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Why Random People Should Be Selected for the Olympics

Why Random People Should Be Selected for the Olympics

Violet Negrette, Opinion Writer & Copy Editor November 20, 2023

 For too long, the top one percent of athletes have dominated the screen during the Olympics. For too long, the Olympics have set unreasonable expectations for our children and our children’s children....

Pinewood Offers SAT For First Time and Experiences PSAT Troubles

Pinewood Offers SAT For First Time and Experiences PSAT Troubles

Ian Hsiao, News Writer November 20, 2023

On Oct. 11, sophomores and juniors took the digital version of the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test for the first time, and the seniors took the paper version of the Scholastic Aptitude Test, which...

Courtesy: SMUGMUG

Who’s on the Board? President Riches Gives an Inside Look

Annabelle Eaton, News Writer & Copy Editor November 20, 2023

The Pinewood School Board is an elusive entity. While students don’t often see board members around campus, the board often works behind the scenes to coordinate finances and Pinewood’s long term goals.  “The...

Courtesy: Haley Hemm

Challenge Success Provides Insights Into Well-Being of Upper Campus

Vishesh Ranganathan, News Writer November 20, 2023

Throughout the beginning of this school year, a group of students and faculty have been working to improve the well-being of the Upper Campus community. The Challenge Success Team is made up of seventh...

Pinewood Shines Bright with Diwali

Pinewood Shines Bright with Diwali

Arjun Kelkar, News Writer & Web Editor November 20, 2023

At Upper Campus on Thursday, November 9, you may have seen an extravagant sea of wires and lights sprawling the entire Cue Quad. From 6 to 8 pm, over 100 attendees attended Pinewood’s celebration of...

PWRUP Gears Up For New Season

PWRUP Gears Up For New Season

Lucas Guan, News Writer November 20, 2023

As the school year unfolds, the Pinewood robotics team (PWRUP) is gearing up for an exciting new season. Having already competed in one local tournament and revealed their ambitious plans for the next...

Girls Basketball Gets Its Due

Girls Basketball Gets Its Due

Jolyn Ding, Sports Editor November 20, 2023

55,646 fans. Nationally-televised women’s basketball game. Iowa City, Iowa. Put it in the record books. The roar of the Hawkeye crowd rings in the ears of every player, coach, and fan in Kinnick...

Taking the Oars: Aretha’s Love of Rowing

Taking the Oars: Aretha’s Love of Rowing

Aretha Liu, Features Writer November 16, 2023

   “Oh, you row? You must have really strong arms!” This is a statement every rower has heard at least five times in their rowing career.     Contrary to popular belief, rowing utilizes your...

Band Leader Will Rees Sparks Creativity in Junior High Band

Band Leader Will Rees Sparks Creativity in Junior High Band

Dhruv Gupta, Features Writer November 16, 2023

   As the microphone cables clicked, the high-hat pounded and the bass shook through the stage, the Pinewood community got their first look at this year’s junior high band. The band, complete with...

Ants, Flies and Other Pests Invade Classrooms

Ants, Flies and Other Pests Invade Classrooms

Marie Redondo, Features Writer November 16, 2023

   They crawl into your lockers, sneak into classrooms and assault you repeatedly during class. The ants and flies at Pinewood Upper Campus have now be- come a significant issue for the community,...

Ms. Ortmann's Journey to Pinewood

Ms. Ortmann’s Journey to Pinewood

Claire Wu, Features Writer November 16, 2023

   Math teacher Lauren Ortmann’s desk is crowded with student creations from years prior. Even the walls and ceilings surrounding the [dimensions of the desk] wooden workspace cannot escape a centroid...

Courtesy: The Ringer

NBA Superteams: What to Expect

Kayden Ge, Sports Writer November 16, 2023

   The time has come. The time to ignore all your homework for the night and watch your favorite team clash with their rivals. The time to furiously check how your fantasy basketball team is doing every...

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