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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
Kash Patel
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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Tanvee Tirthapura

Tanvee Tirthapura, Reporter

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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?

Tanvee Tirthapura
January 17, 2025
Our fireside dinner with hot home-cooked pav bhaji was one to remember.

Camping at Mount Diablo: We get away for the weekend

Madhura Natarajan and Tanvee Tirthapura
December 11, 2024
On Nov. 18 at the m101, the percussion students rehearse from 5:30-7:30 p.m. under the instruction of percussion director Sean Clark in preparation for their preview concert and the Midwest Clinic.

Photo or Graphic for: Percussion group prepares to attend the Midwest Clinic for the first time in school history

Clara Choi
December 2, 2024
The marching band and color guard take the field for their final performance of their 2024 field show, “The Show Must Go On.”

Marching band closes its season placing second at the WBA Regional Championships in LA

Tanvee Tirthapura
November 11, 2024
Students in the marching band and color guard perform their show “The Show Must Go On” at the Oct. 26 Cupertino Tournament of Bands.

Marching band takes fourth place at Cupertino High competition

Tanvee Tirthapura
November 4, 2024
Though I rarely bother to make my bed, when I do, I always go to sleep happy.

The perfect gift: my childhood blanket

Tanvee Tirthapura
October 23, 2024
The constant cycle of practice and school leaves little free time during the day.

Competitive athletes balance rigorous sports schedule with academics

Tanvee Tirthapura
October 21, 2024
Sporting green jerseys, Joseph Yu, Elaine Luo, Sophie Qi and Serena Hu went all out for their performance.

Freshmen pull through despite fewer than 30 participants in their first quad day performance

Madhura Natarajan and Tanvee Tirthapura
October 18, 2024
Though the school lunch applesauce is good, I prefer the ones that come in a pouch, since I don't need a spoon to eat them.

100-word rave: Applesauce is my go-to snack

Tanvee Tirthapura
October 18, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.

Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics

Tanvee Tirthapura
September 30, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.

When politics intrude into the classroom

Evangelina Stepanchenko and Tanvee Tirthapura
September 26, 2024
Making friendship bracelets was the highlight of our night.

Is it possible to have the perfect sleepover with your best friend?

Madhura Natarajan and Tanvee Tirthapura
September 23, 2024
SHS students, faculty, and alumni pose after their final performance with BDB.

Students participate in prestigious Blue Devils Drums Corps over the summer

Caitlin Stoiber and Tanvee Tirthapura
September 17, 2024
My teachers are fast asleep while I rush to submit the assignment.

100-word rant: Homework should always be due at the start of class, not midnight of the night before

Tanvee Tirthapura
September 17, 2024
Real life footage of me trying to fall asleep.

Top 10: things that keep me up at night

Tanvee Tirthapura
September 15, 2024
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