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Books to read in your free time

Books to read in your free time

Jackson Cummings Jun 5, 2020

Being in quarantine for nearly three months now, finding ways to kill time is a must-have for many people. However, there is a solution to this predicament: reading! It not only kills time, but it also...

Songs for the summer

Songs for the summer

Ava Hinz Jun 4, 2020

The feeling of summer encompasses so many different things, whether that be the sound of waves hitting the sand, the smell of sunscreen, or the sweet taste of ice cream. For many people, summer is one...

Netflix shows to binge-watch during the quarantine

Netflix shows to binge-watch during the quarantine

Nakai Brock Jun 2, 2020

Tiger King Summary: Tiger King is an eight-episode true-crime documentary following the turbulent life of Joe Exotic and other big cat owners in the United States. Joe Exotic is quite the eccentric...

Historical Podcast reviews

Historical Podcast reviews

Reeya Vasishta May 4, 2020

The Thread From OZY Media, this podcast explores interlocking lives and events from history. Discover how singer John Lennon’s murder is connected to the author of Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger,...

Quarantine Fiction Book Recommendations: for (almost) every genre

Quarantine Fiction Book Recommendations: for (almost) every genre

Emma Cahill Apr 27, 2020

With the increased amount of free time I have had over the past month, I have found myself relying on books as a means of passing the time and as a way to escape reality. Reading has served as a nice...

Life through a lens: Photographers of Mountain View

Life through a lens: Photographers of Mountain View

Marcella Sakols Apr 18, 2020

Senior Samir Freiha and Sophomore Chris Liu express how they see the world through the lens of their cameras. Despite their different styles, both share a passion for capturing fleeting moments in time...

Five albums worth listening to from start to finish

Five albums worth listening to from start to finish

Ava Hinz Apr 15, 2020

As I have been listening to more and more music throughout the years, my appreciation for albums has increased significantly. I have learned to understand the careful crafting of an album, whether it...

Performing arts students reflect on events canceled due to COVID-19

Performing arts students reflect on events canceled due to COVID-19

Janya Sundar Apr 14, 2020

Correction April 14: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the cast of Mamma Mia! was holding online rehearsals. The Drama Llama club is the group that has been holding online rehearsals. Senior...

Valentines Day date ideas

Valentine’s Day date ideas

Marcella Sakols Feb 11, 2020

Winter Lodge The Winter Lodge in Palo Alto is the perfect place for a more active date. With a wintery feel and the occasional soap-bubble snow, this location really brings out winter in the mild...

Album review: Selena Gomez and Eminem

Album review: Selena Gomez and Eminem

Marcella Sakols Jan 31, 2020

Selena Gomez “Rare”  Unlike many of her previous albums, Selena Gomez’s “Rare” embraces independence and self-confidence rather than heartbreak and lost love. Many of her songs are upbeat...

Playlist: Underrated songs of 2019

Playlist: Underrated songs of 2019

Emma Cahill Jan 28, 2020

With mainstream pop artists often dominating the radio, charts, and attention, other as equally talented artists frequently go unrecognized. Take a break from radio hits and discover new music and genres...

I watched every Cinderella Story movie so you don’t have to

I watched every Cinderella Story movie so you don’t have to

Sidney Rochnik Dec 12, 2019

As a 15-year-old girl, you’d expect there to be nothing for me to gain by watching eight hours of the same preteen-aimed musical romance drama movie. And you’d be right because all I have now is bitterness. The...

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