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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
Juniors hike along the ocean view at the Año Nuevo State Park on March 13.
AP Environmental Science classes embark on the 14th annual Año Nuevo visit
March 22, 2025
Little by little, the animal rights movement continues to grow in both support and action.
Analysis: Animal rights movement shines light on humanity’s cruelty
March 22, 2025
The district is looking to replace the school’s security cameras, which were installed around campus in places like the corner of the music building as far back as 2016.
New district plans include updated facility rental policies and revamped campus security systems
March 21, 2025
Seniors Shaan Janardhan and Naahur Sajwan face off in Bombay in the Bay’s All Male Dance.
Senior Indian Cultural Awareness club officers reflect on last month’s Bombay in the Bay performance
March 21, 2025
Chowdri ices macaroons at El Chico in Prayaraj, India.
Sophomore pursues patisserie passion as her small business
March 22, 2025
Like thrillers, mathematics and history? Watch “The Imitation Game.”
WWII movie: ‘The Imitation Game’ shines light on a dark time
March 21, 2025
Haworth’s photo of pop artist Chloe George on March 5 of last year became the cover of George’s single “Heart of Glass.”
Junior gains confidence, praise for her concert photography
March 21, 2025
Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.
MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe
March 21, 2025
Timothy Wei presents at a NeurIPS Workshop in Vancouver on Dec. 14, 2024.
Senior gains research experience in wildfire prevention and fall detection
March 19, 2025
Sophomore Sina Mohtaj-Khorassani warms up before a scrimmage.
Promising freshmen primed boost boys’ tennis team’s chances
March 22, 2025
Iris gets some setter reps while practicing with her dad.
Athletes navigate sports with their fathers on the sideline as coaches
March 21, 2025
Students play girl’s flag football during the 2024 Falcon Puff competition.
Could flag football be a school sport next fall?
March 21, 2025
Swimmers compete at home on Feb. 28 against Lynbrook.
Swim team optimistic for coming season with many new freshmen
March 21, 2025
Head Coach Archie Ljepava coordinates the home meet against Monta Vista and McDonald on March 13.
Ljepava returns to head coaching role for track and field
March 21, 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
The average tuition and fees for public colleges have decreased, while increase in private college tuition has slowed.
Unlike critics of CollegeBoard suggest, the cost of attending public colleges will likely decrease
March 19, 2025
Students have varying opinions on MOSAIC’s effectiveness — how do we reduce the stigma around the issues it tackles?
Lessons to tackle: MOSAICs can be even more effective with a few tweaks and updates
March 18, 2025
Research shows that optimal learning temperatures lie between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extreme classroom temperatures swings not conducive to effective learning
March 16, 2025
Club officers provide homemade baked goods for members to enjoy.
Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies — what’s not to love about the new baking club?
March 22, 2025
The Falcon’s podium of top 10’s.
Top 10: Top 10’s
March 22, 2025
These Asian snacks are my guilty pleasures.
Weee! Asian snacks are my lifeline when trying to stay productive
March 22, 2025
Jump into your spring cleaning era now!
It’s finally spring — so it’s time to clean
March 22, 2025
The endless possibilities you can do with a scribble of colors…
How to craft a letter for someone special
March 21, 2025

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Renisha Mandal

Renisha Mandal, Reporter

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Sophomore Cuttlefish member Maxwell Tham works intently on his Phoenix Unlimbited Hand in order to get certified by e-NABLE.

MSET Cuttlefish expand efforts to help those in need across the globe

Renisha Mandal
March 21, 2025
Swift singing during the Reputation Era at the record-breaking Eras Tour that saw a gross income of over $2 billion.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: I never scored a ticket, but I can’t stop thinking about it

Renisha Mandal
March 19, 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

Renisha Mandal
March 4, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.

Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances

Shirina Cao and Renisha Mandal
February 22, 2025
3D Collectives club hosts an informative booth on printing and CADing at FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team 6165 MSET Cuttlefish’s third annual SMASH event.

3D Collectives club extends outreach throughout the Bay Area

Renisha Mandal
February 1, 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

Renisha Mandal
January 28, 2025
Ayyagari's most complex drum loop yet takes center stage in his new album, Realization, released on Jan. 5.

Take a look inside junior multi-instrumentalist and composer Ishir Ayyagari’s songwriting process

Renisha Mandal
January 21, 2025
Senior Anisa Taymuree learns her solo dance alongside her choreographer Karen Chien.

Solos allow dance team upperclassmen to explore their individuality

Shirina Cao and Renisha Mandal
December 9, 2024
My initial fervor started to decline in June, as my stress levels went down, and my days began to become very standardized.

New year, new me?: My journey through journaling

Renisha Mandal
October 30, 2024
After 14 years of swimming, junior Kelsey Zhang committed to UC Berkeley’s swim team drawn by her love for the Berkeley coach and team culture.

Star swimmer Kelsey Zhang commits to UC Berkeley’s Division I swimming program

Renisha Mandal
October 25, 2024
Rae’s new genre style of indie music shows a new side of her artistry, helping her music artist career gain significant popularity.

My guilty pleasure: Addison Rae’s ‘Diet Pepsi’

Renisha Mandal
October 25, 2024
Senior Dylan Wilson and freshman Carter Wilson present to Amy Obenour’s 4th period driver’s education class.

Anti-racism group presents to freshman classes about microaggressions and other issues

Renisha Mandal
October 24, 2024
TikTok has created a variety of new opportunities for music artists to go viral but this has also come with a negative impact on the music industry.

TikTok’s short-form approach undermines the quality of today’s music

Renisha Mandal
October 18, 2024
English teacher Jason Friend holds up money to the song “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA. The homecoming theme for the staff this year was “The Game of Life.”

Faculty’s quad day guides students through the life-sized version of the “Game of Life”

Renisha Mandal and Rohit Thomas
October 16, 2024
The dance team sells homemade baked goods at their bake sale at the Sept. 5 home football game against El Camino to fundraise for competition and costume costs.

Dance team welcomes new assistant coach who focuses on their technique and fitness

Shirina Cao and Renisha Mandal
September 19, 2024
Casavant derives Newton’s second law to the class.

A survival guide to AP Physics 1 and 2

Renisha Mandal
September 19, 2024
Kanye West notoriously grabs the microphone from Taylor Swift at the VMAs in 2009 as she accepts the "Best Female Video" award during the MTV Video Music Awards.

From A-List to off-the-list: the downfall of Kanye West

Renisha Mandal
September 19, 2024
Short N’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter’s newly released album’s standard cover.

Short N’ Sweet: album of the summer

Adarsh Peruvemba and Renisha Mandal
September 16, 2024
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