My stupid ‘cooking’ adventures as a kid May 8, 2024 — by Beverly Xu My parents love telling me the story of how at age 2 I trained in earnest to become a chef every day. That is, clever little me used the toilet across the hall from my grandma’s room as my choice of cooking pot. To be abundantly clear, I was playing with only water in the […] read more » Top 10: reasons I hate the beach May 4, 2024 — by Amy Luo 10. The crowd Just the sight of enormous crowds within no more than an arms-length from each other at the beach makes me exhausted. It’s also a little disturbing that everybody is only a few pieces of cloth from being naked. 9. The flying volleyballs There’s always college students playing beach volleyball. I wouldn’t mind […] read more » We love tofu so much — you should too May 4, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda and Isabelle Wang Imagine this: You are a very hungry caterpillar who cannot decide whether to eat something cold or warm, sweet or salty, a snack or a meal. However, if you choose to be certified Grade A fatty, you need to dive into the marvelous succulent world of tofu dishes. Honestly, tofu gets way too much hate. […] read more » Adventures in AP Testing May 3, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber During the month of May, a plethora of exciting events are happening around campus: prom on May 18 (a highly anticipated high school cultural phenomenon), my birthday on May 9 (obviously the best day of the year) but also — and most tragically — the month includes two weeks of dreaded AP testing. AP exams: […] read more » A note to Elon: Get your ugly trucks off the streets April 27, 2024 — by Saachi Jain With geometric lines and vertices, the Tesla Cybertruck is unlike any other vehicle on the roads these days. While driving through Saratoga recently, I have seen at least five Cybertrucks parked on the side of the road or in driveways. Simply said, they are ugly. The Tesla website proudly displays the truck on Mars, paying […] read more » My childhood dream job: digging up the secrets of the earth April 27, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao I remember when I was much younger than I am now, sitting with other kids on the vibrant fabric carpet of Appleseed Montessori Preschool and my teacher asking the class, “What do each of you want to be when you grow up?” As we began to go around the circle to share our answers, I […] read more » Friend’s peanut allergy episode shows the dangers of the deadly condition April 23, 2024 — by Andy Zhu As an 8th grader who was stuck at home for nearly two years due to the pandemic, I was ecstatic when I heard about Redwood Middle’s annual East Coast trip. I immediately signed up, thinking that a week-long trip across the country with friends was the excitement I needed after being confined indoors for so […] read more » “Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Top 10: reasons I hate the beach May 4, 2024 — by Amy Luo 10. The crowd Just the sight of enormous crowds within no more than an arms-length from each other at the beach makes me exhausted. It’s also a little disturbing that everybody is only a few pieces of cloth from being naked. 9. The flying volleyballs There’s always college students playing beach volleyball. I wouldn’t mind […] read more » We love tofu so much — you should too May 4, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda and Isabelle Wang Imagine this: You are a very hungry caterpillar who cannot decide whether to eat something cold or warm, sweet or salty, a snack or a meal. However, if you choose to be certified Grade A fatty, you need to dive into the marvelous succulent world of tofu dishes. Honestly, tofu gets way too much hate. […] read more » Adventures in AP Testing May 3, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber During the month of May, a plethora of exciting events are happening around campus: prom on May 18 (a highly anticipated high school cultural phenomenon), my birthday on May 9 (obviously the best day of the year) but also — and most tragically — the month includes two weeks of dreaded AP testing. AP exams: […] read more » A note to Elon: Get your ugly trucks off the streets April 27, 2024 — by Saachi Jain With geometric lines and vertices, the Tesla Cybertruck is unlike any other vehicle on the roads these days. While driving through Saratoga recently, I have seen at least five Cybertrucks parked on the side of the road or in driveways. Simply said, they are ugly. The Tesla website proudly displays the truck on Mars, paying […] read more » My childhood dream job: digging up the secrets of the earth April 27, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao I remember when I was much younger than I am now, sitting with other kids on the vibrant fabric carpet of Appleseed Montessori Preschool and my teacher asking the class, “What do each of you want to be when you grow up?” As we began to go around the circle to share our answers, I […] read more » Friend’s peanut allergy episode shows the dangers of the deadly condition April 23, 2024 — by Andy Zhu As an 8th grader who was stuck at home for nearly two years due to the pandemic, I was ecstatic when I heard about Redwood Middle’s annual East Coast trip. I immediately signed up, thinking that a week-long trip across the country with friends was the excitement I needed after being confined indoors for so […] read more » “Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
We love tofu so much — you should too May 4, 2024 — by Divya Vadlakonda and Isabelle Wang Imagine this: You are a very hungry caterpillar who cannot decide whether to eat something cold or warm, sweet or salty, a snack or a meal. However, if you choose to be certified Grade A fatty, you need to dive into the marvelous succulent world of tofu dishes. Honestly, tofu gets way too much hate. […] read more » Adventures in AP Testing May 3, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber During the month of May, a plethora of exciting events are happening around campus: prom on May 18 (a highly anticipated high school cultural phenomenon), my birthday on May 9 (obviously the best day of the year) but also — and most tragically — the month includes two weeks of dreaded AP testing. AP exams: […] read more » A note to Elon: Get your ugly trucks off the streets April 27, 2024 — by Saachi Jain With geometric lines and vertices, the Tesla Cybertruck is unlike any other vehicle on the roads these days. While driving through Saratoga recently, I have seen at least five Cybertrucks parked on the side of the road or in driveways. Simply said, they are ugly. The Tesla website proudly displays the truck on Mars, paying […] read more » My childhood dream job: digging up the secrets of the earth April 27, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao I remember when I was much younger than I am now, sitting with other kids on the vibrant fabric carpet of Appleseed Montessori Preschool and my teacher asking the class, “What do each of you want to be when you grow up?” As we began to go around the circle to share our answers, I […] read more » Friend’s peanut allergy episode shows the dangers of the deadly condition April 23, 2024 — by Andy Zhu As an 8th grader who was stuck at home for nearly two years due to the pandemic, I was ecstatic when I heard about Redwood Middle’s annual East Coast trip. I immediately signed up, thinking that a week-long trip across the country with friends was the excitement I needed after being confined indoors for so […] read more » “Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Adventures in AP Testing May 3, 2024 — by Caitlin Stoiber During the month of May, a plethora of exciting events are happening around campus: prom on May 18 (a highly anticipated high school cultural phenomenon), my birthday on May 9 (obviously the best day of the year) but also — and most tragically — the month includes two weeks of dreaded AP testing. AP exams: […] read more » A note to Elon: Get your ugly trucks off the streets April 27, 2024 — by Saachi Jain With geometric lines and vertices, the Tesla Cybertruck is unlike any other vehicle on the roads these days. While driving through Saratoga recently, I have seen at least five Cybertrucks parked on the side of the road or in driveways. Simply said, they are ugly. The Tesla website proudly displays the truck on Mars, paying […] read more » My childhood dream job: digging up the secrets of the earth April 27, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao I remember when I was much younger than I am now, sitting with other kids on the vibrant fabric carpet of Appleseed Montessori Preschool and my teacher asking the class, “What do each of you want to be when you grow up?” As we began to go around the circle to share our answers, I […] read more » Friend’s peanut allergy episode shows the dangers of the deadly condition April 23, 2024 — by Andy Zhu As an 8th grader who was stuck at home for nearly two years due to the pandemic, I was ecstatic when I heard about Redwood Middle’s annual East Coast trip. I immediately signed up, thinking that a week-long trip across the country with friends was the excitement I needed after being confined indoors for so […] read more » “Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
A note to Elon: Get your ugly trucks off the streets April 27, 2024 — by Saachi Jain With geometric lines and vertices, the Tesla Cybertruck is unlike any other vehicle on the roads these days. While driving through Saratoga recently, I have seen at least five Cybertrucks parked on the side of the road or in driveways. Simply said, they are ugly. The Tesla website proudly displays the truck on Mars, paying […] read more » My childhood dream job: digging up the secrets of the earth April 27, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao I remember when I was much younger than I am now, sitting with other kids on the vibrant fabric carpet of Appleseed Montessori Preschool and my teacher asking the class, “What do each of you want to be when you grow up?” As we began to go around the circle to share our answers, I […] read more » Friend’s peanut allergy episode shows the dangers of the deadly condition April 23, 2024 — by Andy Zhu As an 8th grader who was stuck at home for nearly two years due to the pandemic, I was ecstatic when I heard about Redwood Middle’s annual East Coast trip. I immediately signed up, thinking that a week-long trip across the country with friends was the excitement I needed after being confined indoors for so […] read more » “Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
My childhood dream job: digging up the secrets of the earth April 27, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao I remember when I was much younger than I am now, sitting with other kids on the vibrant fabric carpet of Appleseed Montessori Preschool and my teacher asking the class, “What do each of you want to be when you grow up?” As we began to go around the circle to share our answers, I […] read more » Friend’s peanut allergy episode shows the dangers of the deadly condition April 23, 2024 — by Andy Zhu As an 8th grader who was stuck at home for nearly two years due to the pandemic, I was ecstatic when I heard about Redwood Middle’s annual East Coast trip. I immediately signed up, thinking that a week-long trip across the country with friends was the excitement I needed after being confined indoors for so […] read more » “Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Friend’s peanut allergy episode shows the dangers of the deadly condition April 23, 2024 — by Andy Zhu As an 8th grader who was stuck at home for nearly two years due to the pandemic, I was ecstatic when I heard about Redwood Middle’s annual East Coast trip. I immediately signed up, thinking that a week-long trip across the country with friends was the excitement I needed after being confined indoors for so […] read more » “Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
“Clash Royale”: The defining game of my middle school days April 19, 2024 — by Bryan Zhao Sitting in one of the cold navy blue chairs after first-period journalism, I quickly take out my phone and click on the colorful app icon near the center of my home screen. A familiar black and white “SUPERCELL” logo fills the screen as I hurriedly claim the free daily shop item in the most nostalgic […] read more » Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
Juniors, stop parking in the senior lot! April 18, 2024 — by Kavya Patel Editor’s Note: This story was modified following publication to clarify its tone. Imagine waking up on time, finding a bunch of open spots in the senior lot and finally getting to snag one in the first row. As you go to open your door, it lightly taps the car next to you. Within a mere […] read more » My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast
My emotional cycle during summer break repeats predictably each year April 18, 2024 — by Angela Tan Every year around the beginning of June, I spiral into an emotional mess. While I am usually a very sentimental person and will scream over a cute baby or burst into tears after a difficult physics test, the looming expectation of summer makes me want to party through midnight, crawl into bed and conquer the […] read more » 12345...1020304050...nextlast