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Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 2025
MAP 11 students outside of Warner Bros. Studios
MAP 11 students explore the film wonders of LA
March 27, 2025
Seniors Aria Zhang and Niraali Garg rehearse “The Little Mermaid.”
Featuring a large ensemble, new actors and musical pieces, ‘The Little Mermaid’ classic hopes to garner a larger audience
March 27, 2025
There is one MOSAIC lesson remaining in the 2024-25 school year.
MOSAIC wins county-wide award for student impact
March 24, 2025
Sophomore Eric Liang and his VEX team 2041V pose for a photo after winning a competition
The road less traveled: choosing to do robotics outside of the school’s well-known teams
March 22, 2025
Will students ever fully regain lost ground?
The lasting impact of pandemic learning loss: How COVID-19 reshaped education for a generation
April 1, 2025
The movie mixes elements of action and emotion throughout the story
‘Ne Zha 2’ is a cinematic masterpiece that redefines animation
March 31, 2025
Childhood, wedding and family photos from Bhan and Cai’s booklets.
Students explore family histories through APUSH project
March 31, 2025
The teachers’ preferences range from fantasy to magical realism.
Free-time reads — books your English teachers recommend
March 27, 2025
Carpenter with her co-star Rowan Blanchard on the set of “Girl Meets World.”
Sabrina Carpenter’s slow rise to stardom
March 26, 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
Brennan runs with the ball in a lacrosse game last season against Gunn.
Two paths, one team — siblings’ shared support transcends different sports
March 25, 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
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The 3 habits of the highly professional presenter
March 31, 2025
Writing the list was hard enough, how am I actually supposed to complete it?
100-word rant: I hate March
March 31, 2025
Shrivastava’s nail designs come in a range of colors and add-ons — she tries to deliver whatever the customer wants.
Friends encourage self-taught and sophomore nail artist to open her own business
March 27, 2025
“Feng Sheng 2” movie poster
‘Feng Sheng 2’: A cinematic showcase worth seeing
March 27, 2025
Teachers can help students by allowing more lenient deadlines and holding tutorial sessions for review.
Lost in translation: the empathy gap between teachers and students
March 27, 2025

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Local bookstores stay afloat amid COVID-19 restrictions

Marisa Kingsley
March 10, 2021
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Q&A with Megan Farrell: the District’s new Title IX coordinator

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
March 10, 2021
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2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast

Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley
February 21, 2021
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In lieu of fall play, drama department’s ‘Connections’ film festival hosts public screenings of student films

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
January 13, 2021
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In place of fall play, drama’s film festival seeks to expand student involvement

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
November 2, 2020
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Six candidates make their case for 2 open city council seats

Marisa Kingsley
October 19, 2020
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My cat’s campaign for attention has left me at wit’s end

Marisa Kingsley
October 16, 2020
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Anti-Racism task force aims to promote more compassionate, conscientious school environment

Marisa Kingsley
September 18, 2020
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New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
September 1, 2020
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New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department

Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley
August 29, 2020

Cast of ‘Freaky Friday’ continues to rehearse, memorialize the show

Marisa Kingsley
June 27, 2020
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After six years, English teach Susanna Ryan says goodbye to SHS as husband gets a new job in Alabama

Marisa Kingsley
May 19, 2020
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Community organizations play vital role in supporting local residents through shelter-in-place orders

Marisa Kingsley
April 28, 2020
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Bread-making is a valuable skill — and one I’m still learning

Marisa Kingsley
April 19, 2020

Not just another statistic: an examination of teen suicide

Marisa Kingsley and Andy Chen
March 9, 2020
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Junior fencer to compete in Junior Olympics

Harshini Velchamy and Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

2010s TV: How the rise in streaming services radically shaped the media landscape

Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 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

How to escape your family like a pro

Marisa Kingsley
November 20, 2019

San Jose grassroots band raises awareness of plights of immigrants

Marisa Kingsley
October 17, 2019

Senior’s style evolves from hand-me-downs and bolsters confidence

Marisa Kingsley
October 17, 2019

Administration seeks to curb vaping through policy changes

Marisa Kingsley and Tiffany Wang
October 17, 2019

Seeing the bigger picture: AP Art History provides students with valuable analytical techniques

Marisa Kingsley
September 11, 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

Longtime English teacher set to retire

Marisa Kingsley
May 28, 2019
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After three decades at SHS, English teacher Cathy Head preps to retire

Marisa Kingsley
May 19, 2019
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‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
April 29, 2019

CASSY’s new home won’t deter use

Marisa Kingsley
April 29, 2019

Seniors continue to pursue artistic passions into college

Marisa Kingsley
April 29, 2019

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks audiences, but lacks emotional punch

Marisa Kingsley and Muthu Palaniappan
March 28, 2019

Dog days of summer: how a summer camp taught me more responsibility

Marisa Kingsley
March 27, 2019
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Cast members pull off challenging ‘Julius Caesar’ production

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
November 27, 2018

Trump administration forces biological gender and ignores transgender identities

Marisa Kingsley
November 27, 2018
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Thermond Drama Center, named after impactful parent, continues to nourish student growth

Marisa Kingsley and Elaine Toh
November 26, 2018

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 16, 2018

Girls’ cross country takes on hilly Crystal Springs

Marisa Kingsley
October 16, 2018

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 15, 2018

When students drop classes, it can lead to large classes, challenges for teachers

Jackson Green and Marisa Kingsley
October 15, 2018

Rapper overdoses shed light on drug problems in music industry

Marisa Kingsley
October 12, 2018

New DJ headlines Back to School dance

Marisa Kingsley
September 17, 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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