The pumpkin spice latte doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets November 2, 2023 — by Jex Popov People put too much stock in how “basic” something they enjoy is instead of just appreciating the simple happiness it creates that brightens our slow march toward the inevitable, creeping death awaiting us all. What I’m saying is, the infamous pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets. Sure, it doesn’t […] read more » Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia November 2, 2023 — by Jex Popov Throughout my entire 15 years of living, nothing else has been more persistently terrifying than the veins on my wrists. Just the sight of the small, fragile and exposed lines criss-crossing the thin portions of my extremities still makes me nearly nauseous with anxiety. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been suffering from an […] read more » Overwhelming clichés in new ‘Mission Impossible’ movie balanced out by well-shot action scenes October 29, 2023 — by Victoria Lin “Mission Impossible: The Dead Reckoning Part One” feels like a competition between directors to fit as many clichés as they could into one movie. The film, originally released in July and now streaming on Amazon Prime, follows a stereotypical group of misfit bandits called the Impossible Mission Force (IMF), with the average daredevil supported by […] read more » Guide for newbies: A step into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli October 28, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Immersive realism, enchanting, comforting, magical, nostalgic and delicious are just a few of the words to describe the intricate yet simple style that Studio Ghibli films use. Known for its unique animation style, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio based in Tokyo that creates fictional short films and movies. The studio was founded in […] read more » Am I really a Logician? Debriefing my personality test results October 14, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan Can your personality be summed up in just five letters? That’s what the Myers-Briggs Personality Test (MBTI), a questionnaire based on Dr. Carl Jung’s “Psychological Types,” attempts to do. 16Personalities, a platform that offers MBTI testing, categorized me as an INTP-T, or a Turbulent Logician. Each letter summarizes a personality trait: mind (introverted or extraverted), […] read more » A taste of my childhood through tang yuan October 14, 2023 — by Beverly Xu ang yuan (汤圆) was my childhood favorite breakfast, coveted dessert and warm hug after a long piano recital. Tang yuan is a Chinese traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls filled with rich pastes like sesame, peanut butter, red bean and taro. The filling hides inside the stretchy exterior, making every bite of tang yuan […] read more » A junior-year guide to self-care October 11, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Picture this: It’s Friday night and it has been one of the most tiring and mentally draining weeks of your life. You have managed to survive three AP class tests, an in-class essay and, of course, you can’t forget completing what should be an illegal amount of APUSH notes. As you face high academic pressure, […] read more » 100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Kandi is sweeter than candy: a savior for my phobia November 2, 2023 — by Jex Popov Throughout my entire 15 years of living, nothing else has been more persistently terrifying than the veins on my wrists. Just the sight of the small, fragile and exposed lines criss-crossing the thin portions of my extremities still makes me nearly nauseous with anxiety. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been suffering from an […] read more » Overwhelming clichés in new ‘Mission Impossible’ movie balanced out by well-shot action scenes October 29, 2023 — by Victoria Lin “Mission Impossible: The Dead Reckoning Part One” feels like a competition between directors to fit as many clichés as they could into one movie. The film, originally released in July and now streaming on Amazon Prime, follows a stereotypical group of misfit bandits called the Impossible Mission Force (IMF), with the average daredevil supported by […] read more » Guide for newbies: A step into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli October 28, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Immersive realism, enchanting, comforting, magical, nostalgic and delicious are just a few of the words to describe the intricate yet simple style that Studio Ghibli films use. Known for its unique animation style, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio based in Tokyo that creates fictional short films and movies. The studio was founded in […] read more » Am I really a Logician? Debriefing my personality test results October 14, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan Can your personality be summed up in just five letters? That’s what the Myers-Briggs Personality Test (MBTI), a questionnaire based on Dr. Carl Jung’s “Psychological Types,” attempts to do. 16Personalities, a platform that offers MBTI testing, categorized me as an INTP-T, or a Turbulent Logician. Each letter summarizes a personality trait: mind (introverted or extraverted), […] read more » A taste of my childhood through tang yuan October 14, 2023 — by Beverly Xu ang yuan (汤圆) was my childhood favorite breakfast, coveted dessert and warm hug after a long piano recital. Tang yuan is a Chinese traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls filled with rich pastes like sesame, peanut butter, red bean and taro. The filling hides inside the stretchy exterior, making every bite of tang yuan […] read more » A junior-year guide to self-care October 11, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Picture this: It’s Friday night and it has been one of the most tiring and mentally draining weeks of your life. You have managed to survive three AP class tests, an in-class essay and, of course, you can’t forget completing what should be an illegal amount of APUSH notes. As you face high academic pressure, […] read more » 100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Overwhelming clichés in new ‘Mission Impossible’ movie balanced out by well-shot action scenes October 29, 2023 — by Victoria Lin “Mission Impossible: The Dead Reckoning Part One” feels like a competition between directors to fit as many clichés as they could into one movie. The film, originally released in July and now streaming on Amazon Prime, follows a stereotypical group of misfit bandits called the Impossible Mission Force (IMF), with the average daredevil supported by […] read more » Guide for newbies: A step into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli October 28, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Immersive realism, enchanting, comforting, magical, nostalgic and delicious are just a few of the words to describe the intricate yet simple style that Studio Ghibli films use. Known for its unique animation style, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio based in Tokyo that creates fictional short films and movies. The studio was founded in […] read more » Am I really a Logician? Debriefing my personality test results October 14, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan Can your personality be