Trainer treats students with ice and laughter November 3, 2011 — by Vivien Lu In the small training room near the pool, athletic trainer Liz Gilmore Alves tends to numerous athletes a day, caring for immediate injuries and placating and speeding recovery for long-term injuries. read more » Easy dinner for busy people November 3, 2011 — by Vivien Lu As the child of working parents, I find myself constantly scavenging for leftovers in the refrigerator or cooking a narrow variety of food for myself, ranging from toast to french toast. After what became too routine, I recently found salvation in a completely different and more fortunate alternative. read more » A teacher perspective on college recommendation letters November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The annual frenzy of finishing college applications involves more than just writing essays. One of the most important parts of these applications is the teacher recommendation letters, which provides admission officers a holistic view of a student in a classroom environment. read more » Education under the city lights November 2, 2011 — by Grace Ma In the midst of the bustling city of New York and less than a mile away from Times Square, the students of Columbia University have the privilege to enjoy the fast-paced experience of living in New York City while attending one of the most distinguished schools in the nation. “Since it's NYC and [our dorm building] is 13 stories, some people have really pretty views of the city, [some students] can see the Empire State and a lot of the NYC skyline,” says Emily Hsia, a Saratoga High alumna who graduated in 2011. read more » Top 10 reasons to own chickens November 2, 2011 — by Samuel Liu and Jay Mulye 1. If they misbehave, cook’em Anyone up for rooster noodle soup? 2. Fresh eggs Just wash off the poop first (yes the eggs that you bought did come from there...) 3. Fresh meat (axe not included) Mike the headless chicken lived a year after his head was cut off 4. Buy two roosters and watch them fight for sexual supremacy Couldn’t they just split up into nice even little couples? Then again, those horny little things will probably get a million divorces. Maybe it’s better that way. 5. Remove a rooster’s vocal cords read more » An engineering environment November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to a thriving community of intellectual college students who study at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). One of the most competitive colleges for engineering with a 9.7 percent acceptance rate, MIT strives to educate students in science, technology and other areas of study for 39,212 dollars per school year, that will best serve the nation in the years to come. read more » New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes November 2, 2011 — by Megan Benzing and Serena Chan The school is in the process of getting bids for the installation of lights on the pool deck, an addition that may take place next school year. But the purpose of new pool lights goes far deeper than simply illuminating the deck. Water polo players and swimmers have faced difficulties with scheduling since school practice begins during seventh period. Athletes must either sacrifice their high school sport or their seventh-period class. read more » Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
Easy dinner for busy people November 3, 2011 — by Vivien Lu As the child of working parents, I find myself constantly scavenging for leftovers in the refrigerator or cooking a narrow variety of food for myself, ranging from toast to french toast. After what became too routine, I recently found salvation in a completely different and more fortunate alternative. read more » A teacher perspective on college recommendation letters November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The annual frenzy of finishing college applications involves more than just writing essays. One of the most important parts of these applications is the teacher recommendation letters, which provides admission officers a holistic view of a student in a classroom environment. read more » Education under the city lights November 2, 2011 — by Grace Ma In the midst of the bustling city of New York and less than a mile away from Times Square, the students of Columbia University have the privilege to enjoy the fast-paced experience of living in New York City while attending one of the most distinguished schools in the nation. “Since it's NYC and [our dorm building] is 13 stories, some people have really pretty views of the city, [some students] can see the Empire State and a lot of the NYC skyline,” says Emily Hsia, a Saratoga High alumna who graduated in 2011. read more » Top 10 reasons to own chickens November 2, 2011 — by Samuel Liu and Jay Mulye 1. If they misbehave, cook’em Anyone up for rooster noodle soup? 2. Fresh eggs Just wash off the poop first (yes the eggs that you bought did come from there...) 