How to ask your date to winter formal November 13, 2009 — by Serena Chan and Ashley Tang With Winter Formal coming up, more and more people are racking their brains trying to think up a "good' way" to ask their date to the dance. Most people don't have enough money to buy a private jet and fly it over school during lunch with a banner attached saying: "Will you go to Winter Ball with me?". For most of us who cannot afford such extravagance, here are a few priceless ways to ask your crush, whether a girl or a guy, to Winter Ball: read more » Students find different ways to study November 6, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Synthia Ling Looking at her planner at 9:30 p.m. on a Thursday night, junior Kaitna Shankar feels overwhelmed. She has an environmental science exam, a math quiz and an English essay all due tomorrow. But after a harsh day of school and Color Guard practice in the evening, she feels her eyes begin to droop as she lethargically sifts through a chapter about global warming. Shankar, frustrated by her lack of focus, decides to hit the sack and instead sets her alarm for 5 a.m., at which time she will wake up and complete her homework and studying. read more » Senior triumphs over language barrier November 6, 2009 — by Amanda Yi Think back to your first day of high school. You may have nervously entered Saratoga High, encountering new faces, heftier workloads, a bigger campus and more pressure. Now imagine going through all this while not being accustomed to the English language or American culture and not knowing a single soul. read more » “Ponyo” disappointing and overly simplistic November 5, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran The first movie I watched by director Hayao Miyazaki was “My Neighbor Totoro,” a 1988 Japanese animated film. “My Neighbor Totoro” was a cute and audience-friendly movie about two sisters’ magical adventure with Totoro, a spirit from the forest behind their house. I felt a connection with the characters and enjoyed the way they captured what it's like to be a child. For this reason, Totoro was one of my favorite movies. When I heard of Miyazaki’s new movie, “Ponyo,” I anticipated something as extraordinary as (or better than) "My Neighbor Totoro". read more » Guidance department emphasizes learning styles November 4, 2009 — by Vijay Menon With a dropout rate exceeding 20 percent in 2008, California's high schools are in a state of disrepair causing school administrators throughout the state to search for a fix to the educational system. read more » John Mayer Preview: ‘Battle Studies’ November 4, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche John Mayer's new album, "Battle Studies," is hitting the shelves soon and has quickly become one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Mayer has hinted at yet another reinvention of his style—incorporating a new method of songwriting, and generally changing the approach that he took in his most recent success, "Continuum." Mayer said it involves advice, observations and lessons that he has learned over the years. Mayer has said he is attempting to experiment with the new approach he is using through this album and gauge the reaction that it gets. read more » Can you Kanye? November 4, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma Some people know Kanye West as the rapper with record-selling songs and white shutter shades, but many know him for his notorious outbreaks. From his criticism of other celebrities to the apologies posted on his website, West has proven many times how outspoken he is—most recently at the MTV Video Music Awards when he took the microphone from Taylor Swift to proclaim the greatness of Beyoncé. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Students find different ways to study November 6, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Synthia Ling Looking at her planner at 9:30 p.m. on a Thursday night, junior Kaitna Shankar feels overwhelmed. She has an environmental science exam, a math quiz and an English essay all due tomorrow. But after a harsh day of school and Color Guard practice in the evening, she feels her eyes begin to droop as she lethargically sifts through a chapter about global warming. Shankar, frustrated by her lack of focus, decides to hit the sack and instead sets her alarm for 5 a.m., at which time she will wake up and complete her homework and studying. read more » Senior triumphs over language barrier November 6, 2009 — by Amanda Yi Think back to your first day of high school. You may have nervously entered Saratoga High, encountering new faces, heftier workloads, a bigger campus and more pressure. Now imagine going through all this while not being accustomed to the English language or American culture and not knowing a single soul. read more » “Ponyo” disappointing and overly simplistic November 5, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran The first movie I watched by director Hayao Miyazaki was “My Neighbor Totoro,” a 1988 Japanese animated film. “My Neighbor Totoro” was a cute and audience-friendly movie about two sisters’ magical adventure with Totoro, a spirit from the forest behind their house. I felt a connection with the characters and enjoyed the way they captured what it's like to be a child. For this reason, Totoro was one of my favorite movies. When I