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6 6 Minutes With Ross and Ashton - Ashton MacFarlane and Ross Dairiki
This edition features music from Filip Grehn, Rachel Fosnaugh, and Ross Dairiki. To hear more music, come to the Menlo Park Farmers' Market this Sunday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. . . . (Continue Reading)
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6 StudyBreak: February 2 - Claire Jungleib
Happy Groundhog Day everyone!! The little guy didn't see his shadow, so Spring is officially upon us! If you ask me - that's reason to celebrate! This week's playlist is sure to put you in a dancing, foot-tapping mood. So, students, parents, and teachers, let StudyBreak tickle your funny bone . . . (Continue Reading)
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5 Anna’s Avenue: How to Make a Five Strand Braid - Anna Mayerson
Because a three strand braid and a fishtail braid are just too easy, I've decided to tackle "The Five Strand Braid." It is certainly a challenge, but don't be intimidated by the overwhelming number of strands. Watch my tutorial and then practice on yourself, your friends, your pets, and the . . . (Continue Reading)
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7 StudyBreak: January 26 - Claire Jungleib
With last semester's grades in the mail, you might be feeling either confident and destressed (like us second semester seniors) or feeling just the opposite and ready to work hard this semester (pretty much everyone else). So, students, parents, and teachers, let StudyBreak tickle your funny bone and put you . . . (Continue Reading)
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0 StudyBreak: January 19 - Claire Jungleib
This StudyBreak marks the first Thursday block day of the new school year. Students, let this StudyBreak pull you through the copious amounts of homework and boring studying. Teachers, take a break from grading the work you assigned us and let this put a smile back on your face. Parents, . . . (Continue Reading)
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0 Anna’s Avenue: Do It Yourself Tank Top - Anna Mayerson
As you clean out your closet for the new year, hold on to one of your old crew neck t-shirts. Before you toss it away, you can recycle an old t-shirt to make a cute tank top. Here's how: Step 1: Find an old crew neck t-shirt and lay it on . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 StudyBreak: Finals Edition - Claire Jungleib
Finals week is finally here. Take a break from studying and watch some of the best performers on youtube. This week the videos and music playlist are combined to make your procrastination even easier. Here are some tips to help you prolong the studying process: 1. Make hot chocolate. 2. Online Christmas shopping. 3. Make . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 StudyBreak: Dead Week Edition 2 - Claire Jungleib
Welcome to Dead Week. Perhaps quite the opposite of what you might expect from a name like "Dead Week," this week will undoubtedly be spent in a pile of flashcards, review sheets, and study guides. This week, StudyBreak will feature a new column every day to fill all your procrastination . . . (Continue Reading)
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0 StudyBreak: Dead Week Edition 1 - Claire Jungleib
Welcome to Dead Week. Perhaps quite the opposite of what you might expect from a name like "Dead Week," this week will undoubtedly be spent in a pile of flashcards, review sheets, and study guides. This week, StudyBreak will feature a new column every day to fill all your procrastination . . . (Continue Reading)
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0Athletes of the Week: December 11Atletas De La Semana- Katie Woods
Jen Kirst, Senior
Varsity Soccer
An integral member of the team as co-captain, senior forward Kirst scored a remarkable six goals at the tournament in Lemoore last weekend.
Photo Credit: Sue Kirst
Aaron Oro, Senior
Varsity Soccer
On . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 The Idiots Syncratic - Ashton Macfarlane and Ross Dairiki
First in a series of discussion podcasts, this installment will contain debate over two subjects of timeless relevance and interest: tomatoes and Pillow Pets.
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0 Anna’s Avenue: Holiday Glitter Nails - Anna Mayerson
Get your nails ready for the Holiday Season! Here's how: Materials you will need: solid nail polish color, clear fast drying nail polish, loose glitter, yogurt container lid. Step 1: Clean, cut, and file your nails. Step 2: Paint all nails except for ring finger with solid color. Step 3: Pour a generous . . . (Continue Reading)
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0 StudyBreak: December 1 - Claire Jungleib
Thursday nights suck. There's double homework, projects are all due Friday, and you're running out of ways to procrastinate. Below are some videos and tips to keep you entertained before you reach midnight and start to hit the books. Welcome back to school, and happy December! Only 23 days left . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 StudyBreak: November 24 - Claire Jungleib
Normally, Thursday nights suck. But this week, we get the luxury of spending Thursday stuffing our faces with turkey and seeing long-lost relatives. This week's StudyBreak has some adorable videos that will keep you sane when your parents are running around with pies and cranberry sauce. The tips will help . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 Anna’s Avenue: How to Make a Hair Wrap - Anna Mayerson
Materials Needed: Friendship bracelet string, scissors, small rubber band 1. Select a segment of hair about this size. 2. Tightly braid the segment of hair. 3. Secure braid with a small rubber band. 4. Select multiple colors of string for your wrap (four strings are usually best). 5. Measure the strings equally. The length . . . (Continue Reading)
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