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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
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 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
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 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
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 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
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 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
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

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All content by Karissa Dong

Overcoming loss of key players, girls’ soccer kicks off preseason without losses

Karissa Dong and Elicia Ye
December 15, 2016

Post-Trump: How scarring is his legacy?

Karissa Dong and Ryan Kim
November 6, 2016

100-word rant: Trump voters are complicit

Karissa Dong
October 27, 2016
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Ritchie awarded district teacher of the year

Karissa Dong and Eileen Toh
May 24, 2016

Yale’s frustrating decision to keep name of Calhoun College misled

Karissa Dong
May 21, 2016

Winning entries in Letters About Literature contest

Katrina Coglitore, Anya Herne, and Karissa Dong
April 27, 2016

One tragedy, one victim and one punishable misdeed

Karissa Dong and Angela Lee
March 24, 2016

MESH hosts concert, Winter Guard competes in Vegas and choir performs at SJSU

Karissa Dong and Katherine Zhou
March 16, 2016

SJSU professor fills in as guitar teacher

Karissa Dong and Katherine Zhou
March 10, 2016

Soccer: Girls reach CCS semifinals for the first time in over two decades

Karissa Dong, Ami Nachiappan, and Daphne Liu
March 6, 2016

Victory over Los Gatos ends girls soccer scoring drought

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
January 26, 2016

Rose Parade caps stellar year for marching band

Karissa Dong and Katherine Zhou
January 23, 2016

Americans lack global sympathy in the wake of terror attacks

Karissa Dong
January 17, 2016

Marching band soars at regional show, places first in Bands of America

Karissa Dong and Katherine Zhou
November 13, 2015

Orchestra performs at San Francisco State University

Karissa Dong and Katherine Zhou
November 12, 2015

Girls’ soccer team maintains strong squad, high hopes

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
November 11, 2015

Freshman transitions from gymnastics to diving

Karissa Dong
November 8, 2015

Racism pervades politics despite hailed ‘progressive America’

Karissa Dong
October 11, 2015

Marching band pays tribute to seniors

Karissa Dong and Katherine Zhou
October 8, 2015

Kim Davis: a religious chauvinist mistaken for a freedom fighter

Karissa Dong
October 2, 2015

Senior devotes summer to humanitarian needs in Guatemala

Karissa Dong
September 1, 2015

Musicians focus on upcoming Rose Parade

Karissa Dong and Katherine Zhou
September 1, 2015

Liang aces math competitions

Karissa Dong
May 18, 2015

Campus supervisor develops close ties with school community

Karissa Dong
May 18, 2015

Spanish 6 to be discontinued next year

Karissa Dong and Tiffany Zheng
April 24, 2015

Seniors look back on four years of track

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
April 23, 2015

Senior runner bids fond farewell to last high school season

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
April 23, 2015

Low-skilled workers forced to endure Silicon Valley’s culture of judgment

Karissa Dong and Katherine Sun
April 23, 2015

Girls’ track hopes to make leagues

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
April 1, 2015

Boys’ track kicks off on rough start

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
April 1, 2015

AIME takes mathletes to next contest round

Karissa Dong
April 1, 2015

AIME takes mathletes to next contest round

Karissa Dong
March 30, 2015

Battle against Islamophobia continues

Michelle Cen and Karissa Dong
March 27, 2015

Unique Itzhak Perlman concert relaxing, timeless

Karissa Dong
February 11, 2015

Mathletes prepare for AMC competitions

Ashley Chen and Karissa Dong
February 11, 2015

Girls’ track: Falcons progress to meet individual goals

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
February 10, 2015

Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league

Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan
February 10, 2015

New possible electives to be added in ’15-’16 year

Karissa Dong and Eileen Toh
February 10, 2015

Girls’ soccer: Upcoming games critical for spot in CCS

Karissa Dong and Emily Chen
February 9, 2015

Issues within America exposed with case in Ferguson

Claire Chou and Karissa Dong
December 6, 2014

Twins benefit from playing soccer together

Emily Chen and Karissa Dong
December 5, 2014

Tumblr breeds dens of hatred

Claire Chou and Karissa Dong
December 5, 2014

Seniors organize blanket drive for refugees

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze
December 4, 2014

Alumni share experiences in collegiate sports

Emily Chen and Karissa Dong
December 1, 2014

Junior pursues archery on competitive level

Karissa Dong
November 12, 2014

Science fair contestants need internal school support

Karissa Dong
November 10, 2014

More AP courses aligned with Common Core standards

Karissa Dong
November 3, 2014

Colorado school district wants ‘patriotic’ version of APUSH course

Karissa Dong
October 30, 2014

Seniors honored in national science competition

Larissa Chiu and Karissa Dong
October 30, 2014

Maintaining the separation of church and state in public schools

Karissa Dong
September 18, 2014

School strengthens student support programs

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze
September 18, 2014

Gender imbalance in STEM fields persists

Karissa Dong and Eric Sze
September 17, 2014
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