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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 Megan Chen
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Academic summer programs aren’t worth the cost

Megan Chen
April 2, 2020
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Room transforms into a DIY greenhouse

Megan Chen
March 11, 2020

‘I’m not like other girls’ becomes a trend itself

Megan Chen and Jayne Zhou
March 10, 2020

Finessing formal with a pro (sort of)

Megan Chen
November 20, 2019

Fall fashion without fast fashion

Megan Chen and Andy Chen
October 15, 2019

Homecoming court voting process should be altered

Megan Chen and Oliver Ye
October 14, 2019

Teens take on TikTok one trend at a time

Megan Chen
October 4, 2019

Young, dumb and broke high school kids plan a day trip to Santa Cruz

Megan Chen and Jayne Zhou
September 11, 2019

Too many students overreact to new tutorial policy

Megan Chen and Jayne Zhou
September 11, 2019
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Student interest revives business course

Megan Chen and Anna Novoselov
September 9, 2019

Homecoming movies inspire 2000s fashion search

Megan Chen
September 5, 2019

Minecraft takes its ‘Revenge’

Andy Chen and Megan Chen
September 5, 2019

Rise of streaming services ends era of theater and cable

Megan Chen
April 25, 2019

Junior coaches tennis at Courtside

Megan Chen and Jayne Zhou
March 29, 2019

Senior diver commits to University of Hawaii to play D1 sport

Megan Chen and Jayne Zhou
March 28, 2019

Finding ‘worth it’ Tacos proves tough

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
March 26, 2019

ASB: New blood to refresh team dynamics, decreased class office demand more accountability

Megan Chen and Allison Hartley
March 26, 2019

Baking a cake without a recipe proves harder than anticipated

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
March 14, 2019

Speak Up for Change Week continues to emphasize community

Megan Chen and Krithi Sankar
January 31, 2019

Ugly photoshoot challenge goes off target

Megan Chen, Callia Yuan, and Jayne Zhou
January 31, 2019
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Senior Katie Hulme commits to Emory for D3 volleyball

Megan Chen and Jayne Zhou
November 27, 2018

Deviating from the norm: Winter formal to be held on campus due to lack of funds

Megan Chen and Christine Zhang
November 26, 2018

On-Campus formal raises controversy

Megan Chen
November 26, 2018

We aren’t the champions: Novice gamers struggle playing League of Legends

Megan Chen and Callia Yuan
November 14, 2018

Costly ASB package unnecessary for most students

Megan Chen and Shama Gupta
October 16, 2018

As the office turns: Counselors, administrators and staff work to help seniors apply to colleges each fall

Megan Chen
October 16, 2018
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TEDx event hopes to inspire students to pursue their passions

Megan Chen and Karen Chow
October 15, 2018

Students start club to help raise awareness for women’s equality

Shama Gupta and Megan Chen
October 12, 2018

My neck, my back, my productivity app

Jayne Zhou and Megan Chen
October 10, 2018

Crazy rich students go to crazy poor countries

Megan Chen
September 10, 2018
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Under the bright lights: Homecoming football game to be played at Levi’s Stadium

Megan Chen and Krithi Sankar
September 8, 2018
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