Inception vs. Social Network February 10, 2011 — by Olivia Chock and Will Edman Since the Golden Globes took place a couple of weeks ago and the Oscars will show next week, we thought it was only appropriate to do a movie review ourselves. The two movies that were all nominated for Best Motion Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay in the Golden Globes were “The Social Network” and “Inception.” Although “The Social Network” won all three of these awards, we think “Inception” is the better movie. read more » New year’s resolutions: To make or not to make? February 5, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy A new year, a new start, right? The idea of starting off fresh in the new year is what inspires people to make new year’s resolutions, but in 2011 many students don’t seem to be to concerned with beginning new. Many students have given up on making resolutions because they say they are hard to remember and even harder to maintain. read more » Bell Tower offers scrumptious variety of food February 5, 2011 — by Jennifer Jin As I walked into Bell Tower Bistro and Patisserie for lunch, two buildings away from Planet Juice, I heard some jazzy music and the grill was humming. The girl at the register was smiling and customers were chatting happily with each other. read more » Leader extraordinaire: David Mandell shares his leadership secrets February 5, 2011 — by Emily Williams Senior David Mandell knows what it takes to make people listen; he knows what it takes to be a role model; and, most importantly, he knows what it takes to be an influential student at Saratoga High. read more » Family dynasty continues in SHS athletics February 5, 2011 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew UC Berkeley football wide receiver and ‘08 alum Alex Lagemann, senior football captain Greg Johnson, Pomona College scholar athlete and ‘07 alum Augie Lagemann, sophomore varsity baseball player Stephen Ruff, freshman football player Jacob Marr and sophomore basketball player Mary Johnson. What do all they all have in common? read more » Doors close to overcrowded Los Gatos High for Saratogans February 5, 2011 — by Samika Kumar and Michael Lee Because of Los Gatos High School’s growing enrollment, Saratoga students will no longer be able to transfer to Los Gatos High starting next school year. read more » Balloon artist twists happiness into sculptures January 31, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran “Higher! Higher!” The crowd encouraged senior Justin Gee as he twisted balloon after balloon on top of an already made hat balloon. Finally, Gee handed the 5 foot hat to a man who roared with laughter and crammed the balloon onto his head. read more » What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
New year’s resolutions: To make or not to make? February 5, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy A new year, a new start, right? The idea of starting off fresh in the new year is what inspires people to make new year’s resolutions, but in 2011 many students don’t seem to be to concerned with beginning new. Many students have given up on making resolutions because they say they are hard to remember and even harder to maintain. read more » Bell Tower offers scrumptious variety of food February 5, 2011 — by Jennifer Jin As I walked into Bell Tower Bistro and Patisserie for lunch, two buildings away from Planet Juice, I heard some jazzy music and the grill was humming. The girl at the register was smiling and customers were chatting happily with each other. read more » Leader extraordinaire: David Mandell shares his leadership secrets February 5, 2011 — by Emily Williams Senior David Mandell knows what it takes to make people listen; he knows what it takes to be a role model; and, most importantly, he knows what it takes to be an influential student at Saratoga High. read more » Family dynasty continues in SHS athletics February 5, 2011 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew UC Berkeley football wide receiver and ‘08 alum Alex Lagemann, senior football captain Greg Johnson, Pomona College scholar athlete and ‘07 alum Augie Lagemann, sophomore varsity baseball player Stephen Ruff, freshman football player Jacob Marr and sophomore basketball player Mary Johnson. What do all they all have in common? read more » Doors close to overcrowded Los Gatos High for Saratogans February 5, 2011 — by Samika Kumar and Michael Lee Because of Los Gatos High School’s growing enrollment, Saratoga students will no longer be able to transfer to Los Gatos High starting next school year. read more » Balloon artist twists happiness into sculptures January 31, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran “Higher! Higher!” The crowd encouraged senior Justin Gee as he twisted balloon after balloon on top of an already made hat balloon. Finally, Gee handed the 5 foot hat to a man who roared with laughter and crammed the balloon onto his head. read more » What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
Bell Tower offers scrumptious variety of food February 5, 2011 — by Jennifer Jin As I walked into Bell Tower Bistro and Patisserie for lunch, two buildings away from Planet Juice, I heard some jazzy music and the grill was humming. The girl at the register was smiling and customers were chatting happily with each other. read more » Leader extraordinaire: David Mandell shares his leadership secrets February 5, 2011 — by Emily Williams Senior David Mandell knows what it takes to make people listen; he knows what it takes to be a role model; and, most importantly, he knows what it takes to be an influential student at Saratoga High. read more » Family dynasty continues in SHS athletics February 5, 2011 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew UC Berkeley football wide receiver and ‘08 alum Alex Lagemann, senior football captain Greg Johnson, Pomona College scholar athlete and ‘07 alum Augie Lagemann, sophomore varsity baseball player Stephen Ruff, freshman football player Jacob Marr and sophomore basketball player Mary Johnson. What do all they all have in common? read more » Doors close to overcrowded Los Gatos High for Saratogans February 5, 2011 — by Samika Kumar and Michael Lee Because of Los Gatos High School’s growing enrollment, Saratoga students will no longer be able to transfer to Los Gatos High starting next school year. read more » Balloon artist twists happiness into sculptures January 31, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran “Higher! Higher!” The crowd encouraged senior Justin Gee as he twisted balloon after balloon on top of an already made hat balloon. Finally, Gee handed the 5 foot hat to a man who roared with laughter and crammed the balloon onto his head. read more » What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
