Girls’ basketball seniors reflect on underwhelming season, leave team in hands of promising underclassmen February 10, 2024 — by Emma Fung Senior captain Zineerah Ahmed swiftly dribbled the ball across the basketball court during a game against Milpitas on Feb. 7. The crowd and coach Manny Steffens cheered as she successfully scored a shot. However, the Falcons’ high from this basket did not last; the team ultimately lost 34-22. The team held a 2-8 record as […] read more » Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » Cheer team ends its season with CCS win, qualification for nationals in Las Vegas February 8, 2024 — by Derek Liang Shaking off their pre-performance nerves, the 11 members of the school’s cheer team rushed onto the main stage of this year’s CCS competition, held at Independence High School on Jan. 20. Two minutes into their nearly 3-minute routine, the team pulled off the pyramid, one of their most challenging stunts: Every member contributed to lifting […] read more » Poor officiating casts a shadow on the fairness of competitive sports February 8, 2024 — by Jeremy Si In the midst of an exciting last set during a single-elimination match of the 2023 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior National Volleyball tournament in July, the outside hitter on my team (Mountain View Volleyball Club 15 Red) appeared to hit the ball out of bounds. My teammates and I thought we lost the match 14-13. […] read more » Making the most of limited practice time, dance team soars through competition season with a positive outlook February 8, 2024 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Whispering words of encouragement to each other and exchanging quick nods, the 14-member dance team reviewed their choreography and completed last-minute preparations for their first jazz routine at Valley Christian on Jan. 20 before heading out to the large gym to perform. The air was thick with a blend of adrenaline and nerves, intensifying as […] read more » Harsh weather conditions derail my hopes at skiing competition February 6, 2024 — by Richard Fan Frigid cold wind blasted in my face as I stood above the start gate, desperately trying to warm my arms and legs to drive out the numbing cold. Snowflakes stuck to my goggle lenses, further worsening the already terrible visibility. I could not see anything below me. One after another, athletes started down the competition […] read more » Fitness pursuits keep teachers healthy, happy and focused February 6, 2024 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Amid teachers’ busy lives, juggling work with family responsibilities, personal well-being can unintentionally take a backseat. English teacher and yearbook adviser Megan Laws is one of the teachers who has made a conscious effort to prioritize fitness in her hectic schedule. Growing up as a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and doing gymnastics, Laws found her […] read more » Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Different shoe, different feel February 9, 2024 — by Bill Huang On Dec. 15, Nike released the reverse Kobe Grinches, bright red color shoes sponsored by the late Kobe Bryant, which sell for over $300. Despite this outrageous price, many elite basketball players are still buying them for their decorative look and cushiony feel. Basketball shoes like the Kobe Grinches are a crucial factor in a […] read more » Cheer team ends its season with CCS win, qualification for nationals in Las Vegas February 8, 2024 — by Derek Liang Shaking off their pre-performance nerves, the 11 members of the school’s cheer team rushed onto the main stage of this year’s CCS competition, held at Independence High School on Jan. 20. Two minutes into their nearly 3-minute routine, the team pulled off the pyramid, one of their most challenging stunts: Every member contributed to lifting […] read more » Poor officiating casts a shadow on the fairness of competitive sports February 8, 2024 — by Jeremy Si In the midst of an exciting last set during a single-elimination match of the 2023 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior National Volleyball tournament in July, the outside hitter on my team (Mountain View Volleyball Club 15 Red) appeared to hit the ball out of bounds. My teammates and I thought we lost the match 14-13. […] read more » Making the most of limited practice time, dance team soars through competition season with a positive outlook February 8, 2024 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Whispering words of encouragement to each other and exchanging quick nods, the 14-member dance team reviewed their choreography and completed last-minute preparations for their first jazz routine at Valley Christian on Jan. 20 before heading out to the large gym to perform. The air was thick with a blend of adrenaline and nerves, intensifying as […] read more » Harsh weather conditions derail my hopes at skiing competition February 6, 2024 — by Richard Fan Frigid cold wind blasted in my face as I stood above the start gate, desperately trying to warm my arms and legs to drive out the numbing cold. Snowflakes stuck to my goggle lenses, further worsening the already terrible visibility. I could not see anything below me. One after another, athletes started down the competition […] read more » Fitness pursuits keep teachers healthy, happy and focused February 6, 2024 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Amid teachers’ busy lives, juggling work with family responsibilities, personal well-being can unintentionally take a backseat. English teacher and yearbook adviser Megan Laws is one of the teachers who has made a conscious effort to prioritize fitness in her hectic schedule. Growing up as a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and doing gymnastics, Laws found her […] read more » Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Cheer team ends its season with CCS win, qualification for nationals in Las Vegas February 8, 2024 — by Derek Liang Shaking off their pre-performance nerves, the 11 members of the school’s cheer team rushed onto the main stage of this year’s CCS competition, held at Independence High School on Jan. 20. Two minutes into their nearly 3-minute routine, the team pulled off the pyramid, one of their most challenging stunts: Every member contributed to lifting […] read more » Poor officiating casts a shadow on the fairness of competitive sports February 8, 2024 — by Jeremy Si In the midst of an exciting last set during a single-elimination match of the 2023 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior National Volleyball tournament in July, the outside hitter on my team (Mountain View Volleyball Club 15 Red) appeared to hit the ball out of bounds. My teammates and I thought we lost the match 14-13. […] read more » Making the most of limited practice time, dance team soars through competition season with a positive outlook February 8, 2024 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Whispering words of encouragement to each other and exchanging quick nods, the 14-member dance team reviewed their choreography and completed last-minute preparations for their first jazz routine at Valley Christian on Jan. 20 before heading out to the large gym to perform. The air was thick with a blend of adrenaline and nerves, intensifying as […] read more » Harsh weather conditions derail my hopes at skiing competition February 6, 2024 — by Richard Fan Frigid cold wind blasted in my face as I stood above