Danny Moon: from paperboy to marathon runner and coach October 22, 2021 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang Over six decades ago, girls’ cross country coach Danny Moon, now 74 and a current resident of Saratoga, began a job that would spark his lifelong passion for running. Growing up in Santa Cruz, Moon was a paperboy who delivered papers at 4 a.m. in the morning all over town. Every morning, Moon would ride […] read more » Field hockey: Underclassmen called up to bolster team October 22, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou After girls’ field hockey coach Jatin Sharma saw potential in sophomores left full back Zinneerah Ahmed and center midfield Lexi Cleland, he brought them up from JV to varsity. Both Ahmed and Cleland had a drive to improve, which is a main reason they got moved up. So far, Ahmed has enjoyed her experience on […] read more » Boys’ water polo: Vikings strike back, ending Toga’s 12-game winning streak October 21, 2021 — by Jonathan Li The boys’ water polo team lost their 12-game winning streak Oct. 12 in an 11-4 regular season loss at home against their big rival, Lynbrook. Despite the loss, players still like their chances to win the El Camino league championship after defeating all their other opponents. “The season was going well,” senior attacker Kian Kwa […] read more » British racing driver first to take 100th Formula 1 victory in dramatic race October 20, 2021 — by Daniel Wu Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsports, is a culmination of speed, power, and skill. The fastest cars on the planet made by the best manufacturers, with the most talented racers behind the wheel. You may not follow it, but take my word for it: You can’t beat the excitement of a tight race between talented […] read more » NBA should ban unvaccinated players from competing October 17, 2021 — by Benjamin Li On Oct. 13, the Brooklyn Nets announced their decision to ban star point guard Kyrie Irving from playing after he revealed he had not yet gotten the vaccine. New York mandates require proof of vaccination for those 12 and above for large indoor events, meaning he will not be eligible to play in home games […] read more » Soccer is unbearably boring to watch October 17, 2021 — by Anjali Pai The 2018 World Cup Tournament lasted nearly two hours, but within 30 minutes I decided I had had enough of this monotonous sport. Soccer’s dreadfully slow and repetitive characteristics, like the aimless passing and countless fake injuries, have made it difficult or impossible for me to watch. Oftentimes, winning the game and entertaining viewers seem […] read more » How weightlifting worked its way into my life October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me. Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […] read more » Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Field hockey: Underclassmen called up to bolster team October 22, 2021 — by Kavya Patel and Ariel Zhou After girls’ field hockey coach Jatin Sharma saw potential in sophomores left full back Zinneerah Ahmed and center midfield Lexi Cleland, he brought them up from JV to varsity. Both Ahmed and Cleland had a drive to improve, which is a main reason they got moved up. So far, Ahmed has enjoyed her experience on […] read more » Boys’ water polo: Vikings strike back, ending Toga’s 12-game winning streak October 21, 2021 — by Jonathan Li The boys’ water polo team lost their 12-game winning streak Oct. 12 in an 11-4 regular season loss at home against their big rival, Lynbrook. Despite the loss, players still like their chances to win the El Camino league championship after defeating all their other opponents. “The season was going well,” senior attacker Kian Kwa […] read more » British racing driver first to take 100th Formula 1 victory in dramatic race October 20, 2021 — by Daniel Wu Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsports, is a culmination of speed, power, and skill. The fastest cars on the planet made by the best manufacturers, with the most talented racers behind the wheel. You may not follow it, but take my word for it: You can’t beat the excitement of a tight race between talented […] read more » NBA should ban unvaccinated players from competing October 17, 2021 — by Benjamin Li On Oct. 13, the Brooklyn Nets announced their decision to ban star point guard Kyrie Irving from playing after he revealed he had not yet gotten the vaccine. New York mandates require proof of vaccination for those 12 and above for large indoor events, meaning he will not be eligible to play in home games […] read more » Soccer is unbearably boring to watch October 17, 2021 — by Anjali Pai The 2018 World Cup Tournament lasted nearly two hours, but within 30 minutes I decided I had had enough of this monotonous sport. Soccer’s dreadfully slow and repetitive characteristics, like the aimless passing and countless fake injuries, have made it difficult or impossible for me to watch. Oftentimes, winning the game and entertaining viewers seem […] read more » How weightlifting worked its way into my life October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me. Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […] read more » Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Boys’ water polo: Vikings strike back, ending Toga’s 12-game winning streak October 21, 2021 — by Jonathan Li The boys’ water polo team lost their 12-game winning streak Oct. 12 in an 11-4 regular season loss at home against their big rival, Lynbrook. Despite the loss, players still like their chances to win the El Camino league championship after defeating all their other opponents. “The season was going well,” senior attacker Kian Kwa […] read more » British racing driver first to take 100th Formula 1 victory in dramatic race October 20, 2021 — by Daniel Wu Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsports, is a culmination of speed, power, and skill. The fastest cars on the planet made by the best manufacturers, with the most talented racers behind the wheel. You may not follow it, but take my word for it: You can’t beat the excitement of a tight race between talented […] read more » NBA should ban unvaccinated