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95071X Extremity’s robot competes on the playing field during a scrimmage.
VEX Robotics team hosts inter-school scrimmages in preparation for worlds
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Abhiram Ruthala An infographic describing the implications of different waves captured by the Muse headset, included in a video produced by the group to present their project.
Sophomore explores passion in neuroscience, placing second in California’s 16th Congressional District in prestigious coding competition
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Dave Rickling Rickling’s stand at De Anza College Farmers’ Market, selling jars of honey and honey sticks alongside other vendors.
Dave’s Backyard Bees: from lockdown hobby to booming business
April 25, 2025
The SHS and RMS Combined Band performs at the 2024 Pancake Breakfast.
SMB prepares for annual Pancake Breakfast
April 25, 2025
Student art being showcased at last year’s Soundings exhibition in the SHS Library.
Soundings’ April 18. Exhibition will feature works from The Wildcat Review
April 17, 2025
Using phones before sleep not only harms your eyes, but also delays the time it takes to fall asleep.
Scrolling into insomnia: how electronics rob teens of sleep
April 27, 2025
Strydom’s dabbles in a variety of mediums, including pencil sketches, pen sketches and digital art.
Sophomore’s YouTube Shorts reach thousands of views
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Portsmouth Events The remake of ‘Snow White’ sparked controversy and mixed reactions ahead of its March 21 release.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’: not the fairest adaptation of them all
April 26, 2025
Courtesy of Karthik Sangameswaran Sangameswaran proudly holds up the book his work is published in.
Senior becomes a published historian
April 25, 2025
Our H-Mart shopping basket.
A Falcon guide to Chinese Lay’s flavors from H-Mart
April 25, 2025
The notorious “torpedo bat” has increased mass in the center of the barrel, hence the name.
Controversial torpedo bat makes a splash in MLB
April 27, 2025
Athletic trainer Kevin Attard helps junior football and lacrosse player Jayden Kwong prepare for knee rehabilitation.
New athletic trainer hired after months-long search
April 25, 2025
Bonner instructs swimmers to start the set off the block.
Christian Bonner’s journey from non-swimmer to longtime swimming coach
April 17, 2025
Ning launches a three against Sacred Heart as his teammates prepare to celebrate.
From 13th man to 3rd team all league — Steven Ning’s basketball journey
April 3, 2025
The beam training area at Gold Star Gymnastics.
Paying it forward for the next generation of gymnasts
March 31, 2025
Courtesy of Pinterest The ideal Expo marker in a classroom should be fresh and full of ink.
100-word rant: Dried markers, know your place (in the trash)
April 25, 2025
This energy drink is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
100-word rave: Energy drinks are just spectacular
April 25, 2025
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
The issue of modern feminism: Don’t mistake progress for exploitation
April 20, 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
New York Times’ games can predict my future
New York Times’ games can predict my future
April 26, 2025
The infamous “criss cross chair” from TikTok Shop, ranging from $40-70, has taken over social media feeds.
Is TikTok Shop another marketing trap or actually have legitimate products?
April 17, 2025
Students gather to eat and talk on the upper deck.
Prom 2025: A grape evening at the Mountain Winery
April 6, 2025
Courtesy of Imgflip If you’re going to stop reading this story right here, this meme sums up my entire high school experience (I been chilling with boba but it’s close enough). Seriously, though, John Cena’s Chinese is elite.
My high school life in memes
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Neha Sharan Students compete in a co-ed tournament held at the India Community Center in Milpitas.
A sophomore’s gambit: encouraging more girls to take up chess
April 4, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 6
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 3
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April 23, 2025
Volume 57, Issue 2
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All content by Minsui Tang

Senior Mag 2023: Cars crash, but friendships last

Shannon Ma and Minsui Tang
The 000-wing women’s bathroom in all its glory.

Photo or Graphic for: School bathrooms: too often a trying experience

Sarah Zhou
We have also mastered the eyebrow raise that is a must to accompany the side eye.

Top 10: bombastic side-eye moments

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
The three stages of relationship: the talking stage, the situationship and finally the relationship.

Photo or Graphic for: The perfect dating advice from a relationship ‘expert’

Anika Kapasi
Ken looks girlypop and Barbie looks like she’s plotting his murder.

‘Barbie’ movie trailer proves to be both disappointing and depressing

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
Every five minutes, there is a scene exactly like this one.

‘Where Are We Going, Dad’ was a banger in 2013, but not now

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
Holiday Pajama Day was good, but we’re still waiting for it to be great.

