“Avion.” That was the first word that came out of Jai Vir Mehta’s (‘23) mouth. Even before saying “Mama” and “Papa,” his first word was aviation-related. After listening to his Peruvian...

Trisha Variyar ('23) glides gracefully across the ice skating rink, arms extended with perfect poise. Beneath her, elegant arcs and lines form on the surface of the ice, carved by the edges of her skates....

Vishnu Veeravalli ('23) meticulously reflects on a philosophical treatise brimming with annotations before returning focus to his digital research paper, expressing his perception and findings for eventual...

Intricate diagrams of cells and phospholipids cover the large whiteboard as Emma Biswas ('23), sitting in the front row of her AP Biology class, curiously observes and analyzes the images. She confidently...

Stepping into place in his lane, Andrew Fu (‘23) clears his mind as he prepares for the 100 meter sprint that will lead his relay team to victory. Eyes focused, shoes hitting the ground, arms pumping...

Escapism: avoiding reality by engaging in entertainment and fantasy. In other words, a psychological escape that plucks readers from reality and leaves them immersed within a mystical world. Imagine...

As the sunlight filters through the windows of the orchestra room, Matthew Chen (‘23) carefully pulls his bow against the strings of his cello. The smooth, rich oak-colored instrument rests in front...

A breeze swirls past runners on a chilly Tuesday evening while they zoom around the curve of the track in the 200 meter sprint. Down the final stretch, Zain Vakath ('23) pumps his legs as hard as he can,...

Surrounded by colorful books, Bora Koyuncuoglu ('23) patiently explains a difficult topic to a group of young students at the San Jose Public Library. As they slowly begin to grasp the idea, eager smiles...

When Jessica Zhou ('23) first immigrated to the United States, she found herself in an unfamiliar environment and felt uneasy about finding a support system within golf to cheer her on for her successes....

Minecraft. Pokémon. Fortnite. To many, these names simply embody entertainment. Yet, to Carlo Banzon ('23), these video games, along with the many others he plays, are carefully curated pieces of design...

36 seconds. While the timespan is short, in football, a game of clever coordination and tight timing, every moment matters. As the clock ticked down the final moments of the first half during the 2022...