Rahul Thakker

What exactly does it mean to be a man? I mean, what makes someone more “manly” than someone else? I’ve heard several different theories out there, but it seems the most popular is this: Real men don’t talk about their feelings. They aren’t sensitive or compassionate. They don’t share their problems with their friends. And they most definitely don’t cry.

Teaching is often a selfless job. Teachers spend much of their time to ensure a better life for younger generations, but in return they are not paid the salaries they deserve and are often criticized more than they are appreciated. Still, according to French teacher Kim Bergkamp, the effort is worth the reward of knowing that she has helped her students understand a difficult subject. “I love when a student finally gets it,” said Bergkamp. “It is really rewarding when you see a student who has been working really hard get a great test grade. Their hard work has paid off and that is fun to see.”

10. Lead the people Obama’s charisma—and the fact that President Bush’s approval rating is a negative value—is what won him the election. Now, he must try to stay in the public’s good eye because if he’s liked, he won’t have to watch out for Iraqi television reporters armed with size 10 shoes. One way to start would be to get his daughters those puppies he promised. 9. Pick the right staff A major issue during the election was Obama’s lack of experience. At least he didn’t pick George Bush for anything important… 8. Define torture

Seniors Kelly Darchuk and Laura Ruddy have been best friends since sixth grade when they met in math class. They are very close and do almost everything together, and though their friendship is unusual, it has never been stronger.

During an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Oct. 19, retired Gen. Colin Powell formally announced his support for Sen. Barack Obama in his race for the presidency. In endorsing Obama, Powell became the highest profile Republican to add support to the Democratic ticket.

For about 46 minutes on Friday night it seemed this year’s Falcons would make history. For 46 minutes it seemed Saratoga would finally be able to celebrate a victory over Wildcats for the first time in 29 years. But a football game is 48 minutes long.

For months, people debated whether allowing Beijing to host the 2008 Olympics was a smart move. Many regretted the choice, and harsh criticism still bombards the Chinese government for the way it handled the event. But these naysayers miss the point: The Olympics allowed the Chinese to showcase themselves to the world and instilled a thirst for more cultural and social freedom.

Longtime boys’ basketball coach Mike Davey will coach the girls’ team starting next season. The change was a personal decision; Davey’s daughters Samie and Rachel, entering sixth and fourth grades, respectively, will be coming up through the high school basketball program in the recent future, and Davey wants to make sure the team is in good condition when they arrive.

As summer vacation slowly approaches, various groups around the campus are looking to raise money to fund end-of-the-year activities or simply to pay off a debt.

This story originally appeared in the April 4, 2008 edition of The Saratoga Falcon. Despite winning seven of 10 regular season games and advancing to the CCS semifinals this year, the varsity football team will have a new coach when it plays again next fall. Kurt Heinrich will be leaving after 11 years as Saratoga’s head coach. Principal Jeff Anderson said the decision had nothing to do with Heinrich’s performance. Instead, it was simply an opportunity for the administration to find an on-campus coach for the Falcons.

On Jan. 16, while most students were struggling through their first and second period finals, junior Corey Rateau was on the road, driving to Reno. No, he wasn’t going skiing or enjoying some underage gambling. He was on his way to the headquarters of Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign for the Nevada caucuses.