Junior continues legacy of Singing for Smiles December 7, 2022 — by Kathy Wang “You should be scared of me, who is in control?” The quad erupted in applause and cheers on Oct. 27 as junior Simarya Ahuja, the president of Saratoga’s Singing for Smiles Club with around 10 to 12 members, ended her heartfelt performance of “Control” by Halsey with a belted high note. Growing up, Ahuja was […] read more » Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » Cultural grocery stores: an essential for Bay Area residents December 6, 2022 — by Victoria Hu and Beverly Xu Walking into Rose Market in downtown Saratoga on a late Saturday afternoon, customers are greeted by cashier Ali Meshkat. To the right, cooks roast kebabs on a lively, flickering fire for pick up and walk-in orders. The store is filled with multicolored jars, boxes and bags — there are pickled vegetables, a spice wall, fresh […] read more » Palisoul’s English 10 dives into their first book of the year December 6, 2022 — by Derek Liang and Andy Zhu In classroom 004, during one of English 10 teacher Mary Palisoul’s classes, students are spread around in chairs making a circle around the center of the room. There is a lively discussion between students as they discuss their findings and thoughts about the novel they are currently reading: “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding […] read more » Intro to Digital Animation course teaches fascinating concepts and provides students an artistic outlet December 6, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda When Alex Hemmerich began to teach Intro to Digital Animation four years ago, he saw his waning interest in animation become reinvigorated and it sparked his own creative passion. He was inspired by his students’ immense enthusiasm and surreal designs. Teaching the class even led him to create his first original character in almost a […] read more » Alumni recall the transformative experience of MAP for them December 5, 2022 — by Lynn Dai During his time on campus from 1964 to 1965 in his senior year, alumnus Steven Spielberg, the “highest-grossing film director in history,” recalled the school as “hell on Earth.” At the time, he experienced heavy antisemitism and felt isolated, occupying himself in journalism as a sports reporter for The Falcon and continuing his fascination with […] read more » AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Film Club explores self-expression and cinematography December 7, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta During lunch on Oct. 12 in room MM02, 20 students watched raptly as a short documentary made by a student who attended California Summer State School for the Arts with co-president Madison Kerner was presented using a projector. Students offered their opinions as the Film Club worked to analyze this film, which helped students learn […] read more » Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » Cultural grocery stores: an essential for Bay Area residents December 6, 2022 — by Victoria Hu and Beverly Xu Walking into Rose Market in downtown Saratoga on a late Saturday afternoon, customers are greeted by cashier Ali Meshkat. To the right, cooks roast kebabs on a lively, flickering fire for pick up and walk-in orders. The store is filled with multicolored jars, boxes and bags — there are pickled vegetables, a spice wall, fresh […] read more » Palisoul’s English 10 dives into their first book of the year December 6, 2022 — by Derek Liang and Andy Zhu In classroom 004, during one of English 10 teacher Mary Palisoul’s classes, students are spread around in chairs making a circle around the center of the room. There is a lively discussion between students as they discuss their findings and thoughts about the novel they are currently reading: “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding […] read more » Intro to Digital Animation course teaches fascinating concepts and provides students an artistic outlet December 6, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda When Alex Hemmerich began to teach Intro to Digital Animation four years ago, he saw his waning interest in animation become reinvigorated and it sparked his own creative passion. He was inspired by his students’ immense enthusiasm and surreal designs. Teaching the class even led him to create his first original character in almost a […] read more » Alumni recall the transformative experience of MAP for them December 5, 2022 — by Lynn Dai During his time on campus from 1964 to 1965 in his senior year, alumnus Steven Spielberg, the “highest-grossing film director in history,” recalled the school as “hell on Earth.” At the time, he experienced heavy antisemitism and felt isolated, occupying himself in journalism as a sports reporter for The Falcon and continuing his fascination with […] read more » AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Famed YouTuber’s face reveal exposes downsides of internet fame December 6, 2022 — by Michelle Wan and Ariel Zhou “I’m so nervous, do I just — do I just drop it? All right. For real, I’m dropping it.” With over a million people eagerly tuned in, the 23-year-old YouTuber dropped his iconic droopy smile mask, flashing the camera a smile. “Hi, this is so awkward talking to a camera for the first time. Hi, […] read more » Cultural grocery stores: an essential for Bay Area residents December 6, 2022 — by Victoria Hu and Beverly Xu Walking into Rose Market in downtown Saratoga on a late Saturday afternoon, customers are greeted by cashier Ali Meshkat. To the right, cooks roast kebabs on a lively, flickering fire for pick up and walk-in orders. The store is filled with multicolored jars, boxes and bags — there are pickled vegetables, a spice wall, fresh […] read more » Palisoul’s English 10 dives into their first book of the year December 6, 2022 — by Derek Liang and Andy Zhu In classroom 004, during one of English 10 teacher Mary Palisoul’s classes, students are spread around in chairs making a circle around the center of the room. There is a lively discussion between students as they discuss their findings and thoughts about the novel they are currently reading: “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding […] read more » Intro to Digital Animation course teaches fascinating concepts and provides students an artistic outlet December 6, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda When Alex Hemmerich began to teach Intro to Digital Animation four years ago, he saw his waning interest in animation become reinvigorated and it sparked his own creative passion. He was inspired by his students’ immense enthusiasm and surreal designs. Teaching the class even led him to create his first original character in almost a […] read more » Alumni recall the transformative experience of MAP for them December 5, 2022 — by Lynn Dai