By: Chloe Hon Nicole’s alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m., the same time it does everyday. She has never once hit the snooze button. She jumps out of bed the …
Frost and Flowers
By: Lilah Sanchez Cold winds and cloudy skies, Winter was perfect in my eyes, Though I missed the warmth of the sun on my skin, and the bright light that …
What No Longer Fits
By : Chloe Hon I found myself cleaning out my closet the other day. At first it didn’t seem like much. Just stacks of clothes. Some which I haven’t worn …
Connections Through Competition: Mock Trial
By: Zahra El Kara Mock trial is a program often categorized by its fiery, quick-witted debates, or logical thinking; however, the shared vulnerability and intense collaboration that it requires …
Quiet Kindness
By: Lilah Sanchez Can subtle words and actions mend the soul? Can they heal hidden wounds and reclaim control? In a trying time, a smile goes a long way, Memories …
Connections At OLU
There are so many ways to make friends and form connections at Orange Lutheran, most notably through sports. In the past couple months I’ve been photographing Orange Lutheran athletics, I’ve …
Connection Fostered in Ambassadors: Diversity, Endurance, and Trust
By Ava O’Donnell People often talk about ‘trauma bonds’, when a link is formed between two or more people as a result of a shared traumatic experience. This is not …
Festive Fusion: Multicultural Holidays
By: Caden Choi Photo Credit: Caden Choi A messy menagerie of colorful gumdrops atop an unstable gingerbread rooftop. Hot chocolate bombs having trouble melting. Watching cheesy movies with even cheesier …
Cozy Culture
By: Lilah Sanchez As the days grow shorter and the weather becomes cold, we instinctively seek the things we find comfort in. Everything seems to slow down during the holidays …