heard of Miyazaki’s new movie, “Ponyo,” I anticipated something as extraordinary as (or better than) "My Neighbor Totoro". read more » Guidance department emphasizes learning styles November 4, 2009 — by Vijay Menon With a dropout rate exceeding 20 percent in 2008, California's high schools are in a state of disrepair causing school administrators throughout the state to search for a fix to the educational system. read more » John Mayer Preview: ‘Battle Studies’ November 4, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche John Mayer's new album, "Battle Studies," is hitting the shelves soon and has quickly become one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Mayer has hinted at yet another reinvention of his style—incorporating a new method of songwriting, and generally changing the approach that he took in his most recent success, "Continuum." Mayer said it involves advice, observations and lessons that he has learned over the years. Mayer has said he is attempting to experiment with the new approach he is using through this album and gauge the reaction that it gets. read more » Can you Kanye? November 4, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma Some people know Kanye West as the rapper with record-selling songs and white shutter shades, but many know him for his notorious outbreaks. From his criticism of other celebrities to the apologies posted on his website, West has proven many times how outspoken he is—most recently at the MTV Video Music Awards when he took the microphone from Taylor Swift to proclaim the greatness of Beyoncé. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Senior triumphs over language barrier November 6, 2009 — by Amanda Yi Think back to your first day of high school. You may have nervously entered Saratoga High, encountering new faces, heftier workloads, a bigger campus and more pressure. Now imagine going through all this while not being accustomed to the English language or American culture and not knowing a single soul. read more » “Ponyo” disappointing and overly simplistic November 5, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran The first movie I watched by director Hayao Miyazaki was “My Neighbor Totoro,” a 1988 Japanese animated film. “My Neighbor Totoro” was a cute and audience-friendly movie about two sisters’ magical adventure with Totoro, a spirit from the forest behind their house. I felt a connection with the characters and enjoyed the way they captured what it's like to be a child. For this reason, Totoro was one of my favorite movies. When I heard of Miyazaki’s new movie, “Ponyo,” I anticipated something as extraordinary as (or better than) "My Neighbor Totoro". read more » Guidance department emphasizes learning styles November 4, 2009 — by Vijay Menon With a dropout rate exceeding 20 percent in 2008, California's high schools are in a state of disrepair causing school administrators throughout the state to search for a fix to the educational system. read more » John Mayer Preview: ‘Battle Studies’ November 4, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche John Mayer's new album, "Battle Studies," is hitting the shelves soon and has quickly become one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Mayer has hinted at yet another reinvention of his style—incorporating a new method of songwriting, and generally changing the approach that he took in his most recent success, "Continuum." Mayer said it involves advice, observations and lessons that he has learned over the years. Mayer has said he is attempting to experiment with the new approach he is using through this album and gauge the reaction that it gets. read more » Can you Kanye? November 4, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma Some people know Kanye West as the rapper with record-selling songs and white shutter shades, but many know him for his notorious outbreaks. From his criticism of other celebrities to the apologies posted on his website, West has proven many times how outspoken he is—most recently at the MTV Video Music Awards when he took the microphone from Taylor Swift to proclaim the greatness of Beyoncé. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
“Ponyo” disappointing and overly simplistic November 5, 2009 — by Vivian LeTran The first movie I watched by director Hayao Miyazaki was “My Neighbor Totoro,” a 1988 Japanese animated film. “My Neighbor Totoro” was a cute and audience-friendly movie about two sisters’ magical adventure with Totoro, a spirit from the forest behind their house. I felt a connection with the characters and enjoyed the way they captured what it's like to be a child. For this reason, Totoro was one of my favorite movies. When I heard of Miyazaki’s new movie, “Ponyo,” I anticipated something as extraordinary as (or better than) "My Neighbor Totoro". read more » Guidance department emphasizes learning styles November 4, 2009 — by Vijay Menon With a dropout rate exceeding 20 percent in 2008, California's high schools are in a state of disrepair causing school administrators throughout the state to search for a fix to the educational system. read more » John Mayer Preview: ‘Battle Studies’ November 4, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche John Mayer's new album, "Battle Studies," is hitting the shelves soon and has quickly become