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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 Sandhya Sundaram
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Photo or Graphic for: Dance team resumes practices over live video calls using Zoom; tryouts postponed until summer

Andrew Lee and Kevin Sze
April 2, 2020

With illnesses and deaths from vaping, school officials everywhere must take more action

Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2020

Ditch commercialized gifts this Valentine’s Day

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2020

I may be partially deaf

Sandhya Sundaram
October 30, 2019

Democratic debate shows that healthcare and race are of huge importance

Sandhya Sundaram
September 23, 2019

This Spanish Drink wakes you up better than your mom

Sandhya Sundaram
September 13, 2019

Teachers unwind from the grind with trips and relaxation

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
May 22, 2019

Regular classes should be significantly easier than their AP counterparts

Sandhya Sundaram
April 2, 2019

New GSA club discusses LGBTQ issues

Sandhya Sundaram and Amanda Zhu
April 1, 2019

Reporters attempt to go viral on TikTok

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
March 26, 2019

Are Gen Z and Millennial stereotypes really true?

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
February 14, 2019

WiSTEM plans outreach event for middle schoolers

Sandhya Sundaram and Amanda Zhu
February 14, 2019

Love My Buns? I don’t think so…

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2019

Some students think flip flop policy is a flop, but administrators disagree

Sandhya Sundaram and Eileen Bui
December 12, 2018

Academic programs should reconsider how they present themselves

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
December 11, 2018

Winter haters, vacation to Palm Springs

Sandhya Sundaram
December 10, 2018

We met Santa at an Artisan Faire

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
November 28, 2018

Serenading unsuspecting freshmen with “Shrek” songs falls flat

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
October 25, 2018

Open-campus Club Fair to span two days

Amanda Zhu and Sandhya Sundaram
September 25, 2018
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Facebook continues to dominate school communications, despite parental concern

Neeti Badve and Sandhya Sundaram
September 24, 2018

Should past comments, racist behavior ruin the popularity of top YouTubers?

Sandhya Sundaram
September 23, 2018

Fashion slip-up: Trying and failing to thrift

Sandhya Sundaram
September 20, 2018

Having a job teaches lessons that can’t be learned in a classroom

Sandhya Sundaram
September 20, 2018
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Congresswoman holds forum on gun violence

Sandhya Sundaram
May 30, 2018

I tried living like a Victoria’s Secret Model for a day

Sandhya Sundaram
May 30, 2018

Class participation should be stressed less to promote quality discussions

Sandhya Sundaram
May 9, 2018

Blast from the past: Catapulted water balloons injured teachers, leading to rule changes

Kaylene Morrison and Sandhya Sundaram
May 9, 2018
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Beloved Spanish teacher to retire after four decades in the district

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
May 4, 2018

Boys’ volleyball: season starts with wins

Jayne Zhou and Sandhya Sundaram
March 15, 2018

Sheehy’s World History classes compete for doughnuts through trivia

Anishi Patel and Sandhya Sundaram
March 15, 2018

Sophomore pursues acting through small roles

Sandhya Sundaram
March 15, 2018

Strength-based teaching promotes the wrong values

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
March 15, 2018

Strength-based teaching promotes the wrong values

Anna Novoselov and Sandhya Sundaram
March 15, 2018

Student band helps relieve stress

Jayne Zhou and Sandhya Sundaram
March 13, 2018

Future for annual trip to Mexico unclear with Rodriguex’s retirement in June

Sandhya Sundaram and Phoebe Wang
February 13, 2018

Boys’ soccer overcomes injuries to key players

Jay Kim and Sandhya Sundaram
January 29, 2018

Students ‘Finesse’ their way through life

Sandhya Sundaram
January 23, 2018
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V-day was a lot sweeter when we got free candy

Sandhya Sundaram
January 19, 2018
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Female football player tackles wrestling

Kaylene Morrison and Sandhya Sundaram
December 8, 2017

Winter Formal askings this year less grand than usual

Connie Liang and Sandhya Sundaram
November 30, 2017

To play or not to play? Outdoor sports teams adjust to extreme weather

Sandhya Sundaram
November 28, 2017

Insensitive insults demean the disabled

Sandhya Sundaram
November 16, 2017

Boys’ soccer: Team hopes to replace Yu’s scoring punch

Sandhya Sundaram
November 16, 2017

New registrar chose career in education after long tech career

Sandhya Sundaram and Ananya Vadlakonda
October 19, 2017

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Connie Liang, Sandhya Sundaram, Howard Tang, Elaine Toh, Rahul Vadlakonda, and
October 17, 2017

Girls’ volleyball fights for wins in upper league

Sandhya Sundaram
October 17, 2017
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Athletic trainer’s shadows help treat injured athletes, gaining work experience

Sandhya Sundaram and Kaylene Morrison
October 13, 2017

Brandless, more like Brand-miss

Sandhya Sundaram and Amy Tang
October 3, 2017

Girls’ volleyball: Falcons to be tested in higher league

Sandhya Sundaram
September 15, 2017
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