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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 Zachary Zinman
Seniors to pursue music at prestigious universities

Seniors to pursue music at prestigious universities

Zachary Zinman
June 1, 2023
Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić race for the NBA regular season MVP title.

Jokić vs. Dončić: a battle of basketball brilliance in MVP race

Zachary Zinman
February 16, 2023
It might sound crazy, but 16-year-olds should have the right to vote

It might sound crazy, but 16-year-olds should have the right to vote

Zachary Zinman
December 10, 2022
Eric Miao and Jayden Ham play a Mozart duet arrangement for flute and clarinet.

Tri-M concert raises money for Hurricane Ian relief

Mitchell Chen and Zachary Zinman
December 6, 2022
This photo was taken in 2015, with my grandfather on the bottom row and my father on the right.  

Putting political polarization in perspective through one family’s experience

Zachary Zinman
November 10, 2022
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Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: scariest things

Avani Kongetira
October 25, 2022
Drum Major Petr Tupitsyn overlooks his marching band, ready to showcase their senior night performance.

Marching band shows promising season with their performance ‘Blossom’

Allison Tan and Zachary Zinman
October 25, 2022
Brittney Griner remains behind bars in Russia.

Releasing Brittney Griner should only be the start

Zachary Zinman
September 24, 2022
Guidance counselor Brian Safine in his office.

Safine leaves district admin role to return to counseling

Maggie Zeng and Zachary Zinman
September 23, 2022
Embiid celebrates his NBA regular season scoring title as he lifts his hands in the air.

Joel Embiid was robbed of NBA’s MVP title

Zachary Zinman
May 19, 2022
Ethan Lin seeks to explore his passion for Piano as he transitions to college.

Seniors seek unconventional music majors in college

Zachary Zinman and Benjamin Li
May 18, 2022
Picture of the patio that connects the inside dining area to its outside seating space.

Standing up for local businesses: Sue’s serves up coffee and calm

Zachary Zinman
March 31, 2022
One can have a vague idea of what they may be like in the future, but it will never be clear.

Future Self: Hopefully, you’re succeeding in life

Zachary Zinman
March 31, 2022
Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) and Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo Di Caprio) try to convince President Janie Orlean (Meryl Streep) and Jason Orlean (Jonah Hill) about an incoming meteor.

‘Don’t Look Up’: a fresh angle on prevalent societal issues

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
March 12, 2022
An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
February 8, 2022

Light-hearted Instagram accounts grow in popularity

Zachary Zinman
December 17, 2021
Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year

Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year

Zachary Zinman
December 1, 2021
Senior captain Nikhil Kapasi demonstrates a toss on the sabre during sabre block

Color Guard, stocked with young, new members, dances back from the pandemic

Zachary Zinman and Sanjoli Gupta
October 29, 2021
This is an illustration of my development from freshman to junior year. I grew out my hair and removed my glasses and braces.

Reflecting on my changed identity after the pandemic

Zachary Zinman
October 22, 2021
Picture of Kanye West during his first performance of Donda. 

Top 10 songs on Donda

Zachary Zinman
October 21, 2021
100 Word Rants

100 Word Rants

Vicky Bai, Apurva Chakravarthy, Sarah Zhou, and Zachary Zinman
September 17, 2021

Read this if you get lost

Zachary Zinman
September 9, 2021
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