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Rising star B. Smyth debuts single "Leggo" - 4.5/5 stars

Rising star B. Smyth debuts single “Leggo” – 4.5/5 stars

by Natasha Mayor April 17, 2013

Nineteen-year-old B. Smyth’s debut single “Leggo” is rapidly gaining popularity. The young R&B artist’s track has made its way to the radio and has gained over two million views on YouTube. The...

 New inductee Manon Audebert (11) receives a certificate for joining Spanish National Honor Society from Spanish teacher Diana Moss. All members of the society were invited to the lunch and ceremony, which took place during long lunch at Mexico Lindo.

SNHS welcomes new members during lunch field trip

by Trisha Jani April 10, 2013

During long lunch today, members of the Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS), also known as Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, gathered for a field trip to the Mexico Lindo restaurant, located in San Jose. According...

Ten best TV shows and movies to watch on Netflix

Ten best TV shows and movies to watch on Netflix

by Juhi Gupta, Video & Photo Editor April 10, 2013

Bored of studying for APs? Take a break and log onto Netflix! Watch some of the best TV shows and movies in cinematic history by taking your pick from the following list. TV SERIES: Freaks & Geeks:...

Fall Out Boy “Saves Rock and Roll” with new album - 5/5 stars

Fall Out Boy “Saves Rock and Roll” with new album – 5/5 stars

by Elisabeth Siegel April 9, 2013

On February 2, Fall Out Boy publicly denied intentions of reforming after its three-year break. Less than 48 hours later, the group released a single, announced 33 worldwide tour dates, and made its comeback...

HANNIBAL -- "Apertif" Episode 101 -- Pictured: Mads Mikkelson as Dr. Hannibal Lecter

“Hannibal” premiere serves as deliciously terrifying start

by Emily Chu April 5, 2013

Premiered yesterday, NBC’s new series “Hannibal” offers its audience a deliciously terrifying narrative. Directed by David Slade, the show is loosely based on Bryan Fuller’s novel Red Dragon...

Along with disposing the old, reorganization is key to spring cleaning. Dust off those old boxes and find yourself with plenty of extra usable space.

Spring cleaning do’s and don’ts

by Vasudha Rengarajan April 5, 2013

‘Tis the season, not for gingerbread cookies or christmas presents, but spring cleaning! Although it may sound lackluster or labor-intensive, spring cleaning reaps great rewards and clears wasted space...

With loads of coursework and extracurriculars, studying for APs may appear overwhelming. Temper your stress by remembering a few easy tips to effective studying.

Quick tips for effective studying

by Vasudha Rengarajan April 3, 2013

With AP exams just around the corner, a number of students have begun to augment their studying to prepare. Although it may seem that time is scarce in our busy lives, effective studying for a short while...

The Croods: A well developed animated film - 4/5 stars

The Croods: A well developed animated film – 4/5 stars

by Stanley Zhao April 2, 2013

Following the footsteps of other DreamWorks films such as Ice Age and Shrek, The Croods delivers an engrossing and humorous story aided by brilliant animation and CGI. The Croods is a story of discovery...

Flatbread sandwiches require only two ingredients: flatbread thins and nut butter. Try this snack to satisfy your stomach!

Five healthy and easy-to-make study snacks

by Maya Jeyendran April 2, 2013

When the time comes for studying, most students react to food differently: some avoid it completely, and some battle the urge to eat everything in sight. Try these healthy study snacks in order to fuel...

If bored during spring break, underclassmen can tour the neighborhood and visit a local park while capturing pictures of the beautiful scenery.

No wheels? No worries: Five interesting ways to spend your spring break

by Vineet Kosaraju April 1, 2013

Spring break has just begun, and you are already bored with schoolwork. Unfortunately, you have nothing to do other than mope around the house. This is the state of affairs for most freshmen and sophomores...

Ajay Chitkara (10), Victoria Lin (12), and Raymond Cheng (11) focus intently on the TV screen while playing Mario Kart: Double Dash. IGL members set up two stations in order to speed up the tournament process. Even though only three people could win prizes, most still had fun participating.

Race to the finish: IGL hosts Mario Kart tournament

by Alex Jang March 27, 2013

A blue shell whizzes through the air, accelerating as it quickly approaches the back of Player 2’s kart. All he can do is watch helplessly in horror as his character’s avatar launches high up into...

Admission: A humorous peek into college admissions process - 3.5/5 stars

Admission: A humorous peek into college admissions process – 3.5/5 stars

by Catherine Manea March 25, 2013

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors of the typical college admissions office? Paul Weitz’ Admission does just that, while incorporating a humorous script and charming cast. Admission...

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