High School addiction: Instagram November 15, 2013 — by Helen Chen and Gwynevere Hunger When Instagram first came out three years ago, it was an innovative way to share photos; now it is a community in which 150 million users take part and share their lives. read more » ASB Constitution changes a hopeful start, but not enough November 15, 2013 — by Candice Zheng It’s no secret that the administrators have made some controversial decisions. Some argue that they made little effort to gather student input on the proposed full block schedule last year. This year, they implemented the “face-to-face” dance policy and a new system to crack down on tardiness. In all of these decisions, the lack of student input led to accusations of the administration being, in a sense, a dictatorship. There should be no student laws made without student representation and ideas. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » ‘One-year rule’ statistically effective, but in need of alterations November 13, 2013 — by Cristina Curcelli It’s a classic lunchtime scene: a newly licensed junior, eager to take his friends out for their “first” off-campus lunch, speeds to In-N-Out with three or four buddies in the backseat. The engine revs, the radio blares and the thought of a one-year restriction on passengers for new drivers? That thought is long gone. read more » Government shutdown: students disillusioned by media November 10, 2013 — by Allison Lin and Derek Sun When the government shuts down for 16 days, it is natural to point fingers at one political party or one person. However, the shutdown only magnifies the country’s ever-deepening political split. read more » Letters to the Editor: Praise for “Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?” November 8, 2013 — by Eileen Toh "I do agree that we should change out our artificial turf, but like you said, the chances are very slim. Not many people know the effects of the carcinogens in the turf, but hopefully they will all read your article because it is very informative and worth reading." read more » Breast cancer foundations too focused on making profits November 7, 2013 — by Megana Iyer and Rotem Shaked The words “save a life” and “donate now” flash in pink and white on the computer screen, as billions of dollars flood into breast cancer organizations around the world. Millions of people log onto websites, walk in parades and buy pink merchandise every year in hopes of making a difference. read more » Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
ASB Constitution changes a hopeful start, but not enough November 15, 2013 — by Candice Zheng It’s no secret that the administrators have made some controversial decisions. Some argue that they made little effort to gather student input on the proposed full block schedule last year. This year, they implemented the “face-to-face” dance policy and a new system to crack down on tardiness. In all of these decisions, the lack of student input led to accusations of the administration being, in a sense, a dictatorship. There should be no student laws made without student representation and ideas. read more » Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » ‘One-year rule’ statistically effective, but in need of alterations November 13, 2013 — by Cristina Curcelli It’s a classic lunchtime scene: a newly licensed junior, eager to take his friends out for their “first” off-campus lunch, speeds to In-N-Out with three or four buddies in the backseat. The engine revs, the radio blares and the thought of a one-year restriction on passengers for new drivers? That thought is long gone. read more » Government shutdown: students disillusioned by media November 10, 2013 — by Allison Lin and Derek Sun When the government shuts down for 16 days, it is natural to point fingers at one political party or one person. However, the shutdown only magnifies the country’s ever-deepening political split. read more » Letters to the Editor: Praise for “Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?” November 8, 2013 — by Eileen Toh "I do agree that we should change out our artificial turf, but like you said, the chances are very slim. Not many people know the effects of the carcinogens in the turf, but hopefully they will all read your article because it is very informative and worth reading." read more » Breast cancer foundations too focused on making profits November 7, 2013 — by Megana Iyer and Rotem Shaked The words “save a life” and “donate now” flash in pink and white on the computer screen, as billions of dollars flood into breast cancer organizations around the world. Millions of people log onto websites, walk in parades and buy pink merchandise every year in hopes of making a difference. read more » Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
Bathroom equality regardless of gender identity November 13, 2013 — by Arjun Ramanathan and Megan MacInnes Six-year-old Coy Mathis wandered the halls of Eagleside Elementary school in Colorado. As she approached the bathrooms, she reluctantly stepped into the door with the male sign on it. Mathis, who identifies as a female, has been forced to use the boys bathroom at her school even though she has identified and dressed as female for most of her life. read more » ‘One-year rule’ statistically effective, but in need of alterations November 13, 2013 — by Cristina Curcelli It’s a classic lunchtime scene: a newly licensed junior, eager to take his friends out for their “first” off-campus lunch, speeds to In-N-Out with three or four buddies in the backseat. The engine revs, the radio blares and the thought of a one-year restriction on passengers for new drivers? That thought is long gone. read more » Government shutdown: students disillusioned by media November 10, 2013 — by Allison Lin and Derek Sun When the government shuts down for 16 days, it is natural to point fingers at one political party or one person. However, the shutdown only