Flipping out: Why we can’t stand flipped classrooms November 8, 2023 — by Grace Lin and Florence Wei Going home to a never-ending list of activities and extracurriculars after school is draining enough. Wouldn’t it be even more tiring to learn everything — that’s supposed to be taught at school — at home too? For most students, this nightmare has become reality as more teachers switch from a traditional classroom to a flipped […] read more » Charging stations for electric vehicles on campus need solid plan and guidelines November 8, 2023 — by Christina Labban In the streets in and around Saratoga, electrical vehicles (EVs) represent a significant portion of total automobiles on the road. In fact, over 34% of Bay Area vehicles are electric and 16% are hybrids, while the U.S. average of EVs is around 7%. With this growing number, many schools and businesses have been required to […] read more » Flipped classrooms maximize class time for active learning November 8, 2023 — by Lawson Wang and Bryan Zhao It’s tough for educators to find ways to make learning effective and engaging, especially for advanced courses like APs where there is a seemingly endless amount of material to be taught. Under pressure to cover so much, many rely on direct instruction and worksheets or the equivalent, and while they may be useful in teaching […] read more » An untapped resource: student photographers November 8, 2023 — by Sam Bai During tutorial on Oct. 26, this year’s 33 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists stood in front of the cafeteria. It was later sent out to the community through a press release. The composition of the photo left much to be desired. Multiple heads were covered while others were facing the wrong direction. This brings up the […] read more » When temps climb, buzzing bugs invade and pester November 7, 2023 — by Bill Huang During hot fall school days, every classroom I’ve been in has had numerous flies zooming in circles and causing no end of annoyance. These useless gnats not only hover around you but fly onto your head and next to your ears, making an infuriating buzzing sound that makes you go crazy. Adding to the frustration, […] read more » Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises November 6, 2023 — by Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad Infectious energy filled the quad as club officers set up tables and poster boards, preparing for the shortly awaited annual Club Rush event on Oct. 7 and 8 this year. Students hopped from table to table, speedily snapping pictures of club membership QR codes and jotting down emails on clipboards as they scavenged for clubs […] read more » Homework quizzes need to be tweaked to actually test for understanding November 6, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Quizzes on homework are staples in many classes around campus. STEM and humanities courses alike use them to determine whether students are understanding class concepts or completing their assigned reading. I want to clarify — I’m not against homework quizzes. These quizzes are the only reason I was motivated to do Cornell Notes all last […] read more » Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Charging stations for electric vehicles on campus need solid plan and guidelines November 8, 2023 — by Christina Labban In the streets in and around Saratoga, electrical vehicles (EVs) represent a significant portion of total automobiles on the road. In fact, over 34% of Bay Area vehicles are electric and 16% are hybrids, while the U.S. average of EVs is around 7%. With this growing number, many schools and businesses have been required to […] read more » Flipped classrooms maximize class time for active learning November 8, 2023 — by Lawson Wang and Bryan Zhao It’s tough for educators to find ways to make learning effective and engaging, especially for advanced courses like APs where there is a seemingly endless amount of material to be taught. Under pressure to cover so much, many rely on direct instruction and worksheets or the equivalent, and while they may be useful in teaching […] read more » An untapped resource: student photographers November 8, 2023 — by Sam Bai During tutorial on Oct. 26, this year’s 33 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists stood in front of the cafeteria. It was later sent out to the community through a press release. The composition of the photo left much to be desired. Multiple heads were covered while others were facing the wrong direction. This brings up the […] read more » When temps climb, buzzing bugs invade and pester November 7, 2023 — by Bill Huang During hot fall school days, every classroom I’ve been in has had numerous flies zooming in circles and causing no end of annoyance. These useless gnats not only hover around you but fly onto your head and next to your ears, making an infuriating buzzing sound that makes you go crazy. Adding to the frustration, […] read more » Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises November 6, 2023 — by Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad Infectious energy filled the quad as club officers set up tables and poster boards, preparing for the shortly awaited annual Club Rush event on Oct. 7 and 8 this year. Students hopped from table to table, speedily snapping pictures of club membership QR codes and jotting down emails on clipboards as they scavenged for clubs […] read more » Homework quizzes need to be tweaked to actually test for understanding November 6, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Quizzes on homework are staples in many classes around campus. STEM and humanities courses alike use them to determine whether students are understanding class concepts or completing their assigned reading. I want to clarify — I’m not against homework quizzes. These quizzes are the only reason I was motivated to do Cornell Notes all last […] read more » Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Flipped classrooms maximize class time for active learning November 8, 2023 — by Lawson Wang and Bryan Zhao It’s tough for educators to find ways to make learning effective and engaging, especially for advanced courses like APs where there is a seemingly endless amount of material to be taught. Under pressure to cover so much, many rely on direct instruction and worksheets or the equivalent, and while they may be useful in teaching […] read more » An untapped resource: student photographers November 8, 2023 — by Sam Bai During tutorial on Oct. 26, this year’s 33 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists stood in front of the cafeteria. It was later sent out to the community through a press release. The composition of the photo left much to be desired. Multiple heads were covered while others were facing the wrong direction. This brings up the […] read more » When temps climb, buzzing bugs invade and pester November 7, 2023 — by Bill Huang During hot fall school days, every classroom I’ve been in has had numerous flies zooming in circles and causing no end of annoyance. These useless gnats not only hover around you but fly onto your head and next to your ears, making an infuriating buzzing sound that makes you go crazy. Adding to the frustration, […] read more » Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises November 6, 2023 — by Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad Infectious energy filled the quad as club officers set up tables and poster boards, preparing for the shortly awaited annual Club Rush event on Oct. 7 and 8 this year. Students hopped from table to table, speedily snapping pictures of club membership QR codes and jotting down emails on clipboards as they scavenged for clubs […] read more » Homework quizzes need to be tweaked to actually test for understanding November 6, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Quizzes on homework are staples in many classes around campus. STEM and humanities courses alike use them to determine whether students are understanding class concepts or completing their assigned reading. I want to clarify — I’m not against homework quizzes. These quizzes are the only reason I was motivated to do Cornell Notes all last […] read more » Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
