Junior reflects on ups and downs of being Pakistani November 7, 2013 — by Rachel Hull and Megana Iyer With the partition of India in 1947 came bloodshed, riots, despair and one of the largest mass migrations in history. Millions of lives were cut short, and thousands of families were separated read more » Losing her mom to cancer teaches sophomore how to be positive and thankful for life November 7, 2013 — by Nupur Maheshwari At only 5 years old, Mardi had just begun to realize why she was sitting on the steps of a funeral hall, wearing an itchy, black dress. Her mom had passed away from liver cancer. read more » Near-fatal accident leaves history teacher thankful for new perspective on life November 7, 2013 — by Melissa Magner There was no time to react. Riding downhill at nearly 30 mph on a bike with faulty brakes, history teacher Jim Chin — then an undergrad at UC Berkeley — didn’t have time to see the pickup truck just around a corner. Seconds later, after an abrupt turn, Chin barreled head-on into the truck’s metal racks. read more » WASC organizes teacher shadowing program November 7, 2013 — by Allison Lin Every six years, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) assesses the school’s courses and progress. In the administration’s efforts to collect data for WASC as well as for the school’s own study, teachers this year are visiting colleagues and completing peer evaluations. read more » PS4 wins next-gen console crown November 5, 2013 — by Derek Sun The holiday season sparks the beginning of a two-month period in which the most anticipated video games are released. But this year, the holiday season brings an even more coveted time for gamers. read more » New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava “Gold teeth, Grey Goose trippin’ in the bathroom. Blood stains, ball gowns trashin’ the hotel room. We don’t care; we aren’t caught up in your love affair.” Now, many may wonder what this random hodgepodge means; however, for those acquainted with the new artist Lorde, these are more than words. They are a string of lyrics to Lorde’s most popular song, “Royals.” read more » Italian food? Challenge accepted. November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava I really like food. Now, I know that does not make me very different from most people, but do not take those four words lightly. read more » A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
Losing her mom to cancer teaches sophomore how to be positive and thankful for life November 7, 2013 — by Nupur Maheshwari At only 5 years old, Mardi had just begun to realize why she was sitting on the steps of a funeral hall, wearing an itchy, black dress. Her mom had passed away from liver cancer. read more » Near-fatal accident leaves history teacher thankful for new perspective on life November 7, 2013 — by Melissa Magner There was no time to react. Riding downhill at nearly 30 mph on a bike with faulty brakes, history teacher Jim Chin — then an undergrad at UC Berkeley — didn’t have time to see the pickup truck just around a corner. Seconds later, after an abrupt turn, Chin barreled head-on into the truck’s metal racks. read more » WASC organizes teacher shadowing program November 7, 2013 — by Allison Lin Every six years, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) assesses the school’s courses and progress. In the administration’s efforts to collect data for WASC as well as for the school’s own study, teachers this year are visiting colleagues and completing peer evaluations. read more » PS4 wins next-gen console crown November 5, 2013 — by Derek Sun The holiday season sparks the beginning of a two-month period in which the most anticipated video games are released. But this year, the holiday season brings an even more coveted time for gamers. read more » New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava “Gold teeth, Grey Goose trippin’ in the bathroom. Blood stains, ball gowns trashin’ the hotel room. We don’t care; we aren’t caught up in your love affair.” Now, many may wonder what this random hodgepodge means; however, for those acquainted with the new artist Lorde, these are more than words. They are a string of lyrics to Lorde’s most popular song, “Royals.” read more » Italian food? Challenge accepted. November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava I really like food. Now, I know that does not make me very different from most people, but do not take those four words lightly. read more » A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
Near-fatal accident leaves history teacher thankful for new perspective on life November 7, 2013 — by Melissa Magner There was no time to react. Riding downhill at nearly 30 mph on a bike with faulty brakes, history teacher Jim Chin — then an undergrad at UC Berkeley — didn’t have time to see the pickup truck just around a corner. Seconds later, after an abrupt turn, Chin barreled head-on into the truck’s metal racks. read more » WASC organizes teacher shadowing program November 7, 2013 — by Allison Lin Every six years, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) assesses the school’s courses and progress. In the administration’s efforts to collect data for WASC as well as for the school’s own study, teachers this year are visiting colleagues and completing peer evaluations. read more » PS4 wins next-gen console crown November 5, 2013 — by Derek Sun The holiday season sparks the beginning