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Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
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
I’ve imagined myself in 10 years in countless ways, and I’m still unsure where I’ll be.
A letter to me in 10 years
April 21, 2025
Junior Kiana Saadieh makes a latte for a customer at Big Basin Cafe.
Students’ reality of working in restaurants, fast food and cafes
April 20, 2025
Caption: Despite now mostly working as a writer, Mandell has acted in various productions — most recently, he starred in the self-written one-man-show “It’s a Phase” in 2022.
SHS alumnus pursues screenwriting career amid a turbulent Hollywood landscape
April 20, 2025
Jain poses during a dive in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, her first rotation at the Johnson Space Center during fall 2022.
Alumni reflect on the benefits of college co-op programs that place them in workplace settings for extended periods
April 17, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 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
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 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
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All content by Amy Jan

Spring fling week full of festivities

Amy Jan, Jay Mulye, and Sanj Nalwa

Girls’ lacrosse implements team unity to build on recent wins

Jade Bisht and Amy Jan

Senior class hosts Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser

Amy Jan

Girls’ lacrosse slings into new season

Jade Bisht and Amy Jan

Racquet sport players say self-calling and stacking lead to cheating

Amy Jan

Drama prepares for ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ musical

Jay Mulye and Amy Jan

Instagram — an instant addiction

Amy Jan and Carolyn Sun

Prospect SAT delayed by fire alarm

Sophie Mattson and Amy Jan

Girls’ Tennis: Senior day ends in loss against Monta Vista

Amy Jan

‘Tetralogy’ is the theme for this year’s Homecoming celebration

Amy Jan and Brandon Judoprasetijo

Nikki Bedekar recounts her tennis experience

Amy Jan

Cafeteria price increases

Amy Jan
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Classroom stories: A ‘heated’ day in physics

Amy Jan

Seniors enjoy unforgettable moments at prom

Amy Jan and Jonathan Young
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Teachers’ recollections of Karen Hyde

Amy Jan

Molie Antoinette takes the cake

Amy Jan and Jonathan Young
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Math teacher found past office jobs too routine for lifestyle

Amy Jan

Tumblring the day away

Amy Jan

Math teacher bikes out on the road

Amy Jan
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Girls’ tennis places second at NorCals and CCS; Monta Vista edges out Falcons twice

Amy Jan and Karen Sung

Kelly Leslie: A girl’s passion for ice hockey

Amy Jan

Speech therapist brings word to the unheard

Amy Jan

Buzz: Spoon-wielding assassins ‘kill’ for prize money

Amy Jan

Girls’ Tennis: Second the best

Amy Jan and Karen Sung

Can you….pay for your food with pennies?

Lillian Chen and Amy Jan

Students work to surmount scheduling struggles on a more crowded campus

Allison Chang, Amy Jan, Kelly Liu, and Akshara Sekar

Increasing flow of freshmen

Amy Jan and Vivien Lu

”Transformers” should have been kept in the dark of the moon

Amy Jan

Badminton: Star athletes shine at CCS

Amy Jan and Brandon Judoprasetijo

School spirit in the past and present

Amy Jan

A record for AP tests being taken

Albert Gu and Amy Jan

A record for AP tests being taken

Albert Gu and Amy Jan

Preparing to be a star: Senior Jae Lee has grown as an actor and a person during his time in drama

Amy Jan

Aeries makes six-week grading periods unnecessary

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Amy Jan

Senior helps friends cut back on hair costs

Amy Jan and Vivien Lu

LINKed together over cookies

Will Edman and Amy Jan

Students gather to discuss going green on campus

Amy Jan

Girls’ volleyball team celebrates its seniors

Amy Jan
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App makes access to online database easier

Amy Jan

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
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