one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Mayer has hinted at yet another reinvention of his style—incorporating a new method of songwriting, and generally changing the approach that he took in his most recent success, "Continuum." Mayer said it involves advice, observations and lessons that he has learned over the years. Mayer has said he is attempting to experiment with the new approach he is using through this album and gauge the reaction that it gets. read more » Can you Kanye? November 4, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma Some people know Kanye West as the rapper with record-selling songs and white shutter shades, but many know him for his notorious outbreaks. From his criticism of other celebrities to the apologies posted on his website, West has proven many times how outspoken he is—most recently at the MTV Video Music Awards when he took the microphone from Taylor Swift to proclaim the greatness of Beyoncé. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Guidance department emphasizes learning styles November 4, 2009 — by Vijay Menon With a dropout rate exceeding 20 percent in 2008, California's high schools are in a state of disrepair causing school administrators throughout the state to search for a fix to the educational system. read more » John Mayer Preview: ‘Battle Studies’ November 4, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche John Mayer's new album, "Battle Studies," is hitting the shelves soon and has quickly become one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Mayer has hinted at yet another reinvention of his style—incorporating a new method of songwriting, and generally changing the approach that he took in his most recent success, "Continuum." Mayer said it involves advice, observations and lessons that he has learned over the years. Mayer has said he is attempting to experiment with the new approach he is using through this album and gauge the reaction that it gets. read more » Can you Kanye? November 4, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma Some people know Kanye West as the rapper with record-selling songs and white shutter shades, but many know him for his notorious outbreaks. From his criticism of other celebrities to the apologies posted on his website, West has proven many times how outspoken he is—most recently at the MTV Video Music Awards when he took the microphone from Taylor Swift to proclaim the greatness of Beyoncé. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
John Mayer Preview: ‘Battle Studies’ November 4, 2009 — by Roy Bisht and Anoop Galivanche John Mayer's new album, "Battle Studies," is hitting the shelves soon and has quickly become one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Mayer has hinted at yet another reinvention of his style—incorporating a new method of songwriting, and generally changing the approach that he took in his most recent success, "Continuum." Mayer said it involves advice, observations and lessons that he has learned over the years. Mayer has said he is attempting to experiment with the new approach he is using through this album and gauge the reaction that it gets. read more » Can you Kanye? November 4, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma Some people know Kanye West as the rapper with record-selling songs and white shutter shades, but many know him for his notorious outbreaks. From his criticism of other celebrities to the apologies posted on his website, West has proven many times how outspoken he is—most recently at the MTV Video Music Awards when he took the microphone from Taylor Swift to proclaim the greatness of Beyoncé. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Can you Kanye? November 4, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma Some people know Kanye West as the rapper with record-selling songs and white shutter shades, but many know him for his notorious outbreaks. From his criticism of other celebrities to the apologies posted on his website, West has proven many times how outspoken he is—most recently at the MTV Video Music Awards when he took the microphone from Taylor Swift to proclaim the greatness of Beyoncé. read more » Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Artist of the Issue: Junior Jackie Bae November 3, 2009 — by Grishma Athavale 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. read more » Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Davey keeps class fresh with interactive agenda November 2, 2009 — by Denise Lin and Christine Tseng Head bobbing up and down, world history teacher Mike Davey sings along to his favorite songs while working during tutorial. The posters on the wall, which sport The Beatles, Lord of the Rings and prominent figures such as Audrey Hepburn and the soft, patterned beige sofa in the corner make Davey's classroom a comfortable place for students to relax and do work, though that is not the only interesting aspect of Davey's teaching style. read more » Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast
Can you go to senior Homecoming-building as a junior? October 30, 2009 — by Kyumin Shim Tensions rise especially during Homecoming week as each grade tries to top the other. But we all know that the seniors' decorations will be the best and should be the best. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...296297298299300...nextlast