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How many times do you wish for a different type of learning in your class? Many students absolutely despise simulations, while others are enthusiastic and dress up for them like it’s Halloween. Similarly, while diagrams may help one student learn, lectures appeal to another.
Teachers often try to account for these learning styles in their lessons. And, contrary to popular belief, many teachers were students once themselves and reflect their own distinctive learning styles through the way they teach.
English department head Jason Friend is one such teacher.

Band students were sad to say good-bye to beloved former band teacher John Zarco when he announced his departure to pursue his PhD. last year; however, new music teacher Duane Otani hopes to find a place in their hearts.

“Teaching at Saratoga seemed like a good opportunity for me,” said Otani. “I love working here and everything about the school. The students are great and I know we can have a successful year.”

Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury.

It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever.

When students, or anyone else, for that matter, need a good laugh or crave a romantic moment, but simply don’t have the time to watch a full two-hour movie, YouTube is a perfect remedy.

Junior Jackie Bae talks about her passion for drawing and why she has been committed to this hobby for 11 years. Using different types of media, mainly pencil, Bae expresses herself through this type of art and will begin to prepare for a portfolio due in November to showcase her artwork in preparation to show colleges next year.

Q: What types/kinds of art do you do?
A: I do mainly drawing. I basically draw anything I’m capable of drawing: people, animals, objects, and scenery. I use many different types of media, but I like to use pencil and paper most often.

Most people grow up slowly, experiencing life in small doses: making mistakes and then making them again, until they finally learn. Sophomore Katya Simpson didn’t get that luxury.

It happened quickly. One week last fall Simpson was a regular student. The next she underwent a surgery to remove a life-threatening brain tumor that changed her life forever.

Every year, millions of people set goals to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. Myths about certain foods and exercise methods, however, are often detrimental to those goals.

According to AceFitness.org , one wrong myth among teens is that “I can eat anything and as much as I want just as long as I exercise afterward.” But after eating thousands of calories and exercising, people may find that an average workout only burns about 300-500 calories. Furthermore, exercise may increase appetite, leading to eating more after a workout.