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THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS(r) - GENERAL - Oscars(r) for outstanding film achievements of 2012 are being presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24 (8:30 p.m., ET/5:30 p.m., PT), at the Dolby Theatre(tm) at Hollywood & Highland Center(r), live on the ABC Television Network. DANIEL DAY LEWIS, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, ANNE HATHAWAY, CHRISTOPH WALTZ

The Oscars: Pinnacle of fashion

by Ayushi Gautam & Maya Jeyendran February 26, 2013

The annual Oscars held on Sunday, February 24 provided celebrities not only with awards and honors, but also with the chance to display their sense of fashion to the world. Among the many actresses...

Can you find the distracting object? If you guessed the phone, that is right! The use of phones while is one of the leading causes of accidents, find out how to avoid being tempted by your phone by reading the article.

How to be safer on the road

by Regina Chen February 23, 2013

This week, the Living with Intent Focus and Enthusiasm (L.I.F.E.) board stressed the importance of cautious driving. The following are some tips to stay safe on the road for all drivers from beginners...

Warm Bodies warms heart with humorous zombie-human romance - 4/5 stars

Warm Bodies warms heart with humorous zombie-human romance – 4/5 stars

by Emily Chu February 23, 2013

Finally. A romance between a human and a mythical being that does not have you wishing that the creature had just eaten the person at the beginning of the movie. Directed by Jonathan Levine, Warm Bodies...

Fall Out Boy to come back with Save Rock & Roll

Fall Out Boy to come back with Save Rock & Roll

by Elisabeth Siegel and Juhi Gupta February 20, 2013

“The future of Fall Out Boy starts now.” Sensational and iconic pop-punk band Fall Out Boy officially announced the end of its four year hiatus on February 4, 2013, with anticipation and refreshing...

Top 10 romantic movies for Valentine's Day

Top 10 romantic movies for Valentine’s Day

by Ayushi Gautam February 13, 2013

When the month of February comes around, the classic romantic comedies and chick-flicks revisit the homes of millions. On Valentine’s Day, the following 10 movies will set you into the perfect mood for...

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...

Dancers including Michelle Douglas (12), Darby Millard (10), and Erika Olsen (10), perform "So Hot" in the fire element segment. This year’s dance production took place on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2.

Elements of Dance: Air, Water, Fire, and Earth

by Daphne Liang and Priscilla Pan February 2, 2013

With balance and flow, students from this year’s dance production performed to music inspired by the Elements of Dance: Air, Water, Fire, and Earth this Friday and Saturday. Over 130 students and seven...

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