editor ' s notes
It is with great pleasure that SLAS Times Quarter Two is finalized . As the editor , I am proud of the diligent work that the SLAS Times team had sustained and present this wonderful magazine to you all .
I , myself , had learned more as the editor of SLAS Times . Within this quarter , I learned more about visual communication and creativity , which provides an aesthetic design that communicates my ideas .
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SLAS Times team carried on the diligent working attitude and cooperation ability to this magazine that was built in quarter one . In this quarter , our team had become more united and had better communication with each other . We focused on editing others ’ articles and provided more feedback , which allow us to present the finest and high-quality articles to you all . Speaking of our articles , in this quarter , the SLAS Times team tried to give out more about our opinions and thoughts than hard news facts . We had written debate writings over various topics , as well as had various debates in class . Additionally , the team wrote a personal story that is unique and significant to us . Within these stories , the students are able to unfold secrets and pasts that are buried deep down in our hearts . Not only did the personal story allow students to understand more about themselves , it also allowed us to know more about each other as we peer edited the stories . This experience of “ exposing ourself ” helps us be more efficient at cooperating with each other .
Other than the events happening to the SLAS Times team , we had made an improvement in this magazine . As the team discussed the issues in quarter one ’ s magazine , we came to across an idea : a magazine mascot . Students with art talent started to create the mascot soon after we present this idea . The finalized mascot was designed by Annyka Ma , a 10thgrade student . The mascot is a wildcat , which is closely related to the school mascot . SLAS mascot , a wildcat as well , presents a symbol of determination and strength that students and athletic teams hold . Additionally , the mascot represents the enthusiastic spirit of the SLAS Times team .
With all that said , I would like you all to proceed to the amazing articles and events that SLAS students did in the last quarter .
-Yan Ting Li ( Kitty ), Editor