Keeping my core By Rachel Lesel, Staff Columnist June 28, 2011 Someone asked how Shalhevet has prepared me for the next big stage in my life. Then I realized I have no idea what lessons I will...
Don’t ask; we don’t want to know By Rachel Lesel, Staff Columnist April 17, 2011 “Where do you see yourself in four years? How about 10? What do you do for a living?” If you are a senior, all will ask...
A little respect, please By Rachel Lesel, Staff Columnist March 23, 2011 On Monday, February 14, I heard an incredible speaker talk about oppression and atrocities in his time, while I witnessed disturbance...
A slice of Shalheaven: When it comes to charity, it’s complicated By Rachel Lesel, Staff Columnist December 31, 2010 Living in Los Angeles, Christmas entangles us in its green and red blanket. Most of the attention is on gifts, flashy lights,...
A slice of Shalheaven: Balance routine with something random By Rachel Lesel, Staff Collumnist October 29, 2010 Now that we are out of the crazy holiday rush and into solid weeks of school, we need a routine to stay focused. This doesn’t...
A little slice of Shalheaven: Take everything in stride By Rachel Lesel, Staff Columnist August 26, 2010 This is the first day of my last year of High School, so I know the routine. I take the time the night before to lay out my favorite...