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Senior Brandon Ge juggles all that he does at Pinewood.

Thank You Pinewood: Brandon’s Farewell to You

Brandon Ge, Copy Editor May 3, 2024

   Oh, Pinewood. How do I even start?    For seven years, I’ve had to drag myself out of bed at 7:30 in the morning to put up with the wonky block schedule and way-too-short passing periods....

Juniors in the Pinewood Scholars Program pose for a photo.

Speaker Sessions and Social Entrepreneurship

Arjun, Kelkar March 11, 2024

Pinewood offers a unique set of courses for juniors and seniors dedicated to positively impacting their community. The Pinewood Scholars Program, led by literature and history teacher Michelle Gannon,...

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

Lemmon Leaves Pinewood

Katie Maier, News Writer February 4, 2024

Head of Upper Campus Gabriel Lemmon will be leaving Pinewood at the end of this school year on June 30. He has served the school for seven years and made many changes to the school community. After working...

Pinewood Should Have a Quiet Study Space

Pinewood Should Have a Quiet Study Space

Tiffany Au, Opinion Writer February 4, 2024

   Imagine walking into an undisturbed study space where students can be fully immersed in their studies, free from external distractions. A place where students can relax, enjoy uninterrupted focus...

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...

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...

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