Rain is good, but not during a track meet November 8, 2022 — by Annie Liu Last track season’s St. Francis Invitational on March 18 was a one-of-a-kind experience — a stressful one. After months of no precipitation, California’s wacky weather decided to rain on this fateful day. It could have been any other day, but no — it had to be the one day I had to run for a […] read more » ‘Midnights’ will keep you wide awake even after the clock strikes 12 November 7, 2022 — by Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee Following what many call her “Folklore” era, Taylor Swift released a much more electrifying and slightly controversial 10th album, “Midnights,” at midnight on Oct. 21. That same day, Spotify announced that the 11-time Grammy winner had broken the record for the biggest album streaming debut in a single day. When Swift first announced “Midnights” on […] read more » Having a common name poses a minor burden November 7, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Common names are known for, well, being common. Having a generic name comes with the inevitability of meeting someone who has the same name as you. It’s ranked No. 34 on the most popular names for girls. In 2006, the year I was born, it was ranked No. 27 in the U.S. As someone who […] read more » Tory Lanez broadens horizons on ‘Alone at Prom’ despite legal trouble November 6, 2022 — by Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez has had his fair share of recent controversy: According to CBS News, the 30-year-old artist was ordered to house arrest on Oct. 26 following the alleged shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Nonetheless, Lanez has continued to churn out R&B and hip-hop music, including his 2021 album […] read more » It’s autumn and time to celebrate November 6, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Temperatures dip into the low 40s, and days become shorter and shorter. Leaves wilt into bright oranges and yellows and grays and carpet the streets below the trees where they once resided. Even pumpkin-spice-flavored products are back on the shelves. Fall has arrived. Of the four seasons, fall takes the crown. Disregarding the hassle of […] read more » ‘Minions: the Rise of Gru’ movie adds insight to Despicable Me trilogy November 4, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead. In a mustard yellow tank top and faded blue overalls, I made my way out of the hot blazing sun into a blast of refreshing air conditioning at the AMC 14 Saratoga. A large yellow minion named Bob stared down at me from a poster on the side of the movie […] read more » Top 10: quotes from former British prime minister Boris Johnson October 29, 2022 — by William Norwood “We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.” Hmmm … interesting for a man who actively campaigned to leave the European Union. “I don’t know what a pint of milk costs.” How out of touch can a person be? Any member of Parliament must know about the basics of their constituents’ […] read more » Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
‘Midnights’ will keep you wide awake even after the clock strikes 12 November 7, 2022 — by Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee Following what many call her “Folklore” era, Taylor Swift released a much more electrifying and slightly controversial 10th album, “Midnights,” at midnight on Oct. 21. That same day, Spotify announced that the 11-time Grammy winner had broken the record for the biggest album streaming debut in a single day. When Swift first announced “Midnights” on […] read more » Having a common name poses a minor burden November 7, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Common names are known for, well, being common. Having a generic name comes with the inevitability of meeting someone who has the same name as you. It’s ranked No. 34 on the most popular names for girls. In 2006, the year I was born, it was ranked No. 27 in the U.S. As someone who […] read more » Tory Lanez broadens horizons on ‘Alone at Prom’ despite legal trouble November 6, 2022 — by Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez has had his fair share of recent controversy: According to CBS News, the 30-year-old artist was ordered to house arrest on Oct. 26 following the alleged shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Nonetheless, Lanez has continued to churn out R&B and hip-hop music, including his 2021 album […] read more » It’s autumn and time to celebrate November 6, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Temperatures dip into the low 40s, and days become shorter and shorter. Leaves wilt into bright oranges and yellows and grays and carpet the streets below the trees where they once resided. Even pumpkin-spice-flavored products are back on the shelves. Fall has arrived. Of the four seasons, fall takes the crown. Disregarding the hassle of […] read more » ‘Minions: the Rise of Gru’ movie adds insight to Despicable Me trilogy November 4, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead. In a mustard yellow tank top and faded blue overalls, I made my way out of the hot blazing sun into a blast of refreshing air conditioning at the AMC 14 Saratoga. A large yellow minion named Bob stared down at me from a poster on the side of the movie […] read more » Top 10: quotes from former British prime minister Boris Johnson October 29, 2022 — by William Norwood “We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.” Hmmm … interesting for a man who actively campaigned to leave the European Union. “I don’t know what a pint of milk costs.” How out of touch can a person be? Any member of Parliament must know about the basics of their constituents’ […] read more » Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
Having a common name poses a minor burden November 7, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Common names are known for, well, being common. Having a generic name comes with the inevitability of meeting someone who has the same name as you. It’s ranked No. 34 on the most popular names for girls. In 2006, the year I was born, it was ranked No. 27 in the U.S. As someone who […] read more » Tory Lanez broadens horizons on ‘Alone at Prom’ despite legal trouble November 6, 2022 — by Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez has had his fair share of recent controversy: According to CBS News, the 30-year-old artist was ordered to house arrest on Oct. 26 following the alleged shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Nonetheless, Lanez has continued to churn out R&B and hip-hop music, including his 2021 album […] read more » It’s autumn and time to celebrate November 6, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Temperatures dip into the low 40s, and days become shorter and shorter. Leaves wilt into bright oranges and yellows and grays and carpet the streets below the trees where they