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The Student Site of Castilleja School

Counterpoint

The Student Site of Castilleja School

Counterpoint

TAG student leaders serve fresh noodles at a food stall.
TAG brings Taiwanese night market to life at Castilleja
By Sara Flexer, Managing Editor | May 28, 2025

The Taiwanese Affinity Group (TAG) hosted a night market at Castilleja last Friday, featuring cultural activities and lots of homemade food. A staple of Taiwanese culture, night markets are known for their street food and vibrant...

Emily Lin '27 explores how we can make America safe again from mass shootings.
Bullets are breaking our nation apart
By Emily Lin, Staff Writer | May 14, 2025

Last February, 19 students and two teachers were killed in a Texas elementary school shooting. 42 mothers and fathers grieved the deaths of their sons and daughters, and hundreds...

Abby provides answers and advice to the community’s questions.
Ask Abby: Friendly Senior
By Abigail Kim | May 14, 2025

Dear Abby, How do you hold onto people before they leave, especially when time feels like it's moving so fast? And why does it feel so hard...

A century after its publication, the "Great Gatsby" continues to influence the music world today.
“The Great Gatsby”: 13 songs relating to the classic novel
By Candy Fu and Fiona Wiley | May 14, 2025

As “The Great Gatsby” turns 100 years old this year, it’s having a comeback. More people are talking about it and analyzing its significance...

Norah Yang '25 discusses growing through change and making memories on the Circle.
Norah Yang: embracing change, golf and connections
By Leela Mudumbai and Kaycie Nuckles | June 4, 2025

For Norah Yang ’25, trying something new has been a constant at Castilleja. Despite describing herself as “a little bit more introverted,”...

Players and coaches weigh in on the various factors that influence playing time.
The coach’s dilemma: Playing time in winter sports
By Emma Siegel and Anya Dalal | January 18, 2025

As fall sports wrap up and winter sports begin pre-season, many basketball and soccer players are thinking about the same thing: “What will...