magnifies the country’s ever-deepening political split. read more » Letters to the Editor: Praise for “Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?” November 8, 2013 — by Eileen Toh "I do agree that we should change out our artificial turf, but like you said, the chances are very slim. Not many people know the effects of the carcinogens in the turf, but hopefully they will all read your article because it is very informative and worth reading." read more » Breast cancer foundations too focused on making profits November 7, 2013 — by Megana Iyer and Rotem Shaked The words “save a life” and “donate now” flash in pink and white on the computer screen, as billions of dollars flood into breast cancer organizations around the world. Millions of people log onto websites, walk in parades and buy pink merchandise every year in hopes of making a difference. read more » Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
‘One-year rule’ statistically effective, but in need of alterations November 13, 2013 — by Cristina Curcelli It’s a classic lunchtime scene: a newly licensed junior, eager to take his friends out for their “first” off-campus lunch, speeds to In-N-Out with three or four buddies in the backseat. The engine revs, the radio blares and the thought of a one-year restriction on passengers for new drivers? That thought is long gone. read more » Government shutdown: students disillusioned by media November 10, 2013 — by Allison Lin and Derek Sun When the government shuts down for 16 days, it is natural to point fingers at one political party or one person. However, the shutdown only magnifies the country’s ever-deepening political split. read more » Letters to the Editor: Praise for “Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?” November 8, 2013 — by Eileen Toh "I do agree that we should change out our artificial turf, but like you said, the chances are very slim. Not many people know the effects of the carcinogens in the turf, but hopefully they will all read your article because it is very informative and worth reading." read more » Breast cancer foundations too focused on making profits November 7, 2013 — by Megana Iyer and Rotem Shaked The words “save a life” and “donate now” flash in pink and white on the computer screen, as billions of dollars flood into breast cancer organizations around the world. Millions of people log onto websites, walk in parades and buy pink merchandise every year in hopes of making a difference. read more » Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
Government shutdown: students disillusioned by media November 10, 2013 — by Allison Lin and Derek Sun When the government shuts down for 16 days, it is natural to point fingers at one political party or one person. However, the shutdown only magnifies the country’s ever-deepening political split. read more » Letters to the Editor: Praise for “Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?” November 8, 2013 — by Eileen Toh "I do agree that we should change out our artificial turf, but like you said, the chances are very slim. Not many people know the effects of the carcinogens in the turf, but hopefully they will all read your article because it is very informative and worth reading." read more » Breast cancer foundations too focused on making profits November 7, 2013 — by Megana Iyer and Rotem Shaked The words “save a life” and “donate now” flash in pink and white on the computer screen, as billions of dollars flood into breast cancer organizations around the world. Millions of people log onto websites, walk in parades and buy pink merchandise every year in hopes of making a difference. read more » Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
Letters to the Editor: Praise for “Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic?” November 8, 2013 — by Eileen Toh "I do agree that we should change out our artificial turf, but like you said, the chances are very slim. Not many people know the effects of the carcinogens in the turf, but hopefully they will all read your article because it is very informative and worth reading." read more » Breast cancer foundations too focused on making profits November 7, 2013 — by Megana Iyer and Rotem Shaked The words “save a life” and “donate now” flash in pink and white on the computer screen, as billions of dollars flood into breast cancer organizations around the world. Millions of people log onto websites, walk in parades and buy pink merchandise every year in hopes of making a difference. read more » Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
Breast cancer foundations too focused on making profits November 7, 2013 — by Megana Iyer and Rotem Shaked The words “save a life” and “donate now” flash in pink and white on the computer screen, as billions of dollars flood into breast cancer organizations around the world. Millions of people log onto websites, walk in parades and buy pink merchandise every year in hopes of making a difference. read more » Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
Are artificial turf fields carcinogenic? November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Some evidence shows fields now being used across the country and at Saratoga High may not be safe. read more » SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
SIDEBAR: Analyzing FieldTurf’s science November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu This sidebar from the Nov. 1 issue looks at arguments put forth by FieldTurf. read more » SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast
SIDEBAR: Chemicals identified in artificial turf November 1, 2013 — by Samuel Liu Testing by the Environment and Health Human, Inc. was conducted under mild conditions. Crumb rubber, the main constituent of artificial turfs, was exposed to water, and the following chemicals were identified. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...136137138139140...150160170180190...nextlast