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Graphic by Clara Choi 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
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
MAP 11 students outside of Warner Bros. Studios
MAP 11 students explore the film wonders of LA
March 27, 2025
Seniors Aria Zhang and Niraali Garg rehearse “The Little Mermaid.”
Featuring a large ensemble, new actors and musical pieces, ‘The Little Mermaid’ classic hopes to garner a larger audience
March 27, 2025
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
Will students ever fully regain lost ground?
The lasting impact of pandemic learning loss: How COVID-19 reshaped education for a generation
April 1, 2025
The movie mixes elements of action and emotion throughout the story
‘Ne Zha 2’ is a cinematic masterpiece that redefines animation
March 31, 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
Brennan runs with the ball in a lacrosse game last season against Gunn.
Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports
March 25, 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
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
Courtesy of NOW Toronto
Why I fell for Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration
April 2, 2025
HMart on De Anza Blvd is a favorite spot of mine to venture during lunchtime.
Grading my top off-campus lunch spots
April 2, 2025
Tjahjadi’s nail designs from her Instagram account.
Freshman turns nail-art hobby into a side hustle
April 2, 2025

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Top MAP works honored at SMASH’N

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
May 28, 2019

Why is ‘Thotiana’ considered a ‘bad’ song?

Chelsea Leung and Elaine Sun
April 22, 2019
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Alumnus Joel Schneidmiller pursues volleyball career at UC Irvine

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
March 14, 2019

Speech and debate program undergoes leadership overhaul

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
November 27, 2018

First online issue of Soundings open for submissions

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
November 26, 2018

Boba pizza fascinates and repulses

Chelsea Leung
September 20, 2018

Juniors recognized by teachers at CSF Awards ceremony

Chelsea Leung
May 30, 2018

Science teacher finally finds teaching after multiple jobs

Chelsea Leung and Jeffrey Xu
May 23, 2018

Boys’ volleyball prolongs winning streak

Karen Chow and Chelsea Leung
May 14, 2018
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More security cameras installed to decrease illegal activities

Chelsea Leung and Jackson Green
April 3, 2018

Maintenance crew and Environmental Club address littering problems on campus

Chelsea Leung and Kaitlyn Wang
April 1, 2018

100-word rant: Stop chewing so loudly

Chelsea Leung
February 15, 2018

Boys’ volleyball: Players try to move beyond the Schneidmiller era

Karen Chow and Chelsea Leung
February 13, 2018

Group seeks to improve equity at school

Chelsea Leung and Emilie Zhou
February 12, 2018

Jazz Cabaret minimized to concert and reception

Chelsea Leung
February 9, 2018

Culture clubs host Lunar New Year celebration

Ava Hooman and Chelsea Leung
February 8, 2018

Agriculture and Environmental clubs seek to improve campus

Chelsea Leung and Kaitlyn Wang
February 8, 2018

School opens two bathrooms as gender-neutral facilities open to students

Andrew Lee and Chelsea Leung
February 8, 2018

The face behind the rally music

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
January 29, 2018

Nguyen recounts following his own dreams

Chelsea Leung
December 11, 2017

Marching band participates in Los Gatos Holiday Parade with Redwood

Chelsea Leung
December 9, 2017

Thompson describes how administration deals with continuing cyberbullying incidents

Allen Chen and Chelsea Leung
December 7, 2017

Outreach commission plans annual Speak Up For Change week

Chelsea Leung
December 7, 2017
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Band wraps up marching season

Chelsea Leung
November 1, 2017

Senior commits to play Division I tennis at UC Irvine

Chelsea Leung
October 30, 2017

ASB moves meetings to fifth period

Jackson Green and Chelsea Leung
October 30, 2017

Hundreds dress up during Red Ribbon Week

Karen Chow and Chelsea Leung
October 27, 2017

Social Justice Club seeks to strike down stereotypes through videos

Chelsea Leung
October 19, 2017
WATER

Water polo coach plays professionally, believes in ‘feet in’ instruction

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
September 17, 2017

Lynbrook students give Homecoming their all

Chelsea Leung
September 13, 2017

Band adds dance moves, props and choir to field show

Chelsea Leung
September 12, 2017

Freshman aspires to achieve his dreams in Silicon Valley

Chelsea Leung and Ashley Su
September 11, 2017

Senior’s grandmother recounts escape from North Korea

Chelsea Leung
September 11, 2017

NCL Senior Recognition Event sends off graduating seniors

Chelsea Leung
May 24, 2017

Decline in registration for AP U.S. History

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
May 18, 2017

Team mom carries food, drinks, communications and team

Chelsea Leung
May 16, 2017
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‘Casting JonBenét’ with character auditions instead of facts

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
May 16, 2017

Common Core standards alter math curriculum

Chelsea Leung and Elaine Sun
March 26, 2017

APES classes visit Año Nuevo State Park

Karen Chow and Chelsea Leung
March 24, 2017

Teachers enforces school’s tardy policy differently

Frederick Kim and Chelsea Leung
February 10, 2017

Anna Ybarra keeps activities office moving

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
February 10, 2017

The hidden work behind Bombay in the Bay

Chelsea Leung and Elicia Ye
February 9, 2017
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New basketball coach aims to improve game attendance, enthusiasm

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
February 5, 2017

Marching band prepares for SoCal regionals

Chelsea Leung and Katherine Zhou
October 27, 2016
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Senior verbally commits to WashU for softball

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
October 26, 2016

Behind the name: Students grapple with their unusual names

Chelsea Leung and Katherine Zhou
October 26, 2016

School board OKs additional day off in October starting next year

Karen Chow and Chelsea Leung
October 26, 2016

‘The Birth of a Nation’ leaves viewers sickened but impressed

Chelsea Leung and Alexandra Li
October 23, 2016
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Junior’s short film on feminism to be screened in Times Square venue

Chelsea Leung and Elaine Sun
September 29, 2016

Now a 7th-period class, AP Music Theory sees its enrollment decline

Chelsea Leung
September 27, 2016
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