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Dec
08
2020
Must-Watch Christmas Movies

Must-Watch Christmas Movies

Lifestyle
Michelle Hernandez-Garduza '22 As the holiday season approaches, people begin to prepare themselves for Christmas. Whether it's blasting Christmas music, putting up your tree, or obsessively buying new Christmas decorations, we can agree that we all enjoy preparing for the Christmas season in our own ways. Let’s not forget the most exciting part of the season: Christmas movies! So grab some popcorn and put on your Christmas PJ’s! Here are some must-watch Christmas movies that you can watch to roll into the holiday season!  Home Alone: Home Alone is obviously a classic Christmas movie from the 90s that I'm sure…
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Dec
03
2020
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SHP Drama Pushes Forward With Fall Production

SHP Drama Pushes Forward With Fall Production

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Axel de Vernou '21 Starting tonight and running through the weekend, the SHP Drama Department is inviting students to virtually attend “The Odd Couple,” a comedic school play adapted from the 1965 version written by Neil Simon. Despite restrictions that actors have had to face recently, the Drama team is doing the best it can to provide a show for students and faculty from the comfort of their homes. “The Odd Couple is a comedy about two friends, Olive and Florence, who couldn’t be more different,” explains Drama Program Director Mr. Jeffrey Adams, who has been in charge of overseeing…
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Dec
03
2020
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The Back Page’s Christmas Wishlist

The Back Page’s Christmas Wishlist

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Karina Carlos '21 Happy Holidays! This year the Back Page has decided to share some of the items on our Christmas wish lists with everyone! Maybe you’ll even find some ideas to send to Santa.... A proper sleep scheduleEyes that aren’t dryA therapistA napHAND SANITIZERScreen time that isn’t over 12 hoursAn Instagram update that makes senseHappinessPeppermint bark And a partridge in a pear tree! :D Photo provided by Axel de Vernou '21
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Dec
03
2020
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How Different Communities at SHP Tackled the 2020 Election

How Different Communities at SHP Tackled the 2020 Election

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Timothy Meneses '21 This year’s 2020 presidential election has undoubtedly been an unprecedented and historic event. The election results were called four days after Election Day and increased tension across the country. Paired with the pandemic, many of SHP’s students and faculty have felt anxiety, stress, and apprehension during this election cycle, but faculty and student groups have sought to make the best of the situation. Americans all over the country have already experienced tension because of the coronavirus, which has only gotten worse with the election and the deep divide within our nation’s political sides. AP U.S. History teacher…
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Dec
01
2020
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HeartBeat Issue 6

HeartBeat Issue 6

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The last HeartBeat issue of the semester includes: An overview of the second semester reopening plan with a Viewpoints column that discusses the pros and cons; a look back at Thanksgiving through photos; a showcase of Sheyla Aguilar's work in AP Photography; politics; and of course, a hilarious back page!
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Oct
22
2020
Socially Distanced Outdoor Activities for the Fall

Socially Distanced Outdoor Activities for the Fall

Lifestyle
Selma O'Malley '22 It’s officially fall, but with current quarantine and social distancing regulations, many of our favorite fall activities have been cancelled or postponed. But, here are some fun fall locations that you can go to with your family and friends! Hiking Edgewood Park 10 Old Stage Coach Rd., Redwood City Right off of 280’s Edgewood Road exit in Redwood City, Edgewood Park is filled with great hiking, running, and walking trails with amazing views of the Bay, open meadows, and shady forests.  https://parks.smcgov.org/edgewood-park-natural-preserve Windy Hill Lower Windy Hill- Portola Road, Portola Valley (see website for directions) Upper Windy…
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Oct
20
2020
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Drive-in Movie Theaters: A Perfect Pandemic Pastime

Drive-in Movie Theaters: A Perfect Pandemic Pastime

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Raina Singh ‘24 Even though the golden age of drive-in movie theaters has long since passed, this 1950s pastime has made a recent comeback due to the coronavirus pandemic. In recent months, drive-in movie theaters have experienced a spike in popularity, especially since they are affordable and can be an enjoyable pastime during this pandemic. With the risk of contracting Covid-19 prevalent in everyone’s minds, drive-in movie theaters are a perfect choice to have a fun night out with friends while remaining socially distant. There is a decreased risk of spreading Covid-19 because, unlike in a regular movie theater, you…
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