Leader extraordinaire: David Mandell shares his leadership secrets February 5, 2011 — by Emily Williams Senior David Mandell knows what it takes to make people listen; he knows what it takes to be a role model; and, most importantly, he knows what it takes to be an influential student at Saratoga High. read more » Family dynasty continues in SHS athletics February 5, 2011 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew UC Berkeley football wide receiver and ‘08 alum Alex Lagemann, senior football captain Greg Johnson, Pomona College scholar athlete and ‘07 alum Augie Lagemann, sophomore varsity baseball player Stephen Ruff, freshman football player Jacob Marr and sophomore basketball player Mary Johnson. What do all they all have in common? read more » Doors close to overcrowded Los Gatos High for Saratogans February 5, 2011 — by Samika Kumar and Michael Lee Because of Los Gatos High School’s growing enrollment, Saratoga students will no longer be able to transfer to Los Gatos High starting next school year. read more » Balloon artist twists happiness into sculptures January 31, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran “Higher! Higher!” The crowd encouraged senior Justin Gee as he twisted balloon after balloon on top of an already made hat balloon. Finally, Gee handed the 5 foot hat to a man who roared with laughter and crammed the balloon onto his head. read more » What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
Family dynasty continues in SHS athletics February 5, 2011 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew UC Berkeley football wide receiver and ‘08 alum Alex Lagemann, senior football captain Greg Johnson, Pomona College scholar athlete and ‘07 alum Augie Lagemann, sophomore varsity baseball player Stephen Ruff, freshman football player Jacob Marr and sophomore basketball player Mary Johnson. What do all they all have in common? read more » Doors close to overcrowded Los Gatos High for Saratogans February 5, 2011 — by Samika Kumar and Michael Lee Because of Los Gatos High School’s growing enrollment, Saratoga students will no longer be able to transfer to Los Gatos High starting next school year. read more » Balloon artist twists happiness into sculptures January 31, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran “Higher! Higher!” The crowd encouraged senior Justin Gee as he twisted balloon after balloon on top of an already made hat balloon. Finally, Gee handed the 5 foot hat to a man who roared with laughter and crammed the balloon onto his head. read more » What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
Doors close to overcrowded Los Gatos High for Saratogans February 5, 2011 — by Samika Kumar and Michael Lee Because of Los Gatos High School’s growing enrollment, Saratoga students will no longer be able to transfer to Los Gatos High starting next school year. read more » Balloon artist twists happiness into sculptures January 31, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran “Higher! Higher!” The crowd encouraged senior Justin Gee as he twisted balloon after balloon on top of an already made hat balloon. Finally, Gee handed the 5 foot hat to a man who roared with laughter and crammed the balloon onto his head. read more » What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
Balloon artist twists happiness into sculptures January 31, 2011 — by Vivian LeTran “Higher! Higher!” The crowd encouraged senior Justin Gee as he twisted balloon after balloon on top of an already made hat balloon. Finally, Gee handed the 5 foot hat to a man who roared with laughter and crammed the balloon onto his head. read more » What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
What’s cooking in the life of a chef? January 31, 2011 — by Jackie Gu Before I walked into the kitchen of Chez TJ, I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting to see. Angry-looking chefs aggressively wielding culinary weapons, like in “Iron Chef”? Perhaps high-strung chefs dropping pots right and left, as in “Food Network Challenge”? read more » DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
DJ, turn the music up: Seniors join DJ business January 31, 2011 — by Shivani Chadha and Olivia Chock One rainy day last winter, seniors Peter Auvil and Angel Hernandez were driving to a friend’s house when a techno mix played on the radio. The tune caught their attention and the two realized that they shared the same love for base-heavy beats and house music. On that very winter day, the two seniors decided to try to join the DJ business together, and the dynamic DJ duo was born. read more » Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast
Dedication leads to success: How to be a leader in band, orchestra, or both January 31, 2011 — by Ashley Tang Any student participating in a music program knows and appreciates the leaders who work diligently to keep the department running smoothly. These leaders go above and beyond what is expected of most other members, thus maintaining the unity of a band or orchestra. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...266267268269270...280290300...nextlast