Organization, hard work key to textbook room’s success December 7, 2010 — by Will Edman and Kelly Liu On the shelves of the small textbook room in the library are roughly 31,000 textbooks, according to librarian Kevin Heyman. Getting those books into the hands of students, repairing damage, keeping track of lost books and assessing fines, is a massive job shared by staff members and parent volunteers. read more » Junior continues decade-long dancing December 6, 2010 — by Aasim Naqvi It’s Friday night, but Rachel Le can’t stay up too late. As it’s been for so many years, she has tap dancing classes an hour away first thing in the morning. “I started when I was 3 because my parents randomly decided to sign me up to see if I’d like it,” Le said. read more » Rain postpones NorCal final vs. Monta Vista for girls’ tennis December 5, 2010 — by Evaline Ju The still undefeated girls’ tennis team seems a good bet to beat anyone but the weather this year. Rain began to fall as players began their matches against Monta Vista on Dec. 2 afternoon in the finals of the CIF NorCal Championships in Walnut Creek, postponed from nearly two weeks before. Most of the girls only finished the first game of the first set before the referee called the players off the courts. read more » Mainstream and underground music: what’s the difference? December 3, 2010 — by Ashley Tang Turn on the radio to Wild 94.9 and chances are that “Like a G6” by Far East Movement or “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” by Usher will be blasting away. Although these songs may be catchy, some students delve deeper into the music world to download songs from underground artists who are not quite as well known. read more » Ballet becomes student’s career ambition December 3, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Sophomore Kendall Chicanowicz spends most nights in a leotard spinning around the floor of a Los Gatos Studio. As a ballerina, she must practice constantly to stay strong and limber. Ballet is a dance that requires discipline and precision. read more » Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own December 1, 2010 — by Aashna Mukerji “So you’re African American, right?” “Yeah.” “But you just said you were German.” “I’m German, African, Ethiopian, American Indian, and Asian. I can show you my family tree if you want.” Freshman Halle Champion has had a conversation like this at least five times since she arrived at Saratoga High. Though often mistaken for being only African American, she comes from a host of different cultures. read more » This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jackie Gu The age-old debate between pirates and ninjas has been analyzed and nit-picked to pieces. The time has come to find better, even more trivial, subjects to argue about. Which side of these popular topics would you be on? read more » This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
Junior continues decade-long dancing December 6, 2010 — by Aasim Naqvi It’s Friday night, but Rachel Le can’t stay up too late. As it’s been for so many years, she has tap dancing classes an hour away first thing in the morning. “I started when I was 3 because my parents randomly decided to sign me up to see if I’d like it,” Le said. read more » Rain postpones NorCal final vs. Monta Vista for girls’ tennis December 5, 2010 — by Evaline Ju The still undefeated girls’ tennis team seems a good bet to beat anyone but the weather this year. Rain began to fall as players began their matches against Monta Vista on Dec. 2 afternoon in the finals of the CIF NorCal Championships in Walnut Creek, postponed from nearly two weeks before. Most of the girls only finished the first game of the first set before the referee called the players off the courts. read more » Mainstream and underground music: what’s the difference? December 3, 2010 — by Ashley Tang Turn on the radio to Wild 94.9 and chances are that “Like a G6” by Far East Movement or “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” by Usher will be blasting away. Although these songs may be catchy, some students delve deeper into the music world to download songs from underground artists who are not quite as well known. read more » Ballet becomes student’s career ambition December 3, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Sophomore Kendall Chicanowicz spends most nights in a leotard spinning around the floor of a Los Gatos Studio. As a ballerina, she must practice constantly to stay strong and limber. Ballet is a dance that requires discipline and precision. read more » Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own December 1, 2010 — by Aashna Mukerji “So you’re African American, right?” “Yeah.” “But you just said you were German.” “I’m German, African, Ethiopian, American Indian, and Asian. I can show you my family tree if you want.” Freshman Halle Champion has had a conversation like this at least five times since she arrived at Saratoga High. Though often mistaken for being only African American, she comes from a host of different cultures. read more » This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jackie Gu The age-old debate between pirates and ninjas has been analyzed and nit-picked to pieces. The time has come to find better, even more trivial, subjects to argue about. Which side of these popular topics would you be on? read more » This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
Rain postpones NorCal final vs. Monta Vista for girls’ tennis December 5, 2010 — by Evaline Ju The still undefeated girls’ tennis team seems a good bet to beat anyone but the weather this year. Rain began to fall as players began their matches against Monta Vista on Dec. 2 afternoon in the finals of the CIF NorCal Championships in Walnut Creek, postponed from nearly two weeks before. Most of the girls only finished the first game of the first set before the referee called the players off the courts. read more » Mainstream and underground music: what’s the difference? December 3, 2010 — by Ashley Tang Turn on the radio to Wild 94.9 and chances are that “Like a G6” by Far East Movement or “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” by Usher will be blasting away. Although these songs may be catchy, some students delve deeper into the music world to download songs from underground artists who are not quite as well known. read more » Ballet becomes student’s career ambition December 3, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Sophomore Kendall Chicanowicz spends most nights in a leotard spinning around the floor of a Los Gatos Studio. As a ballerina, she must practice constantly to stay strong and limber. Ballet is a dance that requires discipline and precision. read more » Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own December 1, 2010 — by Aashna Mukerji “So you’re African American, right?” “Yeah.” “But you just said you were German.” “I’m German, African, Ethiopian, American Indian, and Asian. I can show you my family tree if you want.” Freshman Halle Champion has had a conversation like this at least five times since she arrived at Saratoga High. Though often mistaken for being only African American, she comes from a host of different cultures. read more » This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jackie Gu The age-old debate between pirates and ninjas has been analyzed and nit-picked to pieces. The time has come to find better, even more trivial, subjects to argue about. Which side of these popular topics would you be on? read more » This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
