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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 Helen Wong

Jon Stewart leaves ‘The Daily Show’: what now?

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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