During his time on campus from 1964 to 1965 in his senior year, alumnus Steven Spielberg, the “highest-grossing film director in history,” recalled the school as “hell on Earth.” At the time, he experienced heavy antisemitism and felt isolated, occupying himself in journalism as a sports reporter for The Falcon and continuing his fascination with […] read more » AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Cultural grocery stores: an essential for Bay Area residents December 6, 2022 — by Victoria Hu and Beverly Xu Walking into Rose Market in downtown Saratoga on a late Saturday afternoon, customers are greeted by cashier Ali Meshkat. To the right, cooks roast kebabs on a lively, flickering fire for pick up and walk-in orders. The store is filled with multicolored jars, boxes and bags — there are pickled vegetables, a spice wall, fresh […] read more » Palisoul’s English 10 dives into their first book of the year December 6, 2022 — by Derek Liang and Andy Zhu In classroom 004, during one of English 10 teacher Mary Palisoul’s classes, students are spread around in chairs making a circle around the center of the room. There is a lively discussion between students as they discuss their findings and thoughts about the novel they are currently reading: “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding […] read more » Intro to Digital Animation course teaches fascinating concepts and provides students an artistic outlet December 6, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda When Alex Hemmerich began to teach Intro to Digital Animation four years ago, he saw his waning interest in animation become reinvigorated and it sparked his own creative passion. He was inspired by his students’ immense enthusiasm and surreal designs. Teaching the class even led him to create his first original character in almost a […] read more » Alumni recall the transformative experience of MAP for them December 5, 2022 — by Lynn Dai During his time on campus from 1964 to 1965 in his senior year, alumnus Steven Spielberg, the “highest-grossing film director in history,” recalled the school as “hell on Earth.” At the time, he experienced heavy antisemitism and felt isolated, occupying himself in journalism as a sports reporter for The Falcon and continuing his fascination with […] read more » AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Palisoul’s English 10 dives into their first book of the year December 6, 2022 — by Derek Liang and Andy Zhu In classroom 004, during one of English 10 teacher Mary Palisoul’s classes, students are spread around in chairs making a circle around the center of the room. There is a lively discussion between students as they discuss their findings and thoughts about the novel they are currently reading: “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding […] read more » Intro to Digital Animation course teaches fascinating concepts and provides students an artistic outlet December 6, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda When Alex Hemmerich began to teach Intro to Digital Animation four years ago, he saw his waning interest in animation become reinvigorated and it sparked his own creative passion. He was inspired by his students’ immense enthusiasm and surreal designs. Teaching the class even led him to create his first original character in almost a […] read more » Alumni recall the transformative experience of MAP for them December 5, 2022 — by Lynn Dai During his time on campus from 1964 to 1965 in his senior year, alumnus Steven Spielberg, the “highest-grossing film director in history,” recalled the school as “hell on Earth.” At the time, he experienced heavy antisemitism and felt isolated, occupying himself in journalism as a sports reporter for The Falcon and continuing his fascination with […] read more » AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Intro to Digital Animation course teaches fascinating concepts and provides students an artistic outlet December 6, 2022 — by Divya Vadlakonda When Alex Hemmerich began to teach Intro to Digital Animation four years ago, he saw his waning interest in animation become reinvigorated and it sparked his own creative passion. He was inspired by his students’ immense enthusiasm and surreal designs. Teaching the class even led him to create his first original character in almost a […] read more » Alumni recall the transformative experience of MAP for them December 5, 2022 — by Lynn Dai During his time on campus from 1964 to 1965 in his senior year, alumnus Steven Spielberg, the “highest-grossing film director in history,” recalled the school as “hell on Earth.” At the time, he experienced heavy antisemitism and felt isolated, occupying himself in journalism as a sports reporter for The Falcon and continuing his fascination with […] read more » AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Alumni recall the transformative experience of MAP for them December 5, 2022 — by Lynn Dai During his time on campus from 1964 to 1965 in his senior year, alumnus Steven Spielberg, the “highest-grossing film director in history,” recalled the school as “hell on Earth.” At the time, he experienced heavy antisemitism and felt isolated, occupying himself in journalism as a sports reporter for The Falcon and continuing his fascination with […] read more » AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
AP art history class completes Sacred Space project December 5, 2022 — by Victoria Lin Senior Andrew Hong stood in front of his class in October and started performing a rap about Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece for his AP Art History project, saying, “My boy IMHOTEP [an Egyptian architect] stacked together a pyramid, manz said common fellas not admitted.” Every year, students in Joel Tarbox’s AP Art History (APAH) […] read more » Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Fighting arts provide structure and inspiration to athletes December 4, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang Senior Sohum Bhan loves everything about wrestling: the charged atmosphere in the gym, the direct competition against another person, the techniques you have to learn to win consistently. “My favorite part is going on the mat. I think matches are really fun and I really enjoy the aesthetic of being in the wrestling room,” Bhan […] read more » English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
English teacher rocks at rock climbing December 1, 2022 — by George Huang After a day of teaching AP Literature and English 12, Emily Wu doesn’t go to the typical Fitness 19 or Planet Fitness centers for a workout. Rather, she takes a 34-minute drive from campus to a Santa Cruz gym called Pacific Edge. There she meets up with her partner and puts on a harness to […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast