially over. We are venturing into October, the start of Autumn, and experiencing the resurgence of pumpkin spice lattes and horror movies. It’s college application season, and I have one university in mind: Fighter Weapons School. Or, as the flyers call it: Top...

Applying to college is a time-consuming process that can stress out lots of high school students, especially seniors. I have talked to a few seniors about their application process so far to learn more about what applying is like and what students are interested in when narrowing down their university...

On September 1, 2022, the school held the annual club and flex fair at the walkway in front of the gymnasium and Four Flowers Theater. There were two rows of neatly lined up tables covered with decorations and posters, and the sweet aromas of different cuisines drifted through the air. As students from...

Teens excited for the next chapter of their lives are eagerly applying to colleges hoping that a higher education will open doors to exciting new worlds. But what if there was another way to enter a new world? A different handle that you could reach for while waiting for the door of college to open?...

From September 18-23, La Jolla Country Day students embarked on different experiential ed trips around the world to enjoy unique educational experiences in new places. A week full of activities and memories that last a lifetime, the different trips included Berlin, Boston College and Culture, Texas College...