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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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Leadership team works to pump up school spirit

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012

Leadership team works to pump up school spirit

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012

Seniors encourage and improve girls’ basketball

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012

Seniors encourage and improve girls’ basketball

Anika Jhalani
February 15, 2012
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A modest proposal: the 5-minute lunch

Anika Jhalani
February 8, 2012

Cheer team prepares for Day of Dance

Anika Jhalani
February 6, 2012

Cheer and football teams bond during banquet

Anika Jhalani
December 14, 2011

Sophomore prepares for upcoming Girls’ basketball season

Anika Jhalani
December 14, 2011

Presidential bracket: How the Republican challengers stack up

Anika Jhalani and Will Edman
December 10, 2011

An unforgettable swim: ‘09 team breaks national record in relay race

Anika Jhalani
December 2, 2011

The Elephant in the room: Columnist reflects on the stigma against conservatives, at school and otherwise

Anika Jhalani
November 7, 2011

Needed: Freddie Falcon

Anika Jhalani
October 3, 2011
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Pee Wee cheer camp wows the crowd

Anika Jhalani
October 3, 2011
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SHSTV hits ground running with weekly broadcasts

Shivani Chadha and Anika Jhalani
September 28, 2011

Cheer starts new season

Anika Jhalani
June 3, 2011

Vandals break classroom windows over break

Anika Jhalani
May 4, 2011

Senior directors dazzle in student productions

Anika Jhalani
May 4, 2011
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Musical runs through this weekend

Anika Jhalani
March 9, 2011

Increase in crime warrants increasing importance of safety

Anika Jhalani, Paul Jung, Priyanka Nookala, and Will Edman
March 2, 2011

Students increase financial ‘stocking’

Anika Jhalani
January 12, 2011

The evolution of cheating

Olivia Chock, Wiill Edman, Anoop Galivanche, Albert Gu, Anika Jhalani, and Priya Nookala
January 12, 2011

Professional actors perform student-written plays

Anika Jhalani
November 11, 2010

When the melting pot heats up…

Anoop Galivanche, Anika Jhalani, Kelly Liu, Anshu Siripurapu, and Elijah Yi
November 10, 2010

Real relationships, marriage disrespected across the world

Anika Jhalani
November 8, 2010
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A forbidden forest: Girl tries her own No Shave November experiment

Anika Jhalani
November 8, 2010

Public homophobia undermines gay security

Anika Jhalani
October 26, 2010

‘Woman in Black’ sets the stage for student productions

Anika Jhalani
October 4, 2010

14th Amendment increases problems with illegal immigration

Anika Jhalani
October 4, 2010
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Girls’ Water Polo: Optimistic attitude to make splash

Anika Jhalani
September 28, 2010
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Successful Club Day kicks off school year

Anika Jhalani
September 24, 2010

Whitman fit to lead as governor

Anika Jhalani
September 24, 2010

Junior hopes one day to occupy the White House . . . but as the First Lady

Anika Jhalani
September 23, 2010
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