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Coach Nikkan Ghosh (11) teaches Arjun Ashok (10) and Andrew Zhang (10) how to do a shoulder sit. The sophomore and junior boys began practicing their routine for Powderpuff.

Poms up, it’s Powderpuff: Sophomore and junior boys rehearse for big spirit game

by Mariam Sulakian April 23, 2013

Chaos and turmoil everywhere you look. Boys falling left and right, tripping over their friends and feet alike. Then, in one glorious moment, the stunt goes up. The sophomore and junior boys held their...

Planting trees benefits the environment in the long term. Trees reduce your carbon footprint and have been shown to increase property value.

Five things you can do on Earth Day

by Jonathan Ma April 21, 2013

Wondering what to do on Earth Day to help the environment? Here are some ideas to benefit the Earth on April 22. 1. Plant a tree Introducing new plant to the environment is one way to make an impact...

Students choose from a variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings sold by Interact outside of Manzanita after school. The club raised money for schools and libraries in Bangladesh.

Interact Week: Club fundraises for Bangladeshi schools

by Anishka Agarwal April 20, 2013

Bright green and blue cartons of frozen yogurt lined a table outside Manzanita Hall as students gathered around to buy Pinkberry, one of the many items sold by Interact for its club week. A club new...

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...

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