Formal date culture is isolating and stressful November 18, 2021 — by Benjamin Li After a year and a half of lonely, virtual events, it’s no wonder students are excited that Winter Formal is back and slated for Dec. 4 at Gilroy Gardens. With all the good food and fun dancing, however, comes the never-ending saga of formal dates. Even months before the dance, the question, “who are you […] read more » Keep our bell schedule simple: 85-minute classes and daily tutorials November 18, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar The new bell schedule implemented at the start of the 2021-22 school year is likely the most unanimously disliked policy on campus. The schedule contains non-daily tutorials, inconsistent class times, an unnecessarily long announcements period and frustrating 10-minute passing periods. It is so atrocious that it is impeding students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability […] read more » Apple, please help: I want to delete my texts November 12, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar It may sound suspicious, but every once in a while I send a message with my iPhone that I want to delete. It’s usually a joke I’ve sent to my friend that I want to take back. Or a misspelled word I want to correct. Or an accidental message I’d prefer to unsend instead of […] read more » Current universal health care proposals are disasters waiting to happen November 12, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou Saratoga is a relatively progressive school; students advocate for political issues such as women’s abortion rights and the #MeToo Movement, and participation is prevalent in movements like Culture of Consent. But while all of these are worth supporting, universal health care — in its currently proposed form in the U.S. — is not. Simply put, […] read more » Thanksgiving is the best holiday November 12, 2021 — by Jason Cheng It’s the best time of year again. No, not Christmas. Not summer, either. It’s Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Strategically placed near the end of November, it’s a perfect transition into winter while simultaneously celebrating the final days of sunshine. From a holiday standpoint, Thanksgiving, as its name suggests, gives thanks […] read more » The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context November 4, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang If you’ve ever walked past a group of students nervously ranting about an upcoming difficult math test, you’ve probably heard this phrase of reassurance uttered a million times: “You’re smart. You’ll do fine.” The term smart is often put on a pedestal. Being smart is equated to excelling academically and obtaining high grades without much […] read more » It’s time to get police out of schools October 22, 2021 — by Benjamin Li With the job description of “handling situations involving fights, theft, criminal bullying, truancy, trespassers, psychiatric detentions, identification of gang members and school policy violations,” it is more apt to call a school resource officer (SRO) a rule enforcer. In theory, SROs are supposed to benefit a school by making it a safer environment, but their […] read more » Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Keep our bell schedule simple: 85-minute classes and daily tutorials November 18, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar The new bell schedule implemented at the start of the 2021-22 school year is likely the most unanimously disliked policy on campus. The schedule contains non-daily tutorials, inconsistent class times, an unnecessarily long announcements period and frustrating 10-minute passing periods. It is so atrocious that it is impeding students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability […] read more » Apple, please help: I want to delete my texts November 12, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar It may sound suspicious, but every once in a while I send a message with my iPhone that I want to delete. It’s usually a joke I’ve sent to my friend that I want to take back. Or a misspelled word I want to correct. Or an accidental message I’d prefer to unsend instead of […] read more » Current universal health care proposals are disasters waiting to happen November 12, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou Saratoga is a relatively progressive school; students advocate for political issues such as women’s abortion rights and the #MeToo Movement, and participation is prevalent in movements like Culture of Consent. But while all of these are worth supporting, universal health care — in its currently proposed form in the U.S. — is not. Simply put, […] read more » Thanksgiving is the best holiday November 12, 2021 — by Jason Cheng It’s the best time of year again. No, not Christmas. Not summer, either. It’s Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Strategically placed near the end of November, it’s a perfect transition into winter while simultaneously celebrating the final days of sunshine. From a holiday standpoint, Thanksgiving, as its name suggests, gives thanks […] read more » The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context November 4, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang If you’ve ever walked past a group of students nervously ranting about an upcoming difficult math test, you’ve probably heard this phrase of reassurance uttered a million times: “You’re smart. You’ll do fine.” The term smart is often put on a pedestal. Being smart is equated to excelling academically and obtaining high grades without much […] read more » It’s time to get police out of schools October 22, 2021 — by Benjamin Li With the job description of “handling situations involving fights, theft, criminal bullying, truancy, trespassers, psychiatric detentions, identification of gang members and school policy violations,” it is more apt to call a school resource officer (SRO) a rule enforcer. In theory, SROs are supposed to benefit a school by making it a safer environment, but their […] read more » Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Apple, please help: I want to delete my texts November 12, 2021 — by Shaan Sridhar It may sound suspicious, but every once in a while I send a message with my iPhone that I want to delete. It’s usually a joke I’ve sent to my friend that I want to take back. Or a misspelled word I want to correct. Or an accidental message I’d prefer to unsend instead of […] read more » Current universal health care proposals are disasters waiting to happen November 12, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou Saratoga is a relatively progressive school; students advocate for political issues such as women’s abortion rights and the #MeToo Movement, and participation is prevalent in movements like Culture of Consent. But while all of these are worth supporting, universal health care — in its currently proposed form in the U.S. — is not. Simply put, […] read more » Thanksgiving is the best holiday November 12, 2021 — by Jason Cheng It’s the best time of year again. No, not Christmas. Not summer, either. It’s Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Strategically placed near the end of November, it’s a perfect transition into winter while simultaneously celebrating the final days of sunshine. From a holiday standpoint, Thanksgiving, as