100-word rant: Restrooms should provide paper towels, not just dryers May 17, 2023 — by Parav Manney After I finish washing my hands in one of the restrooms at school, I just want a simple and quick way to dry them off. What I get instead is a motion-activated dryer that takes its precious time to charge up, only to then exert a narrow blast of hot air that unevenly (and slowly) […] read more » Dear UCs: Please don’t reject me May 15, 2023 — by Beverly Xu In 2022, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that about 76% of Class of ‘22 Saratoga High graduates who applied to the UCs were admitted, and a considerable number were to the top two UCs: UC Berkeley and UCLA. This year, however, finding a senior that has gotten into the top two feels like looking for […] read more » Driving earlier in life will prove to be a better decision May 15, 2023 — by Victoria Lin My car slowly edged down the street as I anxiously gripped the steering wheel and began my first driving lesson with my driving instructor calmly telling me directions in the passenger seat. My fear was justified. Driving is a scary thing: In the U.S. alone, around 40,000 people died in 2020 due to car crashes, […] read more » School bathrooms: too often a trying experience May 10, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As we progress toward the end of the school year, I think we all know by now that using the restroom on campus is no easy feat, and I’m not just talking about the cleanliness and quality of the bathrooms themselves — the whole process is painful. For starters, the mere act of getting approval […] read more » 100-word rave: Final exams for AP classes are rightfully before APs May 6, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Imagine this awful alternative universe: It’s the beginning of June. You’re stressed and, despite taking the AP exam three weeks ago, you have to keep studying for the final exam in, say, AP Environmental Science. You’re burned out and exhausted. You should have crossed the finish line weeks ago, but here you are, still studying. […] read more » 100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length May 5, 2023 — by Parav Manney Tutorials are pretty great. They’re a good time to socialize, complete work or just recharge from the rush of school life. But there’s a problem with the way our school handles them: Red Day tutorials are only 30 minutes while Blue Days are 50. This large disparity between the two durations makes for a slew […] read more » 100-word rant: New oats are inferior to the beloved old oats May 2, 2023 — by Zack Zhang On my way to lunch, I grabbed a yogurt off the counter as casually as I used to do nearly every day. But as soon as I took the first bite, I knew something was off. The oats that I once looked forward to eating had been changed for an inferior variation. Before the change, […] read more » Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Dear UCs: Please don’t reject me May 15, 2023 — by Beverly Xu In 2022, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that about 76% of Class of ‘22 Saratoga High graduates who applied to the UCs were admitted, and a considerable number were to the top two UCs: UC Berkeley and UCLA. This year, however, finding a senior that has gotten into the top two feels like looking for […] read more » Driving earlier in life will prove to be a better decision May 15, 2023 — by Victoria Lin My car slowly edged down the street as I anxiously gripped the steering wheel and began my first driving lesson with my driving instructor calmly telling me directions in the passenger seat. My fear was justified. Driving is a scary thing: In the U.S. alone, around 40,000 people died in 2020 due to car crashes, […] read more » School bathrooms: too often a trying experience May 10, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As we progress toward the end of the school year, I think we all know by now that using the restroom on campus is no easy feat, and I’m not just talking about the cleanliness and quality of the bathrooms themselves — the whole process is painful. For starters, the mere act of getting approval […] read more » 100-word rave: Final exams for AP classes are rightfully before APs May 6, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Imagine this awful alternative universe: It’s the beginning of June. You’re stressed and, despite taking the AP exam three weeks ago, you have to keep studying for the final exam in, say, AP Environmental Science. You’re burned out and exhausted. You should have crossed the finish line weeks ago, but here you are, still studying. […] read more » 100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length May 5, 2023 — by Parav Manney Tutorials are pretty great. They’re a good time to socialize, complete work or just recharge from the rush of school life. But there’s a problem with the way our school handles them: Red Day tutorials are only 30 minutes while Blue Days are 50. This large disparity between the two durations makes for a slew […] read more » 100-word rant: New oats are inferior to the beloved old oats May 2, 2023 — by Zack Zhang On my way to lunch, I grabbed a yogurt off the counter as casually as I used to do nearly every day. But as soon as I took the first bite, I knew something was off. The oats that I once looked forward to eating had been changed for an inferior variation. Before the change, […] read more » Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Driving earlier in life will prove to be a better decision May 15, 2023 — by Victoria Lin My car slowly edged down the street as I anxiously gripped the steering wheel and began my first driving lesson with my driving instructor calmly telling me directions in the passenger seat. My fear was justified. Driving is a scary thing: In the U.S. alone, around 40,000 people died in 2020 due to car crashes, […] read more » School bathrooms: too often a trying experience May 10, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As we progress toward the end of the school year, I think we all know by now that using the restroom on campus is no easy feat, and I’m not just talking about the cleanliness and quality of the bathrooms themselves — the whole process is painful. For starters, the mere act of getting approval […] read more » 100-word rave: Final exams for AP classes are rightfully before APs May 6, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Imagine this awful alternative universe: It’s the beginning of June. You’re stressed and, despite taking the AP exam three weeks ago, you have to keep studying for the final exam in, say, AP Environmental Science. You’re burned out and exhausted. You should have crossed the finish line weeks ago, but here you are, still studying. […] read more » 100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length May 5, 2023 — by Parav Manney Tutorials are pretty great. They’re a good time to socialize, complete work or just recharge from the rush of school life. But there’s a problem with the way our school handles them: Red Day tutorials are only 30 minutes while Blue Days are 50. This large disparity between the two durations makes for a slew […] read more » 100-word rant: New oats are inferior to the beloved old oats May 2, 2023 — by Zack Zhang On my way to lunch, I grabbed a yogurt off the counter as casually as I used to do nearly every day. But as soon as I took the first bite, I knew something was off. The oats that I once looked forward to eating had been changed for an inferior variation. Before the change, […] read more » Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
