‘Happier Than Ever’: Billie Eilish’s take on growth September 20, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Annie Liu The elegant, cursive text of “Happier Than Ever” adorns the warm, beige-toned album cover. An off-shoulder cardigan lays effortlessly across pop sensation Billie Eilish, who, with her hair dyed platinum blonde, is embracing herself. Unlike her previous album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” featuring a dark background and coy smile, her […] read more » Don’t worry Halsey, you will always have my love September 20, 2021 — by Nidhi Mathihalli Grammy-winning artist Halsey released her fourth album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” on Aug. 27. These 13-tracks, some of which were recorded during the singer’s recent pregnancy, received both positive and negative reviews due to her transition to a unique rock vibe. It was a contrast to her usual pop style, leading […] read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi When junior Allison Tan posted her mental health story on her Instagram account on Nov. 2, 2020, she was met with a flood of supportive texts and messages. A year later, when Tan created @semicolonsaratoga, an Instagram account dedicated to posting mental health stories of anonymous Saratoga High students, she was met with the same […] read more » College visits offer insights but are still limited September 20, 2021 — by Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha When senior Morgan Bettinger set foot on the Boston University campus, it felt surreal. The images and virtual tours that she had seen on Google didn’t do justice to the quiet bustle of student activity and warm sunlight shining on the open walkways, nor could they capture the peppy lilt of Bettinger’s tour guide, a […] read more » Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons September 20, 2021 — by Ethan Lin Pushing my way past the imposing set of double doors, I was surprised to see hundreds of students, parents and professors gathered in a hotel conference room. A glittering chandelier hung overhead the Steinway grand piano, set behind a large projector screen displaying the words, “Welcome to Wilmington!” I recognized many of the teachers and […] read more » Stuck at home, sophomore becomes more introverted in the past couple of years September 20, 2021 — by Annie Liu Just months into quarantine, I longed for real human interaction. I missed sitting with my friends during lunch, talking about the workload, tests and quizzes. I missed sharing and being scared to share my stories on assigned prompts for English class. I missed the interesting small talks I could have with students. Now, the tables […] read more » Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great September 17, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy On Aug. 5, Twitter exploded with the news that rapper Kanye West was floating hundreds of feet at the latest listening party for his unreleased album, “Donda.” With techno music echoing through the Mercedes-Benz stadium, thousands of fans filled the seats as West, silhouetted by a smokescreen and stage lights, was hoisted high into the […] read more » Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Don’t worry Halsey, you will always have my love September 20, 2021 — by Nidhi Mathihalli Grammy-winning artist Halsey released her fourth album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” on Aug. 27. These 13-tracks, some of which were recorded during the singer’s recent pregnancy, received both positive and negative reviews due to her transition to a unique rock vibe. It was a contrast to her usual pop style, leading […] read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi When junior Allison Tan posted her mental health story on her Instagram account on Nov. 2, 2020, she was met with a flood of supportive texts and messages. A year later, when Tan created @semicolonsaratoga, an Instagram account dedicated to posting mental health stories of anonymous Saratoga High students, she was met with the same […] read more » College visits offer insights but are still limited September 20, 2021 — by Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha When senior Morgan Bettinger set foot on the Boston University campus, it felt surreal. The images and virtual tours that she had seen on Google didn’t do justice to the quiet bustle of student activity and warm sunlight shining on the open walkways, nor could they capture the peppy lilt of Bettinger’s tour guide, a […] read more » Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons September 20, 2021 — by Ethan Lin Pushing my way past the imposing set of double doors, I was surprised to see hundreds of students, parents and professors gathered in a hotel conference room. A glittering chandelier hung overhead the Steinway grand piano, set behind a large projector screen displaying the words, “Welcome to Wilmington!” I recognized many of the teachers and […] read more » Stuck at home, sophomore becomes more introverted in the past couple of years September 20, 2021 — by Annie Liu Just months into quarantine, I longed for real human interaction. I missed sitting with my friends during lunch, talking about the workload, tests and quizzes. I missed sharing and being scared to share my stories on assigned prompts for English class. I missed the interesting small talks I could have with students. Now, the tables […] read more » Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great September 17, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy On Aug. 5, Twitter exploded with the news that rapper Kanye West was floating hundreds of feet at the latest listening party for his unreleased album, “Donda.” With techno music echoing through the Mercedes-Benz stadium, thousands of fans filled the seats as West, silhouetted by a smokescreen and stage lights, was hoisted high into the […] read more » Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi When junior Allison Tan posted her mental health story on her Instagram account on Nov. 2, 2020, she was met with a flood of supportive texts and messages. A year later, when Tan created @semicolonsaratoga, an Instagram account dedicated to posting mental health stories of anonymous Saratoga High students, she was met with the same […] read more » College visits offer insights but are still limited September 20, 2021 — by Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha When senior Morgan Bettinger set foot on the Boston University campus, it felt surreal. The images and virtual tours that she had seen on Google didn’t do justice to the quiet bustle of student activity and warm sunlight shining on the open walkways, nor could they capture the peppy lilt of Bettinger’s tour guide, a […] read more » Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons September 20, 2021 — by Ethan Lin Pushing my way past the imposing set of double doors, I was surprised to see hundreds of students, parents and professors gathered in a hotel conference room. A glittering chandelier hung overhead the Steinway grand piano, set behind a large projector screen displaying the words, “Welcome to Wilmington!” I recognized many of the teachers and […] read more » Stuck at home, sophomore becomes more introverted in the past couple of years September 20, 2021 — by Annie Liu Just months into quarantine, I longed for real human interaction. I missed sitting with my friends during lunch, talking about the workload, tests and quizzes. I missed sharing and being scared to share my stories on assigned prompts for English class. I missed the interesting small talks I could have with students. Now, the tables […] read more » Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great September 17, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy On Aug. 5, Twitter exploded with the news that rapper Kanye West was floating hundreds of feet at the latest listening party for his unreleased album, “Donda.” With techno music echoing through the Mercedes-Benz stadium, thousands of fans filled the seats as West, silhouetted by a smokescreen and stage lights, was hoisted high into the […] read more » Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
