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Allied teams 95071X (right) and 1000A (left) celebrate after advancing to grand finals at the U.S. Open National Championship.
VEX Robotics team makes finalists in U.S. Open National Championship
April 10, 2025
Rally commissioners act out a skit inspired by “Beauty and the Beast.”
‘Beauty and the Beast’ rally builds hype before prom
April 10, 2025
Trustee Shawn Mortensen (far left) listens to a presentation at the district office during the school board’s March 11 meeting.
Meet Shawn Mortensen: LGSUHSD’s newest school board trustee
April 5, 2025
The Philharmonic Strings orchestra combined with the Freshman orchestra to play together in the non-competitive category of the conference.
SHS orchestras travel to Atlanta for National Orchestra Festival
April 4, 2025
During the summer of 2026, the music department will be traveling to perform in Japan.
Music department to tour Japan in summer of 2026
April 3, 2025
Cochrum helps a student during tutorial.
Cochrum reflects on educational journey with learning disability
April 5, 2025
An advertisement poster Leung made for the company.
Senior takes on remote social media job in New York
April 5, 2025
Courtesy of Montalvo Arts Center Often rented for weddings, the beautiful grounds of the Montalvo Arts Center is a popular place for hosting social events.
A nearby gem: the Montalvo Arts Center
April 3, 2025
Combining multiple skill-sets fosters collaboration and growth in ceramics class
April 2, 2025
Kinoshita films a fight scene for her college sophomore-year passion project, “The Veil” — her first time as Director of Photography
Stories that matter: Alumna pursues cinematography to inspire through storytelling
April 2, 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
Bossow wrestles against Bellarmine at Overfelt High on Dec. 6.
Wrestling team shows significant improvement this season
March 27, 2025
Coach Brian Liao talks game strategy with sophomores Andy Lu and Teegan Seid-Pham.
New head badminton coach brings valued guidance for players
March 27, 2025
President Riley Adler demonstrates yoga moves on the March 20 meeting, focused on the benefits of the practice.
Sports Medicine Club strives to teach athletes to be more aware of their body
March 26, 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
Starting next school year, more students are able to study at MIT without worrying about tuition.
Educational institutions are wise to offer free tuition to low-income families
March 26, 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
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
Top 10 celebrity baby names over the years
April 3, 2025
Students take a test in Mrs. Marks’ Spanish 3 class.
Spanish teacher Stephanie Marks connects language learning to current events
April 2, 2025
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April 15, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 1
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All content by Sanjana Melkote
Night At The Museum

Senior prom promises exciting Night at the Museum

Elaine Fan and Sanjana Melkote

SMASH’n awards crown the best of MAP

Ashley Feng and Sanjana Melkote

Social Media scrolls to depression

Sanjana Melkote and Anna Novoselov

Freshman field trip introduces MAP culture early on

Sanjana Melkote and Krithi Sankar

College freshman Nate Ching explores his interest in film after taking MAP

Sanjana Melkote and Krithi Sankar

Bullet journal not your days but your dreams

Connie Liang and Sanjana Melkote

Marching band brings music and spirit to football games

Sanjana Melkote
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Cultural traditions instill positive values

Sanjana Melkote

Herzman teaches AP Lit while Head pilots Balance English 9

Sanjana Melkote

Thermond teaching English 10 instead of Creative Writing

Sanjana Melkote and Krithi Sankar

Freshman 15

Sanjana Melkote, Kaylene Morrison, Howard Tang, Amy Tang, and Alex Wang

Don’t lose childhood when becoming mature

Sanjana Melkote

Hemmerich balances flow and structure in classroom setting

Sanjana Melkote

Dancing is hard; teaching it is harder

Sanjana Melkote
JAZZCABSHS

Annual Jazz Cab a successful night of music, food and friends

Kevin Chow and Sanjana Melkote

I don’t want to spend my life running after time

Sanjana Melkote

YouTubers call out platform for changing its video algorithms

Francesca Chu and Sanjana Melkote
frands

Falcon staffers get smart for pancake art

Elaine Fan and Sanjana Melkote

Volunteering requires ‘make it matter’ mindset

Sanjana Melkote

A Taste of Heaven

Sanjana Melkote

Snapchat geofilters place pride in schools and communities

Francesca Chu and Sanjana Melkote

College speaker meetings help seniors review application process

Sanjana Melkote and Kitty Huang
drama

Fall play premieres Nov. 12

Sanjana Melkote
costarica

For a second year, students travel to Costa Rica for environmental efforts

Kitty Huang and Sanjana Melkote
band

Photo or Graphic for: Marching band ‘on guard’ for upcoming season

Elaine Fan
btsonight

Photo or Graphic for: On Back to School Night, parents take a walk in children’s shoes

David Koh

Tennis team hopes to win league champion for fourth consecutive year

Elizabeth Lee and Sanjana Melkote
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