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Junior Rohan Panchal and freshman Cyrus Ghaffari high-five after a doubles match.

LAHS varsity boys tennis team ends their season after CCS quarterfinals loss

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
May 31, 2023
Volare practices singing together during class. They are preparing for their Europe trip this summer where they will have multiple performances.

[Photo] A look into choir’s upcoming Europe trip

March 25, 2023
The Hidden Opponent (THO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for student-athlete mental health. THO has two representatives, known as Campus Captains, at Los Altos High School, juniors Maddy Randall and Sam Stein.

The Hidden Opponent: Combating the mental health stigma

By Ellie Ji and Dorie Xie
March 16, 2023
The JV girls basketball team had a successful winter season, recording 15–8 overall. This was a massive improvement from the 2021—2022 season, after they underwent a major coaching change, new freshman talent and most importantly, created and kept strong of team chemistry.

JV girls basketball: Community, chemistry and victory

By Dorie Xie and Ryan Bell
March 14, 2023
The Physical Education Department will be introducing a new class, Weightlifting, in the 2023–2024 school year. The class is open to students of all physical abilities and will focus on strength and agility training.

New physical education class introduces students to weightlifting

By Dorie Xie and Tyler Elman
March 14, 2023
The varsity girls basketball team poses with their artwork after practicing Japanese calligraphy after practice. This team bonding activity was hosted by junior Chihiro Niki and her mom, Chiharu Niki.

Chihiro Niki: connecting calligraphy, culture and composure

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
February 28, 2023
The varsity girls basketball team poses for a team picture as the CCS Division I runner-up.

Varsity girls basketball emerge as CCS Division I runner-up, heading to State playoffs

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
February 27, 2023
This photo shows a couple books written by Colleen Hoover. Her romance books rose to popularity, however, the love stories romanticizes misogynistic themes and toxic behavior.

[Photo] Opinion: I read Colleen Hoover’s books so you don’t have to (and you shouldn’t)

February 26, 2023
The varsity girls basketball team poses for a team picture with senior posters and decorations after their senior night victory.

Varsity girls basketball celebrates senior night with a close win against Lynbrook

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
February 8, 2023
With less than one minute left and up by 13 points, the varsity girls basketball team gathers during a timeout called by Monta Vista High School, confident for their victory.

Varsity girls basketball redeems rematch against Monta Vista

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
January 27, 2023
Senior Ellie Heit swims butterfly at the 2022 Futures Championships in Santa Clara, CA.

Senior Ellie Heit dives into UC Davis swim commitment

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
January 24, 2023
Math teacher Jillian Bellamy in her classroom. Bellamy has been doing cheer since high school and has kept it in her life since, continuing through college and becoming the assistant cheer coach at LAHS. Her warm and bubbly personality makes both her classroom and cheer practice a fun place to be.

Math teacher Jillian Bellamy: cheerleader in and out of the classroom

By Dorie Xie, Journalism One
January 23, 2023
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