Top 10: worst spirit day themes

Minsui Tang and Sarah Zhou
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Photo or Graphic for: The Academy is out of excuses for the 95th Oscars

Shaan Sridhar
You can’t change the minds of the school’s most prolific journalists (looks directly at P3)

Photo or Graphic for: Top 10: worst (real) takes heard in the Journalism room

Sarah Thomas
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Photo or Graphic for: ‘Cashless future’ carries negative implications

Sarah Thomas
The Dance Team practices their turns during practice on Oct. 18.

Dance team adjusts practice schedules to prepare for upcoming competitions

Minsui Tang
Although not perfect, these delicious half-burnt cookies brought us much joy.

Fun holiday baking with friends turns into fiasco

Nidhi Mathihalli, Stephanie Sun, and Minsui Tang
On Sept. 23, senior Risha Desai and others performed the Bollywood dance during the senior Homecoming Quad Day.

Senior hopes to influence community with enthusiasm for dance

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: 100-word rant: Fog is confusing

Sam Bai
Students can expect nothing more than a generic response from college representatives that they had to compete for space to attend. 

College visits don’t live up to expectations

Atrey Desai and Minsui Tang
The dance team stands in their beginning position on Sept. 19 as they wait to begin performing at the first rally of the school year.

Dance team excited for upcoming in-person performances

Minsui Tang
The Clipper mobile app allows users to search for nearby transportations.

VTA introduces new Clipper mobile app to increase transportation accessibility

Minsui Tang
 A plate of Haldi, similar to the one used by the Sharma sisters before Edwinas wedding 

Photo or Graphic for: Bridgerton Season 2 finally demonstrates an accurate portrayal of South Asians

Sanjoli Gupta and Kavya Patel
 In September, Chiu finished a chalk piece inspired by claustrophobia, the fear of confined spaces.

Senior explores ‘fear’ through art

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Digitizing the SAT will not make it equitable

Nilay Mishra
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Photo or Graphic for: Future me: Am I tripping for no reason?

Shaan Sridhar
Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Girls’ basketball falls to Aptos in CCS quarterfinals

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Senioritis is natural and not altogether bad

Benjamin Li

Girls’ basketball bounces back from tough early season

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Top 10 ways to cope with being alone on Valentine’s Day

George Huang
 

Photo or Graphic for: Welander’s reflection form: a way for introverted students to connect

George Huang
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Photo or Graphic for: An adequate warning, but far from reality: Theranos does not reflect Silicon Valley startup culture

Carolyn Wang and Zachary Zinman
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Photo or Graphic for: Fantastic masks and where to find them

Nilay Mishra
During tutorial, staff members working on Soundings gather to discuss the agenda and review submissions.

‘Soundings’ literary magazine resumes after two years

Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Politics plus math equals a terrible idea

Benjamin Li
Getting left on read, or as some call it, donowalled, is a damaging experience that frankly doesn’t need to exist.

Photo or Graphic for: Read receipts: Considerate or cancerous?

Michael Fok
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Photo or Graphic for: As classes delve into slavery, Black students see positives while also sometimes feeling singled out

Avani Kongetira
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Photo or Graphic for: New finals schedule elicits mixed reactions from students

Benjamin Li
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Photo or Graphic for: Struggling through school half-asleep

Jonathan Si
MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

MAP 11 students attend “Hamilton” performance at Broadway San Jose

Sina Salehi and Minsui Tang
Social studies teacher Mike Davey teaches his ethnic studies class

After enduring criticism from some parents, new ethnic studies class garners positive responses from freshmen

Nidhi Mathihalli and Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: Nicki Minaj’s vaccine-related tweets amount to a public health hazard

Tara Natarajan
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Photo or Graphic for: Coalition schools: Move to Common App

Preston Fu
After school, athletes swim in the school pool for girls water polo practice.

Those who opted out of sports relish their return

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe

Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, and Minsui Tang
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Photo or Graphic for: A cool trick to never have to smile for photos

Chris Chen
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Spring sports dilemmas: Previous one-sport-rule prompted students to make tough choices about what to play

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
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On campus for first time all year, new teachers and students try to orient themselves

Minsui Tang
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Junior starts Instagram reselling business during the pandemic

Serena Li and Minsui Tang
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Girls’ tennis pushing through season with resiliency

Minsui Tang
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For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey

Christina Chang and Minsui Tang
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‘Little Women’: Growing up and finding yourself

Minsui Tang
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Party pack games provide entertainment during quarantine

Christopher Chen and Minsui Tang
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LGBTQIA+ characters deserve happy endings

Minsui Tang and Lily Zhang
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Future of Grad Night for Class of 2021 remains unknown

Jonathan Si and Minsui Tang
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I tried to develop better studying habits with Youtube vlogs

Minsui Tang
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Los Gatos High Japanese teacher revives Japanese course at Saratoga

Vicky Bai and Minsui Tang
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