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Students gather in their advisories during class meeting to play a game of friendly competition between one another. The advisories participated in round two of "Who knows their advisor best."

Advisories bond through various games and outings

by Mariam Sulakian November 29, 2012

Advisory bonding is a creative time for students and advisors to put schoolwork aside and make entertainment a top priority. Though many advisories chose to attend the wildlife assembly on Tuesday,...

For many families, Thanksgiving involves a dinner featuring turkey and mashed potatoes among other dishes. Four students have shared their own traditions celebrating Thanksgiving day with close relatives and friends.

Students share unique Thanksgiving traditions

by Samar Malik November 27, 2012

With the holiday season upon us, students and their families embrace traditional Thanksgiving customs by feasting on hearty turkey dinners and watching football games. However, Thanksgiving is not limited...

To celebrate their version of Thanksgiving, Pongal, Indians enjoy decorating cows and watching them dance. They also feast with friends and family and draw intricate patterns known as Muggulu.

DongZhi, Tet Trun Thu, Pongal, Sukkot: What is your version of Thanksgiving?

by Vineet Kosaraju November 24, 2012

It is that time of year when holiday bells are ringing, the extended Black Friday sales are booming, and families have just met over the break to celebrate Thanksgiving. However, not everyone observes...

Keller’s Korner – November 17

by Meena Chetty November 17, 2012

The week before Thanksgiving break gave the student body its first glimpse of holiday cheer with Light Up The Row. Additional events included a spirit competition and volleyball Central Coast Section (CCS)...

Sophomore Brandon Aguilar joined the Upper School this year from Prospect High School. Though he has faced challenges during the transition, he appreciates the sense of community on campus.

New student feature series: Brandon Aguilar

by Meena Chetty November 16, 2012

Each year new students join the community and help perpetuate a diversity of passions, experiences, and aspirations that flourish on campus. Reflecting on their first couple months of attending the Upper...

Honors American Literature students and teacher Tia Barth display their hand crafted letters. Modeled after Hester Prynne's 'A' in The Scarlet Letter, students based their designs on a personal flaw. The goal of the activity was to give students the chance to step into the shoes of the novel's protagonist and teach them about the symbolism paired with the letter.

Juniors make their own Scarlet Letters for English class activity

by Advaita Kanakamedala November 14, 2012

Walking through the halls with various letters pinned to their clothing, juniors in Tia Barth’s Honors American Literature class emulated the main character of Nathanial Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter...

Keller’s Korner – November 10

by Meena Chetty November 10, 2012

Following Homecoming, this week proved that spirit is still prevalent on campus. Commencing with the Junior State of America (JSA) Pizza and Politics session and a surprise spirit event, the week also...

As President Barack Obama signs the Transportation and Student Loan Interest Rate bill on July 6, 2012, guests at the White House take photos. A growing component of election campaigning and news updates, social media was widely used in this year's election.

Social media plays growing role in elections

by Rahul Jayaraman November 8, 2012

According to statistics from Facebook and TwitterCounter, one out of every seven people in the world has a Facebook account, and one in 50 has a Twitter. As such, the abundance of social media played an...

President Barack Obama fist-bumps with a boy from the education documentary "Waiting for Superman" in the Oval Office on October 11, 2010. Obama was reelected and a number of propositions in California, including Proposition 30, were passed yesterday.

Students express views on propositions regarding education

by Maya Jeyendran November 7, 2012

In light of yesterday’s election, numerous students expressed strong opinions on the passage of Proposition 30 and the rejection of Proposition 38. According to the California Official Voters’...

With the election an eminent topic throughout the country, many students turned to news sites and political blogs to inform themselves about the presidential election. Aside from recieving influences from their parents, students attributed much of their political knowledge to information they read online.

Students discuss parental influence on political decisions

by Vasudha Rengarajan and Elisabeth Siegel November 7, 2012

In the days leading to Barack Obama’s re-election, a number of Upper School students became more aware of their political surroundings and formed their opinions on the two front-runner candidates. While...

Prominent third party candidates vie for popular vote

Prominent third party candidates vie for popular vote

by Nikhil Dilip November 7, 2012

As the national spotlight shone on two men this week, numerous independent politicians sparred for a slice of the limelight and the popular vote. Apart from Democratic and Republican Party nominees Barack...

English teacher Charles Shuttleworth makes it to Loveland Pass, with elevation 11,990 feet.

Bicycling: English teacher Charles Shuttleworth’s hobby

by Juhi Gupta November 7, 2012

The rush of adrenaline when you break a personal record. The overwhelming feeling of accomplishment when you reach your destination. Many people delight in their favorite forms of physical activity,...

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