Opinion – Veritas Shield

Lena Hwang '23 (left) and the author (right) snap a picture inside the Pasadena Salvation Army before heading out with bags full of clothes.

The socially conscious joys of thrift shopping

October 22, 2020

These are the Sway Boys. They are immature and egotistical. And, they are are a little out of sync with the national mood.

The evolution of my TikTok taste

October 20, 2020

TikToker Tony Lopez has over 22 million followers and 952 million likes despite the fact that he admitted to sending inappropriate messages to minors online.

Justice on the internet: Who’s in charge?

October 16, 2020

In their last piece for the Shield, outgoing editors-in-chief Cerys Davies and Nikki Godinez reflect on what made the class of 2020, shown above, the stand-out class that it is.

Editorial: The Veritas Shield reviews the class of 2020

May 28, 2020

Olivia Spina '20 ground out her JRP between sips of vanilla iced lattes.

An application of JRP advice to life after high school

May 27, 2020

The author refers to the hue of the pink on this tie-dyed bucket hat as

Quarantine is a time for crafting

May 25, 2020

At last year's graduation, Olivia Spina '20 and Kiara Hosseinion '20 take one of many memorable selfies with Ms. Wilkinson.

A thank you letter to her teachers from Olivia Spina ’20

May 24, 2020

The typical Tolog backpack features such essentials as grapes.

What’s in a Tolog bag?

May 22, 2020

The author dives into Led Zeppelin on Spotify, starting, of course, with

Is Led Zeppelin the official sound of quarantine?

May 21, 2020

Whether blogging or writing an article for the Shield, the author likes to write in a tidy, well-lighted workstation.

A blogger considers the differences between writing for herself and writing for the Shield

May 20, 2020

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The Luggage Room: Your go-to to-go restaurant

May 15, 2020

Ryan Reynolds makes a guest appearance on 'Some Good News,' the new YouTube show with John Krasinski.

Letter of Recommendation: ‘Some Good News’ with John Krasinski

May 11, 2020