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Wessels Coding Journey

Wessels’ Coding Journey

Kaavya Mehrotra, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

   In a small town in the middle of the Netherlands, a young girl’s fascination with coding jumpstarted a journey in computer science which would follow her throughout her life. From Utrecht, Netherlands...

Colin: A Look Through the Lens

Colin: A Look Through the Lens

Ryan Chou, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

   Senior Colin Ternus will be graduating this year, marking an end to his memorable high school journey. Joining Pinewood freshman year, Ternus explored many interests including photography, robotics,...

Botball Club Takes on Competition

Botball Club Takes on Competition

Harry Yang, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

Imagine a future where robots are a common sight, efficiently delivering food, packages, and messages. This future is not far away, and it's the main objective of Botball, a nationwide competition that...

Seniors Majoring in STEM

Seniors Majoring in STEM

Lara Parikh, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

   California prides itself on being home to the heart of innovation and technology: Silicon Valley. Growing up in this STEM-centric environment inspired many Pinewood seniors to pursue majors and explore...

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Future of VR: Apple Vision Pro

Harry Yang, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

   Imagine being able to tune into class whenever you want with just a swipe of your fingers. With Apple’s new Vision Pro, you can have the ability to transition from your bedroom to a completely...

Plastic Polluting Pinewood

Plastic Polluting Pinewood

Ryan Chou, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

   Plastic products are manufactured in very large quantities, with a staggering 450 million tons produced each year. These products are readily available and single-use plastic in particular has become...

New & Improved 3D Printers:  Pinewood Boosts STEM Program

New & Improved 3D Printers: Pinewood Boosts STEM Program

Lara Parikh, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

   For the longest time, the idea of avant-garde technology like 3D printers was unheard of. Throughout the years, 3D printers have continued to make an impact on the world and have also grown to become...

2024 Space Spectacles

2024 Space Spectacles

Kaavya Mehrotra, Science & Tech Writer February 4, 2024

   Throughout 2024, the night sky will be a celestial canvas painted with several cosmic wonders. From meteor showers to eclipses, space has many compositions waiting to be displayed in the sky.    Feb....

Battle of Computers: Mac or PC?

Battle of Computers: Mac or PC?

Ryan Chou, Science & Tech Writer February 4, 2024

 The choice between a Mac (Macintosh) computer and Windows PC (personal computer) has been a running debate for many years. Many people are convinced that their preferred type of computer is superior....

How Silicon Valley Causes Student Stresses

How Silicon Valley Causes Student Stresses

Lara Parikh, Science & Tech Writer February 4, 2024

   With every day comes new challenges. New adversities. These adversities may be something physical, but they can also be something more internal. They can be an overwhelming tsunami of stress, anxiety...

Pinewood Football Gets New Helmets

Pinewood Football Gets New Helmets

Harry Yang, Science & Tech Writer February 4, 2024

   The Riddell Speedflex helmet is being retired after many years with the Pinewood football program, and a new and more advanced helmet is taking its place: the Axiom Helmet. This new helmet, Riddell’s...

Ms. Hemm’s  Unconditional Love of Nature

Ms. Hemm’s Unconditional Love of Nature

Kaavya Mehrotra, Science & Tech Writer November 15, 2023

   Since she was a young girl, Assistant Head of Upper Campus Haley Hemm found solace and wonder in the natural beauty of the world around her, forging a profound connection that would stay with her...

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