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Around the World in 8 New Year’s Celebrations Interactive JAM

Addie Jacobsen and Lydia Teeter • December 30, 2022

Graphics marked with the HiLite logo will redirect you to a HiLite story related to the topic, click on the graphic to learn more from HiLite News. Graphics marked with an “IN” button are interactive,...

Halloween History Interactive JAM

Ethan Blastick, Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, Jane Martens, Maggie Meyer, Ayaan Nadeem, and Caitlin Follman • October 30, 2022

In honor of Navaratri, which ends Oct. 5, students discuss representation here, share celebrations

Lorna Ding • October 3, 2022

While other Hindu holidays are more publicized, junior Keshvi Patel said Navaratri is one that is less well-known. Navaratri, which takes place from Sept. 26 to Oct. 5, is a Hindu holiday that celebrates...

Due to COVID-19, students, staff adapt to their change in Chinese New Year celebrations, traditions

Karolena Zhou, Reporter • February 12, 2021

Today, Chinese New Year is celebrated all around the world, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families have to change the way they celebrate the holiday. For example, while junior Aleen Zhao said...

Valentine’s Day Around the World

Jackie Hur, Graphics Editor • February 14, 2020

Spreading the Love: Appreciation should be shown to parents every day, not just on Mother’s, Father’s Day

Hannah Gretz • May 23, 2019

On May 12 and come June 16, stores across America were and will be flooded with customers waiting to purchase chocolates, cards, flowers, gift cards and other gifts for parents from their ever-so-loving...