Mainstream and underground music: what’s the difference? December 3, 2010 — by Ashley Tang Turn on the radio to Wild 94.9 and chances are that “Like a G6” by Far East Movement or “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” by Usher will be blasting away. Although these songs may be catchy, some students delve deeper into the music world to download songs from underground artists who are not quite as well known. read more » Ballet becomes student’s career ambition December 3, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Sophomore Kendall Chicanowicz spends most nights in a leotard spinning around the floor of a Los Gatos Studio. As a ballerina, she must practice constantly to stay strong and limber. Ballet is a dance that requires discipline and precision. read more » Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own December 1, 2010 — by Aashna Mukerji “So you’re African American, right?” “Yeah.” “But you just said you were German.” “I’m German, African, Ethiopian, American Indian, and Asian. I can show you my family tree if you want.” Freshman Halle Champion has had a conversation like this at least five times since she arrived at Saratoga High. Though often mistaken for being only African American, she comes from a host of different cultures. read more » This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jackie Gu The age-old debate between pirates and ninjas has been analyzed and nit-picked to pieces. The time has come to find better, even more trivial, subjects to argue about. Which side of these popular topics would you be on? read more » This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
Ballet becomes student’s career ambition December 3, 2010 — by Kim Tsai Sophomore Kendall Chicanowicz spends most nights in a leotard spinning around the floor of a Los Gatos Studio. As a ballerina, she must practice constantly to stay strong and limber. Ballet is a dance that requires discipline and precision. read more » Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own December 1, 2010 — by Aashna Mukerji “So you’re African American, right?” “Yeah.” “But you just said you were German.” “I’m German, African, Ethiopian, American Indian, and Asian. I can show you my family tree if you want.” Freshman Halle Champion has had a conversation like this at least five times since she arrived at Saratoga High. Though often mistaken for being only African American, she comes from a host of different cultures. read more » This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jackie Gu The age-old debate between pirates and ninjas has been analyzed and nit-picked to pieces. The time has come to find better, even more trivial, subjects to argue about. Which side of these popular topics would you be on? read more » This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own December 1, 2010 — by Aashna Mukerji “So you’re African American, right?” “Yeah.” “But you just said you were German.” “I’m German, African, Ethiopian, American Indian, and Asian. I can show you my family tree if you want.” Freshman Halle Champion has had a conversation like this at least five times since she arrived at Saratoga High. Though often mistaken for being only African American, she comes from a host of different cultures. read more » This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jackie Gu The age-old debate between pirates and ninjas has been analyzed and nit-picked to pieces. The time has come to find better, even more trivial, subjects to argue about. Which side of these popular topics would you be on? read more » This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
This or That?-Jackie Gu’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jackie Gu The age-old debate between pirates and ninjas has been analyzed and nit-picked to pieces. The time has come to find better, even more trivial, subjects to argue about. Which side of these popular topics would you be on? read more » This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View December 1, 2010 — by Jennifer Jin James Potter vs. Severus Snape James is popular, good-looking not to mention a super quidditch star, traits that make him an automatic win. Plus he is the father of the hero, Harry Potter. Yes, James was mean to Snape, but Snape was also mean to James. Also, remember that James was a teenage boy, and like many teenage boys, they liked to tease others and be immature. In the end, Lily married James, which shows that he had matured a bit. read more » Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
Mock trial coach Dr. Hugh Roberts and the professions in his pocket November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Remember dreaming about future careers as a child, struggling to choose between becoming a teacher or a doctor of philosophy or an author or a lawyer? How about choosing all four? read more » Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast
Looking ahead: Will political myopia obscure our 20-20 vision? November 29, 2010 — by Michael Lee Explosions of cheering resonated across the streets of Washington, D.C., when Barack Obama took the oath to be the 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama was the first Democratic president since Bill Clinton, and the first African-American president ever. Most Americans were eager for change. This support, however, has lessened with time. Obama’s decline in popularity can be attributed to numerous problems—particularly continued war and a bad economy. The “time for change” did not satisfy liberal and conservative cravings alike. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...271272273274275...280290300...nextlast