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Senior Timothy Leung performs “Ways of Talking” by Ha Jin and junior Elizabeth Kline performs “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Passion and performance shine at Poetry Out Loud contest
January 29, 2025
The 2023-24 leadership class poses for a group photo during their trip to Disneyland.
Leadership class to learn leadership the Disney way
January 29, 2025
The board outlined the pros and cons of three options to hire a new superintendent.
Board adopts new district election system, tables superintendent decision and announces the resignation of Trustee Alex Shultz
January 26, 2025
A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Deputy Perez and Deputy Nicolas Galvez engage with their community.
New School Resource Officer shares his experiences and background
January 28, 2025
Topics included in the Finite Math curriculum.
Finite Math — a new course offering — attempts to garner signups
January 28, 2025
With over 480 recommendation letters written for the Class of 2025, teachers face an exhausting task with minimal compensation each fall.
For teachers, writing college recommendation letters requires time and effort
January 28, 2025
Chamber Music by the Bay spent a week touring around the bay area performing to students of different ages.
Chamber orchestra concert features students, alumna
January 26, 2025
Our tasty frozen yogurts.
The perfect dessert shop for soft frozen yogurt
January 25, 2025
Arranged left to right, senior captain and center back Hillary Gonzalez leads a strong defense, sophomore attacking midfielder Katie Lu with 11 goals, and junior Keatyn Spendlove with 8 assists.
Girls’ soccer undefeated in El Camino League halfway through season
January 29, 2025
Like Ohio State’s pooping bear stunt, sometimes crowds at high school games turn to condescending cheering.
Athletic director outlines the fine line between cheering and trash talking
January 28, 2025
ESPN commentators and analysts like Stephen A. Smith use AI-powered statistics quickly pulled from games to form opinions on big matchups.
How AI is changing the sports landscape
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Soccer U17 Player Langdon Huynh dribbling to goal.
Soccer players weigh competing for at MLS Next or their high school
January 25, 2025
The current NFL playoff bracket ahead of conference finals
Playoff final four: Bills, Commanders will meet in the Super Bowl
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk has become increasingly controversial and even less penalized.
Musk’s controversies are more interesting than his plans for the future
January 29, 2025
Senior Nick Okada delivering the Senior class fundraiser cookies.
100-Word Rant: Crumbl’s 1,000-calorie cookies are not to be messed with
January 28, 2025
Administration can often limit the content of what student journalists put out.
Student journalists should be more aware of CA’s education and press laws
January 28, 2025
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in just 2023, prompting a flurry of collapses within a few months.
Bank regulation is necessary to prevent financial crises
January 21, 2025
Kash Patel
The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
The matcha lattes from Maruwu Seicha that inspired it all.
A matcha lover’s guide to local Japanese cafes
January 30, 2025
The ice cream, mango and mochi desserts at Hui Lau Shan, a mango-based dessert shop
A sweet Valentine’s escape at Hui Lau Shan
January 29, 2025
Galentines food spread.
How to spend Valentine’s Day single and thrive
January 28, 2025
There are some items I can’t leave behind on a ski trip.
Trip essentials from a yearly Tahoe-goer
January 28, 2025
Me struggling to focus in class as my mind wanders off to the joys of Winter Break
Post Winter Break Syndrome: the struggle is real
January 28, 2025

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All content by Michelle Shu

Winter Guard competes in San Diego

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
April 6, 2013

Narrowing it down to one

Michelle Shu
March 17, 2013

Spinning to a healthy life

Michelle Shu
February 15, 2013

Guard and percussion kick off their winter seasons

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
December 16, 2012

All I want for Christmas is … music

Michelle Shu
December 6, 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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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
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Proposed new P.E. policy raises controversy

McKenna Galvin and Michelle Shu
October 17, 2012

Band flies into the season with Macy’s in mind

Bruce Lou and Michelle Shu
September 26, 2012

Venturing to culinary relaxation

Michelle Shu
May 1, 2012

Leg-go of my jello: Adventures in leg fitness

Michelle Shu
April 30, 2012

Leg-go of my jello: Adventures in leg fitness

Michelle Shu
March 28, 2012
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Band show ‘In the Beginning’ comes to a glorious end

Denise Lin and Michelle Shu
November 18, 2011

Music Boosters holds annual cookie dough sale

Michelle Shu
October 24, 2011
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Band to compete in new circuit

Michelle Shu and Ashley Tang
September 15, 2011

Edu-nation: schooling varies across the country

Michelle Shu
September 15, 2011

Color Guard spins into next season with auditions

Michelle Shu
June 6, 2011

Adventures around town

Michelle Shu
May 20, 2011
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Student leaders picked for next school year

Michelle Shu
April 27, 2011
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Student leaders picked for next school year

Michelle Shu
April 27, 2011

Drama dedicates to develop productions

Michelle Shu
April 19, 2011

Westboro Church sets off free speech controversy

Joanna Lee and Michelle Shu
April 19, 2011

Giving a dollar to Nicaraguan education

Michelle Shu
March 1, 2011

We’re taking the difficult AP road despite all the warnings

Denise Lin and Michelle Shu
March 1, 2011

Vampires suck life out of elemental world

Michelle Shu
March 1, 2011

Following my brother’s footsteps isn’t as easy as it seems

Michelle Shu
January 7, 2011

Winter Guard and Percussion seasons kick off with adjustments

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
December 20, 2010
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Seniors start catering business open to all students

Joanna Lee and Michelle Shu
November 7, 2010

HC rules need another look

Kelly Liu and Michelle Shu
November 6, 2010

Tolerance of hazing unacceptable

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
November 1, 2010

Grand jury recommends LGSUHSD merge with others in Santa Clara

Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu
October 4, 2010

Chess team works to rebuild to defend state title

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu
September 24, 2010

Foreign students move to US for new opportunities

Priyanka Nookala and Michelle Shu
September 24, 2010

Teachers should review tests with students

Jordan Waite and Michelle Shu
September 14, 2010
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