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A student writing an essay in class.
Increasing student use of AI causes English teachers to switch to in-class essays
Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su May 15, 2025

Earlier this year, English teacher Erick Rector was conducting his infamous “Rector Roast” activity in his ninth-grade class — an activity where students volunteer their essays to be projected on the screen for constructive criticism — when the...

The burrito and chips meal from the school cafeteria.
Off-campus lunches come at a cost of high prices and questionable nutritional value
Grace Lin May 15, 2025

When the lunch bell rings, scores of juniors and seniors rush to the parking and hop in their cars to drive — sometimes too fast — to places like Safeway, Saratoga Bagels and sometimes farther places like Taco Bell.  However, going off campus...

 Courtesy of Renn Blanco


Team poses after beating Palo Alto 199-188
Golf team reaches CCS as a team for first time in 3 years
Ariia Blanco and Melinda Su May 15, 2025
Senior Captain Avi Taneja serves the birdie during the 4/15 match.
Q&A: Four senior captains reflect on their four years on the badminton team
Mikul Rana and Rohit Thomas May 11, 2025
 Courtesy of Ian Johnson


Junior Ian Johnson captures senior Daniel Jadali going up with contact in a basketball game against Lynbrook High School on Jan 31.
Two juniors explore their passion for photography through sports
Tanvee Tirthapura May 10, 2025
2010s highlighted some of the greatest names in music, such as Adele or The Weeknd, who are still admired today.
Catchy rhythms and unique vocals make the 2010s the best era of music
Annika Gho May 15, 2025
 Images courtesy of Disney Wiki and Parade



An example of a disappointing live-action remake, “The Lion King” lost the heart and expression that made the animated original a classic.
Why do live-action adaptations never measure up?
Sia Bharadhwaj May 15, 2025
A film’s ratings often reflect the director’s creative vision and execution, which can often differ from audience expectations.
How movie ratings shape stories — and box office success
Andrew Gong May 15, 2025
 Courtesy of Wikipedia


Katy Perry’s album cover for ‘Hot N Cold’
In world history, Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold’ gets a Cold War twist
Melinda Su May 15, 2025
 Courtesy of Vihaan Bhaduri


Bhaduri’s test drones.
Two juniors explore global tech research in drones and medical uses for AI
Ashni Pillai May 15, 2025
My classic study setup.
The blind leading the blind: how to study like a pro
Adarsh Peruvemba May 13, 2025
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