players from competing October 17, 2021 — by Benjamin Li On Oct. 13, the Brooklyn Nets announced their decision to ban star point guard Kyrie Irving from playing after he revealed he had not yet gotten the vaccine. New York mandates require proof of vaccination for those 12 and above for large indoor events, meaning he will not be eligible to play in home games […] read more » Soccer is unbearably boring to watch October 17, 2021 — by Anjali Pai The 2018 World Cup Tournament lasted nearly two hours, but within 30 minutes I decided I had had enough of this monotonous sport. Soccer’s dreadfully slow and repetitive characteristics, like the aimless passing and countless fake injuries, have made it difficult or impossible for me to watch. Oftentimes, winning the game and entertaining viewers seem […] read more » How weightlifting worked its way into my life October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me. Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […] read more » Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
British racing driver first to take 100th Formula 1 victory in dramatic race October 20, 2021 — by Daniel Wu Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsports, is a culmination of speed, power, and skill. The fastest cars on the planet made by the best manufacturers, with the most talented racers behind the wheel. You may not follow it, but take my word for it: You can’t beat the excitement of a tight race between talented […] read more » NBA should ban unvaccinated players from competing October 17, 2021 — by Benjamin Li On Oct. 13, the Brooklyn Nets announced their decision to ban star point guard Kyrie Irving from playing after he revealed he had not yet gotten the vaccine. New York mandates require proof of vaccination for those 12 and above for large indoor events, meaning he will not be eligible to play in home games […] read more » Soccer is unbearably boring to watch October 17, 2021 — by Anjali Pai The 2018 World Cup Tournament lasted nearly two hours, but within 30 minutes I decided I had had enough of this monotonous sport. Soccer’s dreadfully slow and repetitive characteristics, like the aimless passing and countless fake injuries, have made it difficult or impossible for me to watch. Oftentimes, winning the game and entertaining viewers seem […] read more » How weightlifting worked its way into my life October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me. Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […] read more » Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
NBA should ban unvaccinated players from competing October 17, 2021 — by Benjamin Li On Oct. 13, the Brooklyn Nets announced their decision to ban star point guard Kyrie Irving from playing after he revealed he had not yet gotten the vaccine. New York mandates require proof of vaccination for those 12 and above for large indoor events, meaning he will not be eligible to play in home games […] read more » Soccer is unbearably boring to watch October 17, 2021 — by Anjali Pai The 2018 World Cup Tournament lasted nearly two hours, but within 30 minutes I decided I had had enough of this monotonous sport. Soccer’s dreadfully slow and repetitive characteristics, like the aimless passing and countless fake injuries, have made it difficult or impossible for me to watch. Oftentimes, winning the game and entertaining viewers seem […] read more » How weightlifting worked its way into my life October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me. Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […] read more » Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Soccer is unbearably boring to watch October 17, 2021 — by Anjali Pai The 2018 World Cup Tournament lasted nearly two hours, but within 30 minutes I decided I had had enough of this monotonous sport. Soccer’s dreadfully slow and repetitive characteristics, like the aimless passing and countless fake injuries, have made it difficult or impossible for me to watch. Oftentimes, winning the game and entertaining viewers seem […] read more » How weightlifting worked its way into my life October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me. Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […] read more » Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
How weightlifting worked its way into my life October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Walking through the gym doors for the first time at 49ers Fitness Club in Westgate early last summer, I looked around at the collection of machines, each with dozens of different settings seemingly designed to confuse me. Looking back now, I realize that my discomfort was natural; however, most people at the gym are encouraging […] read more » Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Reporter ranks top body supplements October 12, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Arnold Schwarzenegger, regarded by many as the king of golden age bodybuilding, used a variety of different body supplements to improve his performance. While some of these supplements included steroids, which can be harmful and are banned in many competitions due to the sake of integrity, there are numerous other supplement options that can safely […] read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Though summer is officially over, hydration is essential regardless of the season, and what can ensure that every sip you take is bliss? The quality of your water bottle. With an abundance of brands to choose from, it may be difficult to decide on which water bottle to purchase. Below, we’ve compiled a list of […] read more » Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Girls’ tennis season off to a rough start, working on team bonding October 8, 2021 — by Anamika Anand and Aiden Ye Inspired by her older sister’s example, freshman Megha Horantur, Megha began playing tennis in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at age 8. This year, she earned the spot of No. 2 singles player on varsity. “It’s just having fun and playing matches with the entire team, so we don’t really think about it if […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast