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Freshman Tessie Berger (left) plays the role of Raymond Berry, an attorney for the dial painters with junior Ben Davies (right) who plays the role of Edward Markley, a counsel for the U.S. Radium Corporation.
Drama prepares ‘Radium Girls’ for the fall play
October 14, 2024
Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Alice Vaughan balances in the flag position while practicing her solo performance at Garrod Farms.
Sophomore equestrian vaults to destress, despite dangerous nature of sport
October 15, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
The first five week of fantasy football: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 14, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
To fight an upward battle, students struggle against time
100-word rant: classes without breaks
October 14, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
The school and Benny Pierce field) I spent 13 treacherous hours at.
The tale of my never-ending 13-hour school day
October 14, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024

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All content by Jessica Wang

‘I can’t afford to live where I teach’: Teachers discuss the rising cost of living in the Bay Area

Manasi Garg and Jessica Wang
March 31, 2020
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The school’s first 60 years: Swimmer competes in 1971 U.S.S.R. International Invitational

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
March 21, 2020

The school’s first 60 years: 2008 Sounding Publication

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
January 28, 2020

Cast list released for spring musical ‘Freaky Friday’

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
January 27, 2020
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Drama department stages ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to positive reviews

Jessica Wang and Marisa Kingsley
November 22, 2019

Fan culture can affect artist’s reputations, lives

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang
November 21, 2019

The school’s first 60 years: Band and Guard march in 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Brandon Wang and Jessica Wang
November 20, 2019

Drama department to tackle another Jane Austen adaptation

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Changing nature of journalism risks credibility and ability to inform

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Rocketry team attends nationals for the first time

Jessica Wang
May 28, 2019
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‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
April 29, 2019

Third SHS Lip Dub confirmed

Shreya Katkere and Jessica Wang
March 26, 2019

Standardized tests do not define students

Jessica Wang
March 14, 2019

Some freshmen face repercussions from driver’s ed test cheating incident

Jessica Wang, Callia Yuan, and Christine Zhang
January 31, 2019
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Cast members pull off challenging ‘Julius Caesar’ production

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
November 27, 2018

It’s OK to love your feet and spend money on heels

Jessica Wang
November 26, 2018

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 16, 2018

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 15, 2018

Drama department to take on Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ for fall play

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018
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Veteran Spanish teacher settles in for first year at SHS

Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018

Teacher and student compare American culture and other cultures

Alekhya Vadlakonda and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018

English 11 Honors prerequisite to include summer reading

Kevin Sze and Jessica Wang
May 30, 2018

Spring musical to premiere at end of April

Jessica Wang
April 1, 2018

Senior wins Mr. Saratoga pageant

Jessica Wang and Jayne Zhou
March 1, 2018

‘Poppins’ to land on McAfee stage this spring

Jessica Wang
February 9, 2018

‘Nutcracker’ remains important tradition for ballerinas

Jessica Wang
December 9, 2017
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New PA system presents unexpected challenges

Jessica Wang and Michael Zhang
November 6, 2017

2 seniors begin preparations for student productions

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 27, 2017

Students disagree on the effectiveness of napping

Francesca Chu and Jessica Wang
October 25, 2017
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Fall play premiers in mid-November

Jessica Wang
October 19, 2017
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Sweatpants shopping leads to revelations about fashion evolution

Jessica Wang
October 3, 2017

Fall play to be ‘You Can’t Take It with You’

Jessica Wang
September 18, 2017
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