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Lemmon reads seniors a picture book at the first day of school assembly, as has been his yearly tradition.

Navigating the Path to Panther Pride

Lucas Guan, Staff Writer February 4, 2024

   The Pinewood admission system holds pivotal significance in our school, shaping the future lineage of Pinewood successors. Led by Upper Campus Director of Admissions Lisa Longbottom, the admissions...

Since the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, free menstrual products have been available in womens bathrooms.

Going with the Flow: Menstrual Products & Pinewood

Karina Aronson, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2023

   When senior Rachel Farhoudi got her period for the first time in elementary school, she remembers her lack of access to menstrual products, instead using toilet paper.     “I did not know...

The Bridge Brothers: Brandon and Kayden Ge

The Bridge Brothers: Brandon and Kayden Ge

Rachel Farhoudi, Features Writer March 1, 2023

Place yourself at a table in a foreign country, and try to sit there for three hours as you navigate one of the most challenging card games. Pinewood brothers Kayden and Brandon Ge do this every year as...

Scouring through Safeways freezers, Sam,  Sophia, Karina, and Sally ponder which of the repulsive flavors to try.

Hot Pockets: America’s Abominable Dumplings

Did you know that Hot Pockets are considered a type of dumpling? Well, we didn’t! But according to Wikipedia, anything that “consist[s] of pieces of dough… oftentimes wrapped around a filling”...

Social Media Causes Teenage Isolation

Social Media Causes Teenage Isolation

Prisha Mohapatra, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

“[Teenagers] love being social and love the positive feelings they get when they’re talking to their friends, so they look to social media to provide that for them,” sophomore Michael Shtrom said. For...

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...

A Review of Black History Month Activities: Oriki Arts’ Pinewood Performance

A Review of Black History Month Activities: Oriki Arts’ Pinewood Performance

Christina Tanase, News Writer March 1, 2023

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is the annual celebration of Black history in the United States and recent celebrations in the Pinewood community have reflected this....

Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter, is known for her popular country-pop music. Her latest album, Midnights, was released in October 2022.

Mia’s Take on Taylor’s Terror

Mia Gustavson, Features Editor March 1, 2023

I am not a Swiftie. I deeply apologize to anyone this offends. Though I imagine your jaw is on the floor and your hatred is brewing, I sincerely hope you have not yet shredded the newspaper in rage because,...

Second semester senior Sam Hsiung priorities sleep over school.

Sam’s Struggle with Senioritis

Samantha Hsiung, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2023

One of my current favorite poems, “Meditations in an Emergency” by Cameron Awkward-Rich, begins like this: “I wake up & it breaks my heart.” As a second-semester senior, this line couldn’t...

Hungarian Basketball Transfer Betti Hamori Adapts to California and Pinewood’s Environment

Hungarian Basketball Transfer Betti Hamori Adapts to California and Pinewood’s Environment

Mailey Wang, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Imagine leaving your family and what you call home at 16, coming to the U.S. alone, and going to a brand-new school. Junior Betti Hamori has done exactly that.  Hamori, a 6 ‘1’’ basketball player...

Myles Fox: Why We Celebrate Black History Month

Myles Fox: Why We Celebrate Black History Month

Myles Fox, Photographer March 1, 2023

In the moment, my hands were clenched together. The swelling tears in my eyes turned my vision into a kaleidoscope of blurred motion. Quickly, I shut my eyes. I buried myself deep in the confines of my...

And Now… A Brief History of the Panther Pit

And Now… A Brief History of the Panther Pit

Brandon Ge, Sports Writer March 1, 2023

Whether it be chanting “you can’t do that” when the opposing team commits a foul or screaming with joy as the home team makes a basket, the Panther Pit has been a staple of Pinewood basketball for...

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