An untapped resource: student photographers November 8, 2023 — by Sam Bai During tutorial on Oct. 26, this year’s 33 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists stood in front of the cafeteria. It was later sent out to the community through a press release. The composition of the photo left much to be desired. Multiple heads were covered while others were facing the wrong direction. This brings up the […] read more » When temps climb, buzzing bugs invade and pester November 7, 2023 — by Bill Huang During hot fall school days, every classroom I’ve been in has had numerous flies zooming in circles and causing no end of annoyance. These useless gnats not only hover around you but fly onto your head and next to your ears, making an infuriating buzzing sound that makes you go crazy. Adding to the frustration, […] read more » Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises November 6, 2023 — by Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad Infectious energy filled the quad as club officers set up tables and poster boards, preparing for the shortly awaited annual Club Rush event on Oct. 7 and 8 this year. Students hopped from table to table, speedily snapping pictures of club membership QR codes and jotting down emails on clipboards as they scavenged for clubs […] read more » Homework quizzes need to be tweaked to actually test for understanding November 6, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Quizzes on homework are staples in many classes around campus. STEM and humanities courses alike use them to determine whether students are understanding class concepts or completing their assigned reading. I want to clarify — I’m not against homework quizzes. These quizzes are the only reason I was motivated to do Cornell Notes all last […] read more » Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
When temps climb, buzzing bugs invade and pester November 7, 2023 — by Bill Huang During hot fall school days, every classroom I’ve been in has had numerous flies zooming in circles and causing no end of annoyance. These useless gnats not only hover around you but fly onto your head and next to your ears, making an infuriating buzzing sound that makes you go crazy. Adding to the frustration, […] read more » Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises November 6, 2023 — by Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad Infectious energy filled the quad as club officers set up tables and poster boards, preparing for the shortly awaited annual Club Rush event on Oct. 7 and 8 this year. Students hopped from table to table, speedily snapping pictures of club membership QR codes and jotting down emails on clipboards as they scavenged for clubs […] read more » Homework quizzes need to be tweaked to actually test for understanding November 6, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Quizzes on homework are staples in many classes around campus. STEM and humanities courses alike use them to determine whether students are understanding class concepts or completing their assigned reading. I want to clarify — I’m not against homework quizzes. These quizzes are the only reason I was motivated to do Cornell Notes all last […] read more » Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Clubs should generate genuine interest, not become mindless exercises November 6, 2023 — by Jessica Li and Sasha Prasad Infectious energy filled the quad as club officers set up tables and poster boards, preparing for the shortly awaited annual Club Rush event on Oct. 7 and 8 this year. Students hopped from table to table, speedily snapping pictures of club membership QR codes and jotting down emails on clipboards as they scavenged for clubs […] read more » Homework quizzes need to be tweaked to actually test for understanding November 6, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Quizzes on homework are staples in many classes around campus. STEM and humanities courses alike use them to determine whether students are understanding class concepts or completing their assigned reading. I want to clarify — I’m not against homework quizzes. These quizzes are the only reason I was motivated to do Cornell Notes all last […] read more » Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Homework quizzes need to be tweaked to actually test for understanding November 6, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Quizzes on homework are staples in many classes around campus. STEM and humanities courses alike use them to determine whether students are understanding class concepts or completing their assigned reading. I want to clarify — I’m not against homework quizzes. These quizzes are the only reason I was motivated to do Cornell Notes all last […] read more » Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Hot take: It’s time to ban upperclassmen from going off campus for lunch November 6, 2023 — by Alan Cai When the bell rings for lunch time in a storybook high school, scores of hungry students flood into the cafeteria to enjoy a delicious meal alongside all of their peers. At Saratoga High, freshmen and sophomores stay on campus, but many juniors and seniors flee off campus during those precious 30 minutes to buy fast […] read more » Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
Three cheers for Apple’s switch to USB-C, but with one major caveat November 6, 2023 — by Zack Zhang Whenever I travel, I bring the universally used USB-C with me, given that it’s able to charge almost anything, anywhere. USB-C was first introduced in 2014 and is the latest generation of the USB connectors following its precedents USB-A, USB–B and Mini-USB. Since its release, USB-C has been widely implemented to fit electronics for its […] read more » New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast
New ‘iPad kid’ phenomenon reflects unsettling reality of screen time addiction — and it’s time for parents to do something about it November 6, 2023 — by Skyler Mao It seems that everywhere we go — restaurants, streets and playgrounds — there always seems to be a kid entranced by their iPad, hopelessly unaware of what’s going on around them. This is part of a new generation of “iPad kids,” a boom in children hooked to their tablets as a result of the increasing […] read more » firstprevious...7891011...2030405060...nextlast