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Author: Emily Chang

Addie Eklund Shares her Journey of Applying to College as a Student Athlete

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Emily Chang

Kyle Wang During the last year of high school, many students productively get college applications done with. With COVID still present, it may be hard for students to choose their colleges because of reduced air travel restricting students from seeing the campus. Nonetheless, high school senior and tennis player Addie Eklund is committed to Colgate…

Being a Student Athlete and Transitioning into Collegiate Swimming at Stanford University with Janelle Rudolph

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Emily Chang

Vanessa Lee Every year high school seniors who plan to continue education after high school are faced with a daunting process: college application season. While seniors are busy searching and applying to schools that have the potential to be the right fit for them, many schools are also busy scouting out students – more specifically,…

Issue #11 (11/29/2020) – Giving Thanks

Posted on November 30, 2020February 1, 2021 by Emily Chang

What’s in this issue? What Dance has Given Me – Going over my dance journey and why I am so thankful for the life lessons it has taught me by Vanessa Lee Thankful for the Memories of Sports – Grateful for my times spent in volleyball and track and how sports inspire me to enjoy…

Growing Numb from Numbers and Transitioning to Self-Kindness and Care: My Running Journey

Posted on November 30, 2020February 1, 2021 by Emily Chang

Emily Chang After six months of biking, sporadic runs and Chloe Ting, the warm-up jog on Interlake Track felt surreal. I wasn’t necessarily out of shape, but my stark emphasis on running had chipped away throughout quarantine until it was only one component of my varied but consistent routine.  I’d started out my journey to…

Thankful for the Memories of Sports

Posted on November 30, 2020February 1, 2021 by Emily Chang

Kyle Wang This year for Thanksgiving and I have a lot to be thankful for in sports. Ever since the COVID regulations, sport seasons and practices have changed drastically: fewer practices, delayed or canceled seasons,, and mandatory masks. With these regulations still taking place, I am very grateful to have memories of enjoying volleyball in…

What Dance has Given Me

Posted on November 30, 2020February 1, 2021 by Emily Chang

Vanessa Lee Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that really makes me reflect. I feel like life can get so busy sometimes that I forget to just sit down and think about life and think about what I am grateful for. Heading into college this fall (i.e Zoom University) and leaving/graduating from my childhood dance…

Double Trouble – I made Chef AJ’s Almost Instant Vegan Pumpkin Pudding and it was a chaotic but tasty time!

Posted on October 31, 2020November 26, 2020 by Emily Chang

Emily Chang Hi! I’m Emily and while baking and blending is most definitely not my forte, I really enjoy testing out new recipes (and often laughing off the questionable batches), particularly vegan dishes! Lately, I’ve been exploring Forks Over Knives, a resource for plant-based recipes. As part of SEA’s special Halloween issue, I decided to…

Pumpkin Banana Bread

Posted on October 31, 2020November 26, 2020 by Emily Chang

Kyle Wang Finally! Halloween is the time of the year for everyone to get their spook on! Halloween is a tradition of designing your house as if it were haunted, creating mysterious foods that frightens ghosts, and wearing costumes to express your spookiness. Even though COVID might prevent you from trick-treating or having a halloween…

Banana Popsicles

Posted on October 31, 2020November 26, 2020 by Emily Chang

Vanessa Lee An easy, festive, AND healthy treat to snack on this Halloween. It’s officially spooky season! Due to COVID, everyone’s Halloween traditions will inevitably look a little different this year. For example, we probably won’t be seeing the long standing tradition of trick-or-treaters knocking on our doors this season like we do every year….

The Twilight Invitational, A Washington Cross Country Special

Posted on October 31, 2020November 26, 2020 by Emily Chang

Emily Chang Meet organizer Randall Edens and Interlake High School Cross Country captains share their October experience! As the leaves turn gold and runners begin feeling that familiar chill in the air at training, dozens of high school cross-country teams across Washington State look forward to the Twilight XC Invitational, an exciting annual mid-season romp…

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