Achona: Beyond the Articles

The editors are back after Christmas break to discuss the start of the second semester and upcoming Academy events. They are joined by Sophomore Staff Writer Hailey Ricca and Junior Staff Writer Adriana Trapuzzano.

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As Thanksgiving break nears, the editors gather for the November edition of Banter by the Bay. By sharing favorite Thanksgiving dishes, excitements over Winter Formal, and the winter Starbucks menu, they are eager to share their takes on the holidays!

As Thanksgiving break nears, the editors gather for the November edition of Banter by the Bay. By sharing favorite Thanksgiving dishes, excitements over Winter Formal, and the winter Starbucks menu, they are eager to share their takes on the holidays!

By the Bay is back! In this October episode of Banter by the Bay. The editors are once again gathered to discuss the new school year, changes to the Achona website, and other banter.

Starring:

Brooke Fechtel, Editor-in-Chief

Nicole Bianchi, Editor-in-Chief

Cassidy Forte, Social Media Editor

Ava Radovic, Managing Editor

In the March episode of Banter by the Bay. the Editors are once again joined by the whole Achona staff. The girls tackle (almost) 73 Questions, Vogue-style. They discuss some of their favorite and least favorite things while snacking on cookies and other treats. One of their new least favorite things may just be holiday riddles.

Starring:

Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor

Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor

Alex Nicholas, Senior Staff Writer

Danica Lothrop, Senior Staff Writer

Cassidy Forte, Junior Staff Writer

Ava Radovic, Sophomore Staff Writer

In the February episode of Banter by the Bay, the Editors are by themselves once again. They finally discuss everything that's happened in the last few months, including Christmas Formal, New Years, Junior Ring, and more. Per usual, they steer off topic with lively (and sometimes heated) discussions over things such as tasting colors and growing older.

Starring:

Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor

Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor

In this very special January episode of Banter by the Bay, the Editors are joined by some of the Achona staff! Danica, Cassidy, and Ava chime in to share their ins and outs for 2024, as well as some predictions for the future. Some ins include Justice, bagels, movie theaters, and spatial awareness, while outs feature department stores, bad fake tans, and Stanley cups (and pickles, maybe).

Starring:

Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor

Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor

Danica Lothrop, Senior Staff Writer

Cassidy Forte, Junior Staff Writer

Ava Radovic, Sophomore Staff Writer

In this December episode of Banter by the Bay, Editors Olivia, Brooke, and Nicole are infected with Christmas cheer. They reflect on their favorite carols, traditions, and movies while somehow still managing to make fun of one another.

Starring:

Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor

Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor

In the November episode of "Banter by the Bay," Achona's pop culture podcast, Editors Olivia, Brooke, and Nicole tackle their Thanksgiving traditions. The editing team gobbles on about The Hunger Games (again), ice skating, school spirit, and more.

Starring:

Olivia Payne, Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Fechtel, Social Media Editor

Nicole Bianchi, Managing Editor