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The Student Site of Castilleja School

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Avery Neuner

Avery Neuner, Editor of Opinions

Avery Neuner ‘24 is the Editor of Opinions for Counterpoint. She has been writing for Counterpoint for three  years and has been a writer her whole life. In addition to journalism, she is a published author in short story and poetry.



All content by Avery Neuner
A review of Taylor Swift's new album, the Tortured Poets Department.

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is lyrical but lacking

By Avery Neuner
June 8, 2024
Bridgette Charaus's love for movies, music and Indiana Jones

Bridgette Charaus’s love for movies, music and Indiana Jones

By Avery Neuner, Editor of Opinions
June 6, 2024
Teachers act in the skit written for the seniors' Rivalry day.

Traditions at Castilleja

By Avery Neuner
May 3, 2024
The current seniors, class of 2024, pose for a photo in front of the sunset during the annual senior sunrise.

The class of 2024 shares advice for younger students

By Avery Neuner
May 3, 2024
Barbenheimer's influence on Lora Saarnio

Barbenheimer’s influence on Lora Saarnio

By Avery Neuner, Editor of Opinions
February 8, 2024
Victoria Perez's pop culture recommendations

Victoria Perez’s pop culture recommendations

By Avery Neuner, Editor of Opinions
February 8, 2024
Even though Casti is a college prep school, worrying about the future shouldn't consume our underclassman years.

Opinion: The paradox of college preparation at Castilleja

By Avery Neuner
December 4, 2023
Redefining the purpose of education with Shona Schwartz

Redefining the purpose of education with Shona Schwartz

By Avery Neuner
October 18, 2023
The many books on the nightstand of Ricardo Carmona

The many books on the nightstand of Ricardo Carmona

By Avery Neuner
October 16, 2023
The importance of humor and reading for fun with Marcella Ramirez

The importance of humor and reading for fun with Marcella Ramirez

By Avery Neuner
September 28, 2023
Though the school is indefinitely suspending their ICA program, the future of experiential learning at Casti looks bright.

All hope is not lost for experiential learning

By Avery Neuner
September 27, 2023
Katrina Morales on Gen Z slang and social media

Katrina Morales on Gen Z slang and social media

By Avery Neuner
September 26, 2023
Gender across language, a love for spoken word and modern Inca art with Yamel Núñez-Castro

Gender across language, a love for spoken word and modern Inca art with Yamel Núñez-Castro

By Avery Neuner
September 24, 2023
Tech mogul biographies and affinity advising with Bruna Lee

Tech mogul biographies and affinity advising with Bruna Lee

By Avery Neuner
September 22, 2023
Talking food, anti-capitalist horror and Afrofuturism with Cam Kaplan

Talking food, anti-capitalist horror and Afrofuturism with Cam Kaplan

By Avery Neuner
September 20, 2023
Humans will always be involved with technology, and new technologies will always have an impact on human art.

It’s time to change how we talk about STEAM

By Avery Neuner
September 6, 2023
A BeReal from Gatorbotics San Fransisco Regional competition.

Extracurriculars you must be doing

By Avery Neuner
August 24, 2023
Avery Neuner ’24 in middle school, before coming to Castilleja.

Why I’m glad I chose to join Castilleja as a “new nine”

By Avery Neuner, Editor of Arts and Entertainment
March 24, 2023
Castilleja's favorite pleasure reads!

Pleasure reads: Books for when you feel swamped by academia

By Avery Neuner
November 7, 2022
Best. Books. Ever.

All the books you should be reading

By Avery Neuner
April 4, 2022
Avery Neuner '24 celebrates her first birthday—and Valentine's Day!

The Valentine’s Day controversy: Sucky for some, rewarding for others

By Avery Neuner
February 14, 2022
The Castilleja Library celebrated Banned Books Week from September 26th to October 2nd.

Why is Banned Books Week important?

By Avery Neuner
November 8, 2021
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