the start gate, desperately trying to warm my arms and legs to drive out the numbing cold. Snowflakes stuck to my goggle lenses, further worsening the already terrible visibility. I could not see anything below me. One after another, athletes started down the competition […] read more » Fitness pursuits keep teachers healthy, happy and focused February 6, 2024 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Amid teachers’ busy lives, juggling work with family responsibilities, personal well-being can unintentionally take a backseat. English teacher and yearbook adviser Megan Laws is one of the teachers who has made a conscious effort to prioritize fitness in her hectic schedule. Growing up as a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and doing gymnastics, Laws found her […] read more » Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Poor officiating casts a shadow on the fairness of competitive sports February 8, 2024 — by Jeremy Si In the midst of an exciting last set during a single-elimination match of the 2023 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior National Volleyball tournament in July, the outside hitter on my team (Mountain View Volleyball Club 15 Red) appeared to hit the ball out of bounds. My teammates and I thought we lost the match 14-13. […] read more » Making the most of limited practice time, dance team soars through competition season with a positive outlook February 8, 2024 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Whispering words of encouragement to each other and exchanging quick nods, the 14-member dance team reviewed their choreography and completed last-minute preparations for their first jazz routine at Valley Christian on Jan. 20 before heading out to the large gym to perform. The air was thick with a blend of adrenaline and nerves, intensifying as […] read more » Harsh weather conditions derail my hopes at skiing competition February 6, 2024 — by Richard Fan Frigid cold wind blasted in my face as I stood above the start gate, desperately trying to warm my arms and legs to drive out the numbing cold. Snowflakes stuck to my goggle lenses, further worsening the already terrible visibility. I could not see anything below me. One after another, athletes started down the competition […] read more » Fitness pursuits keep teachers healthy, happy and focused February 6, 2024 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Amid teachers’ busy lives, juggling work with family responsibilities, personal well-being can unintentionally take a backseat. English teacher and yearbook adviser Megan Laws is one of the teachers who has made a conscious effort to prioritize fitness in her hectic schedule. Growing up as a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and doing gymnastics, Laws found her […] read more » Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Making the most of limited practice time, dance team soars through competition season with a positive outlook February 8, 2024 — by Shirina Cao and Jessica Li Whispering words of encouragement to each other and exchanging quick nods, the 14-member dance team reviewed their choreography and completed last-minute preparations for their first jazz routine at Valley Christian on Jan. 20 before heading out to the large gym to perform. The air was thick with a blend of adrenaline and nerves, intensifying as […] read more » Harsh weather conditions derail my hopes at skiing competition February 6, 2024 — by Richard Fan Frigid cold wind blasted in my face as I stood above the start gate, desperately trying to warm my arms and legs to drive out the numbing cold. Snowflakes stuck to my goggle lenses, further worsening the already terrible visibility. I could not see anything below me. One after another, athletes started down the competition […] read more » Fitness pursuits keep teachers healthy, happy and focused February 6, 2024 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Amid teachers’ busy lives, juggling work with family responsibilities, personal well-being can unintentionally take a backseat. English teacher and yearbook adviser Megan Laws is one of the teachers who has made a conscious effort to prioritize fitness in her hectic schedule. Growing up as a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and doing gymnastics, Laws found her […] read more » Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Harsh weather conditions derail my hopes at skiing competition February 6, 2024 — by Richard Fan Frigid cold wind blasted in my face as I stood above the start gate, desperately trying to warm my arms and legs to drive out the numbing cold. Snowflakes stuck to my goggle lenses, further worsening the already terrible visibility. I could not see anything below me. One after another, athletes started down the competition […] read more » Fitness pursuits keep teachers healthy, happy and focused February 6, 2024 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Amid teachers’ busy lives, juggling work with family responsibilities, personal well-being can unintentionally take a backseat. English teacher and yearbook adviser Megan Laws is one of the teachers who has made a conscious effort to prioritize fitness in her hectic schedule. Growing up as a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and doing gymnastics, Laws found her […] read more » Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Fitness pursuits keep teachers healthy, happy and focused February 6, 2024 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Amid teachers’ busy lives, juggling work with family responsibilities, personal well-being can unintentionally take a backseat. English teacher and yearbook adviser Megan Laws is one of the teachers who has made a conscious effort to prioritize fitness in her hectic schedule. Growing up as a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and doing gymnastics, Laws found her […] read more » Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Working out at work: Teachers take advantage of campus weight room and swimming pool February 6, 2024 — by William Cao and Eric Shi After the bell rings and students shuffle out of class, most teachers spend their unscheduled periods crafting lesson plans, grading assignments or taking a much-needed coffee break in the staff lounge. However, statistics teacher Seema Patel and speech-language pathologist Ronda Vierra often spend their unscheduled periods at the school’s fitness facilities, working to fulfill their […] read more » Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Girls’ basketball shows improvement in rebuilding year February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Ariel Zhou While the girls’ basketball team overall record stood at 4-12 as of Jan. 26, many of those losses have been close games, and the team is seeking to close the gap and turn losses into more wins. One of the team’s captains, senior guard Zinnerah Ahmed, said. “There’s been improvement being shown. Our coach […] read more » Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast
Boys’ soccer struggles to adapt after rough start to season February 3, 2024 — by Mitchell Chen and Christina Labban With the season well underway, the boys’ soccer team has lost any chances of advancing to CCS this year: As of Jan. 25, they were ranked sixth out of eight in the league with a 1-4 record. Even winning all six more games would not be enough. The team lost 3-1 to Los Gatos on […] read more » firstprevious...34567...1020304050...nextlast