Preksha Jain, Profiles Editor
Is ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ movie necessary?
After an exciting end to the season of the popular teen romance, a new movie version was announced on Sept. 17.
Backlash over iPhone 17 grows as users call out Apple’s lack of innovation
Despite promises of better performance and design, the new phone’s minimal upgrades and the debut of the iPhone Air leave customers underwhelmed.
Speech and debaters enjoy historic success at nationals
Graduated seniors leave leadership holes for rebuilding the team.
The final choice of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’: Who will Belly end up with?
As the third and final season of the hit show nears its finale, fans are torn between hope and heartbreak, eagerly dissecting every clue to reach the closure they desperately crave.
Stop pretending you’re a matcha lover
From Instagram feeds to café counters, matcha lattes are a trendy must-have; but with $30 powders and a grass-like taste, is the hype really worth it?
International talent beefs up WNBA while Valkyries anger fans with roster decisions
The Valkyries cut two popular draft picks.
Q&A: Seniors reflect on their four-year softball journey
For most seniors on the team, playing has been a way to not only enjoy the sport but also form close connections with each other.
Sophomore MAP students illuminate social issues ‘Be the Change’ projects
MAP is gearing up for one of their most beloved video projects.
Sabrina Carpenter’s slow rise to stardom
Along with a thriving acting career, Carpenter released six studio albums before becoming a viral pop sensation.
Softball team aims for first place in league behind new freshman talent, Ramakrishnan’s pitching
The Falcons will be led by a new head coach Greg Spirakis after their longtime coach Mike Davey stepped away from the role.
From backyard hoops to backcourt tandem: the Iyer sisters
Sophomore Dhatri and senior Urvi spent their first and last high school basketball season together.
Girls’ basketball team reflects on going to CCS for the first time in 5 years
From celebrating senior night to CCS matchups for the first time since the 2019-20 season, the Falcons forged many memories together.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
AI continues to be created and redefined as tech companies direct their attention to it, different AI tools have crept into the sports world.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
As Crumbl has begun to offer more desserts beyond cookies, we set out to test if their popular treats are as tantalizing as they seem.
WNBA expands to Bay Area as league begins a golden age of viewership
After wrapping up a thrilling playoff series, the WNBA is making waves in the basketball world with new players and a new team, the Golden State Valkyries, joining the league.
Senior softball player commits to University of Rochester
Saira Ramakrishnan found Rochester to be the perfect blend of academics and athletics; she plans to major in aerospace engineering.
Girls’ basketball team aims to build winning culture in pre-season after eye-opening retreat
Before the season starts to kick off, the team spent a couple nights in Half Moon Bay with a central focus on building a unified group.
YouTuber Nicole Laeno supports productivity for her fan base
She has led fans to use Notion, a website and app for productivity and organization.
Junior works as intern for House seat candidate Evan Low
Specializing in social media, Nila Venkataratnam continues to make the most of an valuable opportunity to spread the word about a local politician involved in a hotly contested race.
Speech and debate team hosts mock tournament for novices
The mock tournament simulated an actual tournament experience and encouraged students to participate in future tournaments.
Top 10: Excuses for being late
From “my dog ate my homework” to “my alarm didn’t ring,” all of us are guilty of various disasters that led to being tardy.
The Knicks are on course to finally bring a championship to New York
With an NBA season on the horizon, new rookies and offseason trades will make the 2024-25 season one worth watching— especially for the revitalization of the Knicks team.
How young athletes have started using social media for success
Through popular leagues such as Overtime Elite and other social media opportunities, athletes now have a much larger platform to publicize their talents.
Speech and debate members excel at June’s Nationals, adding momentum to fall competitions
The speech and debate team held its orientation on Sept. 12 and its first practice on Sept. 16, welcoming almost 50 new members
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
As Gen Z are becoming parents, parents are exposing their children on social media and preventing them from growing up normally.
Star sophomore volleyball player makes strides toward her lofty goals
Aanya Hotha has qualified for several open bids to nationals and continues to progress in her volleyball journey.
Can superstitions boost confidence and performance?
From lucky socks to pre-game rituals, superstitions offer students a unique way to find reassurance and build confidence during stressful times.
A devastating — and unfair — loss of a medal for gymnast Jordan Chiles
Judges should be held to higher standards, and fairness should prevail over technicalities.