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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
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
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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April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 1
Volume 49, Issue 1
April 15, 2025

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All content by Jason Cheng
Balancing between track in the spring and body-building throughout the year was a tough yet worthwhile journey.

Senior Mag 2023: Finding the perfect fit for fitness

Jason Cheng
Strategizing alongside Jason Cheng, Ryan Jain battles it out in the midgame against the computer.

Senior Mag 2023: Parking Lot Pawns

Jason Cheng and Atrey Desai
High school do’s and don’ts for dummies

High school do’s and don’ts for dummies

Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee
Check out these top emerging artists for a musical spring season

Check out these top emerging artists for a musical spring season

Jason Cheng
SZA performs on tour in 2017 following the release of “Ctrl.”

SZA saves souls on ‘SOS’

Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee
Several clips of frontman Matty Healy from the North American leg of The 1975 tour, “The 1975: At Their Very Best,” have gone viral.

The 1975’s ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’ is a love-fueled blend of genres

Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee
The gym may seem daunting at first, but lifting can potentially change your life for the better.

How to start lifting

Jason Cheng and Andrew Lin
Swift released a total of 20 new songs on her new soundtrack “Midnights.”

‘Midnights’ will keep you wide awake even after the clock strikes 12

Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee
Rapper Tory Lanez performs at the 2016 WayHome Music and Arts Festival.

Tory Lanez broadens horizons on ‘Alone at Prom’ despite legal trouble

Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee
Supplements such as protein and creatine allow for maximized muscle growth.

An athlete’s guide to eating

Jason Cheng
Clairo released her sophomore album, “Sling,” on July 16, 2021.

Clairo experiences musical metamorphosis on sophomore album ‘Sling’

Jason Cheng
Ski week is the most overrated break of the school year

February break: the worst time of year

Jason Cheng

New Year’s resolutions have lost their meaning

Jason Cheng

Getting fit in the best fits

Jason Cheng
All or nothing: Valentine’s Day gifts

All or nothing: Valentine’s Day gifts

Jason Cheng
Reflecting on my 2021 musical journey

Reflecting on my 2021 musical journey

Jason Cheng
Clubs should be allowed to meet during tutorial

Clubs should be allowed to meet during tutorial

Jason Cheng and Preston Fu

Clubs switch to Google Classroom for communication

Apurva Chakravarthy and Jason Cheng
Bowling isn’t a sport

Bowling isn’t a sport

Jason Cheng
Reliving your most embarrassing moments as a teenager

Reliving your most embarrassing moments as a teenager

Jason Cheng

Workout jams: The effect of music on exercise

Jason Cheng
Thanksgiving sparks images of a warm cabin in the mountains, surrounded by the red, orange and yellow leaves of autumn.

Thanksgiving is the best holiday

Jason Cheng
I’ve been in a relationship with Altoids for as long as I can remember.

I’m in love with Altoids

Jason Cheng
Spirit Commission will host a Halloween spirit week during the week of Oct. 25.

Leadership hosts daily dress up days and Halloween Bash during week of Oct. 25

Jason Cheng
This year’s Winter Formal, themed “City of Stars,” will take place at Gilroy Gardens on Dec. 4.

Formal to be held on Dec. 4 at Gilroy Gardens

Apurva Chakravarthy and Jason Cheng

Give students a break — just 5 minutes — in every class

Jason Cheng
Professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal by taking off his jersey.

Attempting a professional athlete’s workout

Jason Cheng

Ranking candies that I can’t eat

Jason Cheng
How in the world does Halloween qualify as a holiday?

How in the world does Halloween qualify as a holiday?

Jason Cheng
The main 2021-22 Premier League contenders — Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City — will compete in a potentially historical title race.

Revamped Premier League sparks excitement

Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai, and Vinay Gollamudi
Spotify’s hyperpop playlist with 200,000 likes spotlights smaller artists to promote the genre.

Hyperpop: pop music’s new experiment

Jason Cheng
Top 5 soccer transfers of the 2021 summer window

Top 5 soccer transfers of the 2021 summer window

Jason Cheng, Atrey Desai, and Vinay Gollamudi
Driving to Dallas a day before our flight home, unaware of the the disaster that was about to occur

A turbulent night at the airport

Jason Cheng
Playlist

Top 10 song recommendations for the return of school

Jason Cheng
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Super League scare raises questions about ownership models in soccer

Jason Cheng, Vinay Gollamudi, and Atrey Desai
Textbooks

The perfect plan for finals preparation

Jason Cheng
Apps

The top 5 apps that saved me during quarantine

Jason Cheng
Albums

Diving into the new wave of R&B

Jason Cheng
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Team tackles season amidst safety concerns

Andy Chen and Jason Cheng
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Pro athletes inspire students off the court

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
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Enduring the effects of second-semester syndrome

Jason Cheng
Champions League

Playing on the biggest stage in the world behind closed doors

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
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Fantasy basketball fails to measure up to its football counterpart

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
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English Premier League: expectations vs. reality

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
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Spotify Wrapped: a flawed gift

Jason Cheng
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Spotify Wrapped’s year-end verdict surprises and delights

Jason Cheng
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Music department launches virtual final performance after unprecedented semester of adjustment

Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee
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European soccer star’s actions show meaning of giving

Vinay Gollamudi and Jason Cheng
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Big soccer clubs attempt to increase power with European Super League proposition

Vinay Gollamudi and Jason Cheng
Sunset

Daylight savings is a nightmare

Jason Cheng
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Leadership aims to make up for loss of in-person spirit events

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
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A COVID reality: School focuses on helping students rather than punishing them for mistakes

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamudi
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Football: Falcons hope to rebuild after losing key players from last year’s team to graduation

Andy Chen and Jason Cheng
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A hollow Halloween

Jason Cheng
Textbook

Keep online language classes focused on speaking and listening, not grammar and vocabulary

Jason Cheng
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The perfect tools and practices to build your ideal online learning environment

Jason Cheng
VAR

Video Assistant Referee decreases competitiveness, excitement among pro soccer leagues

Jason Cheng
Lofi

How lo-fi became go-to study music

Jason Cheng
Fantasy

A new season of fantasy soccer brings uncertainties

Jason Cheng and Vinay Gollamundi
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Taking on the heat of cold showers

Jason Cheng
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Music program utilizes editing software to replicate ensemble while in online setting

Jason Cheng and Hannah Lee
Brother

Isolation turns into an unforgettable bonding experience

Jason Cheng
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Jeremy Zucker’s ‘love is not dying’ takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions

Jason Cheng
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How to be a SoundCloud rapper in five easy steps

Jason Cheng
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