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Spreading Holiday Traditions with Lunar New Year and Holi Festivals

Ruhan Chhaparwal, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

Pinewood celebrated two cultural events this semester: Lunar New Year and the col- orful festivities of Holi. The Lunar New Year event took place on Feb. 4 in the Upper Campus Gym. Some of the...

From School Bells To Church Bells

Nerea Amezcua, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

Most people in the Pinewood community know that Bill and Jennifer Bates are married, but not many know that their story began at Pinewood in 1993, where they first met and spent time together as class...

Health Science Club Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Lucas Guan, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

Pinewood School’s annual blood drive, hosted by the Health Science Club, took place on Upper Campus on Thursday, Jan. 30. Partnering with Vitalant, which has about 115 donation centers across the country,...

Pinewood Alumni Face LA Fires

Jake Reynders, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

Over the past month, one of the most destructive American natural disasters in recent years has devastated Los Angeles. The Eaton and Palisades Fires are 100% contained; however, their damage was catastrophic,...

Adulting 101 Workshops Equip Seniors With Key Life Skills

Zachary Choi, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

“Am I ready for life as an adult?” That is a question many seniors ask themselves as they near the end of their high school careers. This spring, Pinewood’s Adulting 101 Workshops plan to prepare...

Students Find Their Voices Through Poetry Out Loud Competition

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

The Poetry Out Loud competition has returned to Pinewood for its fourth year, helping students grow and learn about themselves through reciting literature. The competition, which was held at Upper...

Pinewood Seniors Take Next Step in Athletic Journeys

Lucas Guan, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

   Three seniors have signed contracts to continue their athletic careers starting in the fall of 2025. Two more seniors are still deciding where to commit.     Senior Vallory Kuelker will play...

Pinewood Board Members

Zachary Choi, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

   From tackling school policy to sustaining Pinewood’s long term goals, Pinewood’s Board of Directors works behind the scenes to keep the school running. Board members usually keep a low profile,...

​​Photo courtesy of THE INSIDE TRACK. Steve Hams (middle) during his ABL days.

Pinewood Parent Leaves Legacy in Womens Basketball

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

   Pinewood parent Steve Hams was a founder of the American Basketball League (ABL), one of the United States’ first professional women’s basketball leagues. Although he died on Sep. 22, his contributions...

Students Gain Experience by  Working on Election Campaigns

Students Gain Experience by Working on Election Campaigns

Jake Reynders, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

    It’s not every day that Pinewood students get the opportunity to get up close and personal with congressional candidates. This year, two juniors had the opportunity to do just that.     Jack...

The New York Times Honors Pinewood Student Podcasts

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

     Eighth grader Diana Natsev and senior Michael Shtrom were recognized in The New York Times’ 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest. Every year since 2018, The New York Times has hosted...

2024 Presidential Candidates’ Policies

Lucas Guan, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

    The 2024 Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and will be the 60th quadrennial election in United States history.    Former President Donald Trump is running on behalf...

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