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Review: One Direction returns with an impressive second album - 4.5/5 stars

Review: One Direction returns with an impressive second album – 4.5/5 stars

by Ayushi Gautam November 14, 2012

For eager fans of these British pop stars, the wait has ended. One Direction, currently England’s biggest boy band, released its second album, Take Me Home, on November 13. The members of One Direction...

Seniors including Eric Zhang, Richard Fan, Nikhil Panu, and Josh Tien march with a Wildcats sign at the Homecoming Parade. The class of 2013 came in first for this year's Homecoming Week.

Seniors place first in this year’s Homecoming events

by Apurva Gorti November 6, 2012

After a week of Disney costumes, skits, and car-bashing, Spirit Club President Andre Tran (12) announced the results of Homecoming at today’s school meeting. The seniors came in first, sophomores second,...

The class of 2014 participates in the annual Scream Off event. The senior class placed first, followed by the juniors with second, the sophomores with third, and freshmen with fourth.

Homecoming rally brings back annual activities

by Kevin Lin and Sonia Sidhu November 3, 2012

Scoring last-second basketball shots, battling Gangnam style, gazing lovingly at mirrors, and fencing with pool noodles. The 2012 Homecoming rally featured Olympic themed skits as only one aspect of its...

Upper School Director of Instrumental Music, Chris Florio, leads the Jazz Band in the head of the Panoply of Chaos parade during long lunch on Halloween day. The parade also gave the chance for the classes to display their Homecoming floats.

Homecoming parade displays class floats and costumes

by Kacey Fang October 31, 2012

During long lunch today, students and teachers participated in the annual Panoply of Chaos parade in which classes showcased their themed floats and displayed their Halloween costumes. The parade was...

A group of freshmen have dressed up as different characters for Halloween. On the second day of Homecoming Week, many students and faculty celebrated Halloween with diverse costumes and decorations.

Faculty and students dress in costumes to celebrate Halloween

by Vasudha Rengarajan and Sharanya Balaji October 31, 2012

An array of brilliant colors trickled into the Edge, tails bouncing, hats bobbing, buttons fastened, and gag glasses tightened. Many students and faculty members dressed up today, the second day of Spirit...

Enjoy the candy without trudging from door to door; consider celebrating Halloween by throwing a party, hosting a horror movie marathon, setting up a haunted house, attending a theme-park, or getting some much needed rest.

Halloween: Five alternatives to trick-or-treating

by Vasudha Rengarajan and Maya Jeyendran October 30, 2012

“Trick or treeeeaaaat,” voices sing in unison. The soprano of a four-year-old’s voice creates a stark contrast to the baritone of a lone 15-year-old boy trudging from house to house, asking for candy....

Roasted pumpkin seeds (left) are a time-old recipe. They are also a healthy snack to have before or after trick-or-treating. Pumpkin seed soap (right) is an easy and innovative way to put some of the leftover seeds to use. It also makes a great gift for birthdays, housewarming presents, and visiting family members.

DIY Halloween tips and tricks: Pumpkin guts

by Kaitlyn Gee October 30, 2012

Tis’ the season not for holiday shopping and caroling, but for pumpkin carving. After creating a masterpiece or two, there is bound to be a pile of pumpkin guts lying around. Pumpkin guts are the...

Anthropologie at Santana Row offers more vintage clothing with lace and soft colors. Vintage shops or online dress rentals also provide many different dress styles fit for a Homecoming dance.

The end to every girl’s Homecoming dress crisis

by Ayushi Gautam October 30, 2012

As the football season comes to an end, many girls have a common thought on their minds. Yes, the race to find the perfect dress to wear to Homecoming has begun. Some people may simply scroll through...

Sophomore Navsher Singh celebrates after asking freshman Shannon O’Shea to Homecoming by placing a teddy bear and note in her locker.

Students ask Homecoming dates in unexpected ways

by Riya Godbole October 26, 2012

Homecoming asks often follow a centric theme - the element of surprise. Many Upper School students chose to ask their Homecoming dates this year in unexpected if not novel ways. Sophomore Ashir Bansal...

Review: Taylor Swift lets down fans with new pop album - 3.5/5 stars

Review: Taylor Swift lets down fans with new pop album – 3.5/5 stars

by Ashi Gautam and Maya Jeyendran October 23, 2012

Country-pop singer Taylor Swift disappointed her die-hard fans with the new pop-rock tunes in Red, her fourth album, which was released on October 22. Swift’s latest album leans towards the pop side...

Hindus celebrate Diwali by lighting a candle to commemorate the victory of good over evil. The candle also signifies hope and the belief that good will always triumph.

Indian festival: Lights on for Diwali

by Vineet Kosaraju October 20, 2012

Last week more than 10,000 people gathered in Cupertino to celebrate the popular Indian festival, Diwali. Also known as “the festival of lights”, this holiday celebrates the return of one of the...

Review: Coexist dazzles its audience – 4.5/5 stars

Review: Coexist dazzles its audience – 4.5/5 stars

by Tiara Bhatacharya October 20, 2012

Released September 10, The xx’s second album Coexist provides its audience with a strikingly unforgettable listening experience, accentuating the raw minimalism that first appeared in the band’s self-titled...

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