once resided. Even pumpkin-spice-flavored products are back on the shelves. Fall has arrived. Of the four seasons, fall takes the crown. Disregarding the hassle of […] read more » ‘Minions: the Rise of Gru’ movie adds insight to Despicable Me trilogy November 4, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead. In a mustard yellow tank top and faded blue overalls, I made my way out of the hot blazing sun into a blast of refreshing air conditioning at the AMC 14 Saratoga. A large yellow minion named Bob stared down at me from a poster on the side of the movie […] read more » Top 10: quotes from former British prime minister Boris Johnson October 29, 2022 — by William Norwood “We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.” Hmmm … interesting for a man who actively campaigned to leave the European Union. “I don’t know what a pint of milk costs.” How out of touch can a person be? Any member of Parliament must know about the basics of their constituents’ […] read more » Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
Tory Lanez broadens horizons on ‘Alone at Prom’ despite legal trouble November 6, 2022 — by Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez has had his fair share of recent controversy: According to CBS News, the 30-year-old artist was ordered to house arrest on Oct. 26 following the alleged shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Nonetheless, Lanez has continued to churn out R&B and hip-hop music, including his 2021 album […] read more » It’s autumn and time to celebrate November 6, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Temperatures dip into the low 40s, and days become shorter and shorter. Leaves wilt into bright oranges and yellows and grays and carpet the streets below the trees where they once resided. Even pumpkin-spice-flavored products are back on the shelves. Fall has arrived. Of the four seasons, fall takes the crown. Disregarding the hassle of […] read more » ‘Minions: the Rise of Gru’ movie adds insight to Despicable Me trilogy November 4, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead. In a mustard yellow tank top and faded blue overalls, I made my way out of the hot blazing sun into a blast of refreshing air conditioning at the AMC 14 Saratoga. A large yellow minion named Bob stared down at me from a poster on the side of the movie […] read more » Top 10: quotes from former British prime minister Boris Johnson October 29, 2022 — by William Norwood “We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.” Hmmm … interesting for a man who actively campaigned to leave the European Union. “I don’t know what a pint of milk costs.” How out of touch can a person be? Any member of Parliament must know about the basics of their constituents’ […] read more » Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
It’s autumn and time to celebrate November 6, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Temperatures dip into the low 40s, and days become shorter and shorter. Leaves wilt into bright oranges and yellows and grays and carpet the streets below the trees where they once resided. Even pumpkin-spice-flavored products are back on the shelves. Fall has arrived. Of the four seasons, fall takes the crown. Disregarding the hassle of […] read more » ‘Minions: the Rise of Gru’ movie adds insight to Despicable Me trilogy November 4, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead. In a mustard yellow tank top and faded blue overalls, I made my way out of the hot blazing sun into a blast of refreshing air conditioning at the AMC 14 Saratoga. A large yellow minion named Bob stared down at me from a poster on the side of the movie […] read more » Top 10: quotes from former British prime minister Boris Johnson October 29, 2022 — by William Norwood “We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.” Hmmm … interesting for a man who actively campaigned to leave the European Union. “I don’t know what a pint of milk costs.” How out of touch can a person be? Any member of Parliament must know about the basics of their constituents’ […] read more » Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
‘Minions: the Rise of Gru’ movie adds insight to Despicable Me trilogy November 4, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead. In a mustard yellow tank top and faded blue overalls, I made my way out of the hot blazing sun into a blast of refreshing air conditioning at the AMC 14 Saratoga. A large yellow minion named Bob stared down at me from a poster on the side of the movie […] read more » Top 10: quotes from former British prime minister Boris Johnson October 29, 2022 — by William Norwood “We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.” Hmmm … interesting for a man who actively campaigned to leave the European Union. “I don’t know what a pint of milk costs.” How out of touch can a person be? Any member of Parliament must know about the basics of their constituents’ […] read more » Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10: quotes from former British prime minister Boris Johnson October 29, 2022 — by William Norwood “We cannot turn our backs on Europe. We are part of Europe.” Hmmm … interesting for a man who actively campaigned to leave the European Union. “I don’t know what a pint of milk costs.” How out of touch can a person be? Any member of Parliament must know about the basics of their constituents’ […] read more » Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10: scariest things October 25, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira The cafeteria line The horde of starving underclassmen running for lunch is the reason upperclassmen rush off campus. The parking lot It’s survival of the fittest, but with Teslas and Mazdas. Yearbook kids pulling you out of class Let’s be real: You want to be covered by the Falcon, not yearbook. Waking up at 8:19 […] read more » Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10: staff members to dress up as for Halloween October 20, 2022 — by Anika Kapasi AP Computer Science teacher Brandon Peterson Peterson is the easiest teacher to dress up as: Wear a sweater and an extra large beanie to cover your forehead, then add an oversized mask. Science teacher Kirk Davis Dress up like Isaac Newton with a long coat and a white wig to represent our amazing physics teacher. […] read more » The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast
The juniors had the best quad-day performance October 20, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli Let’s just state the obvious here. The juniors were clear of every grade when it came to the Homecoming quad day performances. And in everything else too. Now, we’ll be the first to admit, the Class of 2024’s quad day in 2021 lacked an identity. This year, however, we came back with a bang. In […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2829303132...4050607080...nextlast