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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 2025
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
Mangione’s alleged actions were wrong, but the diagnosis of America’s failing health-care system wasn’t
March 31, 2025
Stay safe.
In a dark time, it’s time to know your rights
March 27, 2025
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 2025
Nationwide voter turnout since 2002, blue is presidential, yellow is midterm
Sagging voter participation puts democracy at risk
March 22, 2025
Cutting the tree of the Department of Education in half.
DOGE’s cuts for educational programs cause instability and loss of research confidence
March 19, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
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Volume 49, Issue 1
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All content by Aashna Mukerji

Rape culture: an issue on campus

Edward Dong and Aashna Mukerji

‘Brawl Bros’ return!

Aashna Mukerji

Good intent, bad effect: fewer school assemblies necessary

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji

Oops, we’re still alive

Aashna Mukerji and Ashwini Velchamy

First semester finals detrimental to seniors

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar

‘Wall of Rejection’ proposed to encourage senior class

Sierra Smith and Aashna Mukerji

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

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar

More and more seniors applying to schools early

Aashna Mukerji

ASB implements Student of the Month Award

Trung Vandinh and Aashna Mukerji
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Preschool relocated to Argonaut Elementary School

Aashna Mukerji

Consistency is key: Girls’ golf team undefeated

Aashna Mukerji

New AP Biology curriculum emphasizes depth over breadth

Aashna Mukerji

College not-so-confidential: Seniors should relax

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar

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

Aashna Mukerji and Ashwini Velchamy
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New principal an educator at heart

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith
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Paul Ryan represents anti-feminism at its worst

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar

M-SET open house sets stage for promising season

Aashna Mukerji

Girls’ golf team shows marked improvement

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

Aashna Mukerji

Unarmed Florida youth unjustly killed

Aashna Mukerji and Rohan Rajeev

Bombay in the Bay: not just for Indians

Aashna Mukerji

Rick Santorum, God’s choice for president

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung

New PE elective seeks to help upperclassmen stay fit

Aashna Mukerji

Students’ enthusiasm for history revealed in competition

Sophie Mattson and Aashna Mukerji

Best and worst TV shows of 2011

Aashna Mukerji and Sierra Smith

New math class to be added to curriculum, if approved

Aashna Mukerji

Junior grateful for brother’s example

Aashna Mukerji

AP Euro may be reinstated for 2012-13 school year

Aashna Mukerji and Akshara Sekar

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

Aashna Mukerji

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

Aashna Mukerji
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Woodwinds march to the tune of their own instruments

Aashna Mukerji
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Assistant principal reveals a different side

Aashna Mukerji

Team finishes strong, secures third place in BVAL

Aashna Mukerji

New golf season packed with changes

Aashna Mukerji

The Evolution of Homecoming

Aashna Mukerji

Media pay undue attention to sexuality

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung

Exceptional students honored at CSF banquet

Aashna Mukerji

Falcon spirit on the rise

Aashna Mukerji and Ashwini Velchamy

PC: You don’t watch TV? Get LOST

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You don’t watch TV? Get LOST

Aashna Mukerji
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Hogwarts now open to Muggles

Aashna Mukerji

Science teachers to teach different classes in department

Aashna Mukerji and Deborah Soung

Passion for fashion

Aashna Mukerji

Passion for Fashion

Aashna Mukerji

Why students should walk around in ponchos all day

Jackie Gu and Aashna Mukerji
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A new color for the school?

Samika Kumar and Aashna Mukerji
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English teacher bases teaching style on own experiences

Giulia Curcelli and Aashna Mukerji

Junior Frederick Lee has a few tricks up his sleeve

Aashna Mukerji

Ten best Valentine’s Day movies

Aashna Mukerji

Girls’ Volleyball: Team bonds depsite rough season

Aashna Mukerji
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Halle Champion is a melting pot of her own

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The best Potter movie yet

Aashna Mukerji

Potter holds the portkey to our hearts

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

Aashna Mukerji

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

Aashna Mukerji
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Falcon tips: How to be preppy

Aashna Mukerji

Banning books unfair and ignorant

Giulia Curcelli and Aashna Mukerji

Girls’ volleyball: Team well on its way to success

Amy Jan and Aashna Mukerji

Girls’ volleyball: team optimistic despite loss of pivotal players

Aashna Mukerji and Amy Jan

BBQ welcomes new students to SHS

Aashna Mukerji
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