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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 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
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 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
Volume 57, Issue 6
Volume 57, Issue 6
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 5
Volume 57, Issue 5
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 4
Volume 57, Issue 4
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
Volume 57, Issue 3
April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
Volume 57, Issue 2
April 23, 2025

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All content by Jennifer Jin

Girls’ basketball: Branham tops Falcons in CCS quarterfinals

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Girls’ basketball: Branham tops Falcons in CCS quarterfinals

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang
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Souper Bowl raises over $4,000

Jennifer Jin

Application developer’s club works on next big project

Dylan Jew and Jennifer Jin
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Girls’ basketball wins Santiago tournament

Katherine Chang and Jennifer Jin

Girls’ basketball: Team moves up to De Anza League

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Student consensus says ACT easier than SAT

Jennifer Jin

ASB hopes to introduce class representatives

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Common Core standards beneficial for all

Jennifer Jin

Students wish for more variety in school sports

Jennifer Jin

Adventures in water polo: a tale of a fish out of water

Jennifer Jin

Electoral College should reflect popular vote

Katherine Chang and Jennifer Jin
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School finishes painting, renovates copy room over summer

Jennifer Jin and Katherine Chang

Track: Athletes reflect on season

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

Spicing it up with Indian food

Jennifer Jin
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Team looks forward to CCS

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

Senior learns from the best during week in D.C.

Jennifer Jin and Denise Lin

Team adjusts to A league

Jennifer Jin and Sophie Mattson

SUSD parcel tax would help schools

Jennifer Jin

Trip to China cancelled

Jennifer Jin

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin

Torrens’ APUSH classes re-enact World War I with socks

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin

Freshmen take on academic challenges

Jennifer Jin

Full block schedule would be more beneficial

Jennifer Jin
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Babbitt takes leave for hip surgery

Jennifer Jin

Christmas cheer declines as students get older

Jennifer Jin

Fall play takes students back to France

Allison Chang, Andy Fang, and Jennifer Jin
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School continues with makeover

Jennifer Jin

Parcel tax proves effective

Jennifer Jin and Joanna Lee

Cutting off cellphone service infringes upon free speech rights

Jennifer Jin

Runners persevere through thick and thin

Jennifer Jin

Boys’ Lacrosse: Team loses key seniors, has hopeful future

Jennifer Jin and Aasim Naqvi

Girls’ Lacrosse: Season ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin

Requirements for ASB justified

Jennifer Jin

Lacrosse ends with hope for improvement next year

Megan Benzing and Jennifer Jin

Students get involved in government over summer

Jennifer Jin
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Girls’ lacrosse: Underclassmen add to games

Jennifer Jin

Relandscaping beneficial to education and environment

Giulia Curcelli and Jennifer Jin

Sophomore fears department stores

Jennifer Jin

Bell Tower offers scrumptious variety of food

Jennifer Jin

Taking down the stress monster: Professionals offer advice on dealing with stress

Jennifer Jin and Evaline Ju

Stress Profiles

Jennifer Jin
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Falcon Focus: Computer builder hard at work

Jennifer Jin

This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View

Jennifer Jin

This or That?-Jennifer Jin’s View

Jennifer Jin

Legacy admissions should be abolished

Jennifer Jin
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Teacher rides both grade curves and waves

Jennifer Jin

Student plays ancient chinese instrument

Jennifer Jin
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