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...

The soulful sound of Vishal Rohra’s ('23) saxophone reverberates throughout the dimly lit auditorium. His fingers glide effortlessly along the golden keys, mesmerizing the audience with his melodic grace...

In the ocean’s depths, the eerie glow emanating from bioluminescent creatures remains the only respite from total darkness. Despite the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench extending seven miles below...

Taking a deep breath in, Hita Thota (12) trains her eyes on the black and white music sheet in front of her and focuses on the first note. Closing her eyes, she begins to guide the violin bow across the...

As Smrithi Sambamurthy (12) stepped onto a flight headed to Pittsburgh, a wave of uncertainty occupied her mind. Smrithi’s first time traveling alone, the experience filled her with anticipation. But...

“Eagles on three. One, two, three. Eagles!” Sydney Adler (12) huddles with her team, rallying her teammates as they prepare for the start of another game. It’s Sydney’s last home game, and the...

Breathe in. Ten meters, 32 feet. Two flips and one full twist, accelerating from zero to 35 miles per hour in just one second. Breathe out. Katie Wang (12) jumps from the diving board before fear can...