By Abby VL. '30 At the beginning of the school year, College Prep was introduced to our new lunch program, Everytable. According to the school, “The program will provide delicious, scratch-cooked meals made with locally sourced ingredients.” Families can conveniently order online, with common lunch items priced under $10 and a variety of both hot and cold options available each day. What many of us students do not know is Everytable’s origins, influence, and widespread succes

By Joanna Y. '30 Imagine forgetting to order lunch and having an AI on your keychain take care of it for you. Now imagine that same AI reading your emails, managing your calendar, and buying things for you. It sounds like science fiction, but on Sept. 23, Meta unveiled Charm, a device that's coming this December. And it raises questions that are getting harder to ignore. If AI can run our errands now, will it start doing all our jobs, too? How much of our personal lives are w

By Haley F. '30 We are all familiar with teachers’ methods to limit AI usage and online distractions, including the switch to in-class essays and taking notes by hand. Students often complain about “suffering the consequences” of these more tedious learning methods. But are we really suffering? Or is our comprehension and ability to think improved because of our lack of technology while writing? Of course, on the surface, typing takes much less effort than writing by hand. Fo

By Drake M. '28 When I asked a group of middle school boys if they read, and why or why not they read, they didn’t tell me that reading was boring. They talked about their lack of free time: video games, school, social media, and sports all took the place of reading. For many students, reading feels like an assignment rather than a pleasure. Yet reading remains one of the most powerful tools for childhood growth. Drake M. '28 and Silas Z. '28 at tabling for their organization

By Aavya K. '30 At my home, keeping up with the Food Network, catching new episodes of my favorite cooking shows, and discovering new restaurants are beloved rituals. Recently, I was digging through the Food Network's archives and found an episode from Barefoot Contessa, a cozy, learning how-to-cook series hosted by Ina Garten. Shockingly, it was nothing like shows that are currently trending, such as Beat Bobby Flay, Guy’s Grocery Games, or Chopped. Popular chefs in the 2000

By the Class of 2026 College Prep's Class of 2026 Hey College Prep! We know that the transition to high school is difficult for everyone and sometimes you may worry about a lot of things and have no idea what to do. Even as you progress through high school, you are constantly learning and growing. It can be helpful to hear the words of those who passed through CPS and their reflections on their experiences, so here is a compilation of some of the Class of 2026’s answers to th

By Thea Y. '29 An aerial shot of the dance floor. @spiritonair on Instagram Sweat drips from his brow as he rapidly spins the steering wheel, gripping it tightly. The illuminated Safeway logo grows ever closer as he avidly searches for an open parking spot. He sprints from his vehicle and navigates the crowded aisles swiftly. Moving with efficient urgency, he throws bag after bag of Oreos, madeleines, and family-sized Lay's into his cart. Within the hour, Qadir Williams retur

Last year was a historic year for The Radar. In the 2025-2026 school year, we released five editions (including our first April Fool’s special), held a presidential forum, added a games section, and produced the first print edition in over a decade. None of this could have been possible without the help of the administration, constant support from our amazing faculty advisor, Ms. Harris, and the student body’s continued interest in reading The Radar. This year, The Radar has

By Gurnoor Singh Dang '28 This year in school, my English and Atlantic World History classes seem well-connected. They form a good example of how courses overlap to provide a common learning experience, but from different perspectives. Even though they are different subjects, they talk about the same time period and help me understand the past in a variety of ways. History teaches us events and the driving factors behind them, while English helps us understand how people felt

By Jaeda N. '27 Amidst the output of new movies and TV shows, one actor’s name crops up seemingly everywhere: Josh O’Connor. A 35-year-old English actor with an oeuvre encompassing everything from The Crown to Challengers to Jane Austen’s Emma , he has gained prominence, as well as critical acclaim, for his versatility and his magnetism. Recently, he’s hosted “Saturday Night Live” and starred in four notable movies released last year. In fact, he was so ubiquitous last fall

By Meda Borghei ‘27 WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS Season 5 of Stranger Things was full of plot holes and bad acting and dialogue so poorly written that even the actors were probably cringing. But none of that really mattered. What mattered was that it was the last season. I started watching the show in 6th grade, and I was immediately obsessed. My friends and I drew fan art, made video edits and plays, shared memes, and wrote fanfiction. I had a birthday party where everyone dr

By Olivia Westervelt '27 Profe Tania holding a box of conchas. Global Faire is a classic College Prep occasion. In the months leading up to this year’s Mexico and Central America Global Faire, the World Languages department worked around the clock to painstakingly organize the vendors, booths, music, and logistics of the event, in order to properly represent and celebrate the traditions and cultures of the Central American region. On the day of, Ms. Alicia arrived on campus e

By Andrew Martinovsky '27 At 11:57 AM on the morning of Wednesday, December 10th, one campus news email thread turned into a debate about transparency, record-keeping, and even tone regarding the Spirit Committee’s biggest endeavor: The Spirit Cup. It began when junior Kyle Harwitz ‘27 sent an email to campus news raising concerns about the accuracy and legitimacy of the Spirit Cup standings. His email questioned how points were being tracked, whether the process was consiste

By Meda B. '27 I personally thought Babel was pretty good, but there were definitely parts that frustrated me. The twists were nice, especially at the end and after their trip to Canton. I did feel like it dragged on for longer than it needed to, and the messaging got a bit repetitive. I also thought the characters were pretty one-dimensional. But it’s interesting to think about what Robin actually accomplished at the end, or whether he accomplished anything at all. Overall I

Recap of the 2025 Makers Market and Showcase By Sophie D. ‘26 Cookies that Sofia R. ‘26 sold at her table. The second annual Makers Market and Showcase, hosted by the CPS Makers Club and supported by the Parents’ Association, took place last Tuesday. The event showcased the talents of more than 20 college prep creators, with products including pickles, watercolor cards, and 3d-printed fidgets. I talked to Sofia R. ‘26, a co-leader of the CPS Makers Club, to hear about the pro

By Meda B. '27 “I don’t know what could be worse than Portland …You don’t even have stores anymore.” –Donald Trump, October 8, 2025. I was very concerned when I heard this. No stores in Portland? In 2023 I was wandering blithely and innocently in the streets of Portland, unaware that in just a few short years, the President would send the National Guard into the “war-ravaged” city because of the apparent lack of stores. I should have stocked up on overpriced granola and secon

By Jaeda N. ‘28 Signals of autumn are all around us as falling leaves, brisk mornings, and Halloween decorations abound. These seasonal markers serve as reminders that soon, on November 2, we will need to reset our clocks to “fall back” in accordance with the end of daylight saving time (DST). The practice of having biannual time shifts is contentious, with both ardent defenders and strong critics. DST has been around since 1918, when it was inaugurated in order to extend wo

By Olivia W. ‘27 During 2025’s Fall Spirit Week, students had fun watching and participating in events including the Gaga Ball tournament, the NY Pizza Rumble, and the “Who’s the Most Performative Male?” contest, while also enjoying previous Spirit Week games like tug of war and zorb soccer. Here’s a quick rundown of the events to cement the big wins in writing. MONDAY: Directions Day Each grade was assigned a direction: the freshmen in northern style dress-ups, sophomores in

By Camille W. ‘26 Camille: What was the name of your term paper, and what did you write it about? Zia: My term paper was called “Somewhere Over the Rainbow City: The Construction of American Utopia at World’s Fairs in the Great Depression.” I analyzed the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair and the 1939 New York World’s Fair and argued which values, aesthetics, and narratives Americans thought would pull the nation out of the Depression and into a utopia. Camille: I remember you were

By Anika S. '26 On Monday, March 31st, College Prep’s Feminist Union made history by organizing the very first feminist rally led by College Prep students. The rally, which drew students from Head-Royce, Bishop O’Dowd, Berkeley High, and Bentley, was organized and led by the five determined leaders of College Prep’s Feminist Union: Sara Fibrichova (senior), Lila Trautman (senior), Jasmine Mongue (junior), Maite Argote (sophomore), and Elsa Yeh (sophomore). The “Hear Her” rall

By Levi C. '26 The river post-breakdown of blockade. After a relaxing night spent in Limantour Lodge, Point Reyes, an hour-and-a-half long drive outside of the College Preparatory School, our group of fifteen determined hikers headed to the first campsite of the trip, Coast Camp. Although each trekker was strapped with a 40-pound pack, the hike breezed by, the 2.2 mile trip along the beautiful coastline enthralling. After arriving at the site, we set down our gear and settled

By Camille W. '26 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the script of science fiction movies. It is becoming a part of our everyday lives, ranging from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to autonomous vehicles. With AI technology continuing to grow, its implementation in the future high schools will be gigantic, transforming the way of learning by the students, teaching by instructors, and running of schools. Ironically, the introduction above was written by ChatGPT a

By Orhan HM. '25 About a year ago, I interviewed Jeff Sensabaugh as the first featured person in an article series exploring experiences of the many faculty and staff who were once students at College Prep themselves. Now, I’m back with the second article of the series, tracing the Science Department lineage to Dr. C (class of ’95). Buckle up for an insider look into her student experience and path back to College Prep, complete with Italian soccer chants, unexpected details

On February 14th during Common Classroom, our school will host Professor Shalini, an AI strategist and founder of startups such as Metaverse University, who will introduce a fascinating topic in artificial intelligence: agentic AI. Unlike regular AI, which needs human input at every step, agentic AI can set goals, plan its own actions, and adapt to new situations without constant supervision. This ability makes agentic AI useful in many fields. In healthcare, AI can study med