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Sophomore Claire Jung’s award winning self portraits, "A Window's Light" (left) and "The Walk" (right).
25 students recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
March 13, 2025
Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
From left to right: senior Luke Zhang, junior Bryan Zhao, junior Richard Lee, senior Alex Yaung, sophomore Krishna Muddu, junior Alec Guan and freshman Daniel Yeh from team 95071X celebrate after winning the 14th Annual DVHS Robotics Tournament on Jan. 11.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
March 8, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Freshman Aakarsh Ekollu attempting a net shot
Badminton: Two nationally ranked freshmen are key to rebuilding effort
March 13, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025

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Girls’ basketball: Branham tops Falcons in CCS quarterfinals

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang
March 12, 2013

Girls’ basketball: Branham tops Falcons in CCS quarterfinals

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang
March 11, 2013
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Souper Bowl raises over $4,000

Jennifer Jin
February 26, 2013

Application developer’s club works on next big project

Dylan Jew and Jennifer Jin
January 24, 2013
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Girls’ basketball wins Santiago tournament

Katherine Chang and Jennifer Jin
January 18, 2013

Girls’ basketball: Team moves up to De Anza League

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang
November 15, 2012

Student consensus says ACT easier than SAT

Jennifer Jin
November 10, 2012

ASB hopes to introduce class representatives

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang
November 8, 2012

Common Core standards beneficial for all

Jennifer Jin
October 14, 2012

Students wish for more variety in school sports

Jennifer Jin
October 11, 2012

Adventures in water polo: a tale of a fish out of water

Jennifer Jin
October 11, 2012

Electoral College should reflect popular vote

Katherine Chang and Jennifer Jin
September 4, 2012
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School finishes painting, renovates copy room over summer

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang
September 4, 2012

Track: Athletes reflect on season

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
May 24, 2012

Spicing it up with Indian food

Jennifer Jin
May 4, 2012
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Team looks forward to CCS

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
May 4, 2012

Senior learns from the best during week in D.C.

Jennifer Jin and Denise Lin
March 30, 2012

Team adjusts to A league

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson
March 30, 2012

SUSD parcel tax would help schools

Jennifer Jin
March 30, 2012

Trip to China cancelled

Jennifer Jin
March 26, 2012

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin
February 8, 2012

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin
February 8, 2012

Freshmen take on academic challenges

Jennifer Jin
February 8, 2012

Full block schedule would be more beneficial

Jennifer Jin
February 1, 2012
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Babbitt takes leave for hip surgery

Jennifer Jin
December 5, 2011

Christmas cheer declines as students get older

Jennifer Jin
December 1, 2011

Fall play takes students back to France

Allison Chang, Andy Fang, and Jennifer Jin
October 27, 2011
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School continues with makeover

Jennifer Jin
October 17, 2011

Parcel tax proves effective

Jennifer Jin and Joanna Lee
September 22, 2011

Cutting off cellphone service infringes upon free speech rights

Jennifer Jin
September 19, 2011

Runners persevere through thick and thin

Jennifer Jin
September 15, 2011

Boys’ Lacrosse: Team loses key seniors, has hopeful future

Jennifer Jin and Aasim Naqvi
May 30, 2011

Girls’ Lacrosse: Season ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin
May 25, 2011

Requirements for ASB justified

Jennifer Jin
May 25, 2011

Lacrosse ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin
May 25, 2011

Students get involved in government over summer

Jennifer Jin
May 24, 2011
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Girls’ lacrosse: Underclassmen add to games

Jennifer Jin
April 4, 2011

Relandscaping beneficial to education and environment

Giulia Curcelli and Jennifer Jin
March 14, 2011

Sophomore fears department stores

Jennifer Jin
March 10, 2011

Bell Tower offers scrumptious variety of food

Jennifer Jin
February 5, 2011

Taking down the stress monster: Professionals offer advice on dealing with stress

Jennifer Jin and Evaline Ju
January 26, 2011

Stress Profiles

Jennifer Jin
January 22, 2011
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Falcon Focus: Computer builder hard at work

Jennifer Jin
December 3, 2010

This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View

Jennifer Jin
December 1, 2010

This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View

Jennifer Jin
December 1, 2010

Legacy admissions should be abolished

Jennifer Jin
October 16, 2010
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Teacher rides both grade curves and waves

Jennifer Jin
October 14, 2010

Student plays ancient chinese instrument

Jennifer Jin
September 22, 2010
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