Edu-nation: schooling varies across the country September 15, 2011 — by Michelle Shu As students move to California from other states, they realize the drastic differences in different parts of the United States. Even if they are just starting school, there are variations between teaching styles, school schedules and curriculum. Regardless of whether they are in elementary school or high school, each state learns differing topics and runs independently from each other. read more » The Evolution of Homecoming September 15, 2011 — by Aashna Mukerji Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, as assistant principal Karen Hyde likes to say, Homecoming was a week for alumni to return and show support for their school. Now that idea seems peculiar and out of place. Over the years, Homecoming has developed into an event full of pride and spirit meant for the current students, not directed toward the mostly forgotten alumnus who was crowned Homecoming queen in the class of ‘94. read more » Parents educated in other countries see mixed blessings in American education September 13, 2011 — by Allison Chang In 1979, Charleen Chiang came to the very first time to the United States from Taiwan after graduating from the National Taiwan University. She had been able to come on account of her outstanding grades and was pursuing a degree in computer science. read more » ‘Pirates 4’ ratings drop anchor September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong As a loyal fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I had high hopes for the fourth installment, eager to witness Jack Sparrow outwit his next opponent. read more » New foreign students arrive from around the world September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong Senior Melodie Zhang is accustomed the crowded, busy city life of her hometown of Hong Kong, a far cry from her new home in quaint, cozy Saratoga. read more » Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff September 12, 2011 — by Sarah Finley Old movies and musicals describe huge all-city parades, with floats, a marching band and lots of young children. Yet nothing like that has ever seemed to happen in the small town of Saratoga. read more » Freshman runner one of top milers in nation September 11, 2011 — by Samuel Liu 5-5 and stick-skinny, freshman Steven “Stevie” Sum does not appear to be an athlete, never mind an incredible one. read more » Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
The Evolution of Homecoming September 15, 2011 — by Aashna Mukerji Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, as assistant principal Karen Hyde likes to say, Homecoming was a week for alumni to return and show support for their school. Now that idea seems peculiar and out of place. Over the years, Homecoming has developed into an event full of pride and spirit meant for the current students, not directed toward the mostly forgotten alumnus who was crowned Homecoming queen in the class of ‘94. read more » Parents educated in other countries see mixed blessings in American education September 13, 2011 — by Allison Chang In 1979, Charleen Chiang came to the very first time to the United States from Taiwan after graduating from the National Taiwan University. She had been able to come on account of her outstanding grades and was pursuing a degree in computer science. read more » ‘Pirates 4’ ratings drop anchor September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong As a loyal fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I had high hopes for the fourth installment, eager to witness Jack Sparrow outwit his next opponent. read more » New foreign students arrive from around the world September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong Senior Melodie Zhang is accustomed the crowded, busy city life of her hometown of Hong Kong, a far cry from her new home in quaint, cozy Saratoga. read more » Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff September 12, 2011 — by Sarah Finley Old movies and musicals describe huge all-city parades, with floats, a marching band and lots of young children. Yet nothing like that has ever seemed to happen in the small town of Saratoga. read more » Freshman runner one of top milers in nation September 11, 2011 — by Samuel Liu 5-5 and stick-skinny, freshman Steven “Stevie” Sum does not appear to be an athlete, never mind an incredible one. read more » Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
Parents educated in other countries see mixed blessings in American education September 13, 2011 — by Allison Chang In 1979, Charleen Chiang came to the very first time to the United States from Taiwan after graduating from the National Taiwan University. She had been able to come on account of her outstanding grades and was pursuing a degree in computer science. read more » ‘Pirates 4’ ratings drop anchor September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong As a loyal fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I had high hopes for the fourth installment, eager to witness Jack Sparrow outwit his next opponent. read more » New foreign students arrive from around the world September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong Senior Melodie Zhang is accustomed the crowded, busy city life of her hometown of Hong Kong, a far cry from her new home in quaint, cozy Saratoga. read more » Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff September 12, 2011 — by Sarah Finley Old movies and musicals describe huge all-city parades, with floats, a marching band and lots of young children. Yet nothing like that has ever seemed to happen in the small town of Saratoga. read more » Freshman runner one of top milers in nation September 11, 2011 — by Samuel Liu 5-5 and stick-skinny, freshman Steven “Stevie” Sum does not appear to be an athlete, never mind an incredible one. read more » Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
‘Pirates 4’ ratings drop anchor September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong As a loyal fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I had high hopes for the fourth installment, eager to witness Jack Sparrow outwit his next opponent. read more » New foreign students arrive from around the world September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong Senior Melodie Zhang is accustomed the crowded, busy city life of her hometown of Hong Kong, a far cry from her new home in quaint, cozy Saratoga. read more » Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff September 12, 2011 — by Sarah Finley Old movies and musicals describe huge all-city parades, with floats, a marching band and lots of young children. Yet nothing like that has ever seemed to happen in the small town of Saratoga. read more » Freshman runner one of top milers in nation September 11, 2011 — by Samuel Liu 5-5 and stick-skinny, freshman Steven “Stevie” Sum does not appear to be an athlete, never mind an incredible one. read more » Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
New foreign students arrive from around the world September 13, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong Senior Melodie Zhang is accustomed the crowded, busy city life of her hometown of Hong Kong, a far cry from her new home in quaint, cozy Saratoga. read more » Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff September 12, 2011 — by Sarah Finley Old movies and musicals describe huge all-city parades, with floats, a marching band and lots of young children. Yet nothing like that has ever seemed to happen in the small town of Saratoga. read more » Freshman runner one of top milers in nation September 11, 2011 — by Samuel Liu 5-5 and stick-skinny, freshman Steven “Stevie” Sum does not appear to be an athlete, never mind an incredible one. read more » Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
Past Homecoming traditions remembered by staff September 12, 2011 — by Sarah Finley Old movies and musicals describe huge all-city parades, with floats, a marching band and lots of young children. Yet nothing like that has ever seemed to happen in the small town of Saratoga. read more » Freshman runner one of top milers in nation September 11, 2011 — by Samuel Liu 5-5 and stick-skinny, freshman Steven “Stevie” Sum does not appear to be an athlete, never mind an incredible one. read more » Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
Freshman runner one of top milers in nation September 11, 2011 — by Samuel Liu 5-5 and stick-skinny, freshman Steven “Stevie” Sum does not appear to be an athlete, never mind an incredible one. read more » Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
Junior develops her own painting style September 10, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson I’ve never been one to dabble in the arts—the most recent artistic experience I had was exploratory art class in sixth grade. Believe me, I am no prodigy; however, I’ve always been curious in attempting two artistic eccentricities: painting with toothpaste and creating a picture entirely composed of lipstick kisses. It may sound disturbing that I would want to create such strange artwork, but I have a reason. read more » As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
As Homecoming week looms, classes work on themes September 10, 2011 — by Rohan Rajeev and Allison Toh “Alice in Wonderland” tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange world where everything is complete nonsense. On Sept. 30, a variation of this narrative will be performed by the school’s seniors, who selected the Lewis Carroll work from among four novels fitting this year’s Homecoming theme “Children’s Storybooks.” read more » Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast
Traveled teachers to embark on educational journey September 9, 2011 — by Edward Dong and Grace Ma Amy Keys stands enveloped by the humid heat of Indonesia, where street markets line the roads and common folk wash their clothes in rivers. It is 1990, and when classes resume later in the afternoon, she will teach English to Javanese students intent on learning the language in order to qualify for higher-level education. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...254255256257258...270280290300...nextlast