3. Fresh meat (axe not included) Mike the headless chicken lived a year after his head was cut off 4. Buy two roosters and watch them fight for sexual supremacy Couldn’t they just split up into nice even little couples? Then again, those horny little things will probably get a million divorces. Maybe it’s better that way. 5. Remove a rooster’s vocal cords read more » An engineering environment November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to a thriving community of intellectual college students who study at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). One of the most competitive colleges for engineering with a 9.7 percent acceptance rate, MIT strives to educate students in science, technology and other areas of study for 39,212 dollars per school year, that will best serve the nation in the years to come. read more » New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes November 2, 2011 — by Megan Benzing and Serena Chan The school is in the process of getting bids for the installation of lights on the pool deck, an addition that may take place next school year. But the purpose of new pool lights goes far deeper than simply illuminating the deck. Water polo players and swimmers have faced difficulties with scheduling since school practice begins during seventh period. Athletes must either sacrifice their high school sport or their seventh-period class. read more » Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
A teacher perspective on college recommendation letters November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The annual frenzy of finishing college applications involves more than just writing essays. One of the most important parts of these applications is the teacher recommendation letters, which provides admission officers a holistic view of a student in a classroom environment. read more » Education under the city lights November 2, 2011 — by Grace Ma In the midst of the bustling city of New York and less than a mile away from Times Square, the students of Columbia University have the privilege to enjoy the fast-paced experience of living in New York City while attending one of the most distinguished schools in the nation. “Since it's NYC and [our dorm building] is 13 stories, some people have really pretty views of the city, [some students] can see the Empire State and a lot of the NYC skyline,” says Emily Hsia, a Saratoga High alumna who graduated in 2011. read more » Top 10 reasons to own chickens November 2, 2011 — by Samuel Liu and Jay Mulye 1. If they misbehave, cook’em Anyone up for rooster noodle soup? 2. Fresh eggs Just wash off the poop first (yes the eggs that you bought did come from there...) 3. Fresh meat (axe not included) Mike the headless chicken lived a year after his head was cut off 4. Buy two roosters and watch them fight for sexual supremacy Couldn’t they just split up into nice even little couples? Then again, those horny little things will probably get a million divorces. Maybe it’s better that way. 5. Remove a rooster’s vocal cords read more » An engineering environment November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to a thriving community of intellectual college students who study at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). One of the most competitive colleges for engineering with a 9.7 percent acceptance rate, MIT strives to educate students in science, technology and other areas of study for 39,212 dollars per school year, that will best serve the nation in the years to come. read more » New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes November 2, 2011 — by Megan Benzing and Serena Chan The school is in the process of getting bids for the installation of lights on the pool deck, an addition that may take place next school year. But the purpose of new pool lights goes far deeper than simply illuminating the deck. Water polo players and swimmers have faced difficulties with scheduling since school practice begins during seventh period. Athletes must either sacrifice their high school sport or their seventh-period class. read more » Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
Education under the city lights November 2, 2011 — by Grace Ma In the midst of the bustling city of New York and less than a mile away from Times Square, the students of Columbia University have the privilege to enjoy the fast-paced experience of living in New York City while attending one of the most distinguished schools in the nation. “Since it's NYC and [our dorm building] is 13 stories, some people have really pretty views of the city, [some students] can see the Empire State and a lot of the NYC skyline,” says Emily Hsia, a Saratoga High alumna who graduated in 2011. read more » Top 10 reasons to own chickens November 2, 2011 — by Samuel Liu and Jay Mulye 1. If they misbehave, cook’em Anyone up for rooster noodle soup? 2. Fresh eggs Just wash off the poop first (yes the eggs that you bought did come from there...) 3. Fresh meat (axe not included) Mike the headless chicken lived a year after his head was cut off 4. Buy two roosters and watch them fight for sexual supremacy Couldn’t they just split up into nice even little couples? Then again, those horny little things will probably get a million divorces. Maybe it’s better that way. 5. Remove a rooster’s vocal cords read more » An engineering environment November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to a thriving community of intellectual college students who study at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). One of the most competitive colleges for engineering with a 9.7 percent acceptance rate, MIT strives to educate students in science, technology and other areas of study for 39,212 dollars per school year, that will best serve the nation in the years to come. read more » New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes November 2, 2011 — by Megan Benzing and Serena Chan The school is in the process of getting bids for the installation of lights on the pool deck, an addition that may take place next school year. But the purpose of new pool lights goes far deeper than simply illuminating the deck. Water polo players and swimmers have faced difficulties with scheduling since school practice begins during seventh period. Athletes must either sacrifice their high school sport or their seventh-period class. read more » Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
