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Take Note Releases Fifth EP

Michael Shtrom, Arts & Culture Editor October 31, 2023

   On Sept. 19, Pinewood’s a cappella group Take Note released their fifth extended play record. Following the group’s tradition of releasing a new EP each year, “Every Little Thing,” was recorded...

Pinewood’s Plentiful International Pursuits

Pinewood’s Plentiful International Pursuits

Ian Hsiao, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

   The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and England are just some of the many expeditions offered by Pinewood during the 2023-2024 school year.       The Dominican Republic service-learning...

Founders of The Artificial Intelligence Club: sophomores Jake Reynders (right), Dhruv Gupta, Alan Skelley (left)

Eight New Clubs Join Pinewood Upper Campus

Lucas Guan, News Writer October 19, 2023

   With the latest Pinewood Club Fair in September, eight new clubs have joined the expanding list of student-led clubs: AI Club, Art and Wellness Club, Botball Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, La Mesa...

Profile On Culture of Belonging and Respect: Our Pathway to Belonging

Profile On Culture of Belonging and Respect: Our Pathway to Belonging

Vishesh Ranganathan, News Writer October 19, 2023

   Knowing who you are and where you belong in a community, especially a high school, is vital to a positive experience. Pinewood is striving to create this community with their new theme titled Culture...

Pinewood Community Welcomes New Faces And Says Goodbye to Rubalcaba

Pinewood Community Welcomes New Faces And Says Goodbye to Rubalcaba

Arjun Kelkar, News Writer October 19, 2023

As students return to campus for the 2023-24 school year, Pinewood welcomes five new faculty and staff members. The Perennial asked them what they were looking forward to this year.    Lyndsey Duerden...

New Student Affinity Groups At Pinewood

New Student Affinity Groups At Pinewood

Katie Maier, News Writer October 19, 2023

  Pinewood Upper Campus is introducing two new affinity spaces that align with the annual theme of cultivating a culture of respect. Two of Pinewood’s prevalent communities, Asian-Americans and Jewish...

Brandon Ge catches football in stride during practice.

“Welcome to Football, Brandon”

Brandon Ge, Copy Editor October 19, 2023

“You’re playing football? Really?” That was the usual shocked response I got when I told people I was joining the team. And to be fair, their surprise was probably justified. What made me, a lanky...

Barbenheimer's Renaissance Era

Barbenheimer’s Renaissance Era

Addison Parenti, Arts & Culture Writer October 18, 2023

   This past summer has been a long time coming and resulted in many having the time of their lives. Highlights included attending Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, ​​and...

Credit: Pinewood Performing Arts

Fall Play: Argonautika Transports Viewers to Ancient Greece

Esha Joshi and Didem Becer October 18, 2023

  Each year, the arrival of a fall play transforms Pinewood’s small theater into a different setting altogether. This year, one can expect to be transported back to Ancient Greece for the show Argonautika.     The...

The Windmill Cultivates New Artists

The Windmill Cultivates New Artists

Rishi Chen, Arts & Culture Writer October 18, 2023

   From the fertile soils outside an unassuming concert venue called The Windmill, in South London, music history is continuously being made. A rather unremarkably designed structure adorned with vividly...

Margarito Revamps Sports Med Program

Margarito Revamps Sports Med Program

Rohan Parasnis and Regan Shee October 18, 2023

From taping wrists to helping players rehabilitate from serious injuries, Athletic Trainer Javier Margarito has spent his first year at Pinewood helping athletes perform at their best. In the past year,...

The Demise of the PAC-12

The Demise of the PAC-12

Kayden Ge and Jake Reynders October 18, 2023

The Pac-12, one of the nation’s most decorated collegiate athletics conferences, is scheduled to disband in 2024.  The downfall of this conference has been on the horizon for years, as they failed...

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