October 7 - The Declaration

October 7

By: Dylan DaCunha, Editor-in-Chief

October 14, 2021

Above is traditional Japanese food. When Japanese people practice ‘kuchi zamishi,’ these are various foods that they could be eating.

Ever felt like eating, but you’re not hungry, just bored? Well, the Japanese have a term for this. The Japanese word ‘Kuchi zamishi’ is the act of eating when you’re not hungry because your mouth is lonely.

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About the Contributor

Dylan DaCunha, Editor-in-Chief

Dylan DaCunha is a senior at Colonia High School. She has enjoyed writing all her life, going all the way back to elementary school. She plays softball and has big aspirations to play in college, which is what fuels her passion for writing about sports. She’s an avid baseball fan which doesn’t hurt either. Not only does she play softball at CHS, but she’s an active member in multiple honor societies including Quill & Scroll Media Honor Society. She loves maintaining good grades in order to participate in these activities. Outside of school, she enjoys being with her friends as well as watching movies and listening to music. She plans on traveling the world someday and taking in as much as she can. Her favorite quote, by singer Harry Styles, is “If you’re happy doing what you’re doing nobody can tell you you’re not successful.”