Bell schedule debate: Where do we go from here? February 13, 2016 — by Gitika Nalwa, Katherine Sun and Rachel Zhang How the community fractured over what is best for students read more » Second-semester seniors find inspiration February 11, 2016 — by Anant Rajeev and Gwynevere Hunger For many seniors, second semester is a time of pure bliss. Free time abounds, pressure dissolves and college applications are a distant memory. However, some seniors continue to make a productive use of their time by seeking outside opportunities before heading off to college in the fall. read more » Speaker stresses student independence February 10, 2016 — by David Fan Author Julie Lythcott-Haims' message resonated with many parents and teachers. read more » Class of 2016 valedictorian, salutatorian announced February 9, 2016 — by Helen Chen and Melissa Magner At first glance, this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian are not so different from those of previous years: Both excel at what they do, and in particular both are known by their peers for their stellar performances in science and math. But for the first time since 2008, both are female. read more » ‘Rigorous’ schedule standards may change on school reports for college apps February 8, 2016 — by Olivia Lu and Amulya Vadlakonda What does it mean for a student to take the “most challenging” course load? This question on the school reports that guidance counselors send to colleges during the college admission process has never been answered with a standard measurement. In the past, the school’s four guidance counselors have made individual judgment calls on the rigor of each student’s academic load. read more » Optimism runs high for robotics team February 8, 2016 — by Aditya Chaudhry As a senior and key mechanical designer, Riaziat is a jack of all trades, working on all aspects of this year’s robot. read more » Dance team confident after big win February 8, 2016 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Tiffany Zheng As the announcement for awards started, the dance team huddled up and held hands in anticipation. A few moments later, the team’s 11 members were jumping and shouting: They had just learned they had won first place in Medium Hip-Hop Division at the USA (United Spirit Association) Regional Competition at Bella Vista High School on Feb 6. read more » Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Second-semester seniors find inspiration February 11, 2016 — by Anant Rajeev and Gwynevere Hunger For many seniors, second semester is a time of pure bliss. Free time abounds, pressure dissolves and college applications are a distant memory. However, some seniors continue to make a productive use of their time by seeking outside opportunities before heading off to college in the fall. read more » Speaker stresses student independence February 10, 2016 — by David Fan Author Julie Lythcott-Haims' message resonated with many parents and teachers. read more » Class of 2016 valedictorian, salutatorian announced February 9, 2016 — by Helen Chen and Melissa Magner At first glance, this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian are not so different from those of previous years: Both excel at what they do, and in particular both are known by their peers for their stellar performances in science and math. But for the first time since 2008, both are female. read more » ‘Rigorous’ schedule standards may change on school reports for college apps February 8, 2016 — by Olivia Lu and Amulya Vadlakonda What does it mean for a student to take the “most challenging” course load? This question on the school reports that guidance counselors send to colleges during the college admission process has never been answered with a standard measurement. In the past, the school’s four guidance counselors have made individual judgment calls on the rigor of each student’s academic load. read more » Optimism runs high for robotics team February 8, 2016 — by Aditya Chaudhry As a senior and key mechanical designer, Riaziat is a jack of all trades, working on all aspects of this year’s robot. read more » Dance team confident after big win February 8, 2016 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Tiffany Zheng As the announcement for awards started, the dance team huddled up and held hands in anticipation. A few moments later, the team’s 11 members were jumping and shouting: They had just learned they had won first place in Medium Hip-Hop Division at the USA (United Spirit Association) Regional Competition at Bella Vista High School on Feb 6. read more » Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Speaker stresses student independence February 10, 2016 — by David Fan Author Julie Lythcott-Haims' message resonated with many parents and teachers. read more » Class of 2016 valedictorian, salutatorian announced February 9, 2016 — by Helen Chen and Melissa Magner At first glance, this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian are not so different from those of previous years: Both excel at what they do, and in particular both are known by their peers for their stellar performances in science and math. But for the first time since 2008, both are female. read more » ‘Rigorous’ schedule standards may change on school reports for college apps February 8, 2016 — by Olivia Lu and Amulya Vadlakonda What does it mean for a student to take the “most challenging” course load? This question on the school reports that guidance counselors send to colleges during the college admission process has never been answered with a standard measurement. In the past, the school’s four guidance counselors have made individual judgment calls on the rigor of each student’s academic load. read more » Optimism runs