A slice of summer’s styles September 29, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar High-waisted skirts/shorts From the time summer began, to its dwindling downfall in the coming days, masses of girls enjoyed dressing in tucked-in tanks with high-waisted skirts or shorts. The style, a resurgence of a 1950s fashion staple, can be worn at a multitude of events. Many girls enjoy the flowing skirt as a symbol for the free, casual look of summer, versus others who prefer the business-casual appeal of high-waisted shorts. Either way, look out for some of these voguish styles among your classmates! Big Sunglasses read more » Guidance Department provides multitude of resources September 28, 2011 — by Megan Benzing One place on-campus can help students with nearly any problem and can provide the resources needed to succeed: the guidance department. At the present time, the guidance department has four counselors and an adolescent therapist. This year the ratio of students to counselor is 348:1. It has been important to the school board to keep a lot of counselors on hand. They can provide students with everything from a new class schedule to assistance with personal issues to finding a tutor for even the hardest subject. read more » TOP TEN: ways to stay awake in class September 28, 2011 — by 1. Who are we kidding, you can’t. 2. Brainstorm ways to get back at the juniors who think they can park in the senior parking lot. Saran-wrap anyone? 3. Figure out as many different ways can to cut up your Homecoming outfit to show as much skin as possible but “keep it classy” of course. 4. Distract history teacher Matt Torrens by asking him questions about Petaluma and stealing from the pizza boy. 5. Go out to the bleachers and cheer for the freshmen running the mile in their mandatory P.E. classes. 6. Teach yourself calculus; it will help you fit in. read more » Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth September 28, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Volunteering is not only beneficial to others but also to those who volunteer. Through integrating morals with volunteering, individuals are able to improve themselves and grow as people. Junior Maggy Liu, for example, is the vice-president of the Tzu Chi club, a volunteer organization and charity, which has been gaining traction on campus. Tzu Chi, Chinese for compassion and relief, is rooted in moral education as well as volunteering. These ideals are discussed during meetings and carried out through community service. read more » Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Guidance Department provides multitude of resources September 28, 2011 — by Megan Benzing One place on-campus can help students with nearly any problem and can provide the resources needed to succeed: the guidance department. At the present time, the guidance department has four counselors and an adolescent therapist. This year the ratio of students to counselor is 348:1. It has been important to the school board to keep a lot of counselors on hand. They can provide students with everything from a new class schedule to assistance with personal issues to finding a tutor for even the hardest subject. read more » TOP TEN: ways to stay awake in class September 28, 2011 — by 1. Who are we kidding, you can’t. 2. Brainstorm ways to get back at the juniors who think they can park in the senior parking lot. Saran-wrap anyone? 3. Figure out as many different ways can to cut up your Homecoming outfit to show as much skin as possible but “keep it classy” of course. 4. Distract history teacher Matt Torrens by asking him questions about Petaluma and stealing from the pizza boy. 5. Go out to the bleachers and cheer for the freshmen running the mile in their mandatory P.E. classes. 6. Teach yourself calculus; it will help you fit in. read more » Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth September 28, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Volunteering is not only beneficial to others but also to those who volunteer. Through integrating morals with volunteering, individuals are able to improve themselves and grow as people. Junior Maggy Liu, for example, is the vice-president of the Tzu Chi club, a volunteer organization and charity, which has been gaining traction on campus. Tzu Chi, Chinese for compassion and relief, is rooted in moral education as well as volunteering. These ideals are discussed during meetings and carried out through community service. read more » Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
TOP TEN: ways to stay awake in class September 28, 2011 — by 1. Who are we kidding, you can’t. 2. Brainstorm ways to get back at the juniors who think they can park in the senior parking lot. Saran-wrap anyone? 3. Figure out as many different ways can to cut up your Homecoming outfit to show as much skin as possible but “keep it classy” of course. 4. Distract history teacher Matt Torrens by asking him questions about Petaluma and stealing from the pizza boy. 5. Go out to the bleachers and cheer for the freshmen running the mile in their mandatory P.E. classes. 6. Teach yourself calculus; it will help you fit in. read more » Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth September 28, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Volunteering is not only beneficial to others but also to those who volunteer. Through integrating morals with volunteering, individuals are able to improve themselves and grow as people. Junior Maggy Liu, for example, is the vice-president of the Tzu Chi club, a volunteer organization and charity, which has been gaining traction on campus. Tzu Chi, Chinese for compassion and relief, is rooted in moral education as well as volunteering. These ideals are discussed during meetings and carried out through community service. read more » Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Volunteers make an effort to share the wealth September 28, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Volunteering is not only beneficial to others but also to those who volunteer. Through integrating morals with volunteering, individuals are able to improve themselves and grow as people. Junior Maggy Liu, for example, is the vice-president of the Tzu Chi club, a volunteer organization and charity, which has been gaining traction on campus. Tzu Chi, Chinese for compassion and relief, is rooted in moral education as well as volunteering. These ideals are discussed during meetings and carried out through community service. read more » Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Newspaper students work hard and play hard September 26, 2011 — by Sierra Smith and Andy Fang Interview, write, revise. Interview, write, revise. Week after week, this process is repeated as it becomes a rhythm in the life of a student reporter. Yet, contrary to what one might believe, newspaper is much more than bi-monthly cycles of monotony. read more » An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
An insider’s guide on this year’s newest video games September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow “Madden 12” (available on Xbox 360, PS2, iPhone, PS3, Wii, PSP, iPad) read more » The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
The melting classroom: foreign students share home experiences September 22, 2011 — by Anshu Siripurapu Senior Sangkyoun Shin and junior Carlos Del Castillo were a little confused on schedule pick-up day when they looked at the bell schedules printed on the back of their lists of classes. The classes were in blocks? Only certain classes on different days? What was tutorial? What seemed completely ordinary to most SHS students was completely alien to them. Like many other foreign transfer students, Shin and Castillo were surprised by the differences between SHS and their former schools in Korea and Mexico. read more » German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
German schooling: a new level of education September 22, 2011 — by Arnav Dugar Taking 14 classes every year seems impractical, even for the most ambitious students at Saratoga High, yet this is what senior Michael Gaus is familiar with. Gaus, whose family moved to Saratoga from the suburbs of Munich, Germany, at the start of his sophomore year, has spent the majority of his school years learning under the German education system. read more » MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
MAP building provides opportunities for recording, filming and editing September 22, 2011 — by Wren Sutterfield Want to record your new song or maybe film a cool movie using a green screen? You can do it right here on campus. read more » Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast
Academic competitions provide creative and challenging outlets September 22, 2011 — by Nicholas Chow and Denise Lin Many students are unaware of the competitions and contests they can participate in, or are intimidated by them. But there is no need to worry; there is a myriad of competitions available that allow students of all talents to sharpen their skills and have fun competing with or against their classmates. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...255256257258259...270280290300...nextlast