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New course offerings spur controversy over academic pressure

Shreya Rallabandi and Viraaj Reddi March 19, 2021

Teachers express concern that the new AP Physics C and Advanced Science Research courses could negatively impact the quality of current course offerings.

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Parents’ reopening reactions range from rage to reservation

Atrey Desai and Nilay Mishra March 12, 2021

As the Phase 3A reopening nears, some parents find the plan too hasty while others fight to open even sooner.

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Girls’ cross country deals with coach change and adapts to pandemic rules

Vicky Bai and Serena Li March 11, 2021

The team holds practice together every other day and uses Strava app to record students’ individual runs.

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AMC 10/12 Exam goes virtual, 39 students qualify for AIME

Oliver Ye March 11, 2021

Dozens of mathletes compete in national level exam with hopes of qualifying for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination.

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Rare positives of online school: features that should be continued

Serena Li March 11, 2021

Turning in assignments through Canvas and holding group meetings through online conferencing tools should be implemented even as students return to campus. 

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Science Bowl team claims third place at regionals

Oliver Ye March 11, 2021

Competition takes place against 30 other teams for 10 hours on Feb. 6 over Zoom.

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r/WallStreetBets takes things too far

Chris Chen March 11, 2021

It’s an exciting time, but some users are too caught up in the situation.

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Teachers begin receiving vaccinations as phase 3A return draws closer

Shreya Rallabandi March 11, 2021

The district has also implemented on-campus COVID-19 testing for faculty who have been returning to campus.

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SHS should hold an SAT testing date for juniors

Harshini Velchamy March 11, 2021

The school should prioritize holding the SAT over reopening school for the last six weeks.

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College vloggers offer great alternative for in-person college visits

Neeti Badve March 11, 2021

Watching students’ daily lives can help seniors understand if the college is a good fit for them.

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Teachers weigh the pros and cons of hybrid education

Aaria Thomas March 11, 2021

With plans being made for returning back to school for a hybrid model, teachers have their own opinions on whether now is the right time to return in-person.

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Golden Globes: Three Hours of Damage Control

Shaan Sridhar March 11, 2021

After public backlash and reports of corruption, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) attempted to rekindle their image. It didn’t work. 

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