Breaking down breaks: There are better ways to stay refreshed in class January 21, 2024 — by Grace Lin We all know the sinking feeling that accompanies a teacher not managing to cover necessary material by the end of class, and you get stuck learning the rest of the lesson on your own at home, adding onto the pile of homework you already have. One reason teachers run out of time is the mistake […] read more » Florida school district’s cell phone bans are a step in the right direction December 16, 2023 — by Alec Guan In September, the 3,600 students at Timber Creek High School in Orlando, Florida, were greeted with shocking news: Any student found using a cell phone during school hours would have their device confiscated. Timber Creek High School is one of many high schools undergoing this policy change in Florida, which has recently passed districtwide laws […] read more » School-mandated sleepy time: the solution to all my problems December 13, 2023 — by Saachi Jain It’s the beginning of fifth period. After a heavy, fulfilling lunch, my body falls into what is commonly referred to as a food coma. Coupled with the average of four hours of sleep I receive per night in my junior year, it is a recipe for disaster. Just as the class clock strikes 40 minutes, […] read more » Inconsistent library hours hurt those seeking a quiet place to work October 18, 2023 — by Angela Tan Last year, my 3rd period English teacher instructed me to print out and submit my Fall Writing Assessment before the end of lunch or else I would get a 0. I did not want to start the school year with low grades, so I frantically ran across campus to complete my mission, only to find […] read more » District board members meet with students on campus May 17, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Isabelle Wang The three newest members of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District board have begun visiting campuses to get a feel of the two schools. Four of the five board members held a meeting with students during tutorial and lunch on April 27 in the College and Career Center. Principal Greg Louie sent students an […] read more »
Florida school district’s cell phone bans are a step in the right direction December 16, 2023 — by Alec Guan In September, the 3,600 students at Timber Creek High School in Orlando, Florida, were greeted with shocking news: Any student found using a cell phone during school hours would have their device confiscated. Timber Creek High School is one of many high schools undergoing this policy change in Florida, which has recently passed districtwide laws […] read more » School-mandated sleepy time: the solution to all my problems December 13, 2023 — by Saachi Jain It’s the beginning of fifth period. After a heavy, fulfilling lunch, my body falls into what is commonly referred to as a food coma. Coupled with the average of four hours of sleep I receive per night in my junior year, it is a recipe for disaster. Just as the class clock strikes 40 minutes, […] read more » Inconsistent library hours hurt those seeking a quiet place to work October 18, 2023 — by Angela Tan Last year, my 3rd period English teacher instructed me to print out and submit my Fall Writing Assessment before the end of lunch or else I would get a 0. I did not want to start the school year with low grades, so I frantically ran across campus to complete my mission, only to find […] read more » District board members meet with students on campus May 17, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Isabelle Wang The three newest members of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District board have begun visiting campuses to get a feel of the two schools. Four of the five board members held a meeting with students during tutorial and lunch on April 27 in the College and Career Center. Principal Greg Louie sent students an […] read more »
School-mandated sleepy time: the solution to all my problems December 13, 2023 — by Saachi Jain It’s the beginning of fifth period. After a heavy, fulfilling lunch, my body falls into what is commonly referred to as a food coma. Coupled with the average of four hours of sleep I receive per night in my junior year, it is a recipe for disaster. Just as the class clock strikes 40 minutes, […] read more » Inconsistent library hours hurt those seeking a quiet place to work October 18, 2023 — by Angela Tan Last year, my 3rd period English teacher instructed me to print out and submit my Fall Writing Assessment before the end of lunch or else I would get a 0. I did not want to start the school year with low grades, so I frantically ran across campus to complete my mission, only to find […] read more » District board members meet with students on campus May 17, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Isabelle Wang The three newest members of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District board have begun visiting campuses to get a feel of the two schools. Four of the five board members held a meeting with students during tutorial and lunch on April 27 in the College and Career Center. Principal Greg Louie sent students an […] read more »
Inconsistent library hours hurt those seeking a quiet place to work October 18, 2023 — by Angela Tan Last year, my 3rd period English teacher instructed me to print out and submit my Fall Writing Assessment before the end of lunch or else I would get a 0. I did not want to start the school year with low grades, so I frantically ran across campus to complete my mission, only to find […] read more » District board members meet with students on campus May 17, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Isabelle Wang The three newest members of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District board have begun visiting campuses to get a feel of the two schools. Four of the five board members held a meeting with students during tutorial and lunch on April 27 in the College and Career Center. Principal Greg Louie sent students an […] read more »
District board members meet with students on campus May 17, 2023 — by Emma Fung and Isabelle Wang The three newest members of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District board have begun visiting campuses to get a feel of the two schools. Four of the five board members held a meeting with students during tutorial and lunch on April 27 in the College and Career Center. Principal Greg Louie sent students an […] read more »