its name suggests, gives thanks […] read more » The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context November 4, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang If you’ve ever walked past a group of students nervously ranting about an upcoming difficult math test, you’ve probably heard this phrase of reassurance uttered a million times: “You’re smart. You’ll do fine.” The term smart is often put on a pedestal. Being smart is equated to excelling academically and obtaining high grades without much […] read more » It’s time to get police out of schools October 22, 2021 — by Benjamin Li With the job description of “handling situations involving fights, theft, criminal bullying, truancy, trespassers, psychiatric detentions, identification of gang members and school policy violations,” it is more apt to call a school resource officer (SRO) a rule enforcer. In theory, SROs are supposed to benefit a school by making it a safer environment, but their […] read more » Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Current universal health care proposals are disasters waiting to happen November 12, 2021 — by Sarah Zhou Saratoga is a relatively progressive school; students advocate for political issues such as women’s abortion rights and the #MeToo Movement, and participation is prevalent in movements like Culture of Consent. But while all of these are worth supporting, universal health care — in its currently proposed form in the U.S. — is not. Simply put, […] read more » Thanksgiving is the best holiday November 12, 2021 — by Jason Cheng It’s the best time of year again. No, not Christmas. Not summer, either. It’s Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Strategically placed near the end of November, it’s a perfect transition into winter while simultaneously celebrating the final days of sunshine. From a holiday standpoint, Thanksgiving, as its name suggests, gives thanks […] read more » The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context November 4, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang If you’ve ever walked past a group of students nervously ranting about an upcoming difficult math test, you’ve probably heard this phrase of reassurance uttered a million times: “You’re smart. You’ll do fine.” The term smart is often put on a pedestal. Being smart is equated to excelling academically and obtaining high grades without much […] read more » It’s time to get police out of schools October 22, 2021 — by Benjamin Li With the job description of “handling situations involving fights, theft, criminal bullying, truancy, trespassers, psychiatric detentions, identification of gang members and school policy violations,” it is more apt to call a school resource officer (SRO) a rule enforcer. In theory, SROs are supposed to benefit a school by making it a safer environment, but their […] read more » Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Thanksgiving is the best holiday November 12, 2021 — by Jason Cheng It’s the best time of year again. No, not Christmas. Not summer, either. It’s Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Strategically placed near the end of November, it’s a perfect transition into winter while simultaneously celebrating the final days of sunshine. From a holiday standpoint, Thanksgiving, as its name suggests, gives thanks […] read more » The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context November 4, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang If you’ve ever walked past a group of students nervously ranting about an upcoming difficult math test, you’ve probably heard this phrase of reassurance uttered a million times: “You’re smart. You’ll do fine.” The term smart is often put on a pedestal. Being smart is equated to excelling academically and obtaining high grades without much […] read more » It’s time to get police out of schools October 22, 2021 — by Benjamin Li With the job description of “handling situations involving fights, theft, criminal bullying, truancy, trespassers, psychiatric detentions, identification of gang members and school policy violations,” it is more apt to call a school resource officer (SRO) a rule enforcer. In theory, SROs are supposed to benefit a school by making it a safer environment, but their […] read more » Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
The word ‘smart’ must stop being used in the wrong context November 4, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang If you’ve ever walked past a group of students nervously ranting about an upcoming difficult math test, you’ve probably heard this phrase of reassurance uttered a million times: “You’re smart. You’ll do fine.” The term smart is often put on a pedestal. Being smart is equated to excelling academically and obtaining high grades without much […] read more » It’s time to get police out of schools October 22, 2021 — by Benjamin Li With the job description of “handling situations involving fights, theft, criminal bullying, truancy, trespassers, psychiatric detentions, identification of gang members and school policy violations,” it is more apt to call a school resource officer (SRO) a rule enforcer. In theory, SROs are supposed to benefit a school by making it a safer environment, but their […] read more » Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
It’s time to get police out of schools October 22, 2021 — by Benjamin Li With the job description of “handling situations involving fights, theft, criminal bullying, truancy, trespassers, psychiatric detentions, identification of gang members and school policy violations,” it is more apt to call a school resource officer (SRO) a rule enforcer. In theory, SROs are supposed to benefit a school by making it a safer environment, but their […] read more » Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Please avoid these 10 overdone group costumes this Halloween October 22, 2021 — by Sarah Thomas and Ariel Zhou It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like the fun costumes, copious amounts of candy and good vibes of Halloween. But, when choosing a group costume, the decision is usually a last-minute endeavor. Picture this: It’s the night before Halloween, and a friend group is exhausted and out of ideas. Desperately, they search for Best […] read more » Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Disruptive protests can change hearts and minds October 17, 2021 — by Lihi Shoshani As models strutted down the catwalk during the final event of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 5, activist Marie Cohuet, who is part of the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion,” disrupted the event by joining them onstage with a large banner stating “Overconsumption=Extinction.” Although security was eventually able to sweep her away, Cohuet’s […] read more » Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast
Exposé: Security questions are a Eurocentric ploy October 17, 2021 — by Selina Chen Ninety-nine percent of online accounts I set up require me to choose and answer security questions in case I forget my password or get logged out of my account. Usually, I immediately look for the question “In what city were you born?” because that’s easy to answer: Shanghai. My dilemma arises when the system requires […] read more » firstprevious...1020...2930313233...4050607080...nextlast