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Sophomore Claire Jung’s award winning self portraits, "A Window's Light" (left) and "The Walk" (right).
25 students recognized in 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
March 13, 2025
Ex-trustee Alex Shultz at a board meeting last October. The candidates are applying to fill the vacancy left by Shultz, who resigned in January for personal reasons.
Board to interview 12 applicants to fill vacant trustee position at special Tuesday morning meeting
March 9, 2025
The venue boasts multiple decks, a grand hall and a garden for students to roam around.
Will early-April prom hurt attendance?
March 9, 2025
Yogurt that the cafeteria serves at breakfast
Bird flu-caused Egg shortages send some prices soaring for cafeteria
March 9, 2025
From left to right: senior Luke Zhang, junior Bryan Zhao, junior Richard Lee, senior Alex Yaung, sophomore Krishna Muddu, junior Alec Guan and freshman Daniel Yeh from team 95071X celebrate after winning the 14th Annual DVHS Robotics Tournament on Jan. 11.
VEX Robotics teams find success mid-season
March 8, 2025
Paddington is about to set off on the greatest adventure of his life.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
March 8, 2025
Zinman (bottom right) poses with Tufts’ Mock Trial team.
Serendipity: Alumnus finds national success in Mock Trial in his first year
March 4, 2025
Both social and academic peer pressure play a prominent role in students' decisions and lives at SHS.
Navigating the school’s web of academic, parental and social pressures
March 4, 2025
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles team up against the mysterious Shadow the Hedgehog in an action-packed movie.
’Sonic the Hedgehog 3:’ fast and fun but forgettable
March 2, 2025
A tier list of the top nominations from the 97th Academy Awards.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
March 1, 2025
Freshman Aakarsh Ekollu attempting a net shot
Badminton: Two nationally ranked freshmen are key to rebuilding effort
March 13, 2025
Junior Sophia Farone lines up for a face-off in last season’s match against Los Gatos.
Girls’ lacrosse ready to make strides after victory in first pre-season scrimmage
March 11, 2025
Top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg has been a vital part of Duke’s success as the team is projected to secure a No. 1 seed.
Our top four college basketball teams ahead of March Madness
March 8, 2025
The team scrimmages during practice to prepare for the upcoming preseason games.
Boys’ volleyball enters rebuilding mode
March 6, 2025
Team posing for a picture after a win at home.
Girls’ soccer season comes to an end after first CCS game in 3 years
March 6, 2025
West Valley College, on Fruitvale Avenue, is just one of the highly ranked community colleges in the area.
Community college isn’t just an alternative, it’s a logical option
March 8, 2025
Last year’s prom held on a yacht on May 18
Because of this year’s early prom, attendance may go down significantly
March 8, 2025
The rugby competition show has drastically changed my view of sports.
100-word rave: Rugby is the ultimate sport
March 8, 2025
A point of contact I definitely did not need.
100-word rant: Please don’t shake my hand
March 6, 2025
A mislaid sock here and there isn’t the worst thing.
100-word rant: Untidy bedrooms get too much hate
March 6, 2025
A plethora of email sign-offs.
Top 10: email sign-offs
March 11, 2025
The LEGO Millenium Falcon, one of the best sets of all time.
Top 10 LEGO Sets
March 9, 2025
I love how the fog comes in and out of view.
The magic of misty mornings
March 9, 2025
Spotify Logo
Spotify Premium is worth the cost
March 6, 2025
Imagine tripping on the ground after pulling on a push door.
Top ten: ways to lose aura at school
March 6, 2025

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All content by McKenna Galvin

Winter Guard competes in San Diego

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
April 7, 2013

Students factor cost into college decision

McKenna Galvin
April 3, 2013

Legacy a necessary consideration in college admissions

McKenna Galvin
February 6, 2013

Texting a threat to driver safety

McKenna Galvin
February 6, 2013
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Humor and good fun in ‘Saratoga sleepz’ album

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin
February 4, 2013

Humor and humiliation in ‘Saratoga sleepz’ album

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin
February 3, 2013

Guard and percussion kick off their winter seasons

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
December 16, 2012

Puerto Rico should be a state

McKenna Galvin and Nitya Sampath
December 12, 2012

Mandatory freshman P.E. policy rescinded—at least for a year

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
November 27, 2012
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With millions watching, marching band performs in Macy’s parade

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
November 27, 2012
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School unveils new web store

McKenna Galvin
November 21, 2012
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Marching season in full swing

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 29, 2012
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Proposed P.E. policy to undergo further discussion

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 29, 2012

Parents, please stay out of the parking lot

McKenna Galvin
October 26, 2012
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Proposed new P.E. policy raises controversy

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 17, 2012

Upperclassmen turn to community colleges for summer enrichment

Nick Chow and McKenna Galvin
September 19, 2012
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History Day entries advance to national competition

McKenna Galvin
May 16, 2012

Students explore Utah on ‘Wild West’ trip

McKenna Galvin
May 11, 2012
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Students hoping for ticket to nationals in state History Day competition

McKenna Galvin
April 27, 2012
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Simple changes promote healthy lifestyle

McKenna Galvin
April 4, 2012

School hosts country History Day competition

McKenna Galvin
April 4, 2012

School to host county History Day competition

McKenna Galvin
March 10, 2012
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Students prepare for History Day competition

McKenna Galvin and Rohan Rajeev
February 15, 2012

SOPA and PIPA overstepping their intentions and boundaries

McKenna Galvin and Stanley Yip
February 9, 2012

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

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin
February 8, 2012

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

McKenna Galvin and Jennifer Jin
February 8, 2012

Take charge of those taking over: bullying

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
December 14, 2011

English teacher’s annual Motif Fair explores ‘The Scarlet Letter’

McKenna Galvin
December 13, 2011

Winter Guard season starts up

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
December 7, 2011

What about my heritage?

McKenna Galvin
November 2, 2011

Classes gear up for upcoming trips in second semester

Sophie Mattson and McKenna Galvin
October 24, 2011

Thieves break into Color Guard bus at Cupertino band competition

McKenna Galvin
October 20, 2011

MAP field trip builds teamwork, respect

Andy Fang and McKenna Galvin
September 22, 2011

Grades should incorporate effort, not just mastery of tests

McKenna Galvin and Sierra Smith
September 17, 2011

Can you order from a drive-thru without a car?

McKenna Galvin
September 9, 2011
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