Good tap water: a privilege to be enjoyed September 24, 2022 — by Victoria Lin and Annie Liu In Saratoga, we’re blessed to have clean, healthy and good-tasting water flowing from the tap. There is no need to drink bottled water. Having said that, we acknowledge that not everyone is lucky enough to have access to clean water, especially in California’s more rural farming areas where there are droughts and a lack of […] read more » How a conspiracy theory from Elon Musk helped me develop a growth mindset September 24, 2022 — by Anjali Pai During the early hours of the night, 12-year-old me lay in bed overthinking the true nature of life. Earlier that day, I had heard about Elon Musk’s claim that we are likely living in a computer simulation. As I sat contemplating this theory, I imagined a highly evolved, intellectual alien peering at a holographic screen […] read more » Top 10: numbers September 23, 2022 — by Nicole Lee 10. Eight. Statistics say it’s one of the second most common numbers to roll on a pair of die, yet the lack of eights I roll during Catan games says otherwise. 9. Twenty-one. While playing blackjack, twenty-one never comes when I want it to. It’s almost as if it’s been avoiding me… 8. Thirteen. After […] read more » Top 10: wordle openers September 23, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Adieu This is the word people start with to flex on their friends and act intelligent. It’s probably the first opener you’d tried that sounded strategic, only to realize it’s mid. Crane 3Blue1Brown, a YouTuber mathematician, accidentally thought that this was the best opener. It has a nice balance of vowels and common consonants. I […] read more » The real deal behind lol and lmao September 23, 2022 — by Beverly Xu and Divya Vadlakonda “Lol our chemistry test is tomorrow, and I haven’t even started studying yet,” read a text sent by a friend. After reading their text, we definitely weren’t “laughing out loud.” The abbreviations lol and lmao (“laughing my a– off”) were first popularized in the late 1980s along with some now-archaic slang, including RAO (rolling all […] read more » As summer fades, here are some ways to enjoy the fall September 23, 2022 — by Isabelle Wang As fall comes around, pumpkins appear in the entrances of supermarkets and stores stock up on seasonal drinks. Fall marks the commencement of school and the stressful lifestyle that comes with it. The Falcon has curated a list of activities you can do with friends and family as a mini break to take your mind […] read more » Top 10: ways to kill time September 22, 2022 — by Amy Luo Break a Guinness World Record Explore the world records list and attempt some for fun! There are many light-hearted ones out there such as fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head or most smarties eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds blindfolded. Room makeover Go on Pinterest for room inspiration. You’re in there 99% of the […] read more » ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
How a conspiracy theory from Elon Musk helped me develop a growth mindset September 24, 2022 — by Anjali Pai During the early hours of the night, 12-year-old me lay in bed overthinking the true nature of life. Earlier that day, I had heard about Elon Musk’s claim that we are likely living in a computer simulation. As I sat contemplating this theory, I imagined a highly evolved, intellectual alien peering at a holographic screen […] read more » Top 10: numbers September 23, 2022 — by Nicole Lee 10. Eight. Statistics say it’s one of the second most common numbers to roll on a pair of die, yet the lack of eights I roll during Catan games says otherwise. 9. Twenty-one. While playing blackjack, twenty-one never comes when I want it to. It’s almost as if it’s been avoiding me… 8. Thirteen. After […] read more » Top 10: wordle openers September 23, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Adieu This is the word people start with to flex on their friends and act intelligent. It’s probably the first opener you’d tried that sounded strategic, only to realize it’s mid. Crane 3Blue1Brown, a YouTuber mathematician, accidentally thought that this was the best opener. It has a nice balance of vowels and common consonants. I […] read more » The real deal behind lol and lmao September 23, 2022 — by Beverly Xu and Divya Vadlakonda “Lol our chemistry test is tomorrow, and I haven’t even started studying yet,” read a text sent by a friend. After reading their text, we definitely weren’t “laughing out loud.” The abbreviations lol and lmao (“laughing my a– off”) were first popularized in the late 1980s along with some now-archaic slang, including RAO (rolling all […] read more » As summer fades, here are some ways to enjoy the fall September 23, 2022 — by Isabelle Wang As fall comes around, pumpkins appear in the entrances of supermarkets and stores stock up on seasonal drinks. Fall marks the commencement of school and the stressful lifestyle that comes with it. The Falcon has curated a list of activities you can do with friends and family as a mini break to take your mind […] read more » Top 10: ways to kill time September 22, 2022 — by Amy Luo Break a Guinness World Record Explore the world records list and attempt some for fun! There are many light-hearted ones out there such as fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head or most smarties eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds blindfolded. Room makeover Go on Pinterest for room inspiration. You’re in there 99% of the […] read more » ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10: numbers September 23, 2022 — by Nicole Lee 10. Eight. Statistics say it’s one of the second most common numbers to roll on a pair of die, yet the lack of eights I roll during Catan games says otherwise. 