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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
There is one MOSAIC lesson remaining in the 2024-25 school year.
MOSAIC wins county-wide award for student impact
March 24, 2025
Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
The teachers’ preferences range from fantasy to magical realism.
Free-time reads — books your English teachers recommend
March 27, 2025
Carpenter with her co-star Rowan Blanchard on the set of “Girl Meets World.”
Sabrina Carpenter’s slow rise to stardom
March 26, 2025
Astronauts return after being stranded on the ISS for nine months.
Second space race era sparks new discoveries and hopes and some fears
March 26, 2025
Seniors Alan Cai, Agastya Vitalvedera, Akshat Bora and Karthik Sangameswaran team up at Nationals Round 5 in Atlanta in 2024.
Quiz Bowl team prepares for upcoming National tournament
March 26, 2025
Shopping app and extension honey gets exposed as a fraudulent scam.
Honey scandal reveals the dark side of cashback and coupon services
March 26, 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
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 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
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Teachers can help students by allowing more lenient deadlines and holding tutorial sessions for review.
Lost in translation: the empathy gap between teachers and students
March 27, 2025
The substance that has me stumped.
What is the true taste of water?
March 27, 2025
All of my school stationery fits comfortably inside a compact bag.
Stationery finds: three essentials for a neat pencil bag
March 27, 2025
The J-room has a plethora of posters to enjoy
Top 10 posters in the J-room
March 27, 2025
Kandoo Cafe serves their pâtissière on their signature, honeycomb-patterned plates.
Kandoo Cafe: sweet and refreshing pastries to enjoy an afternoon with
March 26, 2025

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All content by George Hu
This is what I look like when I attempt to watch a soccer game.

Unpopular Opinion: Soccer is boring to watch

George Hu
April 4, 2024
With their extra free time, second semester seniors explore fun new activities that interest them.

Second-semester seniors use extra free time to delve into fun activities

George Hu
April 1, 2024
The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs competed in the 58th Super Bowl on Feb. 11.

49ers’s coaching falls short in the big game

George Hu
February 18, 2024
Flexibility and a wide range of interesting classes are reasons to consider this option.

Dual enrollment provides college experience: Students should take advantage of it

George Hu
February 14, 2024
Many people are unaware of many hygiene myths and realities.

Busting well-known hygiene myths

George Hu
January 27, 2024
During the CCS Championships at Crystal Springs Park on Nov. 11, sophomore Jack Tong runs up an incline, challenged by competition.

Boys placed 10th out of 11 teams and girls placed 10th out of 12 teams at the CCS Country Championships

George Hu
December 4, 2023
Seniors Mitchell Chen and George Hu finally finished their Chipotle bowls before heading to class.

1 mile, 2 runners, 4 Chipotle Bowls, many regrets.

George Hu and Mitchell Chen
November 15, 2023
The 49ers logo indicates that they play in San Francisco, but they actually play in Santa Clara.

Five North American professional sports teams egregiously do not match with their namesake

George Hu
November 8, 2023
My typical desk setup that I use for homework.

Building good habits: keeping your desk clean and organized 

George Hu
November 8, 2023
In a game versus the New Orleans Pelicans, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is swarmed by defenders.

Despite their aging core, the Warriors will still win the championship

George Hu
November 6, 2023
Simarya Ahuja, George Hu, Alexa Shuey, and Caitlin Weber pose during the end-of-year MAP awards, SMASH’N, on June 2.

Photo or Graphic for: Seniors honored for their environmental documentary at international contest

Jane Lee
October 19, 2023
This is a picture of me in 8th grade at the 2019 Silicon Valley Cross Country Championships.

An athlete’s journey: going from a sickly young child to a serious long-distance runner

George Hu
October 4, 2023
Junior Dylan Sordello maintains pace with the pack during the 2023 Lowell Invitational.

Cross country increases workout difficulty in preparation for most challenging part of season

George Hu
September 29, 2023
A picture of the front of a Banana Republic store in a Westgate mall in San Jose.

