Category: Lifestyle

Cameras, controversies, and creepers, oh my!
March 5th, 2010 at 7:47 am

Play. He waves excitedly. You smile back awkwardly. Next. …...
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Review: A standing OVOtion for the latest Cirque Du Soleil production
March 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm

The buzz of bees and the chirping of crickets reverberated through the circus tent. A large, nearly five-foot tall egg stood at the center of the stage, and the audience sat captivated with mystery...
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Review: Percy Jackson
March 4th, 2010 at 2:23 pm

Flying evil teachers, huge men controlling water and fire breathing multiple headed dragons. The recently released movie, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was interesting while...
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High school journalists cover the Dear John press day in San Francisco
February 8th, 2010 at 10:37 pm

“Just follow the screaming.” The woman behind the counter smiled and pointed to the escalator. I couldn’t help but feel a tingle of trepidation before stepping up the stairs. We could hear the...
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Movie Review: Exceptional acting aside, Dear John…typical
February 8th, 2010 at 10:11 pm

Typical. Actor Channing Tatum,  who is playing the role of a war hero, was just shot. A voice in the background, his voice, reads a letter aloud. According to it, his last thought before he blacked...
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Winter Concert attracts large audience
February 5th, 2010 at 9:24 am

The 2010 Winter Concert featured a split concert schedule for the first time between performers of the Upper School and of the Lower and Middle School.

The Jazz Band opened the Upper School portion...
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Teachers and students express their individual ways of relaxing
February 1st, 2010 at 11:55 am

Take three deep breaths. In. Out. In. Out. In. Out. With students’ busy academic schedules, sports, and other commitments, it is sometimes easy to forget a basic necessity in life: relaxation. ...
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A lifetime labor of Love
January 15th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Ever since she was eight years old, Alexandra Mattraw (English teacher) has been writing poems. Her work will soon reach a major milestone, as Achiote Press is in the process of publishing her chapbook,...
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San Francisco gives Harrison Ford the red carpet treatment
January 8th, 2010 at 4:08 pm

Wednesday, January 6, Academy Award winning actor Harrison Ford arrived at the San Francisco red carpet premiere for his new movie Extraordinary Measures.

Olympic gold medalist figure skater...
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Review: Hot Chocolate, 5 brands to try during winter break
December 30th, 2009 at 9:12 am

It is that season again: colorful lights flash brightly on every house’s door, choirs carol on the streets, the weather grows colder outside, and of course, people enjoy hot chocolate by the blazing...
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