of a two-month period in which the most anticipated video games are released. But this year, the holiday season brings an even more coveted time for gamers. read more » New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava “Gold teeth, Grey Goose trippin’ in the bathroom. Blood stains, ball gowns trashin’ the hotel room. We don’t care; we aren’t caught up in your love affair.” Now, many may wonder what this random hodgepodge means; however, for those acquainted with the new artist Lorde, these are more than words. They are a string of lyrics to Lorde’s most popular song, “Royals.” read more » Italian food? Challenge accepted. November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava I really like food. Now, I know that does not make me very different from most people, but do not take those four words lightly. read more » A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
WASC organizes teacher shadowing program November 7, 2013 — by Allison Lin Every six years, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) assesses the school’s courses and progress. In the administration’s efforts to collect data for WASC as well as for the school’s own study, teachers this year are visiting colleagues and completing peer evaluations. read more » PS4 wins next-gen console crown November 5, 2013 — by Derek Sun The holiday season sparks the beginning of a two-month period in which the most anticipated video games are released. But this year, the holiday season brings an even more coveted time for gamers. read more » New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava “Gold teeth, Grey Goose trippin’ in the bathroom. Blood stains, ball gowns trashin’ the hotel room. We don’t care; we aren’t caught up in your love affair.” Now, many may wonder what this random hodgepodge means; however, for those acquainted with the new artist Lorde, these are more than words. They are a string of lyrics to Lorde’s most popular song, “Royals.” read more » Italian food? Challenge accepted. November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava I really like food. Now, I know that does not make me very different from most people, but do not take those four words lightly. read more » A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
PS4 wins next-gen console crown November 5, 2013 — by Derek Sun The holiday season sparks the beginning of a two-month period in which the most anticipated video games are released. But this year, the holiday season brings an even more coveted time for gamers. read more » New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava “Gold teeth, Grey Goose trippin’ in the bathroom. Blood stains, ball gowns trashin’ the hotel room. We don’t care; we aren’t caught up in your love affair.” Now, many may wonder what this random hodgepodge means; however, for those acquainted with the new artist Lorde, these are more than words. They are a string of lyrics to Lorde’s most popular song, “Royals.” read more » Italian food? Challenge accepted. November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava I really like food. Now, I know that does not make me very different from most people, but do not take those four words lightly. read more » A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava “Gold teeth, Grey Goose trippin’ in the bathroom. Blood stains, ball gowns trashin’ the hotel room. We don’t care; we aren’t caught up in your love affair.” Now, many may wonder what this random hodgepodge means; however, for those acquainted with the new artist Lorde, these are more than words. They are a string of lyrics to Lorde’s most popular song, “Royals.” read more » Italian food? Challenge accepted. November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava I really like food. Now, I know that does not make me very different from most people, but do not take those four words lightly. read more » A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
Italian food? Challenge accepted. November 3, 2013 — by Simi Srivastava I really like food. Now, I know that does not make me very different from most people, but do not take those four words lightly. read more » A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
A first-grade encounter with cancer October 30, 2013 — by Grace Ma Then a first-grader, current junior Calvin Shih thought the lump on the right side of his neck was a candy he had accidentally swallowed whole. But one day during dinner, his parents noticed, and they feared it was something else. read more » Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
Bringing Pokemon back: Time to level up October 30, 2013 — by Nelson Wang I’m a huge Pokemon fan at heart, even at age 17. In fact, I’m writing a college essay on Pokemon. (It might not get me into college, but the admission officers might be entertained.) read more » Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast
Science teacher’s lecture inspires ‘08 graduate to pursue physical therapy October 30, 2013 — by Becky Hoag Walking through the doorway of Bob Kucer’s former AP Biology class her junior year, 2008 alumna Katrin Cooper caught sight of a diagram on the whiteboard and stopped in her tracks. There, was a poster that illustrated a “fascinating” portrayal of the acid-base balance in the human body. When Kucer began his lecture, Cooper hung on to his every word. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...208209210211212...220230240250260...nextlast