Top 10 reasons to own chickens November 2, 2011 — by Samuel Liu and Jay Mulye 1. If they misbehave, cook’em Anyone up for rooster noodle soup? 2. Fresh eggs Just wash off the poop first (yes the eggs that you bought did come from there...) 3. Fresh meat (axe not included) Mike the headless chicken lived a year after his head was cut off 4. Buy two roosters and watch them fight for sexual supremacy Couldn’t they just split up into nice even little couples? Then again, those horny little things will probably get a million divorces. Maybe it’s better that way. 5. Remove a rooster’s vocal cords read more » An engineering environment November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to a thriving community of intellectual college students who study at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). One of the most competitive colleges for engineering with a 9.7 percent acceptance rate, MIT strives to educate students in science, technology and other areas of study for 39,212 dollars per school year, that will best serve the nation in the years to come. read more » New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes November 2, 2011 — by Megan Benzing and Serena Chan The school is in the process of getting bids for the installation of lights on the pool deck, an addition that may take place next school year. But the purpose of new pool lights goes far deeper than simply illuminating the deck. Water polo players and swimmers have faced difficulties with scheduling since school practice begins during seventh period. Athletes must either sacrifice their high school sport or their seventh-period class. read more » Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
An engineering environment November 2, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar The heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to a thriving community of intellectual college students who study at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). One of the most competitive colleges for engineering with a 9.7 percent acceptance rate, MIT strives to educate students in science, technology and other areas of study for 39,212 dollars per school year, that will best serve the nation in the years to come. read more » New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes November 2, 2011 — by Megan Benzing and Serena Chan The school is in the process of getting bids for the installation of lights on the pool deck, an addition that may take place next school year. But the purpose of new pool lights goes far deeper than simply illuminating the deck. Water polo players and swimmers have faced difficulties with scheduling since school practice begins during seventh period. Athletes must either sacrifice their high school sport or their seventh-period class. read more » Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
New pool lights to create schedule flexibility for athletes November 2, 2011 — by Megan Benzing and Serena Chan The school is in the process of getting bids for the installation of lights on the pool deck, an addition that may take place next school year. But the purpose of new pool lights goes far deeper than simply illuminating the deck. Water polo players and swimmers have faced difficulties with scheduling since school practice begins during seventh period. Athletes must either sacrifice their high school sport or their seventh-period class. read more » Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
Top 10 reasons to look forward to Thxgiving November 2, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev 10. The crisp multi-colored leaves that find their way to the newly paved streets on a cool, brisk November morning. read more » Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
Brass culture: Players share more than meets the eye November 2, 2011 — by David Sparkman The marching band is one of the most well-know groups of students on campus because of its size, reputation and presence at many school events. The brass section, easily identified by its shiny and loud instruments, includes trumpets, tubas, french horns, baritones, mellophones and the trombone. read more » CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast
CMU pleasantly pops ‘Saratoga bubble’ October 31, 2011 — by Michael Lee Centered in Pittsburg, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), America’s 23rd best college according to U.S. News, features top-notch art, humanities, technology and science programs. In addition to CMU’s academic reputation, 2011 alumna Debbie Lin said the aesthetically pleasing scenery appealed to her. “When I visited during the fall, the leaves were just turning red and falling to the ground, which made me immediately fall in love,” Lin said. “I knew it was going to be a tough school to get into and go to, but I don't regret choosing CMU at all.” read more » firstprevious...1020304050...250251252253254...260270280290300...nextlast