high for robotics team February 8, 2016 — by Aditya Chaudhry As a senior and key mechanical designer, Riaziat is a jack of all trades, working on all aspects of this year’s robot. read more » Dance team confident after big win February 8, 2016 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Tiffany Zheng As the announcement for awards started, the dance team huddled up and held hands in anticipation. A few moments later, the team’s 11 members were jumping and shouting: They had just learned they had won first place in Medium Hip-Hop Division at the USA (United Spirit Association) Regional Competition at Bella Vista High School on Feb 6. read more » Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Class of 2016 valedictorian, salutatorian announced February 9, 2016 — by Helen Chen and Melissa Magner At first glance, this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian are not so different from those of previous years: Both excel at what they do, and in particular both are known by their peers for their stellar performances in science and math. But for the first time since 2008, both are female. read more » ‘Rigorous’ schedule standards may change on school reports for college apps February 8, 2016 — by Olivia Lu and Amulya Vadlakonda What does it mean for a student to take the “most challenging” course load? This question on the school reports that guidance counselors send to colleges during the college admission process has never been answered with a standard measurement. In the past, the school’s four guidance counselors have made individual judgment calls on the rigor of each student’s academic load. read more » Optimism runs high for robotics team February 8, 2016 — by Aditya Chaudhry As a senior and key mechanical designer, Riaziat is a jack of all trades, working on all aspects of this year’s robot. read more » Dance team confident after big win February 8, 2016 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Tiffany Zheng As the announcement for awards started, the dance team huddled up and held hands in anticipation. A few moments later, the team’s 11 members were jumping and shouting: They had just learned they had won first place in Medium Hip-Hop Division at the USA (United Spirit Association) Regional Competition at Bella Vista High School on Feb 6. read more » Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
‘Rigorous’ schedule standards may change on school reports for college apps February 8, 2016 — by Olivia Lu and Amulya Vadlakonda What does it mean for a student to take the “most challenging” course load? This question on the school reports that guidance counselors send to colleges during the college admission process has never been answered with a standard measurement. In the past, the school’s four guidance counselors have made individual judgment calls on the rigor of each student’s academic load. read more » Optimism runs high for robotics team February 8, 2016 — by Aditya Chaudhry As a senior and key mechanical designer, Riaziat is a jack of all trades, working on all aspects of this year’s robot. read more » Dance team confident after big win February 8, 2016 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Tiffany Zheng As the announcement for awards started, the dance team huddled up and held hands in anticipation. A few moments later, the team’s 11 members were jumping and shouting: They had just learned they had won first place in Medium Hip-Hop Division at the USA (United Spirit Association) Regional Competition at Bella Vista High School on Feb 6. read more » Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Optimism runs high for robotics team February 8, 2016 — by Aditya Chaudhry As a senior and key mechanical designer, Riaziat is a jack of all trades, working on all aspects of this year’s robot. read more » Dance team confident after big win February 8, 2016 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Tiffany Zheng As the announcement for awards started, the dance team huddled up and held hands in anticipation. A few moments later, the team’s 11 members were jumping and shouting: They had just learned they had won first place in Medium Hip-Hop Division at the USA (United Spirit Association) Regional Competition at Bella Vista High School on Feb 6. read more » Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Dance team confident after big win February 8, 2016 — by Gwynevere Hunger and Tiffany Zheng As the announcement for awards started, the dance team huddled up and held hands in anticipation. A few moments later, the team’s 11 members were jumping and shouting: They had just learned they had won first place in Medium Hip-Hop Division at the USA (United Spirit Association) Regional Competition at Bella Vista High School on Feb 6. read more » Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Jazz Cabaret returns and hasn’t lost a step February 8, 2016 — by Navin Tiwary The music department’s Jazz Cabaret returned this year last Saturday in the Large Gym after being canceled last year due to scheduling issues. read more » Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Mock Trial team weighs wins and losses February 7, 2016 — by Cassandra King and Gwynevere Hunger Mock trial team prepares for upcoming matches and reflects on past matches. read more » Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast
Freshman discusses involvement in oratorical and dramatic interpretation February 7, 2016 — by Amulya Vadlakonda and Kyle Wang This year, the speech and debate team has entered 11 students in the 2016 Berkeley Invitational, which starts on Feb. 13 with over 3,000 participants across all events. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...179180181182183...190200210220230...nextlast