summed up in just five letters? That’s what the Myers-Briggs Personality Test (MBTI), a questionnaire based on Dr. Carl Jung’s “Psychological Types,” attempts to do. 16Personalities, a platform that offers MBTI testing, categorized me as an INTP-T, or a Turbulent Logician. Each letter summarizes a personality trait: mind (introverted or extraverted), […] read more » A taste of my childhood through tang yuan October 14, 2023 — by Beverly Xu ang yuan (汤圆) was my childhood favorite breakfast, coveted dessert and warm hug after a long piano recital. Tang yuan is a Chinese traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls filled with rich pastes like sesame, peanut butter, red bean and taro. The filling hides inside the stretchy exterior, making every bite of tang yuan […] read more » A junior-year guide to self-care October 11, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Picture this: It’s Friday night and it has been one of the most tiring and mentally draining weeks of your life. You have managed to survive three AP class tests, an in-class essay and, of course, you can’t forget completing what should be an illegal amount of APUSH notes. As you face high academic pressure, […] read more » 100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Guide for newbies: A step into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli October 28, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang Immersive realism, enchanting, comforting, magical, nostalgic and delicious are just a few of the words to describe the intricate yet simple style that Studio Ghibli films use. Known for its unique animation style, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio based in Tokyo that creates fictional short films and movies. The studio was founded in […] read more » Am I really a Logician? Debriefing my personality test results October 14, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan Can your personality be summed up in just five letters? That’s what the Myers-Briggs Personality Test (MBTI), a questionnaire based on Dr. Carl Jung’s “Psychological Types,” attempts to do. 16Personalities, a platform that offers MBTI testing, categorized me as an INTP-T, or a Turbulent Logician. Each letter summarizes a personality trait: mind (introverted or extraverted), […] read more » A taste of my childhood through tang yuan October 14, 2023 — by Beverly Xu ang yuan (汤圆) was my childhood favorite breakfast, coveted dessert and warm hug after a long piano recital. Tang yuan is a Chinese traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls filled with rich pastes like sesame, peanut butter, red bean and taro. The filling hides inside the stretchy exterior, making every bite of tang yuan […] read more » A junior-year guide to self-care October 11, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Picture this: It’s Friday night and it has been one of the most tiring and mentally draining weeks of your life. You have managed to survive three AP class tests, an in-class essay and, of course, you can’t forget completing what should be an illegal amount of APUSH notes. As you face high academic pressure, […] read more » 100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Am I really a Logician? Debriefing my personality test results October 14, 2023 — by Tara Natarajan Can your personality be summed up in just five letters? That’s what the Myers-Briggs Personality Test (MBTI), a questionnaire based on Dr. Carl Jung’s “Psychological Types,” attempts to do. 16Personalities, a platform that offers MBTI testing, categorized me as an INTP-T, or a Turbulent Logician. Each letter summarizes a personality trait: mind (introverted or extraverted), […] read more » A taste of my childhood through tang yuan October 14, 2023 — by Beverly Xu ang yuan (汤圆) was my childhood favorite breakfast, coveted dessert and warm hug after a long piano recital. Tang yuan is a Chinese traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls filled with rich pastes like sesame, peanut butter, red bean and taro. The filling hides inside the stretchy exterior, making every bite of tang yuan […] read more » A junior-year guide to self-care October 11, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Picture this: It’s Friday night and it has been one of the most tiring and mentally draining weeks of your life. You have managed to survive three AP class tests, an in-class essay and, of course, you can’t forget completing what should be an illegal amount of APUSH notes. As you face high academic pressure, […] read more » 100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
A taste of my childhood through tang yuan October 14, 2023 — by Beverly Xu ang yuan (汤圆) was my childhood favorite breakfast, coveted dessert and warm hug after a long piano recital. Tang yuan is a Chinese traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls filled with rich pastes like sesame, peanut butter, red bean and taro. The filling hides inside the stretchy exterior, making every bite of tang yuan […] read more » A junior-year guide to self-care October 11, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Picture this: It’s Friday night and it has been one of the most tiring and mentally draining weeks of your life. You have managed to survive three AP class tests, an in-class essay and, of course, you can’t forget completing what should be an illegal amount of APUSH notes. As you face high academic pressure, […] read more » 100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
A junior-year guide to self-care October 11, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi Picture this: It’s Friday night and it has been one of the most tiring and mentally draining weeks of your life. You have managed to survive three AP class tests, an in-class essay and, of course, you can’t forget completing what should be an illegal amount of APUSH notes. As you face high academic pressure, […] read more » 100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
100-word rant: I like the doors closed in classrooms October 3, 2023 — by Parav Manney One of the key purposes of a room is to keep the humans in it insulated from the outside elements. If, however, someone decided to blow a hole in the wall of a room you’re occupying, admitting cold drafts and outside ambience, much of this purpose would become diminished. As such, I’ve never understood why, […] read more » An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
An 15-year-old and an air mattress: a match made in hell October 1, 2023 — by Jex Popov A 15-year-old and an air mattress walk into a bar, but only the 15-year-old walks out. Or, rather, the 15-year-old wakes up at 6 a.m in a small, hot apartment in LA on the floor only to realize that the air mattress he was supposed to be sleeping on is rapidly deflating. After arriving in […] read more » Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Column: I’m afraid of teenagers who radiate middle school energy September 30, 2023 — by Angela Tan I will forever be grateful for attending Saratoga High, as I no longer have to worry about bumping into a particularly terrifying breed of teenagers. To be clear, I’m not talking about that one superhuman who does speech and debate, orchestra and five sports, while also somehow maintaining a 4.0 GPA and a functional social […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast