Meet Karen Cooley, Uni High's new fundraiser and head of alumni relations. She just finished her first week on the job as successor to Marilyn Upah-Bant. Bethany Hutchens spoke with her recently to learn more about her ideas for the school.

Ever thought about taking home that cute, cuddly kitten at the pet shop? Elaine Gu looks at the responsibility that comes with having a pet.

Death-metal rockers Six Feet Under may be trying to sound serious in their latest release, but all they managed to make Carl Zielinski do was laugh. Check inside for more (including a video) if you're feeling adventurous.

Over spring break, eight students from Uni's second- and third-year Latin classes traveled to Italy to see firsthand the legacy of ancient Rome. Two of the students who went on the trip, sophomores Elaine Gu and Alan Liang, give us a guided tour of the group's experiences.

High schoolers think they have a lot of things figured out, but Alex Zhai questions the validity of their views. Sometimes an admission of ignorance is the smartest position to take.

So what's the secret to college admissions success? Concentrate on one thing and do it well? Or sample lots of things at the risk of spreading yourself too thin? And how does any of this translate into success beyond the admissions game? Andrea Park ponders the mysteries.