9. Twenty-one. While playing blackjack, twenty-one never comes when I want it to. It’s almost as if it’s been avoiding me… 8. Thirteen. After […] read more » Top 10: wordle openers September 23, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Adieu This is the word people start with to flex on their friends and act intelligent. It’s probably the first opener you’d tried that sounded strategic, only to realize it’s mid. Crane 3Blue1Brown, a YouTuber mathematician, accidentally thought that this was the best opener. It has a nice balance of vowels and common consonants. I […] read more » The real deal behind lol and lmao September 23, 2022 — by Beverly Xu and Divya Vadlakonda “Lol our chemistry test is tomorrow, and I haven’t even started studying yet,” read a text sent by a friend. After reading their text, we definitely weren’t “laughing out loud.” The abbreviations lol and lmao (“laughing my a– off”) were first popularized in the late 1980s along with some now-archaic slang, including RAO (rolling all […] read more » As summer fades, here are some ways to enjoy the fall September 23, 2022 — by Isabelle Wang As fall comes around, pumpkins appear in the entrances of supermarkets and stores stock up on seasonal drinks. Fall marks the commencement of school and the stressful lifestyle that comes with it. The Falcon has curated a list of activities you can do with friends and family as a mini break to take your mind […] read more » Top 10: ways to kill time September 22, 2022 — by Amy Luo Break a Guinness World Record Explore the world records list and attempt some for fun! There are many light-hearted ones out there such as fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head or most smarties eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds blindfolded. Room makeover Go on Pinterest for room inspiration. You’re in there 99% of the […] read more » ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10: wordle openers September 23, 2022 — by Arnav Swamy Adieu This is the word people start with to flex on their friends and act intelligent. It’s probably the first opener you’d tried that sounded strategic, only to realize it’s mid. Crane 3Blue1Brown, a YouTuber mathematician, accidentally thought that this was the best opener. It has a nice balance of vowels and common consonants. I […] read more » The real deal behind lol and lmao September 23, 2022 — by Beverly Xu and Divya Vadlakonda “Lol our chemistry test is tomorrow, and I haven’t even started studying yet,” read a text sent by a friend. After reading their text, we definitely weren’t “laughing out loud.” The abbreviations lol and lmao (“laughing my a– off”) were first popularized in the late 1980s along with some now-archaic slang, including RAO (rolling all […] read more » As summer fades, here are some ways to enjoy the fall September 23, 2022 — by Isabelle Wang As fall comes around, pumpkins appear in the entrances of supermarkets and stores stock up on seasonal drinks. Fall marks the commencement of school and the stressful lifestyle that comes with it. The Falcon has curated a list of activities you can do with friends and family as a mini break to take your mind […] read more » Top 10: ways to kill time September 22, 2022 — by Amy Luo Break a Guinness World Record Explore the world records list and attempt some for fun! There are many light-hearted ones out there such as fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head or most smarties eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds blindfolded. Room makeover Go on Pinterest for room inspiration. You’re in there 99% of the […] read more » ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
The real deal behind lol and lmao September 23, 2022 — by Beverly Xu and Divya Vadlakonda “Lol our chemistry test is tomorrow, and I haven’t even started studying yet,” read a text sent by a friend. After reading their text, we definitely weren’t “laughing out loud.” The abbreviations lol and lmao (“laughing my a– off”) were first popularized in the late 1980s along with some now-archaic slang, including RAO (rolling all […] read more » As summer fades, here are some ways to enjoy the fall September 23, 2022 — by Isabelle Wang As fall comes around, pumpkins appear in the entrances of supermarkets and stores stock up on seasonal drinks. Fall marks the commencement of school and the stressful lifestyle that comes with it. The Falcon has curated a list of activities you can do with friends and family as a mini break to take your mind […] read more » Top 10: ways to kill time September 22, 2022 — by Amy Luo Break a Guinness World Record Explore the world records list and attempt some for fun! There are many light-hearted ones out there such as fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head or most smarties eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds blindfolded. Room makeover Go on Pinterest for room inspiration. You’re in there 99% of the […] read more » ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
As summer fades, here are some ways to enjoy the fall September 23, 2022 — by Isabelle Wang As fall comes around, pumpkins appear in the entrances of supermarkets and stores stock up on seasonal drinks. Fall marks the commencement of school and the stressful lifestyle that comes with it. The Falcon has curated a list of activities you can do with friends and family as a mini break to take your mind […] read more » Top 10: ways to kill time September 22, 2022 — by Amy Luo Break a Guinness World Record Explore the world records list and attempt some for fun! There are many light-hearted ones out there such as fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head or most smarties eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds blindfolded. Room makeover Go on Pinterest for room inspiration. You’re in there 99% of the […] read more » ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10: ways to kill time September 22, 2022 — by Amy Luo Break a Guinness World Record Explore the world records list and attempt some for fun! There are many light-hearted ones out there such as fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head or most smarties eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds blindfolded. Room makeover Go on Pinterest for room inspiration. You’re in there 99% of the […] read more » ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: The beginning of the end lives up to its hype September 21, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda As I lay in my bed one day last summer, I opened Netflix on my computer and filled myself with anticipation as I prepared to watch the long-awaited fourth season of “Stranger Things,” three years in the making. Soon, the familiar and haunting notes of the show’s theme song whisked me away into the town […] read more » Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
Shopping enthusiast reviews local downtowns September 20, 2022 — by Saachi Jain In middle school, the feeling among Redwood students on an early release select day was unmatched. After getting let out early, you’d have the opportunity to walk a mile to Starbucks downtown, visit Wildwood Park with friends and be picked up by your parents in the evening. It was a thrill — one of the […] read more » Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast
Top 10: ways to seem smart September 20, 2022 — by Parav Manney 10. Use big words for simple things Only an uneducated buffoon would say “I’m off to go get a jug of milk.” An academically inclined scholar would instead remark “I shall proceed in the direction manifested in my embryo of reason and therein endeavor to acquire the liquid lactated by the biological structure possessing a […] read more » firstprevious...1020...3233343536...4050607080...nextlast