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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
“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
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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David Fan and Helen Wong
March 22, 2015

Leelah Alcorn, transgender: a story to learn from

Helen Wong
January 26, 2015

Navigating the horrors of Shipper Lake

Helen Wong
November 12, 2014

“All About That Bass”: a positive body image anthem

Helen Wong
September 18, 2014

Handing guns to children is the limit of gun tolerance

Helen Wong
September 18, 2014

‘Elementary’ a good start for diversity in TV; smackdown against ‘Sherlock’

Megan MacInnes and Helen Wong
May 1, 2014

Tumblr recipes: cookie in a cup and hot chocolate mix pudding

Megan MacInnes and Helen Wong
May 1, 2014

June ballot to include G.O. Bond

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
March 9, 2014

Sochi: a bad template for future Games

Helen Wong and Megan MacInnes
March 3, 2014

School officials looking at bond measure to fund school renovations

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
February 6, 2014
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Photo or Graphic for: American education hopelessly falling behind

Candice Zheng
January 28, 2014

Government shutdown: national disillusionment

Helen Wong
December 11, 2013

The Legend of Korra: new season takes off

Helen Wong
October 10, 2013

Kenyan mall massacre: ‘retribution’ makes no sense

Helen Wong
October 10, 2013

Halloween Reality Check: Aren’t you a little old for this?

Megan MacInnes and Helen Wong
October 7, 2013

Fifty shades of bad storytelling

Helen Wong
October 3, 2013

How to be an artist, part two: cooking

Helen Wong and Carolyn Sun
September 16, 2013

Administration cracks down on tardies and cuts

Gitika Nalwa and Helen Wong
September 5, 2013

Situation in Egypt: boiling over with no easy way out

Helen Wong
August 31, 2013

Hannibal: gory but intelligent

Helen Wong
August 31, 2013

History teacher faces off with Facebook

Helen Wong
June 2, 2013

Honors to be omitted at graduation

Sanj Nalwa and Helen Wong
May 23, 2013

Scientists should not revive extinct species

Carolyn Sun and Helen Wong
April 30, 2013

Petition system integral to democratic government

Helen Wong
April 3, 2013

Fencer wins gold medal at Junior Olympics

Carolyn Sun and Helen Wong
April 3, 2013

International students compare experiences

Carolyn Sun and Helen Wong
April 3, 2013

Languages going in, languages going out

Helen Wong
April 3, 2013

A cross-grades blind date

Carolyn Sun and Helen Wong
February 4, 2013

Girls’ basketball team suffers 57-39 loss to Lynbrook

Helen Wong
February 4, 2013
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Healthy living: veggie style

Helen Wong
February 4, 2013

Anonymous: a faceless time bomb

Carolyn Sun and Helen Wong
February 3, 2013
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‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ approaches performance dates

Helen Wong
February 3, 2013
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Hannah Johnson: basketball player extraordinaire

Helen Wong
December 12, 2012

Hawaii and Wisconsin: political trailblazers

Helen Wong
December 12, 2012
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Going army strong: joining the fight

Michelle Leung and Helen Wong
December 12, 2012

Going Army strong: joining the fight

Michelle Leung and Helen Wong
December 7, 2012

Mudslinging: then, and now

Helen Wong
October 29, 2012

Climbing on the roof before dying: check

Helen Wong
October 29, 2012

MMS: miracle mineral solution or more made-up stupidity?

Jade Bisht and Helen Wong
October 17, 2012

America’s economical cliffhanger: an analysis

Helen Wong
September 30, 2012

You’re being Romneyrolled!

Helen Wong
September 30, 2012
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