Girls’ tennis: Major CCS changes unnecessary near end of season October 22, 2011 — by Evaline Ju As every sports team nears the end of the regular season and prepares for CCS, it seeks to perfect its starting lineup and the strategies it has been practicing. Yet everything will change for the girls’ tennis team in preparation for the CCS playoffs beginning on Nov. 9, less than three weeks away. read more » Vocational education an antiquated system October 22, 2011 — by Nick Chow As the United States continues to fall behind the rest of the world in education quality, despite billions of dollars spent, people have begun looking to alternative methods of education. One of these options is vocational education. Instead of aiming to prepare students for college, vocational high schools aim to train students in career skills, so they can go on to find employment rather than higher education. read more » Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Vocational education an antiquated system October 22, 2011 — by Nick Chow As the United States continues to fall behind the rest of the world in education quality, despite billions of dollars spent, people have begun looking to alternative methods of education. One of these options is vocational education. Instead of aiming to prepare students for college, vocational high schools aim to train students in career skills, so they can go on to find employment rather than higher education. read more » Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Science enthusiasts disheartened by new policy against juniors October 14, 2011 — by Anushree Dugar Not until recently have students realized that the California budget cuts directly impact class sizes at Saratoga High. Not until just this year have students realized that these budget cuts are now limiting who can take what classes. read more » Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Extra help for PSAT unfair October 14, 2011 — by Ashwini Velchamy Junior year is stressful. This is probably the understatement of the century, especially at a school as academically oriented as Saratoga High. read more » Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Bake sale demonstrates the harms of affirmative action October 14, 2011 — by Akshara Sekar and Sophie Mattson A cookie for a Caucasian male: $2. A pastry for an Asian-American: $1.50. A brownie for African-Americans: 75 cents. A cupcake for a Native American: 25 cents. The cost of getting rejected based on ethnicity or gender: astronomical. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast