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Counterpoint

The Student Site of Castilleja School

Counterpoint

The Student Site of Castilleja School

Counterpoint

Students use technology in classroom
The enforcement of Castilleja’s Tech Policy: How do teachers feel?
By Isabelle Chen and Kaycie Nuckles | January 22, 2025

According to the Castilleja Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook, “Mobile phones should be silenced and remain in bags/backpacks… [they] are not to be used inside any Castilleja buildings [and students] should only bring out...

Why do we seem to care so much about our Spotify Wrapped results? Cringe culture.
Spotify Wrapped, cringe culture and why you can’t just ‘find yourself’
By Deeksha Venkat, Staff Writer | February 13, 2025

Spotify Wrapped arrives on different dates each year, and yet despite this, it feels like clockwork—we all spend time wondering how exactly our Wrappeds will turn out, if our...

Overall, it seems that expanding California’s battery storage will still be crucial for lowering carbon emissions and achieving 100% renewable energy.
Solar batteries for 100% green
By Anya Sheng | January 23, 2025

Green energy is great! Even so, there are some common arguments against it. With nuclear, the problem is waste and health issues. With wind,...

A deep-dive into the history and current trends of the Castilleja uniform polo
A white polo in a sea of blue
By Deeksha Venkat, Staff Writer | January 22, 2025

When strolling through the Castilleja campus, there are many things to be noted. Uniform and tech violations, ping pong games, panicked studying...

Native speakers navigate the Castilleja World Language program
The native perspective on Castilleja language classes
By Chloe Chiang, Staff Writer | February 13, 2025

Languages are difficult to maintain, even for kids who have grown up with that language. What becomes challenging is going to school and having...

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...