Whenever I listen to certain songs, I get this vivid image in my mind of walking around San Francisco. In the vision, I’m walking down the street during golden hour, when the sun is setting, and everything looks warm and glowing. I have my hands in my pockets and wear wired earbuds with a warm […]
Basketball: The Balance of Passion and Participation
Here at Mendocino High School, we offer a variety of sports. Out of all of the sports, basketball is by far the most popular. Many players of the sport prioritize practices and activities related to the game, such as fantasy teams, extra practice, and rewatching game footage, rather than completing in-class activities and participating in […]
Sun Kissed Memories
When I was five years old, I had the best morning. I believe it was in the summer, although my memory is not strong enough to recall the exact season. My laundry had just been done by my loving mother and was left in a basket upstairs. I had just woken up and was ready […]
The First Pull
A small red fish glowing almost neon against the black water of Maui. Thanksgiving already filled me with turkey and mashed potatoes. My friends and I had walked through the dark with our gear clanking against our legs, breathing in the warm, salty air. I had never fished before, but there was something comforting about […]