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Behind the Suit: Who Could Perry the Panther Be?

Behind the Suit: Who Could Perry the Panther Be?

Aretha Liu, Arts & Culture Writer March 29, 2023

  Known and beloved by all, Pinewood’s renowned Perry the Panther can typically be seen on the sidelines during school assemblies. Whether it be dancing, cheering, or posing with fans, Perry...

Mondo, I Am Your Father: Kim Family Welcomes a New Addition

Addison Parenti, Arts & Culture Writer March 28, 2023

Not too long ago in a galaxy not too far away, Baby Yoda was discovered at Pinewood School. Earlier that week, Pinewood physics teacher Yong Kim was spotted watching TikToks that he created of him and...

Crushing Hard: What Kids Can Learn From Love

Crushing Hard: What Kids Can Learn From Love

Katie Maier, Arts & Culture Writer March 1, 2023

Pinewood Upper Campus counselor Stephanie Fugita was once a child with juvenile crushes. She left notes at her crush’s desk, and she experienced the same butterflies in her stomach as kids with infatuations...

Black Female Artists in Rap and Hip-Hop

Derrick Harris, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

In recent years, many Black female artists have risen and dominated predominantly male music spaces like rap and hip-hop. These new artists have taken inspiration from past legends such as Pop Smoke and...

Teacher Katie Linza Jazzes It Up!

Teacher Katie Linza Jazzes It Up!

March 1, 2023

As a head of the Pinewood Performing Arts department and the teacher for various Pinewood music classes, Katie Linza has been guiding and teaching young singers at Pinewood for about eight years now. However,...

Waving Through a Window: Dear Evan Hansen’s Message to Society

Waving Through a Window: Dear Evan Hansen’s Message to Society

Addison Parenti, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

It was Dec. 2019 when I went to see acclaimed Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” for the first time. The show, which is based on a book by Steven Levenson, follows high schooler Evan Hansen as he...

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Pinewood Singers and Women’s Chorus Anticipate March Disneyland Trip

Michael Shtrom, Copy Editor March 1, 2023

From demanding rehearsals to stressful academic life, one thing’s for certain: members of the Pinewood choirs are ready to feel the Disney magic. Luckily for them, Pinewood Singers and Women’s Chorus...

The Price of Winter Formal Tickets

The Price of Winter Formal Tickets

Katie Maier, Arts & Culture Writer February 1, 2023

Pinewood hosted its annual high school winter formal on January 21. This dance was a thrilling opportunity for the students who attended, as its venue was a luxurious cruise ride around the San Francisco...

Talented Teacher: Ms. Vu’s Art Career

Talented Teacher: Ms. Vu’s Art Career

Aretha Liu, Arts & Culture Writer February 1, 2023

Though Pinewood art teacher Sasha Vu is beloved by her students and the Pinewood community, she does more than just teach art. In addition to having attended an arts high school and college, she makes...

Take Note Extended Play Release “Whatever We Feel”

Take Note Extended Play Release “Whatever We Feel”

Addison Parenti, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

Pinewood Take Note, the school’s a cappella group, released its EP “Whatever We Feel” on December 14, 2022. Each year, Pinewood’s Take Note acapella ensemble releases an album showcasing their...

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