Candice Cheong

Candice Cheong is a senior at Sierra Canyon School. She is a member of the Cum Laude Society and Spanish National Honor Society, earning a silver medal on the National Spanish Exam in her freshman year. She is also editor-in-chief of her school’s yearbook, vice president of the Red Cross Club, and has been on the Head of School’s List since middle school. She is the founder of a tie-dye socks company and in her free time, she enjoys blogging, running her online store, and taking business courses at local colleges.

Review: ‘The Shallows’: The internet is the addiction of our times

by Candice Cheong | Nov 3, 2021 | Opinion

Is the internet really altering the way our brains work? According to Nicholas Carr, yes. "The Shallows" opened my eyes to the price we are paying to enjoy the benefits of the internet. Some moments I was completely fascinated, and others I was disturbed. In the...

Opinion: Personal finance should be taught in high schools

by Candice Cheong | Jul 21, 2021 | Education, Opinion, Schools

What can be the reason why nearly half of Americans have nothing saved in a 401(k) and credit card debt has reached its highest point ever with the average American carrying $6,194? After a Personal Finance class this summer at Santa Monica College, I left feeling...

Blue-light glasses trend: Helpful or hype

by Candice Cheong | Dec 22, 2020 | Opinion

With distance learning leading to an increase in screen time, every day, students are seen sporting their new trendy blue light glasses in Zoom classes. Not only do the glasses make them look good, but they also protect their eyes from the harmful blue light emitted...