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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
“Morning Sun” stars a small but powerful cast of three actresses.
‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Sylvia’ and ‘146 Point Flame’: Seniors wrap up their four years in Drama with individual productions
April 2, 2025
Students studying for physics, math and computer science competitions
Students fuel their academic passions with Olympiad competitions
March 27, 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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All content by Simi Srivastava

Boys’ tennis team keeps rolling despite injury to No. 1 player

Maya Ravichandran and Simi Srivastava
April 13, 2015

Tech crew partakes in the unique tasks for ‘Drood’

Vibha Seshadri and Simi Srivastava
March 27, 2015

My mom is more superstitious than yours

Simi Srivastava
February 12, 2015

Boys’ tennis team ready for season

Maya Ravichandran and Simi Srivastava
February 11, 2015

How I became a Bombay in the Bay dictator

Simi Srivastava
February 11, 2015

Drama department to put on unique spring musical

Vibha Seshadri and Simi Srivastava
February 11, 2015

Senior recounts the past four years of BnB

Jade Bisht, Sherrilyn Ling, Allison Lin, and Simi Srivastava
February 11, 2015

Senior opera singer wins Saratoga Idol

Simi Srivastava and Andrew Jiang
December 6, 2014

Girls’ tennis prepares to dominate in CCS

Simi Srivastava and Allison Lin
November 12, 2014

Senior produces favorite show for student production

Vibha Seshadri and Simi Srivastava
October 30, 2014

Girls’ tennis takes third at California Peach Tree Tournament in Fresno

Allison Lin and Simi Srivastava
September 18, 2014

Cochrum embarks on journey to India

Spring Ma and Simi Srivastava
September 10, 2014

Busy week ahead for seniors

Anant Rajeev, Simi Srivastava, and Arman Vaziri
May 28, 2014

Fashion’s new hype: a junior’s Hypebeast life

Simi Srivastava
May 22, 2014

Junior prom to be usual price despite budget problems

Simi Srivastava
April 27, 2014

A Rising Star: Shailene Woodley

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February 12, 2014

Swearing: a curse or a right?

Simi Srivastava
February 12, 2014
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Photo or Graphic for: Drama productions in full swing

Melissa Magner and Vibha Seshadri
January 15, 2014

Science teacher scheduled for surgery

Ariel Liu and Simi Srivastava
December 11, 2013
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Drama program planning for third student production

Simi Srivastava
December 6, 2013
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Drama department plans to start ‘Les Miserables’ after ‘Much Ado’

Simi Srivastava
November 3, 2013
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Girls’ tennis: With win over Matadors, Toga girls tie for first place

Simi Srivastava
November 3, 2013

Italian food? Challenge accepted.

Simi Srivastava
November 3, 2013

New Zealand prodigy in global spotlight

Simi Srivastava
November 3, 2013

App Developers Club creates online goldenrod

Simi Srivastava and Minu Palaniappan
September 23, 2013

‘Witness’ a success, one more student-directed production to go

Simi Srivastava
May 8, 2013

Bombay in the Bay breaks a new ground

Simi Srivastava and Nikil Ramanathan
May 3, 2013

2 teachers and a junior recount experiences at Boston Marathon bombing

Wren Sutterfield and Simi Srivastava
May 3, 2013

Drama department successful at State Thespian Conference

Simi Srivastava
April 24, 2013

Reporter explores the difficulty of teaching

Simi Srivastava
March 26, 2013

Seniors on a fundraising spree, successfully lower the price of prom

Sierra Smith and Simi Srivastava
March 12, 2013
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‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ a thorough success

Simi Srivastava
March 11, 2013

ASB dedicates month to charity

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
February 26, 2013

Reading: more or less important than it was in earlier years?

Simi Srivastava
February 2, 2013

Young Playwrights project showcases students’ work

Simi Srivastava
February 1, 2013
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Photo or Graphic for: Soccer-playing girls choose JV over varsity

Catherine Tang
January 17, 2013

Top 10 celebrity tweets of the year

Grace Ma and Simi Srivastava
November 8, 2012
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New drama and English teacher brings talent to the table

Simi Srivastava
October 12, 2012
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Teen Truth Live assembly sends positive message to freshmen

Sarah Finley and Simi Srivastava
October 12, 2012
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