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Diversity of History in Arcadia High
History is a part of our lives, and paves the paths for our futures. Emily Zheng, a junior at Arcadia High School However, amidst...
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Sep 12, 20134 min read


La Vie en France
Ever since I first stepped into my French classroom on the first day of freshman year, I have loved France and its language and culture....
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Jun 16, 20131 min read


Emily Zheng: Essay on bullying
On April 27, 2013 I performed this speech for Pasadena Bar Association’s 3rd Annual Speech Scholarship Contest. This speech falls under...
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May 2, 20133 min read


Benefits of taking the PSAT
Your PSAT score has finally arrived… Now what? Emily Zheng There are many benefits of taking the PSAT, and it all starts with putting...
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Feb 2, 20132 min read


Autumn in Arcadia
Although the East Coast is most renowned for its autumn colors, Arcadia has plenty as well! Emily Zheng This weekend, I captured Southern...
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Dec 9, 20121 min read


Girl Scout Music Workshop Dec. 1
For my Gold Award project, I will be hosting a Girl Scout Flute & Music Workshop for Girl Scouts in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Emily Zheng...
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Nov 27, 20121 min read


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Nov 5, 20120 min read


Youth need to get involved
As the presidential election nears, more and more people are getting involved in the campaign trail, whether simply following it on the...
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Oct 13, 20122 min read


Free flute group lessons
Join Fun Flute Club’s second year with free weekly group lessons for elementary school flute students enrolled in their school’s music...
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Sep 18, 20121 min read


Reflecting on Freshman Year
As the new school year slowly approaches, the beginnings of preparation for another brain-racking year led me to reflect on the past...
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Aug 15, 20122 min read


Young Democrats in DC
This summer I had the privilege to attend Young Democrats of America’s High School Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C. with about 40...
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Jul 14, 20122 min read


Europe tour 2012 for Emily
Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra toured Europe from June 23 to July 1. We had concerts in Vienna, Austria; Prague, Czech Republic; and...
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Jul 2, 20121 min read


(Almost!) Meeting the President
President Barack Obama began a two-day visit to the Los Angeles area Wednesday (June 6) to conduct three fundraisers for his re-election...
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Jun 10, 20121 min read


Arcadia’s Idiosyncrasy?
Going around Arcadia, I have noticed that many new tutoring and “college consulting” centers have been established around town. I decided...
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May 28, 20121 min read


Class of 2012 Interviews
School is almost over and our seniors will be leaving Arcadia High School this June after four long years. After all their amazing...
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May 5, 20128 min read


Spring fever video
Emily Zheng This Spring Break from Arcadia High School, I went around Arcadia with my camera and took pictures of the many blooming...
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Apr 6, 20121 min read


Managing my time
In high school, many students have extracurricular activities along with difficult courses, so achieving a balance between them can be...
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Mar 24, 20122 min read


Zheng: ACT vs SAT
Since starting high school, I’ve been curious about which standard test I should take: the ACT or the SAT? A generation ago, most...
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Feb 26, 20123 min read


Rainbow in our lives
PTA Reflections happen annually, promoting the arts. Students from K-12 are encouraged to participate. I have participated every year,...
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Jan 16, 20123 min read


2011: An Amazing Year
This year, Arcadia has been through many firsts. Here are the Top Ten Events in Arcadia that I believe affected many in this community,...
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Dec 19, 20112 min read
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