Best clothing and shoe stores that ensure durability

George Hu
June 3, 2023
These are graphical images representing the five removed classes and six added classes.

Five electives won’t run in ‘23-’24, while six added due to changing enrollment patterns 

George Hu
May 27, 2023
Senior Jalyn Harrigan runs the 300-meter hurdles at CCS Trials on May 13.

Two senior track athletes qualify for CCS Finals, unable to advance to the CIF State Championships

George Hu
May 25, 2023
This is the Villa Montalvo Mansion, which can be found along the #5 route, the hardest mentioned in the article.

A cross country runner’s guide to the best local routes 

George Hu
April 5, 2023
I am sad and disgusted when it starts raining.

Rain causes power outages, ruins the training of athletes, creates puddles, and increases the likelihood of sickness

George Hu
April 3, 2023
In a sprint event against Wilcox High on March 24, senior sprinter Yuvraj Singh speeds ahead of his competitors.

Track ramps up training, prepares for mid-season invitationals

Atrey Desai and George Hu
April 3, 2023
Class of ‘22 alumnus Harrison Dance runs up a small hill during the 2021 CCS Cross Country Championships with no one in sight. 

Despite more strenuous training, Class of ‘22 alumnus enjoys collegiate cross country

George Hu
February 16, 2023
During a practice on Feb. 3, the sprinters do warm up drills.

Season preview: Track attempts to shake rust off athletes through easy early season training schedule

George Hu
February 15, 2023
The home page of the current school website.

District right to overhaul school’s outdated website

George Hu
February 12, 2023
Rohan Chopra receives his CineSpace Best Educational Film Award from the imagery manager and co-founder of the NASA CineSpace competition, Dr. Carlos Fontanot. 

Junior wins award for best educational film in NASA competition

Emma Fung, George Hu, and Zack Zhang
December 15, 2022
The 49ers defense celebrates a stop by posing in front of a camera.

San Francisco 49ers have an opportunity to build on last year’s success

George Hu
December 15, 2022
During a timeout in a Dec. 8 game against Branham, Steven Ning motivates his teammates.

Sophomore JV basketball player hopes to play at the next level

George Hu
December 15, 2022
I study at my desk during breaks, preparing myself for upcoming coursework.

My plan for second-semester GPA success: Start studying during winter break

George Hu
December 13, 2022
Junior Angelique Delacroix, while wearing her Redwood Griffin costume in seventh grade, poses for a photo with Redwood Middle’s then-principal, Barbara Neal.

Junior enjoys creating new Halloween costumes every year

George Hu
October 20, 2022
Senior Wasil Khan picks up the pace to stay ahead of his competitors during the 2022 Lowell Invitational on Sept. 10.

Cross county co-captain becomes the fastest runner on his team through his diligence and post-run recovery routine

George Hu and Kevin Yang
October 20, 2022
The varsity cross country team gets ready to start running in the SCVAL league race at Baylands Park on Sept. 20.

Cross country adjusts late season training by incorporating harder workouts

George Hu and Kevin Yang
October 18, 2022
During a NBA regular season game between the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trailblazers, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and Warriors power forward Draymond Green celebrate by giving each other a high five.

Golden State Warriors in position to repeat as champions despite losing crucial players

George Hu
October 12, 2022
Sophomore Tas Long, fourth from the left, prepares to take off in the 2021 SCVAL League Finals at Crystal Springs Park.

Sophomore JV cross country runner looks to continue rapid improvement

George Hu
September 23, 2022
New health clerk and campus supervisor Tammy Parris gets ready for lunch duty.

New health clerk and supervisor aims to be positive presence on campus

Mitchell Chen and George Hu
September 22, 2022
After finishing their weekly Saturday long run at Sanborn County Park, the team takes a picture together.

Smaller cross country rebuilds its lineup

George Hu and Kevin Yang
September 13, 2022
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