100-word rave: Space heaters —the ground warming invention keeping us cozy March 31, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s the middle of February, but the central cooling is still blasting in my room. I’m shivering violently in my ice-block of a chair right after a steaming-hot shower, only to go outside and find my family and myself stuck in a battle over control of the thermostat. Lunchtime? I’m moving the thermostat up. Trying […] read more » Standing up for local businesses: I love Big Basin Burger Bar for sentimental reasons March 31, 2022 — by Selina Chen Jet-lagged and still struggling to digest the idea of immigration, 11-year-old me wandered aimlessly through the half-assembled pieces of IKEA furniture strewn about haphazardly in a strange apartment in a strange land. The issue on the table: the need for food. After a 12-hour flight from China and the hassle of pushing enormous cardboard boxes […] read more » Bai Tong is love, Bai Tong is life March 31, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas Bai Tong Thai Bistro has been around ever since I moved to Saratoga in 2013, and I’ve cherished it for the past five years. Through constantly changing friendships, classes and interests, my love for Bai Tong has persisted. I went to Bai Tong for the first time in fifth grade with my family. My sister […] read more » Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable March 31, 2022 — by Nilay Mishra In January, the College Board announced that the SAT will move to a fully online format in 2024. The test will be condensed from three hours to two hours, reading passages will be made shorter and more “diverse” and calculators will be permitted in every subject. The College Board claims the changes will make the […] read more » Stand up for Bell Tower — for all your brunch needs March 31, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy In the past few months, my overly sentimental self has been pondering what it will be like at the end of this year to leave the town I’ve lived in for pretty much all my life. One of the questions I’ve asked myself — and all my senior friends — is what Saratoga places we […] read more » Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important March 20, 2022 — by Ethan Lin “Wow! That’s what your nose looks like?” We’ve all dreamed of a time where we don’t have to wear these nefarious masks. A time where we can actually see people’s mouths move — avoiding those frequent moments where we awkwardly nod to nondescript mumbling, pretending to understand. Since California officially lifted school mask mandates on […] read more » To Lit or to Lang? Ay, there’s the rub March 18, 2022 — by Selina Chen If you’re an underclassman envisioning your incredibly exciting academic journey, or a junior having doubts about your senior year schedule (I sympathize), my humble opinions here might be of interest to you. I cannot choose a favorite between AP English Literature and Composition (Lit) versus AP English Language and Composition (Lang), but I will make […] read more » The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Standing up for local businesses: I love Big Basin Burger Bar for sentimental reasons March 31, 2022 — by Selina Chen Jet-lagged and still struggling to digest the idea of immigration, 11-year-old me wandered aimlessly through the half-assembled pieces of IKEA furniture strewn about haphazardly in a strange apartment in a strange land. The issue on the table: the need for food. After a 12-hour flight from China and the hassle of pushing enormous cardboard boxes […] read more » Bai Tong is love, Bai Tong is life March 31, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas Bai Tong Thai Bistro has been around ever since I moved to Saratoga in 2013, and I’ve cherished it for the past five years. Through constantly changing friendships, classes and interests, my love for Bai Tong has persisted. I went to Bai Tong for the first time in fifth grade with my family. My sister […] read more » Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable March 31, 2022 — by Nilay Mishra In January, the College Board announced that the SAT will move to a fully online format in 2024. The test will be condensed from three hours to two hours, reading passages will be made shorter and more “diverse” and calculators will be permitted in every subject. The College Board claims the changes will make the […] read more » Stand up for Bell Tower — for all your brunch needs March 31, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy In the past few months, my overly sentimental self has been pondering what it will be like at the end of this year to leave the town I’ve lived in for pretty much all my life. One of the questions I’ve asked myself — and all my senior friends — is what Saratoga places we […] read more » Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important March 20, 2022 — by Ethan Lin “Wow! That’s what your nose looks like?” We’ve all dreamed of a time where we don’t have to wear these nefarious masks. A time where we can actually see people’s mouths move — avoiding those frequent moments where we awkwardly nod to nondescript mumbling, pretending to understand. Since California officially lifted school mask mandates on […] read more » To Lit or to Lang? Ay, there’s the rub March 18, 2022 — by Selina Chen If you’re an underclassman envisioning your incredibly exciting academic journey, or a junior having doubts about your senior year schedule (I sympathize), my humble opinions here might be of interest to you. I cannot choose a favorite between AP English Literature and Composition (Lit) versus AP English Language and Composition (Lang), but I will make […] read more » The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Bai Tong is love, Bai Tong is life March 31, 2022 — by Sarah Thomas Bai Tong Thai Bistro has been around ever since I moved to Saratoga in 2013, and I’ve cherished it for the past five years. Through constantly changing friendships, classes and interests, my love for Bai Tong has persisted. I went to Bai Tong for the first time in fifth grade with my family. My sister […] read more » Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable March 31, 2022 — by Nilay Mishra In January, the College Board announced that the SAT will move to a fully online format in 2024. The test will be condensed from three hours to two hours, reading passages will be made shorter and more “diverse” and calculators will be permitted in every subject. The College Board claims the changes will make the […] read more » Stand up for Bell Tower — for all your brunch needs March 31, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy In the past few months, my overly sentimental self has been pondering what it will be like at the end of this year to leave the town I’ve lived in for pretty much all my life. One of the questions I’ve asked myself — and all my senior friends — is what Saratoga places we […] read more » Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important March 20, 2022 — by Ethan Lin “Wow! That’s what your nose looks like?” We’ve all dreamed of a time where we don’t have to wear these nefarious masks. A time where we can actually see people’s mouths move — avoiding those frequent moments where we awkwardly nod to nondescript mumbling, pretending to understand. Since California officially lifted school mask mandates on […] read more » To Lit or to Lang? Ay, there’s the rub March 18, 2022 — by Selina Chen If you’re an underclassman envisioning your incredibly exciting academic journey, or a junior having doubts about your senior year schedule (I sympathize), my humble opinions here might be of interest to you. I cannot choose a favorite between AP English Literature and Composition (Lit) versus AP English Language and Composition (Lang), but I will make […] read more » The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable March 31, 2022 — by Nilay Mishra In January, the College Board announced that the SAT will move to a fully online format in 2024. The test will be condensed from three hours to two hours, reading passages will be made shorter and more “diverse” and calculators will be permitted in every subject. The College Board claims the changes will make the […] read more » Stand up for Bell Tower — for all your brunch needs March 31, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy In the past few months, my overly sentimental self has been pondering what it will be like at the end of this year to leave the town I’ve lived in for pretty much all my life. One of the questions I’ve asked myself — and all my senior friends — is what Saratoga places we […] read more » Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important March 20, 2022 — by Ethan Lin “Wow! That’s what your nose looks like?” We’ve all dreamed of a time where we don’t have to wear these nefarious masks. A time where we can actually see people’s mouths move — avoiding those frequent moments where we awkwardly nod to nondescript mumbling, pretending to understand. Since California officially lifted school mask mandates on […] read more » To Lit or to Lang? Ay, there’s the rub March 18, 2022 — by Selina Chen If you’re an underclassman envisioning your incredibly exciting academic journey, or a junior having doubts about your senior year schedule (I sympathize), my humble opinions here might be of interest to you. I cannot choose a favorite between AP English Literature and Composition (Lit) versus AP English Language and Composition (Lang), but I will make […] read more » The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Stand up for Bell Tower — for all your brunch needs March 31, 2022 — by Apurva Chakravarthy In the past few months, my overly sentimental self has been pondering what it will be like at the end of this year to leave the town I’ve lived in for pretty much all my life. One of the questions I’ve asked myself — and all my senior friends — is what Saratoga places we […] read more » Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important March 20, 2022 — by Ethan Lin “Wow! That’s what your nose looks like?” We’ve all dreamed of a time where we don’t have to wear these nefarious masks. A time where we can actually see people’s mouths move — avoiding those frequent moments where we awkwardly nod to nondescript mumbling, pretending to understand. Since California officially lifted school mask mandates on […] read more » To Lit or to Lang? Ay, there’s the rub March 18, 2022 — by Selina Chen If you’re an underclassman envisioning your incredibly exciting academic journey, or a junior having doubts about your senior year schedule (I sympathize), my humble opinions here might be of interest to you. I cannot choose a favorite between AP English Literature and Composition (Lit) versus AP English Language and Composition (Lang), but I will make […] read more » The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important March 20, 2022 — by Ethan Lin “Wow! That’s what your nose looks like?” We’ve all dreamed of a time where we don’t have to wear these nefarious masks. A time where we can actually see people’s mouths move — avoiding those frequent moments where we awkwardly nod to nondescript mumbling, pretending to understand. Since California officially lifted school mask mandates on […] read more » To Lit or to Lang? Ay, there’s the rub March 18, 2022 — by Selina Chen If you’re an underclassman envisioning your incredibly exciting academic journey, or a junior having doubts about your senior year schedule (I sympathize), my humble opinions here might be of interest to you. I cannot choose a favorite between AP English Literature and Composition (Lit) versus AP English Language and Composition (Lang), but I will make […] read more » The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
To Lit or to Lang? Ay, there’s the rub March 18, 2022 — by Selina Chen If you’re an underclassman envisioning your incredibly exciting academic journey, or a junior having doubts about your senior year schedule (I sympathize), my humble opinions here might be of interest to you. I cannot choose a favorite between AP English Literature and Composition (Lit) versus AP English Language and Composition (Lang), but I will make […] read more » The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
The U.S should not pursue direct military action in Russo-Ukrainian crisis March 18, 2022 — by Ethan Lin In April 2021, Russia began amassing thousands of troops near the Ukraine border — the country’s largest military mobilization since the 2014 Crimea annexation. Just over half a year later in December, Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin demanded the international community bar Ukraine from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reduce NATO troops in […] read more » Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Newly branded ‘Falconpuff’ suggests positive step forward for gender inclusivity March 18, 2022 — by Stephanie Sun Traditionally each March or April, the school hosts Spring Fling week, featuring events like rallies, the Spring Fling dance and powderpuff football. Powderpuff, featuring female players and male cheerleaders, has been a long celebrated tradition dating back past the ‘90s here. This year, commendably, the name has at least been changed to flag football instead […] read more » Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast
Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad March 17, 2022 — by Benjamin Li Second semester — the golden stretch of time where seniors, finally finished with college applications, can supposedly embrace their newly contracted senioritis. The symptoms: falling grades, frustrated teachers and suddenly indifferent students To combat this, many teachers attempt to emphasize the importance of continued academic diligence. Seniors are well accustomed to these repeated lectures that […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2324252627...3040506070...nextlast