Written by Shannon Yang
Kanemoto says that a key aspect of Wushu is to keep the performance interesting. “You don’t want to be standing the whole time, you want to maybe drop down on your knees, do something or change levels because it makes your form more dynamic,” Kanemoto said.
Dzakovic...
Written by Evalyn Li
As they tumble through the air, gymnasts trust their bodies to follow muscle memory, allowing them to immerse themselves in their artistry. Harnessing their strength, gymnasts incorporate various artistic elements into specific events such as the balance beam and floor.
Gymnastics...
Dance straddles the boundary between art and athleticism. Most commonly regarded as an art, dance showcases breath-taking grace, style and rhythm. Junior Angela Chin defines dance: “It’s a visual representation of music.”
For Senior Bianca Marconcini, dance is a chance to express her...
The Oracle: What was your inspiration for the pop- blogilates account?
Ainsley Roh: We followed this fitness person named Cassey Ho on YouTube.
Nicole Nemychenkov: When I was younger I used to do a lot of sports, but as I got older I stopped. Ainsley introduced me to Cassey—Blogilates. We...
Written by Tim Sun
After losing their six top goal scorers, boys’ soccer struggled through a tough season. Many athletes went down with injuries as the season progressed and at one point the boys played without their entire starting defensive back line.
Despite early struggles, the...
Written by Shagun Khare and Grace Ding
When sophomore Jojo Qi began dancing in elementary school, it was a form of art. The stage was her canvas and she was the paintbrush, decorating the blank slate with intricate pivots and vibrant pirouettes. But as the paintings on her stage developed through...
Written by Alex Dersh
The boys are off to a strong season, winning their first two tournaments and proving its mettle with a victory over rival Palo Alto.
Junior Sahib Gill felt that the tournaments against Los Gatos and Prospect were highlights of the season and boosted the team’s morale....
Written by Jack Mallery
Coached by Chris Horpel, former Stanford varsity wrestling coach, the wrestling team has had an impressive season so far. The team is 4-2 overall in dual meets and 1-2 in league, with losses to Wilcox and Fremont.
Wrestling may be an individual sport, but all the competitors...
Compiled by Jack Mallery
Lime Guacamole
1/2 cup minced white onion
3 ripe and chopped avocados
1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed), minced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt
Tortilla chips for...
Written by Samuel Tse
Who: Senior Ben Roake
Sport: Baseball
Team: Seattle Mariners
The Oracle: When did you become a fan?
Ben Roake: I became a fan when Ichiro Suzuki became a member of the Seattle Mariners in 2001. I was about five years old at the time. My Japanese side of the family are big...
Written by Jack Mallery
Taco Bell: In 2013, this fast food restaurant produced an ad featuring elderly people defying stereotypes and partying for a night out that ended with a Taco Bell run. This year, Taco Bell plans to reveal a mystery Super Bowl product.
Doritos: Previously, Doritos...
Written by Shannon Yang
Ever since junior Josh Radin was four years old, he has practiced sports with his father, Jon Radin.
“Basically every sport that I ever started, he was my first coach and helped me get the fundamentals of the game,” Josh said of his father, who coached his sports teams...
