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Teachers' room decorations capture memories, exemplary student work

Senior Homecoming participation increases

Wellness Center welcomes new therapist team, introduces more mental health resources

Drama program prepares for fall play ‘The Crucible’

From player to coach: Recent alumnus leads boys’ water polo team

New bell schedule met with approval from students and staff

English teacher Megan Laws steps up as new yearbook adviser

28 in the Class of 2023 announced as National Merit Semifinalists

Football team stays optimistic for a successful season

NEWS
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Saturday Chinese school helps students improve language skills

September 25, 2022 — by Zack Zhang

Dozens of young children enter 25 classrooms on campus most Saturdays to learn Chinese in weekly classes hosted by nonprofit educational organization Mandarin Language and Cultural Center (MLCC). The district receives money in exchange for...

College specialist creates warm, encouraging space for students during college visits

September 25, 2022 — by Carolyn Wang and Zack Zhang

New district bring your own device policy elicits mixed reactions

September 25, 2022 — by Atrey Desai

Class of ‘15 alumna returns as intern to teach Biology

September 24, 2022 — by Derek Liang and Tara Natarajan

New English teacher joins school with 11 years of teaching experience

September 24, 2022 — by Atrey Desai, Zack Zhang and Andy Zhu

OPINION
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Dear seniors, get a grip

September 25, 2022 — by Allison Tan

Dear Senior Class, I am tired of hearing about your top school — which you probably won’t get into — or seeing your maroon red hydro flask with an obnoxious Harvard sticker because someone in your extended family went there a decade ago....

MOSAIC: why the school can’t teach life

September 24, 2022 — by Parav Manney

Bring Your Own Device policy has many upsides

September 24, 2022 — by Skyler Mao

Releasing Brittney Griner should only be the start

September 24, 2022 — by Zachary Zinman

100-word rant: too cold classes

September 24, 2022 — by Sam Bai

SPORTS
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Students improve athleticism through fencing

September 25, 2022 — by Martin Xu

Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances

September 25, 2022 — by Minsui Tang

Cheer team focuses on conditioning hoping to qualify for nationals

September 24, 2022 — by Mitchell Chen and Derek Liang

FEATURES
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Library technician Lee Tapley juggles multiple responsibilities

September 27, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou

Students with jobs offer differing viewpoints on the benefits and consequences

September 25, 2022 — by Derek Liang and Nidhi Mathihalli

2 students defy overscheduled stereotype over the summer

September 25, 2022 — by Nicole Lee and Isabelle Wang

COLUMNS
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The impact of childhood cartoons carries on throughout life

September 27, 2022 — by Eric Shi

The best class period: A hard-earned fiesta in Spanish 2

September 27, 2022 — by Andy Zhu

An athlete’s guide to eating

September 25, 2022 — by Jason Cheng

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APUSH students compete at the 2022 NHD State championships in Rocklin

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