Alisha Ramani

Alisha Ramani, Opinion Writer

Alisha Ramani (9) is an opinion writer for The Perennial. As this is her first year on staff, Alisha is excited to write about topics that connect her with the Pinewood community. She loves dancing, reading, listening to music, and hanging with her younger sister, Priya.

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Language Teachers Stop Speaking English, Leaving Students and Faculty to Fend for Themselves

Alisha Ramani, Opinion Writer • March 27, 2024

On Monday, Pinewood foreign language teachers suddenly stopped speaking in English, citing the difficulty of endless translation in an email sent to parents. French, Mandarin and Spanish students...

Pinewood Needs to Go Back to Using Paper Instead of iPads

Alisha Ramani, Opinion Writer • March 11, 2024

The bell rings as I open my iPad to begin my Human Geography assignment. Immediately, I am bombarded with notifications: 14 new text messages. A Schoology update from my math teacher. Three emails...

Rating Snack Shack Chip Flavors

Alisha Ramani, Opinion Staff Writer • February 4, 2024

The snack shack gleams with chip bags in every color of the rainbow. Munching on Cheetos during free periods or enjoying Doritos with lunch seem to be a universal experience for many Pinewood students....

Stop Spending Money on Space Exploration

Alisha Ramani, Opinion Writer • November 15, 2023

I love space. I love the magnetic pull between celestial bodies, and the way the past is ingrained in the vast ocean above us. I love the rings of planets, the vivid colors and the specks of light...

Community Days: Time Suck or Meaningful Experience?

Alisha Ramani and Tiffany Au • October 17, 2023

When one thinks of our beloved Pinewood, one is bound to envision the overarching concept of community. Students, especially in a small school, need a sense of belonging to truly move forward...

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