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By Sophie Tuan Found in room 20 every Thursday A-day, Chinese Chess Club is a great way to learn, not only how to play the traditional board game, but also about Chinese culture, language, and community. Chinese Chess, or Xiangqi (象棋), was invented during the second century; although strategy can be complex, the basic rules…

By Sophie Tuan When did you start making art? I’ve been doing art since I was 4 years old. I started at a little art class in Los Altos and did it until COVID; after that I just practiced by myself. What sparked your interest in art? Why do you create? I think I was…

By Mia Hanuska and Kathryn Tanaka Team 3482 Arrowbotics has officially completed their 15th year in FIRST Robotics Competition! 2026’s REBUILT official gameplay has come to a close, and the team is now winding down, preparing for summer and offseason, and saying goodbye to their seniors. March 20–22: CA Sacramento District Event The CA Sacramento…

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By Mia Hanuska Most people who use LinkedIn use it for the connections, the job opportunities, or other “normal” LinkedIn activities. I, however, have been introduced to the true hidden gems of LinkedIn that have flown under the typical user’s radar for far too long. Tucked in the “LinkedIn News” section on the desktop website,…

By Madeline Tanaka If you’ve recently snuck a glance over someone’s shoulder in a classroom during any bore of a lecture, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen a familiar sight: a cartoon pizza shop, a ticking timer, and a trickle of sweat dripping down the chef’s neck. Yes—Papa’s Pizzeria is back, and somehow, better than…

By Emi Gruender [INSTALLMENT 18] Nestled in the drier forests just beyond historic Downtown Saratoga lies a 17-acre expanse of Japanese gardens, peppered with Edo-style housing and zen gardens to spare. Since its construction as a private Japanese garden by Isabel Stine in 1917, the Hakone Gardens have become a staple in Silicon Valley culture…

By Kathryn Tanaka While certain practices may be obvious to some, others have lacked an education in social etiquette. Unfortunately, having bad manners makes a lasting impression on people, even if such actions were done unintentionally. To avoid dirty looks and rolled eyes, here are some polite manners that you should always keep in mind…

By Sophie Tuan Too often I’ve found myself or heard my friends say “sorry” when it wasn’t needed. The word is often added after asking a question, sharing emotions, speaking up, or simply taking up space. Although it feels polite, too soon, saying sorry becomes an automatic default rather than a meaningful apology. But why…

By Kathryn Tanaka Unfortunately, I have fallen down the same path as my father, a chronic road rager. While many, like my mom, will say this anger is unfounded, I am here to say that some drivers simply do not deserve to be on the road, and are thus the root of all problems. To…