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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
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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 Nidhi Mathihalli
Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Not just for academics — SHS has produced world-class athletes

Anika Kapasi, Neal Malhotra, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Stephanie Sun
March 30, 2023
“It Ends With Us” details the popularized trope of romanticizing abusive partners.

‘It Ends With Us’ should not set future precedent on romantic tropes

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 9, 2023
A very true conversation I have with my mother on a semi-daily basis.

I have a problem with losing my phone

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 3, 2023
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
December 14, 2022
Balancing between school work and having a job

Students with jobs offer differing viewpoints on the benefits and consequences

Derek Liang and Nidhi Mathihalli
September 25, 2022
Japanese 3 Honors teacher Yumiko Muneishi helping a student with their homework.

New Japanese 3 Honors teacher uses previous experiences to build connections with students

Atrey Desai and Nidhi Mathihalli
September 17, 2022
Restrict course enrollment to preserve students’ mental and physical health

Restrict course enrollment to preserve students’ mental and physical health

Nidhi Mathihalli
April 1, 2022
20 students win awards at the 2022 Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards

20 students win awards at the 2022 Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 31, 2022
SWENext club meets in order to discuss future opportunities for females with an interest in STEM

MSET’s FTC team 6165 Cuttlefish integrates SWENext program as part of Robotics Club

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 31, 2022
The girls’ soccer team victoriously poses after a 2-1 CCS quarterfinals win against Sequoia High School.

Girls’ soccer team falls to Santa Cruz in CCS semifinals

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
March 18, 2022

Students donated 700+ period products to homeless shelters for Ethnic Studies project

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 10, 2022

Math teachers encourage students to volunteer via peer tutoring in math classes

Sanjoli Gupta and Nidhi Mathihalli
February 10, 2022

Foreign language teachers find ways to help larger group of students stuck at home for COVID-related reasons

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 10, 2022

District distributes KN95 masks biweekly to students

Sanjoli Gupta, Nidhi Mathihalli, and Lihi Shoshani
February 10, 2022
Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Clubs host Speak Up for Change events

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
February 7, 2022

Alumna pursues passion for music through professional girl group

Avani Kongetira and Nidhi Mathihalli
February 4, 2022
The varsity girls’ soccer team poses together after a 6-0 away game win against Monta Vista High School on Feb. 3.

Girls’ soccer: 8-0-1 record comes despite obstacles

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
February 4, 2022
The NSDA Campus competition room during the CFL 2 tournament on Dec. 5

Speech and debate tournaments continue to be held virtually despite return of in-person learning; competitions may change in January

Kavya Patel and Nidhi Mathihalli
December 10, 2021

Senior co-captain reflects on mental growth following ACL tear

Nidhi Mathihalli and Anjali Nuggehalli
December 2, 2021
New principal’s assistant Alison ​​Montgomery eases into her new job

New principal’s assistant Alison ​​Montgomery eases into her new job

Nidhi Mathihalli
November 28, 2021
Horantur getting ready to serve during a practice match.

Freshman makes varsity girls’ tennis as No. 2 singles player

Nidhi Mathihalli
November 19, 2021
National trend of substitute shortage affects school

National trend of substitute shortage affects school

Nidhi Mathihalli
November 19, 2021

American Math Competition (AMC) moved earlier, catching some off guard

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
October 28, 2021
Doja Cat gives her acceptance speech while looking like a worm. 

The best and the worst of the 2021 VMAs

Sara Bright and Nidhi Mathihalli
October 28, 2021
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
October 21, 2021
All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

All-female speech and debate officer team works to foster inclusivity

Nidhi Mathihalli and Kavya Patel
October 17, 2021
Junior Jeremy Lu (bottom right) works on the lab report for a candy chromatography lab with his group members

SHS students taking science research class at LG enjoy working on open-ended projects

Nidhi Mathihalli and Howard Shu
October 6, 2021
The lessons I learned from horror movies

The lessons I learned from horror movies

Nidhi Mathihalli
October 3, 2021

Girls’ tennis enters season with optimism

Alexander Kan and Nidhi Mathihalli
September 24, 2021
Halsey’s album cover for “If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power”

Don’t worry Halsey, you will always have my love

Nidhi Mathihalli
September 20, 2021

Students and teachers criticize new bell schedule

Nidhi Mathihalli and Nilay Mishra
September 9, 2021
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Entertainment bringing awareness to societal issues helps audiences engage in advocacy

Nidhi Mathihalli
May 11, 2021

Top 10 books to read over summer

Atrey Desai and Nidhi Mathihalli
May 11, 2021
Pineapples

A conversation on pineapples on pizza

Nidhi Mathihalli and Harshini Velchamy
May 11, 2021
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MSET 649 submits robot videos, capping off their online season

Nidhi Mathihalli and Atrey Desai
May 6, 2021
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Online TedX hosts presentations on social and political issues

Serena Li and Nidhi Mathihalli
April 25, 2021
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Social media trends becoming a part of teens’ everyday lives

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 26, 2021
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Seniors hope for in-person Grad Night

Nidhi Mathihalli
March 10, 2021
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How to be funny: The scientific method

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 3, 2021
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Pandemic drastically changes college sports recruitment process

Nidhi Mathihalli
February 1, 2021
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November elections frazzle nerves but teach valuable lessons

Preston Fu and Nidhi Mathihalli
December 5, 2020
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This Snapchat breakup was overdue

Nidhi Mathihalli
December 4, 2020
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Colleges cutting sports comes with costs

Nidhi Mathihalli
December 4, 2020
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Dietitian weighs in on today’s diet culture

Nidhi Mathihalli and Shreya Rallabandi
November 5, 2020
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This year’s propositions for California

Nidhi Mathihalli and Lily Zhang
October 30, 2020
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Family Giving Tree goes online

Nidhi Mathihalli
October 30, 2020
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Thrifting really isn’t that bad

Nidhi Mathihalli
October 22, 2020
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MSET maintains schedule despite quarantine restrictions

Nidhi Mathihalli
September 25, 2020
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An extrovert’s guide to surviving quarantine

Nidhi Mathihalli
September 16, 2020
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New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department

Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley
August 29, 2020
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