Written by Emma Chiao
Hidden among mountains and a 40-minute drive south of South Lake Tahoe lies Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Although much smaller and lesser known than resorts such as Squaw Valley or Heavenly, it has its own charm.
With over 15 lifts and 86 trails, Kirkwood has a diverse range...
Written by Kaya van der Horst
1. Choose a date
Plan your trip during a time with lots of snowfall in order to ensure the best winter wonderland experience. Aside from the upcoming winter break, escape to your snowy getaway during the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Jan. 14 to 16, or during...
Written By: Maya Rapoport
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is a fun resort that offers entertainment for everyone, from veterans skiers to beginners. It has an average snowfall of 500 inches and a nice balance of groomed and ungroomed runs. Only a three and half hour drive from Palo Alto, it is conveniently...
Written by Elizabeth Chung
Senior Shaunmei Lim started diving when she was five years old. “My mom made me start swimming because I was a really chubby baby and she wanted me to lose weight fast,” Lim said. “I was really bad. I was the slowest kid. I just didn’t find it interesting...
With a record of 11-0 in league, the boys’ water polo team beat Paly in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) championship over the weekend and earned the #2 seed in Division 1 for Central Coast Section (CCS). “It is an exciting time of the year,” Coach Matthew Johnson said, “our...
The girls’ golf team had a strong season this year, finishing third place in league with a record of 6-3-1 and placing tenth at Central Coast Section (CCS). Coach Chris Redfield, who has been coaching the girls’ golf team since 2011, believes that this year, it was important for the team to make...
Written by Prachi Kale
With a league record of 7-3 and Central Coast Section (CCS) coming up soon, the girls’ water polo team has started o strong with a 5-4 win in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League finals against Mountain View. “We had a solid start going undefeated in the first half of...
Written by Janet Shea
The Oracle: What is your favorite thing about ice skating?
Celine Shaw: When skating, I feel more confident and my insecurities rescind. It’s a form of self-expression. In addition, the boots give you a one-inch height boost.
TO: What do you do in ice dancing competitions?
CS:...
Written by Emma Chiao
After standing under the sun for hours, the tennis ball is finally hit out of bounds at match point, declaring one player the winner. For junior Julia Pham, that is what the end of a typical match looks like.
Pham has been playing tennis since she was eight years...
Written by: Mikaela Wayne
Freshman cross country runner Justin Chiao has had great success in his first high school season. Despite the difficult transition from middle school, Chiao has had no trouble competing against more intense competition. “I won the first freshman race and now I am on...
Written by Bridgette Gong
“I think what Kaepernick did was good because he’s bringing awareness to important issue and I think he’s spreading good message but at the same time it’s a little controversial because he’s doing it in a way that’s kind of going against one of the most popular...
Written by Samuel Tse
Unpatriotic. Unsportsmanlike. Disrespecting the country and the flag. These are some of the phrases that have been used to describe National Football League (NFL) quarterback Colin Kaepernick over the past month after his decision to kneel during the national anthem before his...
