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Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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All content by Harshini Velchamy
Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 9, 2022

Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Avani Kongetira and Harshini Velchamy
April 2, 2022

With declining numbers, track hopes to excel by training new recruits

Esther Luan and Harshini Velchamy
March 20, 2022
Benefit fashion show postponed until April 23

Benefit fashion show postponed until April 23

Harshini Velchamy
March 15, 2022
Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Staff editorial: It’s time to prevent mass extinction; let’s fix the post-pandemic club crisis

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021

School holds hybrid versions of the 2021 AP Exam

Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing

‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing

Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy
November 29, 2021
Hot take: Let’s take the hype away from the football team

Hot take: Let’s take the hype away from the football team

Harshini Velchamy
October 14, 2021
Foot injury pushes freshman to try golf and now she’s the school’s No. 1 player

Foot injury pushes freshman to try golf and now she’s the school’s No. 1 player

Harshini Velchamy and Joann Zhang
October 7, 2021
Derek Hsu was thrown into the air by his fellow dance members during senior stunt dance practice. 

Homecoming participation rises after school starts back up

Lena Aribi and Harshini Velchamy
September 10, 2021

Senior’s guide to high school: naptime edition

Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2021
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Performance activism can be a cop out without meaningful change

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
June 5, 2021
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NBC Bay Area report highlights district’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
May 12, 2021
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Talking about sexual assault and harrassment should never be referred to as a mere trend

Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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A conversation on pineapples on pizza

Nidhi Mathihalli and Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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Top 10 comments voiced at the April 20 LGSUHSD board meeting on the Phase 4A reopening debate

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
May 1, 2021
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School board’s decision to end asynchronous Wednesdays angers students and teachers

Shreya Rallabandi and Harshini Velchamy
April 25, 2021
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After losing most of their starters to graduation, the girls’ golf team aims to rebuild

Harshini Velchamy
March 12, 2021
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SHS should hold an SAT testing date for juniors

Harshini Velchamy
March 11, 2021
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‘Falling Leaves:’ an emotional reflection on overcoming childhood trauma

Harshini Velchamy
February 23, 2021
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Dear College Board, I (sort of) hate you

Harshini Velchamy
February 6, 2021
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Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly

Harshini Velchamy
December 1, 2020

Christmas music never goes out of season

Harshini Velchamy
November 11, 2020

Social contact is overrated

Harshini Velchamy
September 21, 2020

District’s decision to host the standardized tests causes controversy

Andy Chen, Shreya Rallabandi, and Harshini Velchamy
September 18, 2020

Young people: Stay inside!

Harshini Velchamy
April 19, 2020
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Staff, students adjust plans in light of school closure

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
April 16, 2020

Girls’ basketball makes it to quarterfinals of CCS

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
March 31, 2020
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Trump places new restrictions in attempts to limit spread of virus

Harshini Velchamy
March 18, 2020

School adjusts to post-coronavirus reality 

Esther Luan, Harshini Velchamy, and Tiffany Wang
March 13, 2020

Boys’ golf team dominates competition, looks to make history yet again

Andy Chen and Harshini Velchamy
March 12, 2020

New rules say upperclassmen presidents must have had one year of Leadership

Andy Chen and Harshini Velchamy
March 9, 2020
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Celebrity documentaries reveal hidden struggles

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
March 5, 2020

Shamed but defiant, Olivia Jade returns to YouTube

Harshini Velchamy
February 12, 2020

Girls’ basketball team prepares for CCS

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
January 30, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak strikes fear globally, locally

Harshini Velchamy and Anouk Yeh
January 30, 2020
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Junior fencer to compete in Junior Olympics

Harshini Velchamy and Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

Government and individual efforts needed to ensure data privacy

Harshini Velchamy and Alan Zu
January 27, 2020

New Wellness Center aims to help students destress

Harshini Velchamy and Sina Salehi
November 25, 2019

Speech and debate travels across the U.S. collecting bids

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
November 22, 2019

ASB combines with Relay for Life and Turkey Trot for pre-holiday event

Harshini Velchamy and Allen Luo
November 20, 2019

Lilly Singh’s new talk show exhibits diversity in the industry

Harshini Velchamy
November 20, 2019

New Club Penguin game falls short of original

Harshini Velchamy
November 20, 2019

Girls’ basketball optimistic due to skill of returning players

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
November 18, 2019

Clueless cooking: how to bake a pumpkin pie

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
November 15, 2019
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Girls’ volleyball sustains numerous injuries, including to key libero Hansen

Harshini Velchamy
October 16, 2019
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Speech and debate team off to a successful start

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
October 15, 2019

Junior’s uncle reflects on his relationship with fame

Anna Novoselov and Harshini Velchamy
October 14, 2019

2 staff members depart school

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
September 24, 2019

Viewers saddened by Disney Channel star’s early death

Kaasha Minocha and Harshini Velchamy
September 16, 2019

Girls’ volleyball hopes to uphold success from last year

Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

Social media: Is it enough to post about causes?

Harshini Velchamy and Tiffany Wang
September 11, 2019

After yet more coaching changes, speech and debate team strives to maintain national standing

Anouk Yeh and Harshini Velchamy
September 11, 2019

Link proves successful despite major changes

Shama Gupta and Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2019

SHS and RMS chess clubs are combining

Shreya Katkere and Harshini Velchamy
September 9, 2019
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