Going pro: The need for pre-professional classes March 28, 2014 — by Rohan Hardikar Now that I am a second-semester senior, I spend my time doing, well, nothing except for what is required to maintain decent grades in school. read more » Administrative action justified in its crackdown on pot March 28, 2014 — by Jonathan Young The shrill beep of the school bell reverberates throughout the halls, signaling the start of tutorial. Succumbing to ritual, upperclassmen rush to the cars and some gather in circles throughout the lot while others enter the warmth of their motor vehicles. read more » Warning labels on sodas: A step in the right direction March 24, 2014 — by Arman Vaziri and Nelson Wang In February, lawmakers in California proposed a bill to put warning labels on sugary drinks in an attempt to combat obesity, a strategy reminiscent of Michael Bloomberg’s ban on large containers of soft drinks in New York. This bill is not a miracle cure for obesity, but is a step in the right direction. read more » One easy way to reduce academic pressure: Eliminate valedictorian, salutatorian titles March 9, 2014 — by Candice Zheng Saratoga High is known for its high-aiming students and equally high levels of stress. To add to the competitive atmosphere, a select group of high-scoring seniors with soaring GPAs each year become contestants in one last competition: the race for valedictorian and salutatorian. read more » Holistic learning connects with true understanding March 9, 2014 — by Nick Chow and JYoung Enter many high school classes, and you’ll likely see a teacher pacing in the front of the class, lecturing while students frantically try and scribble down notes. This lecture-driven style drives many school systems around the world (most notably China), and these schools are lauded for producing “smart” students en masse. read more » AP Government an unnecessary change March 9, 2014 — by Jonathan Young It’s early August and sleepy-eyed students walk toward the Small Gym. Falcon Fest 2014 has begun: Students are eager to learn what classes they’ll have with friends, but are at the same time dreading the start of a new school year. read more » Lawsuit against Obama administration a step to preserve the Constitution March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy American journalist Chris Hedges wrote, “We live in a society where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” read more » SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
Administrative action justified in its crackdown on pot March 28, 2014 — by Jonathan Young The shrill beep of the school bell reverberates throughout the halls, signaling the start of tutorial. Succumbing to ritual, upperclassmen rush to the cars and some gather in circles throughout the lot while others enter the warmth of their motor vehicles. read more » Warning labels on sodas: A step in the right direction March 24, 2014 — by Arman Vaziri and Nelson Wang In February, lawmakers in California proposed a bill to put warning labels on sugary drinks in an attempt to combat obesity, a strategy reminiscent of Michael Bloomberg’s ban on large containers of soft drinks in New York. This bill is not a miracle cure for obesity, but is a step in the right direction. read more » One easy way to reduce academic pressure: Eliminate valedictorian, salutatorian titles March 9, 2014 — by Candice Zheng Saratoga High is known for its high-aiming students and equally high levels of stress. To add to the competitive atmosphere, a select group of high-scoring seniors with soaring GPAs each year become contestants in one last competition: the race for valedictorian and salutatorian. read more » Holistic learning connects with true understanding March 9, 2014 — by Nick Chow and JYoung Enter many high school classes, and you’ll likely see a teacher pacing in the front of the class, lecturing while students frantically try and scribble down notes. This lecture-driven style drives many school systems around the world (most notably China), and these schools are lauded for producing “smart” students en masse. read more » AP Government an unnecessary change March 9, 2014 — by Jonathan Young It’s early August and sleepy-eyed students walk toward the Small Gym. Falcon Fest 2014 has begun: Students are eager to learn what classes they’ll have with friends, but are at the same time dreading the start of a new school year. read more » Lawsuit against Obama administration a step to preserve the Constitution March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy American journalist Chris Hedges wrote, “We live in a society where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” read more » SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
Warning labels on sodas: A step in the right direction March 24, 2014 — by Arman Vaziri and Nelson Wang In February, lawmakers in California proposed a bill to put warning labels on sugary drinks in an attempt to combat obesity, a strategy reminiscent of Michael Bloomberg’s ban on large containers of soft drinks in New York. This bill is not a miracle cure for obesity, but is a step in the right direction. read more » One easy way to reduce academic pressure: Eliminate valedictorian, salutatorian titles March 9, 2014 — by Candice Zheng Saratoga High is known for its high-aiming students and equally high levels of stress. To add to the competitive atmosphere, a select group of high-scoring seniors with soaring GPAs each year become contestants in one last competition: the race for valedictorian and salutatorian. read more » Holistic learning connects with true understanding March 9, 2014 — by Nick Chow and JYoung Enter many high school classes, and you’ll likely see a teacher pacing in the front of the class, lecturing while students frantically try and scribble down notes. This lecture-driven style drives many school systems around the world (most notably China), and these schools are lauded for producing “smart” students en masse. read more » AP Government an unnecessary change March 9, 2014 — by Jonathan Young It’s early August and sleepy-eyed students walk toward the Small Gym. Falcon Fest 2014 has begun: Students are eager to learn what classes they’ll have with friends, but are at the same time dreading the start of a new school year. read more » Lawsuit against Obama administration a step to preserve the Constitution March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy American journalist Chris Hedges wrote, “We live in a society where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” read more » SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
One easy way to reduce academic pressure: Eliminate valedictorian, salutatorian titles March 9, 2014 — by Candice Zheng Saratoga High is known for its high-aiming students and equally high levels of stress. To add to the competitive atmosphere, a select group of high-scoring seniors with soaring GPAs each year become contestants in one last competition: the race for valedictorian and salutatorian. read more » Holistic learning connects with true understanding March 9, 2014 — by Nick Chow and JYoung Enter many high school classes, and you’ll likely see a teacher pacing in the front of the class, lecturing while students frantically try and scribble down notes. This lecture-driven style drives many school systems around the world (most notably China), and these schools are lauded for producing “smart” students en masse. read more » AP Government an unnecessary change March 9, 2014 — by Jonathan Young It’s early August and sleepy-eyed students walk toward the Small Gym. Falcon Fest 2014 has begun: Students are eager to learn what classes they’ll have with friends, but are at the same time dreading the start of a new school year. read more » Lawsuit against Obama administration a step to preserve the Constitution March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy American journalist Chris Hedges wrote, “We live in a society where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” read more » SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
Holistic learning connects with true understanding March 9, 2014 — by Nick Chow and JYoung Enter many high school classes, and you’ll likely see a teacher pacing in the front of the class, lecturing while students frantically try and scribble down notes. This lecture-driven style drives many school systems around the world (most notably China), and these schools are lauded for producing “smart” students en masse. read more » AP Government an unnecessary change March 9, 2014 — by Jonathan Young It’s early August and sleepy-eyed students walk toward the Small Gym. Falcon Fest 2014 has begun: Students are eager to learn what classes they’ll have with friends, but are at the same time dreading the start of a new school year. read more » Lawsuit against Obama administration a step to preserve the Constitution March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy American journalist Chris Hedges wrote, “We live in a society where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” read more » SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
AP Government an unnecessary change March 9, 2014 — by Jonathan Young It’s early August and sleepy-eyed students walk toward the Small Gym. Falcon Fest 2014 has begun: Students are eager to learn what classes they’ll have with friends, but are at the same time dreading the start of a new school year. read more » Lawsuit against Obama administration a step to preserve the Constitution March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy American journalist Chris Hedges wrote, “We live in a society where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” read more » SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
Lawsuit against Obama administration a step to preserve the Constitution March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy American journalist Chris Hedges wrote, “We live in a society where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” read more » SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
SB 199 to make a hard hit on airsoft community March 6, 2014 — by Atirath Kosireddy When I tore open a flat, long box in the mail that was labeled “Airsoft GI” and lifted out my $218 airsoft gun for Christmas, I was ecstatic. Once I ordered the safety equipment, I could have battles at nearby airsoft fields with my friends. read more » Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
Michael Sam: The trailblazer March 6, 2014 — by Jonathan Young In early February, with the Super Bowl still fresh in the minds of football fans, Michael Sam decided to make history. Sam, an NFL draft prospect, came out as gay, and if signed by an NFL team, will be the NFL’s first active homosexual player. read more » Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast
Want to be a more confident person? Change your body language March 3, 2014 — by Allison Lin Imagine a student walking down the hallway, arms swinging at his side, shoulders back and openly giving high-fives to other students passing by. Everybody looks at this student and thinks he is someone who was born confident. His emotions and confidence did not come first. His posture, gestures and body language have helped him become the person he is. Students who are ambivalent and timid can change that just by opening up. In a way, they need to fake these “power poses” to boost their confidence and courage. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...130131132133134...140150160170180...nextlast