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English teacher Marcos Cortez speaks to the whole school during the Speak Up For Change Rally on Jan. 24.
Speaking up for ‘finding your passion’
February 4, 2025
Students from Future Business Leaders of America and Inspiring Future America work on survival kits Sacred Heart in the Student Center.
Bringing back service to campus on MLK Day
February 4, 2025
Teams take to the stands as they wait for alliance selections.
In annual tradition, MSET hosts a tournament at school
February 4, 2025
A past Regeneron STS Scholars national award ceremony.
Two seniors recognized by nation’s oldest science and math research award
February 3, 2025
The current rankings highlight percent gains for groups of 2-3 seniors based on the initial $100k each group started with.
Kirk Abe’s AP Gov class practices live trading in interactive stock simulation
February 3, 2025
The latest car Sharma has fixed is an Audi B8 S4 with modifications.
Junior fixes classic used cars as a hobby and sells them for a profit
February 4, 2025
Lew’s cozy and aesthetic desk setup
Junior’s studying videos gain popularity on Instagram
February 3, 2025
During his 30 years of work, Young never took a holiday longer than 10 days.
SHS ‘almost-alumnus’ from Class of ‘84 shows there are many pathways to success
February 2, 2025
Science Bowl team preparing for Regionals.
Aiming for gold: Science Bowl team prepares to take on Regionals
February 2, 2025
Jinx makes her entrance in the final act of the season.
‘Arcane’ Season 2: A pinnacle of animation, but lacking in storytelling
February 2, 2025
The album cover of LiAngelo Ball’s viral song, “Tweaker”
NBA athletes’ careers in music and acting
February 4, 2025
Sophomore Ivanya Sadana has qualified three times for the U.S. Junior Open since 2022.
Nationally ranked squash player aims to further her athletic career in college
February 4, 2025
The Gechlik family poses for a photo at the top of a ski slope in 2013.
From the slopes to the track: The Gechliks have been speeding together their whole lives
February 2, 2025
Athletic trainer Caitlin Steiding on senior night of the football season.
Athletic trainer steps down from position to pursue other opportunities; school seeks replacement
February 2, 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
I found success in the college application process without a private counselor, and I do not regret my decision.
A private college counselor isn’t a prerequisite to finding success in the application process
February 4, 2025
Climate change protests are becoming increasingly irrelevant in mainstream media.
Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized or willfully ignorant to extinction-risking issues
January 31, 2025
College counselor with personal advice for students
Getting a private college counselor was one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school
January 31, 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
A few of my elementary school writing assignments, persuasive essays and achievements.
A full circle moment: My childhood career aspiration became my college one
February 4, 2025
Dictionary definition of the word accomplishment
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
February 2, 2025
What’s the first song you hear when you turn on the radio in the car?
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
February 1, 2025
The seniors construct their gingerbread houses.
Seniors demolish juniors with professional architectural skills in holiday gingerbread house challenge
January 31, 2025
Falling down a dark abyss in my dreams
Even Shakespearean tragedies can’t compete with my dramatic dreams
January 31, 2025

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March 12, 2020
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March 9, 2020

Ditch commercialized gifts this Valentine’s Day

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2020
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Career Day returns, provides students with various professional paths

Sofia Jones and Alekhya Vadlakonda
February 11, 2020

‘90s shows top all other decades

Sofia Jones
February 7, 2020

Mosh pitting: dangerous and now banned at dances

Sofia Jones and Kavita Sundaram
December 9, 2019

‘The Bachelor’ is the perfect mix of entertaining and trashy

Sofia Jones
November 20, 2019

Facing deadline, marching band raises 30k in three days, saves final competition

Sofia Jones
October 29, 2019

Intense practice schedules teach band members time management

Selena Liu and Sofia Jones
October 28, 2019

Audrey Mika’s covers do justice to the original songs

Sofia Jones
October 18, 2019

Hot coffee is never the perfect temperature

Sofia Jones
October 18, 2019

It’s not OK to shame teens for trick-or-treating

Sofia Jones
October 17, 2019

Jeffrey Epstein’s suspicious death raises and leads to rumors

Sofia Jones
September 19, 2019

Disney remakes unnecessary, capitalize on nostalgia

Sofia Jones
September 16, 2019

People should not be ashamed to snitch on cheaters

Sofia Jones
May 23, 2019

The rise of unconventional news sources has both pros and cons

Sofia Jones and Aaria Thomas
May 20, 2019

Senior finds success through competitive Pokémon

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
April 22, 2019

A traditional Sadies dance should be brought back

Sofia Jones
April 2, 2019

Leadership class to undergo structural and operational adjustments next year

Sofia Jones and Rahul Vadlakonda
April 2, 2019
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Winter percussion team enjoys successful season

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
April 1, 2019

Reporters attempt to go viral on TikTok

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
March 26, 2019

Winter Guard kicks off season with new shows and staff

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
February 14, 2019

Accounting for pluses and minuses in GPA beneficial

Sofia Jones and Amanda Zhu
February 12, 2019

Love My Buns? I don’t think so…

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
February 12, 2019

On-campus Winter Formal receives positive feedback, despite concerns over location

Sofia Jones
December 12, 2018
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Orchestra will travel to Chicago to perform at The MidWest Clinic during finals week

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
December 11, 2018
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Unconventional finals teach students new skills

Sofia Jones and Aaria Thomas
December 11, 2018

We met Santa at an Artisan Faire

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
November 28, 2018
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Marching band prepares to wrap up after a successful season

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
October 30, 2018
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A week to remember: Students forge connections through Breaking Down the Walls

Sofia Jones and Anna Novoselov
October 30, 2018

How a hashtag can give victims a voice

Sofia Jones
October 25, 2018

Serenading unsuspecting freshmen with “Shrek” songs falls flat

Sofia Jones and Sandhya Sundaram
October 25, 2018

Changes to band leadership yield mixed responses

Sofia Jones and Connie Liang
September 27, 2018

Male acapella group turns into acapella club

Sofia Jones
September 24, 2018
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