College visits offer insights but are still limited September 20, 2021 — by Esther Luan and Kaasha Minocha When senior Morgan Bettinger set foot on the Boston University campus, it felt surreal. The images and virtual tours that she had seen on Google didn’t do justice to the quiet bustle of student activity and warm sunlight shining on the open walkways, nor could they capture the peppy lilt of Bettinger’s tour guide, a […] read more » Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons September 20, 2021 — by Ethan Lin Pushing my way past the imposing set of double doors, I was surprised to see hundreds of students, parents and professors gathered in a hotel conference room. A glittering chandelier hung overhead the Steinway grand piano, set behind a large projector screen displaying the words, “Welcome to Wilmington!” I recognized many of the teachers and […] read more » Stuck at home, sophomore becomes more introverted in the past couple of years September 20, 2021 — by Annie Liu Just months into quarantine, I longed for real human interaction. I missed sitting with my friends during lunch, talking about the workload, tests and quizzes. I missed sharing and being scared to share my stories on assigned prompts for English class. I missed the interesting small talks I could have with students. Now, the tables […] read more » Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great September 17, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy On Aug. 5, Twitter exploded with the news that rapper Kanye West was floating hundreds of feet at the latest listening party for his unreleased album, “Donda.” With techno music echoing through the Mercedes-Benz stadium, thousands of fans filled the seats as West, silhouetted by a smokescreen and stage lights, was hoisted high into the […] read more » Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Music summer camp teaches unexpected lessons September 20, 2021 — by Ethan Lin Pushing my way past the imposing set of double doors, I was surprised to see hundreds of students, parents and professors gathered in a hotel conference room. A glittering chandelier hung overhead the Steinway grand piano, set behind a large projector screen displaying the words, “Welcome to Wilmington!” I recognized many of the teachers and […] read more » Stuck at home, sophomore becomes more introverted in the past couple of years September 20, 2021 — by Annie Liu Just months into quarantine, I longed for real human interaction. I missed sitting with my friends during lunch, talking about the workload, tests and quizzes. I missed sharing and being scared to share my stories on assigned prompts for English class. I missed the interesting small talks I could have with students. Now, the tables […] read more » Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great September 17, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy On Aug. 5, Twitter exploded with the news that rapper Kanye West was floating hundreds of feet at the latest listening party for his unreleased album, “Donda.” With techno music echoing through the Mercedes-Benz stadium, thousands of fans filled the seats as West, silhouetted by a smokescreen and stage lights, was hoisted high into the […] read more » Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Stuck at home, sophomore becomes more introverted in the past couple of years September 20, 2021 — by Annie Liu Just months into quarantine, I longed for real human interaction. I missed sitting with my friends during lunch, talking about the workload, tests and quizzes. I missed sharing and being scared to share my stories on assigned prompts for English class. I missed the interesting small talks I could have with students. Now, the tables […] read more » Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great September 17, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy On Aug. 5, Twitter exploded with the news that rapper Kanye West was floating hundreds of feet at the latest listening party for his unreleased album, “Donda.” With techno music echoing through the Mercedes-Benz stadium, thousands of fans filled the seats as West, silhouetted by a smokescreen and stage lights, was hoisted high into the […] read more » Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Despite its raw potential, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ too unrefined to be great September 17, 2021 — by Viraaj Reddi and Arnav Swamy On Aug. 5, Twitter exploded with the news that rapper Kanye West was floating hundreds of feet at the latest listening party for his unreleased album, “Donda.” With techno music echoing through the Mercedes-Benz stadium, thousands of fans filled the seats as West, silhouetted by a smokescreen and stage lights, was hoisted high into the […] read more » Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Are textbooks the best way to learn history? September 17, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang Sitting at her desk in world history during online learning last year, junior Jenny Chan struggled to keep her eyes open as she read her history textbook. Despite difficulties in staying engaged with the material, Chan found herself most interested in the material during world history and U.S. History teacher Michael Betz’s lectures. “The way […] read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu To prepare for the in-person fall semester, AP Calculus BC teacher PJ Yim brainstormed multiple ways to help students who had fallen behind during the past year online. After careful consideration, he decided to implement days without planned lessons, dedicated only to answering any questions students would have. “I‘m trying to ease them back into […] read more » ‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
‘Solar Power’: a breath of fresh air September 10, 2021 — by Kavita Sundaram I hate the winter, and I can’t stand the cold. Apparently Lorde feels the same way. When “Solar Power,” the first single from Lorde’s latest album, dropped on June 10, I knew the album would be the perfect way to end the summer. After four long years of silence, Lorde came through with another revelation […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast