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French Teacher Madame Anna Daniel Retires After 26 Years At Pinewood

French Teacher Madame Anna Daniel Retires After 26 Years At Pinewood

Samantha Hsiung, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2023

Five years ago, I nervously walked into my first French 2 class in Room 6, greeted by a flurry of Marie Antoinette posters, French maps, miniature Eiffel Tower models, and a smile from French teacher...

Responding to Tragedy: Parents, Community Commemorate the Life of Former Pinewood Student Jonathan Zhao

Responding to Tragedy: Parents, Community Commemorate the Life of Former Pinewood Student Jonathan Zhao

Oscar Barnes, Managing Editor May 3, 2023

“He persevere[d] through everything, and [it was] not [always] apparent to others,” Suzanna said. “You can see it through the way he react[ed] to his treatments, and when he came to America in 2014...

Stories From the End of the Line: Seniors Reflect Upon Their Time at Pinewood

Annabelle Eaton, News Writer May 2, 2023

A last lunchtime in the Cue Quad. A last soccer game and a last chance to be a student at Pinewood. For Senior Class President Rathi Kolappa, graduation signifies the end of an era.  When she got to...

PSP Seniors Conclude Their Full-Year Social Impact Projects, Reflect Upon Their Experiences

Vishesh Ranganathan, News Writer May 2, 2023

From writing grants for nonprofits to integrating diverse cultures and identities into the school curriculum, the Pinewood Scholars Program (PSP) Class of 2023 is coming to a close. Literature and history...

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“I WAS REALLY IN A LOT OF PAIN”: Head of Upper Campus Mandates INSANE HEDGE MAZE In Upper Campus Parking Lot

Michael Shtrom, Copy Editor March 28, 2023

The faces of parents and students alike were aghast on Monday morning as they drove up to Pinewood and saw massive walls of shrubbery that towered over the surrounding neighbor in the shape of a 20-foot...

Why Happiness Week Makes Me Miserable

Annabelle Eaton, News Writer March 27, 2023

Cookies painted with smirking yellow faces. A petting zoo full of snarling behemoths. Students running around laughing — or are they? The so-called “Happiness” Week descends upon Pinewood with...

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Literature Teachers Engage in VICIOUS BRAWL Over DISGRACEFUL REMOVAL of Rhetorical Device Chiasmus From Curriculum

Sophia Cheng, Arts & Culture Editor March 27, 2023

Although Pinewood teachers are known for being dedicated to their subjects, the English department is particularly infamous for its passion for all things literature and writing-related. On Wednesday,...

Tabula Rasa Becomes First Place Winner In American Scholastic Press Association Competition For Fourth Year In A Row

Tabula Rasa Becomes First Place Winner In American Scholastic Press Association Competition For Fourth Year In A Row

Arjun Kelkar, News Writer March 1, 2023

From Robotics to Model UN, Pinewood offers lots of extracurriculars for students to partake in. One club in particular continues to exemplify success year after year: Tabula Rasa. With a plethora of local...

Startup Instacoach Is Here For Athletes Like Hannah Jump

Startup Instacoach Is Here For Athletes Like Hannah Jump

Jolyn Ding, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

From the Panther Pit to Nerd Nation, Pinewood alumna Hannah Jump ‘19 is continuing to make a name for herself both on and off the basketball court. In Jump’s final and most successful collegiate season...

Safety measures like these help the Pinewood community effectively respond to emergency situations

Is Pinewood Prepared?

Annabelle Eaton, News Writer March 1, 2023

What started out with fireworks, festivities, and celebrations for the Lunar New Year instead ended with shots fired and 11 dead. This was the scene of the Monterey Park shooting — only one of three...

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The Baby Briefing: Pinewood Welcomes New Infants

Mailey Wang, Features Writer February 2, 2023

Sleep deprivation. Changing dirty diapers. Balancing school and home life. For the past few months, this is how two teachers here at Pinewood School — high school physics teacher Yong Kim and...

Pinewood Hosts Poetry Out Loud Competition

Pinewood Hosts Poetry Out Loud Competition

Violet Negrette, News Writer February 1, 2023

Pinewood is offering the Poetry Out Loud competition for students to compete to express their love for poetry for its second year in a row. At the end of this class, students memorize and recite a poem...

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