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Making your girlfriend a cute gift for Valentine's Day is a great way to impress her and show that you care.

How to impress your Valentine on the day of love

by Darian Edvalson February 13, 2013

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, every guy is scrambling to find something special to wow his date. If you have not, this article may be your lifeline. 1. Make a Valentine’s Day Playlist What...

Rather than prepackaged, store-bought chocolate, homemade chocolate cake baked with family is an effective and delicious expression of love.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with family and friends

by Vasudha Rengarajan February 13, 2013

While February 14 is traditionally a day to express romantic sentiments and treat valentines to a variety of chocolates, the day for celebrating love can extend beyond the romantic and into the familial. Gift...

Show how much you care with these fun and easy to make DIY Valentine's Day gift ideas. Decorate the sides of the box with a short message, poem, or drawing.

DIY: Special Valentine’s Day gift ideas

by Kaity Gee February 13, 2013

While chocolates and cards are rarely turned down, why not try a more unique gift from your heart? These do-it-yourself handmade gifts are simple to make and endearing. Show your loved ones how much...

A trip to Tahoe with family and friends offers an thrilling experience during February Break. Whether skiing, snowboarding, or sledding, enjoy the snowy scenery and spend quality time with closed ones.

Exciting and meaningful ways to spend February Break

by Roshni Pankhaniya February 13, 2013

While February Break is often marked by sighs of relief from students, the week offers more than simply a chance to de-stress. From day-long activities to extended trips, the following are ideas to discover...

Seniors chant and dance in their brightly colored construction paper dragon. The National Chinese Honor Society prepared a dragon dancing spirit event in celebration of Chinese New Year.

Dragon dancing spirit event celebrates Chinese New Year

by Karen Tu and Tiara Bhatacharya February 7, 2013

Four vibrantly colored dragons assembled before Manzanita Hall today, dancing with a fiery passion during the spirit event hosted by the National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS). With Chinese New Year...

Sophomore Zoë Woehrmann and her buddy Fabienne Ghirarden pose with another Swiss exchange student Lena Kolly and Vivian Isenberg (10) outside of Manzanita Hall. The Swiss students arrived in the United States last Saturday and will be leaving next Tuesday.

Swiss students attend Upper School for exchange program

by Natalie Simonian February 5, 2013

Nine students from the Collége de Gambach in Fribourg, Switzerland arrived at the Upper School this Monday to attend classes and experience a typical week in the life of an American teenager. Activities...

Chemistry teacher Dr. Smriti Koodanjeri pours liquid nitrogen into a tray to freeze flowers and a balloon, while Jerry Shen (11) takes a hammer to see how the flowers react. The demo was just one of many activities featured at the fair.

Annual STEM fair spreads knowledge through activities

by Brinda Perumal & Priscilla Pan January 30, 2013

During long lunch today, Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (WiSTEM) hosted its annual STEM fair and offered many interactive activities to demonstrate the wonders of science while...

Students attempt to balance peacock feathers on their faces as part of one of the activities during the Eagle Buddies event. The fourth grade students visited the Saratoga campus today to meet with their junior Eagle Buddies.

Clown Day: Eagle Buddies bond through circus activities

by Dora Tzeng & Emily Lin January 24, 2013

Giddy squeals and laughter filled the gym as students attempted to balance peacock feathers on their noses without smudging the vibrant illustrations on their freshly painted faces. The fourth graders...

As Christine Lee (11) holds the plate, senior Michelle Zhang tries a piece of takoyaki, a dish made by cooking batter-covered octopus into little balls. The snack tasting event, set up by Japan Club, offered takoyaki as well as an assortment of other Japanese snacks for students to enjoy.

Japan Club holds snack tasting event

by Advaita Kanakamedala January 16, 2013

Japan Club hosted a snack tasting event during long lunch today, featuring various Japanese treats in an effort to encourage students to try new foods and join the club. “Last year, we wanted to do...

Nail polish is a great way to enhance an outfit if short on time. Try these tips flawless nails for Winter Ball.

Last-minute nail ideas for Winter Ball

by Maya Jeyendran January 11, 2013

Time to prepare for Winter Ball while managing other activities is running out. Try these simple and fast nail decoration ideas to save time while still sparkling tomorrow night. Glitter Manicure -...

Students Sean Knudsen (11), Zoe Woehrmann (10), Madeline Lang-Ree (10), and Shazdeh Hussain (11) prepare for the spring musical Oklahoma! auditions. Comprising of three rounds, one of which was completed today, the casting process involves singing, reading monologues, and dancing.

Spring musical: Students audition for first round of casting process

by Emily Chu and Allison Sun January 8, 2013

Students hoping to perform in the upcoming Conservatory program’s spring musical, Oklahoma!, sang sample tunes and read various monologues during the first round of auditions today at lunch and after...

Freshman Oisin Coveney rakes fallen petals and leaves into a bucket at the Rose Garden during freshman service day. To fulfill hours required beyond those completed on service day, consider the five organizations listed below.

Five community service organizations to consider

by Alyssa Amick January 7, 2013

There are countless reasons to participate in community service projects including the joy of helping others. With the deadline to turn in service hours quickly approaching, here are some ideas to get...

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