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SACC: Students invent online study tool

SACC: Students invent online study tool

by Ashwini Iyer, Rahul Jayaraman, & Shay Lari-Hosain January 15, 2013

Frustrated, the student shuts his laptop and walks away from his desk, exasperated at the inadequacy of Google Talk to help him study for the test. I’ll never pass this test, he thinks dejectedly. Enter...

Cast members Irma (Amy Wardenburg) and Pierre (Ian Richardson) of The Madwoman of Chaillot fall in love shortly after the Countess (Juhi Muthal) saves Paris. After more than two months of work, the actors enthralled the crowd with a night full of comedy, drama, and a murder mystery.

SACC: A showcase to remember

by Natalie Simonian & Vineet Kosaraju January 15, 2013

“What should we hit ‘em with: the motive, or a long discourse on the ninja of feudal Japan and how they prepare blowfish?” Detective Woolrich asked the audience. “You decide.” The audience decided...

California DECA President and Monta Vista High student Belinda Zeng (12) displays her United States Patent for her fashion merchandising idea. Upper School students compete in DECA competitions through the Business Club and have the opportunity to create business plans like Belinda did.

SACC: DECA business plan patents

by Monica Thukral January 15, 2013

Immersing themselves into the world of business, many Upper School students participate in competitions through DECA, an organization that encourages students to create content while colliding with their...

Keller’s Korner – January 12

by Meena Chetty January 13, 2013

First semester concluded this week with the announcement of 2013’s Intel Science Talent Search (STS) semi-finalists, an assembly featuring guest speaker Vint Cerf, and the annual instrumental Winter...

Spirit Club members prepare for Winter Ball by making decorations in the atrium. The dance was held on January 12, Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

Behind the scenes: Preparations for Winter Ball

by Mercedes Chien January 12, 2013

It is the last formal dance for the underclassmen who are not going to prom. Its “supernova”-themed decorations cost Spirit Club $8000. Tonight, over 200 students will dance the night away at Winter...

Actress Shenel Ekici (11) applies makeup in the dressing room at Blackford. Many actors wore extreme makeup to represent their characters onstage.

A close look into the production of three SDS shows

by Alex Jang and Arden Hu January 7, 2013

Strains of French café music mesh with the chatter of performers as they prepare backstage for the first Student Directed Showcase (SDS) production. Directors and actors alike hurry from one room to the...

Keller’s Korner – January 5

by Meena Chetty January 6, 2013

The first week back from Winter break offered students the opportunity to ease back into school due to the three-day week. However, certain groups of students, including the Varsity basketball teams, the...

Students in senior director Cristina Jerney's play The Madwoman of Chaillot perform during the final dress rehearsal on Thursday, January 3. Shows will be held on Friday, January 4, and Saturday, January 5.

Performers and directors prepare for SDS

by Meena Chetty & Shannon Su January 3, 2013

Student performers and directors are spending the week putting the final touches on the 2013 Student Directed Showcase (SDS) plays, which are held tomorrow and Saturday. This year’s directors are seniors...

Keller’s Korner – December 8

by Meena Chetty December 9, 2012

The events of this week, including spirit activities and a win for the boys’ basketball team, were infused with holiday cheer in anticipation for the winter break. “I love all the spirit events...

Sophomore Patrick Lin studies for WHAP during extra help, two weeks before the final. Students like Patrick preferred a head start on their final studies.

Pre-final jitters: How students are coping with their stress

by Stacey Chao December 5, 2012

One week before finals exams, students on campus are already tense with anticipation. Many are finding different ways to prepare for the tests, whether it be studying through Google Docs, group chats,...

Keller’s Korner – December 1

by Meena Chetty December 2, 2012

This week’s events encompassed life on campus, including an Eagle Buddies meet-up and a L.I.F.E. session, and concluding in a Speaker Series event featuring Khaled Hosseini. “Eagle Buddies is always...

Internationally renowned author and philanthropist Khaled Hosseini signs books after the Speaker Series event. The line of people anxiously awaiting to meet Hosseini spanned the length of the gym.

Q&A with The Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini

by Allison Kiang, Shay Lari-Hosain, Samantha Hoffman, and Ashwini Iyer December 2, 2012

Author of international bestsellers The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini shared his insights with TalonWP.com regarding his foundation’s work in Afghanistan, funding organizations...

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