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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025
This year, I will be avoiding greasy fast food
New year, new diet
January 28, 2025

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All content by Aashna Mukerji

Rape culture: an issue on campus

Edward Dong and Aashna Mukerji
March 14, 2013

‘Brawl Bros’ return!

Aashna Mukerji
March 12, 2013

Good intent, bad effect: fewer school assemblies necessary

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji
March 12, 2013

Oops, we’re still alive

Aashna Mukerji and Ashwini Velchamy
February 2, 2013

First semester finals detrimental to seniors

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
February 2, 2013

‘Wall of Rejection’ proposed to encourage senior class

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji
January 24, 2013

Sometimes it’s fun to ask what if—presidential style

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
November 21, 2012

More and more seniors applying to schools early

Aashna Mukerji
November 21, 2012

ASB implements Student of the Month Award

Trung Vandinh and Aashna Mukerji
November 18, 2012
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Preschool relocated to Argonaut Elementary School

Aashna Mukerji
October 15, 2012

Consistency is key: Girls’ golf team undefeated

Aashna Mukerji
October 10, 2012

New AP Biology curriculum emphasizes depth over breadth

Aashna Mukerji
October 10, 2012

College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
October 10, 2012

God save the eagle: America’s obsession with Great Britain

Aashna Mukerji and Ashwini Velchamy
October 5, 2012
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New principal an educator at heart

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith
September 4, 2012
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Paul Ryan represents anti-feminism at its worst

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
September 4, 2012

M-SET open house sets stage for promising season

Aashna Mukerji
September 4, 2012

Girls’ golf team shows marked improvement

Aashna Mukerji
August 31, 2012
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School’s population growth creates challenges, leads to relocation of preschool

Aashna Mukerji
May 17, 2012

Unarmed Florida youth unjustly killed

Aashna Mukerji and Rohan Rajeev
May 2, 2012

Bombay in the Bay: not just for Indians

Aashna Mukerji
April 4, 2012

Rick Santorum, God’s choice for president

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung
April 4, 2012

New PE elective seeks to help upperclassmen stay fit

Aashna Mukerji
February 15, 2012

Students’ enthusiasm for history revealed in competition

Sophie Mattson and Aashna Mukerji
February 15, 2012

Best and worst TV shows of 2011

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith
February 3, 2012

New math class to be added to curriculum, if approved

Aashna Mukerji
December 14, 2011

Junior grateful for brother’s example

Aashna Mukerji
December 14, 2011

AP Euro may be reinstated for 2012-13 school year

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar
December 13, 2011

Full House: Junior shares experience of living with three other siblings

Aashna Mukerji
November 27, 2011

Three’s company: Junior gets along with siblings, enjoys having big family

Aashna Mukerji
November 21, 2011
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Woodwinds march to the tune of their own instruments

Aashna Mukerji
October 27, 2011
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Assistant principal reveals a different side

Aashna Mukerji
October 27, 2011

Team finishes strong, secures third place in BVAL

Aashna Mukerji
October 27, 2011

New golf season packed with changes

Aashna Mukerji
September 22, 2011

The Evolution of Homecoming

Aashna Mukerji
September 15, 2011

Media pay undue attention to sexuality

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung
September 9, 2011

Exceptional students honored at CSF banquet

Aashna Mukerji
June 2, 2011

Falcon spirit on the rise

Aashna Mukerji and Ashwini Velchamy
May 23, 2011

PC: You don’t watch TV? Get LOST

Aashna Mukerji
May 19, 2011
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You don’t watch TV? Get LOST

Aashna Mukerji
May 19, 2011
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Hogwarts now open to Muggles

Aashna Mukerji
May 18, 2011

Science teachers to teach different classes in department

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung
May 7, 2011

Passion for fashion

Aashna Mukerji
May 3, 2011

Passion for Fashion

Aashna Mukerji
May 3, 2011

Why students should walk around in ponchos all day

Jackie Gu and Aashna Mukerji
March 20, 2011
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A new color for the school?

Samika Kumar and Aashna Mukerji
March 9, 2011
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English teacher bases teaching style on own experiences

Giulia Curcelli and Aashna Mukerji
January 31, 2011

Junior Frederick Lee has a few tricks up his sleeve

Aashna Mukerji
January 31, 2011

Ten best Valentine’s Day movies

Aashna Mukerji
January 23, 2011

Girls’ Volleyball: Team bonds depsite rough season

Aashna Mukerji
December 7, 2010
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Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own

Aashna Mukerji
December 1, 2010
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The best Potter movie yet

Aashna Mukerji
November 30, 2010

Potter holds the portkey to our hearts

Jackie Gu and Aashna Mukerji
November 3, 2010
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Grades, math and glasses: the key to being a nerd

Aashna Mukerji
October 19, 2010

Girls’ Volleyball: Seniors Sarah Blegen and Hanna Nielsen co-captains

Aashna Mukerji
October 19, 2010
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Falcon tips: How to be preppy

Aashna Mukerji
October 19, 2010

Banning books unfair and ignorant

Giulia Curcelli and Aashna Mukerji
October 15, 2010

Girls’ volleyball: Team well on its way to success

Amy Jan and Aashna Mukerji
October 6, 2010

Girls’ volleyball: team optimistic despite loss of pivotal players

Aashna Mukerji and Amy Jan
September 24, 2010

BBQ welcomes new students to SHS

Aashna Mukerji
September 16, 2010
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