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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 Larissa Chiu

Grad Night celebrates seniors

Larissa Chiu and Tiffany Zheng
May 21, 2015

Juniors start sports charity to benefit low-income children

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
May 14, 2015

Readers anticipate Harper Lee’s new novel

Larissa Chiu and Isabelle Tseng
May 13, 2015

Old friends, new places- Seniors will part with lasting memories in Europe

Larissa Chiu and Katherine Sun
May 11, 2015

Brown battles drought, orders 25 percent cut in water use

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
May 7, 2015

Boys’ golf faces obstacles

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
March 27, 2015

Tournament of Roses president visits Marching Band

Larissa Chiu and Eric Sze
March 22, 2015

Senior finds passion in acting, singing

Larissa Chiu and Claire Chou
March 22, 2015

Mahir Jethanandani’s role model: Warren Buffett

Larissa Chiu
March 22, 2015

Smarter Balanced testing to be administered to juniors

Larissa Chiu and Katherine Sun
February 9, 2015

Finding acceptance, promoting awareness: Junior recounts experiences with bisexuality

Michelle Cen, Larissa Chiu, and Eileen Toh
February 6, 2015

Senior follows passion to national Taekwondo team

Larissa Chiu and Vibha Seshadri
February 6, 2015

YouTube becoming the next big career launcher

Larissa Chiu and Maya Ravichandran
January 28, 2015

Finals schedule changes due to orchestra trip

Michelle Cen and Larissa Chiu
December 1, 2014

Catholicism helps shape lives of juniors

Larissa Chiu and Maya Ravichandran
October 30, 2014

Seniors honored in national science competition

Larissa Chiu and Karissa Dong
October 30, 2014

A guide to the Tumblr world

Larissa Chiu
October 22, 2014

Common Roots improves its ability to help students

Larissa Chiu and Nidhi Jain
September 22, 2014

Gold Award Gives Girl Scouts opportunity to help the community

Larissa Chiu and Megan MacInnes
September 10, 2014

Ed Sheeran concert deemed flawless

Larissa Chiu
September 3, 2014

Teen drivers get undeserved reputation

Larissa Chiu and Michelle Leung
August 28, 2014
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