For many, the word “winter” conjures up romantic images of swirling snowflakes, frosty windows, laughter over lopsided snowmen, attacking siblings with snowballs and the exhilaration of skiing down a hill. Yet, Palo Alto’s conspicuous lack of snow renders many of these traditional activities...
You can sense the change in the air as December begins to arrive. It starts to get dark around 4 p.m. and the biting cold air seeps into your room. It’s the beginning of winter. Some try to reconcile themselves with it and pretend to be happy about the coming of the holiday season, but on...
At last, we can look forward to the holidays, bringing with them twinkling strung-up lights, cookies warm from the oven, festive garlands twined around every pole and, for some reason, old fat men with fake white beards.
Why take a winter beach trip? At first thought, “winter” and “beach” seem like an unlikely pair, yet there’s ample reason to consider packing up for a day on the coastline in the middle of February. Crowds will be nearly non-existent, offering an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the...
Compiled by Amanda Lee
Sometimes adding a little spice can bring your favorite hot cocoa to a new level. Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, vanilla extract (or seeds, if you’re fancy), peppermint extract or even ginger.
Use almond milk, dairy- free chocolate, or even unsweetened...
Bridgette Gong
WC: 217
The new season of boys soccer could not have come to a better start: the team currently has a stand of 1-0 in preseason. Team captain junior Bob Hahn is eager to get back on the field after recovering from an injury, hoping to ensure a continuation of a winning trend....
Written by Megan Li
Unlike most of the other winter season sports, the dance team practices in their studio and performs at rallies, sports games and other school events such as Night Rally for both fall and winter season. The girls have already gone through the fall season together, which...
Bridgette Gong
The Gunn 2016-2017 basketball season so far is one of hard work and dedication for the varsity boys. As last updated on MaxPreps, Gunn's national rank has moved forward 792 spots and their state rank has moved to 50.
This boys season is one of several changes and transitions....
Written by Shannon Yang
Drink hot chocolate and spiced apple cider to emulate a cold, snowy day.
Explore Christmas in the Park in San Jose.
Enjoy Great America’s WinterFest, where you can ride rollercoasters and listen to Christmas carols.
Take a chilly but manageable hike at...
Written by Helen Nguyen, Assistant Business Manager
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on Dec. 25 by billions of people around the world. This is a Christian and cultural celebration that consists of church services, gift-giving, symbolic decorating...
