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The Student Site of Castilleja School

Counterpoint
The Student Site of Castilleja School

Counterpoint
NEWS
Jubilee has monetized the 2024 election and created a toxic social environment
Jubilee has monetized the 2024 election and created a toxic social environment
By Deeksha Venkat, Staff Writer | November 4, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 28, all Upper School students gathered in their respective advisories to watch Mónica Guzmán's TEDxSeattle talk, titled "How Curiosity Will Save Us." In the video, she detailed just how important it is to find...

Does the guarded secret of skipping geometry help selective students?
Advancing through math: A deeper look into Castilleja’s geometry policy
By Erin Gunawan, Anya Dalal, and Deeksha Venkat
Profile photo of the new Castilleja interim head, Julia Eells
‘Double down on what we do well’: New interim head aims for stability after tumultuous year at Castilleja
By Ruby Dowling, Editor-in-Chief
Head of Upper School Anne Rubin stepped down Wednesday
‘I’m devastated’: Faculty respond to Head of Upper School stepping down
By Sara Flexer, Editor of Features
Middle school's Matilda performance stage set in the Chapel theater
Castilleja Theatre Department gets ready to open MS Musical ‘Matilda’
By Deeksha Venkat, Staff Writer
OPINIONS
Jubilee has monetized the 2024 election and created a toxic social environment
Jubilee has monetized the 2024 election and created a toxic social environment
By Deeksha Venkat, Staff Writer | November 4, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 28, all Upper School students gathered in their respective advisories to watch Mónica Guzmán's TEDxSeattle talk, titled "How Curiosity Will Save Us." In the video,...

A review of Taylor Swift's new album, the Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is lyrical but lacking
By Avery Neuner
Members of the classes of 2028 and 2029 share their thoughts on how Castilleja can improve the student experience.
Middle School Voices: Construction conversations, school policy and more
By MS Counterpoint Club
Castilleja Theatre's Upper School assistant directors and stage managers deserve to be paid, just as Upper School athletic coaches are.
The show must go on… even if you’re working for free
By Elise Wong-McBride
California has allowed high schoolers to make millions off of being athletes. Why is this so bad?
The games of capitalism are done: Call a timeout on high school NIL deals
By Emily Lin
COLUMNS
Abby provides answers and advice to the community's questions.
Ask Abby: Lonely Calculus Student
By Abigail Kim | November 6, 2024

Dearest Abigail, Please help me pass Calc IS. Best, Lonely Calculus Student *** Dear Lonely Calculus Student, Thanks for reaching...

ARTS
A review of Taylor Swift's new album, the Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is lyrical but lacking
By Avery Neuner | June 8, 2024

With Castilleja’s Taylor-Swift-Tinted school year, Castilleja students have been highly anticipating Taylor Swift’s 11th album, "The Tortured...

Sadie Evans '26 (second from right) and Director of College Counseling Gabi McColgan (not pictured) recently performed in a local production of "The Music Man."
Castilleja student and college counselor star in Palo Alto Players’ ‘The Music Man’
By Erin Gunawan
GIT's Group B: Photo Journal
GIT’s Group B: Photo Journal
By Ananya Nukala, Staff Writer
KASA leads run a game of red light, green light, inspired by the Korean TV show "Squid Game."
KASA and Chinese+ put their own twist on Netflix Drama ‘Squid Game’
By Maddie Park, Staff Writer
FEATURES
Meet the new chemistry teacher: Khrista Williams
Ms. Williams: Bringing passion and science to Castilleja’s chemistry classrooms
By Annika Agrawal and Alice Tolland | November 2, 2024

This year, Castilleja welcomed a new face in the science department: Khrista Williams who teaches Honors Chemistry. With a lifelong love for...

Ella Detter ’25 pictured swimming in the Casti pool.
Ella Detter: Swimming towards success
By Maddie Park
Jill Lee standing in front of the Castilleja Administrative building
After 35 years, Jill Lee concludes her time at Castilleja
By Kaycie Nuckles, Staff Writer
Bridgette Charaus's love for movies, music and Indiana Jones
Bridgette Charaus’s love for movies, music and Indiana Jones
By Avery Neuner, Editor of Opinions
SPORTS
Castilleja welcomes new flag football team
Castilleja welcomes new flag football team
By Emma Siegel and Anya Dalal | October 28, 2024

This fall, Castilleja welcomed a new sport: flag football. Over the past year, many high schools throughout the country have added flag football...

Photo of the Castilleja Lower Gym while it is empty
The Lower Gym effect
By Chloe Chiang, Staff Writer
Vivi Sun '24 is committed to row for Harvard-Radcliffe Rowing.
Committed Gators: Vivi Sun
By Caitlyn Lee, Managing Editor
Riley Sterling '24 is committed to play lacrosse at Colorado College.
Committed Gators: Riley Sterling
By Caitlyn Lee, Managing Editor