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Girls lacrosse plays Redwood in special game dedicated to the One Love Foundation, an organization raising awareness around relationship abuse.

Being a Student-Athlete—how to balance commitments

By Will Zuercher, Op-Ed Editor August 25, 2025

Balancing commitments as a student-athlete may be challenging and overwhelming at times, but there are many tips and strategies that you can take advantage of to avoid burnout.   In fact, with...

Senior Man-on-the-Street Advice

By Olivia Ritter, Editor in Chief August 25, 2025

What do you wish you could tell your freshman self? Michael Penczak ’26: “Don’t procrastinate. Get your work done ahead of time. That’s something I still tell myself.”    Grant...

Gian-Carlo '28 serves against opponent in MCAL semifinals.

Ways to get involved in Branson during Freshman Fall

By Maitland “Mait” Wais, News Editor August 25, 2025

Freshman Fall can feel a little overwhelming. Everything is new and different, and it takes some time to adjust. However, the best way to adapt is to immerse yourself in the community, and there are...

First-Year Workload Tips

By Barry Liu, Feature Editor August 25, 2025

Starting high school can be a whirlwind of new experiences, and figuring out how to balance a rigorous Branson workload might feel overwhelming. But don’t worry — there are some effective strategies...

Advanced Chemistry students make ice cream using dry ice.

Top Three Misconceptions Freshman May Have of Their First Week at Branson

By Mika Chow, Web Editor August 25, 2025

Many freshmen come onto campus the first week of school nervous about what to expect.   To help put you at ease, here are the three most common misconceptions freshmen have.   Misconception...

Off-Campus Eats You Can’t Miss

Off-Campus Eats You Can’t Miss

By Ella Rubenstein, Sports Editor August 25, 2025

#1 Comforts (335 San Anselmo Ave):   Comforts is a true classic that pretty much everyone loves. It’s part deli, part sit-down restaurant, and super convenient, whether you’re grabbing something...

Upcoming Political Review is founder’s final

By Cecilia “CC” Brenner June 3, 2025

Branson Political Review staffers anticipate its latest issue during the first week of immersives amid a change in leadership for next year.  Reese Furhman ’25, the founder and current editor-in-chief,...

Rise Haiti assembly inspires community with message of hope

By Holden Fischer June 3, 2025

In a moving and eye-opening assembly on April 24, Branson students filled the gym to hear from Benite Jeune, the founder of the Rise Haiti Orphanage. Haiti continues to face poverty, political instability...

Warm weather brings back Spikeball tournament 

By Henry Raz June 3, 2025

This past week, 142 Branson students took over Tom Ryan Field to continue the year-old tradition of playing in a spikeball tournament in May. Organized by Spikeball Club leader Ashan Villavarayan ‘25,...

1st edition of The Plume coming this spring

By Mika Chow June 3, 2025

Creative writing anthology “The Plume” is being published for the first time, co-edited by Writer’s Nest Club leaders Mira Sridharan ‘26 and Adeline Newby ‘26. Sridharan noticed Aerial arts...

Juniors take their class photo at pre-prom. (Photo courtesy of Maitland Wais)

Months of planning culminate in fun prom

By Anna Lacy June 3, 2025

After months of planning, outfit hunting and anticipation, Branson students danced the night away at prom on April 26. Held at the Marin Art and Garden Center, the dance united upperclassmen while they...

Justice through music: Rock Band raises money for Innocence Project

By Ella Rubenstein June 3, 2025

Branson’s Rock Band closed their final performance of the year on May 1 at the Great American Music Hall, and the concert also raised money to support the Northern California Innocence Project. The...

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