School bathrooms: too often a trying experience May 10, 2023 — by Sarah Zhou As we progress toward the end of the school year, I think we all know by now that using the restroom on campus is no easy feat, and I’m not just talking about the cleanliness and quality of the bathrooms themselves — the whole process is painful. For starters, the mere act of getting approval […] read more » 100-word rave: Final exams for AP classes are rightfully before APs May 6, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Imagine this awful alternative universe: It’s the beginning of June. You’re stressed and, despite taking the AP exam three weeks ago, you have to keep studying for the final exam in, say, AP Environmental Science. You’re burned out and exhausted. You should have crossed the finish line weeks ago, but here you are, still studying. […] read more » 100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length May 5, 2023 — by Parav Manney Tutorials are pretty great. They’re a good time to socialize, complete work or just recharge from the rush of school life. But there’s a problem with the way our school handles them: Red Day tutorials are only 30 minutes while Blue Days are 50. This large disparity between the two durations makes for a slew […] read more » 100-word rant: New oats are inferior to the beloved old oats May 2, 2023 — by Zack Zhang On my way to lunch, I grabbed a yogurt off the counter as casually as I used to do nearly every day. But as soon as I took the first bite, I knew something was off. The oats that I once looked forward to eating had been changed for an inferior variation. Before the change, […] read more » Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
100-word rave: Final exams for AP classes are rightfully before APs May 6, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Imagine this awful alternative universe: It’s the beginning of June. You’re stressed and, despite taking the AP exam three weeks ago, you have to keep studying for the final exam in, say, AP Environmental Science. You’re burned out and exhausted. You should have crossed the finish line weeks ago, but here you are, still studying. […] read more » 100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length May 5, 2023 — by Parav Manney Tutorials are pretty great. They’re a good time to socialize, complete work or just recharge from the rush of school life. But there’s a problem with the way our school handles them: Red Day tutorials are only 30 minutes while Blue Days are 50. This large disparity between the two durations makes for a slew […] read more » 100-word rant: New oats are inferior to the beloved old oats May 2, 2023 — by Zack Zhang On my way to lunch, I grabbed a yogurt off the counter as casually as I used to do nearly every day. But as soon as I took the first bite, I knew something was off. The oats that I once looked forward to eating had been changed for an inferior variation. Before the change, […] read more » Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
100-word rant: Red and Blue Day tutorials should be the same length May 5, 2023 — by Parav Manney Tutorials are pretty great. They’re a good time to socialize, complete work or just recharge from the rush of school life. But there’s a problem with the way our school handles them: Red Day tutorials are only 30 minutes while Blue Days are 50. This large disparity between the two durations makes for a slew […] read more » 100-word rant: New oats are inferior to the beloved old oats May 2, 2023 — by Zack Zhang On my way to lunch, I grabbed a yogurt off the counter as casually as I used to do nearly every day. But as soon as I took the first bite, I knew something was off. The oats that I once looked forward to eating had been changed for an inferior variation. Before the change, […] read more » Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
100-word rant: New oats are inferior to the beloved old oats May 2, 2023 — by Zack Zhang On my way to lunch, I grabbed a yogurt off the counter as casually as I used to do nearly every day. But as soon as I took the first bite, I knew something was off. The oats that I once looked forward to eating had been changed for an inferior variation. Before the change, […] read more » Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Why you should watch your next movie in theaters May 1, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta There’s something so comforting about sitting in bed and watching a movie at 2 a.m., knowing that you still have math homework to complete and a quiz the next day. Or, when you’re not up at ungodly hours, friends can always come over and watch a movie with you in the comfort and convenience of […] read more » Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Released footage of Tyre Nichols’s murder should serve as a breaking point May 1, 2023 — by Saachi Jain On the night of Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, 39-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over at a red light by Memphis police officers. The officers proceeded to fatally abuse him in his neighborhood less than 100 yards from his home. After being beaten, kicked, tased and pepper sprayed, Nichols was transported to a local hospital, […] read more » Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast
Apple Screen time mostly counterproductive May 1, 2023 — by George Huang When I was younger, I remember the frustration of seeing a white screen adorned with a black hourglass that interrupted many online gaming sessions and countless texting exchanges. While implemented with good intentions, the screen time-limiting app hindered the natural development of my self-control, and I’m still suffering the consequences. Screen time is a feature […] read more » firstprevious...1011121314...2030405060...nextlast