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Amanda Lupoli fills out a Venn diagram with input from students in her 6th period AP U.S. History class.
New history teacher emphasizes instilling critical thinking skills
September 15, 2024
English teacher Amy Keys makes masks as part of a Día de los Muertos workshop in Oaxaca.
Veteran teachers return to the classroom after taking leaves last year
September 15, 2024
Junior Nolan Woo introduces his club, League of Programmers, to junior Jack Dong.
This year’s Club Rush features off-beat new clubs and traditional old ones
September 14, 2024
Wellness Center therapist Janae Smith writes in her notebook.
New Wellness Center therapist brings diverse work experience
September 9, 2024
Approval of the job description for director of fiscal services passed on a 3-2 vote last month after public comment and tough questions from the student board members.
Board narrowly votes to add new director position
September 8, 2024
A mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher.
100-word rave: Starbucks iced drinks are the greatest start to any day
September 3, 2024
Following my advice will guarantee your success!
A senior’s guide to surviving (and thriving in) APUSH
August 31, 2024
Main entrance of Ulavacharu Tiffins
Senior Mag 2024: The best places to go off-campus to at lunch
June 3, 2024
The proud group poses with Ms. Daly next to their feast.
Senior Mag 2024: An APUSH BBQ feast provides a memorable final
June 3, 2024
Current MAP seniors at Universal Studios on the MAP LA trip in junior year
Senior Mag 2024: 2 seniors reflect on what made their MAP experience memorable
May 30, 2024
The Niner’s chaotic offseason has been interesting to watch mainly due to the recently-resolved contract situation of wide-receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
After a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are ready to move on
September 14, 2024
In March 2024, freshmen Kayley Ren placed seventh out of 94 fencers at the Fortune Fencing Super Youth Circuit in Ontario, Calif.
Blade and balance: Freshman excels at competitive fencing
September 13, 2024
Players warm up for their games, which start Sept. 17.
Season Preview: Falcons set sights on winning El Camino even after key departures
September 12, 2024
A century’s worth of pollution has led the previously beautiful Seine to fill with bacteria and turn a muddy brown.
2024 Olympic Games expose Paris’ struggles with pollution in the Seine
September 11, 2024
Star player Brian Le takes a shot at goalie Armon Vuppula
Promising transfer gives boys’ water polo team newfound hope
September 9, 2024
Six ants crawl on bathroom sink.
Clean up after yourself before the ants take over the school
September 12, 2024
The skibidi toilet horrors that popped up in our Instagram reels less than a year ago.
Gen Alpha has a word for that — but you probably won’t know what it means
September 12, 2024
Glasses and Contacts
Contacts vs. glasses: Which one works better?
September 12, 2024
Youth voters are essential to elections — the Harris campaign uses a wide variety of marketing strategies to reel in these voters.
Youth representation is on the ballot in the presidential race
September 12, 2024
Pan Zhanle celebrates following his 100m freestyle win on July 31.
Chinese doping allegations elicit stigma around 2024 Olympic swimmers
September 11, 2024
As evidence gathers, controversy surrounds MrBeast.
Dark clouds now hover over MrBeast
September 15, 2024
Combining my wall prints and Polaroids above my bed replaced the boring ambience of my room.
Transforming my room from visual cacophony to a pleasant balance
September 15, 2024
The Weeknd performing at Super Bowl LV in 2021.
End of an era: The Weeknd
September 13, 2024
If I were to keep one polaroid in my room, it would be KFC from first grade.
My tragic love story with Kentucky Fried Chicken
September 12, 2024
Instead of only one yapper dominating the conversation, now multiple yappers can!
An idea worth considering: The Yappers’ Club would be a safe space for conversation dominators
September 12, 2024

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All content by Charin Park

Swim team looks ahead to Los Altos meet

Daniel Bessonov and Charin Park
March 28, 2017

Girls’ team chemistry provides strong foundation for swim season

Charin Park
February 10, 2017

Senior racer takes driving to the extreme

Eleanor Goh and Charin Park
October 27, 2016
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Living with an autistic sibling

Charin Park
October 19, 2016

Senior hammer thrower recounts five years of throwing

Eleanor Goh and Charin Park
September 23, 2016
Todd Dwyer

Before teaching, econ teacher spent years as glazier and soldier

Jay Kim and Charin Park
May 11, 2016

Swim season kick-starts with freshman diver

Angela Lee and Charin Park
March 11, 2016

Freshman participates in competitive racing with Sugar Bowl Ski Team

Caitlyn Chen and Charin Park
March 6, 2016

El Niño’s impacts on drought deemed unpredictable

Charin Park
January 19, 2016

Organization builds community between volunteers and special education students

Charin Park
November 13, 2015

Girls Can movement helps break gender boundaries

Charin Park and Oksana Trifonova
November 10, 2015

The Wrestling Room: where blood and sweat turns into gold

Charin Park and Jason Zhao
November 8, 2015

Upper league opponents have made for tough season for girls’ water polo

Charin Park and Jenny Qian
October 14, 2015

Science Bowl tries to retool in effort to reach national tournament

Charin Park and Neehar Thumaty
October 9, 2015

Sophomore shines in synchronized swimming despite disability

Charin Park
October 9, 2015

Twenty-five years as a Falcon

Spring Ma and Charin Park
October 8, 2015

Freshman math prodigy shoots for new heights

Charin Park
September 30, 2015

Girls’ water polo to adjust with new coach and team

Charin Park and Jenny Qian
September 3, 2015
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