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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 Jennifer Jin

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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