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Emilie Enser, Staff Writer

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Since 1985, local writers from all professional backgrounds have presented their life's work to the LAHS student body. Writers Week 2021 will feature authors, journalists and screenwriters from around the world who'll share their craft via Zoom throughout the coming week.

Zoom into the writing process with Writers Week 2021

February 28, 2021
In an effort to normalize and encourage challenging conversation about inclusivity, the Associated Student Bodies (ASB) of LAHS and MVHS have teamed up to bring Candidly Speaking, a global program dedicated to having individuals open up about different cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds, to Mountain View–Los Altos (MVLA) students.

MVLA ASB to host Candidly Speaking event

February 24, 2021

Carnival 2021, (mostly) COVID-19 style

February 21, 2021
Senior Navya Singhai hits a clean backhand slice in a doubles match against Lynbrook. The varsity girls tennis team won two out of their four singles matches and won all three of the doubles matches played, taking the victory with a final score of 5-2.

Sports are back: Varsity girls tennis and golf return to competitions

February 19, 2021
Thrifting has become one of the most recommended and trendiest forms of shopping, as it helps restore our environment and our bank accounts. However, knowing thrift stores are oftentimes the only affordable option for lower-income families, staff writer Emilie Enser often feels guilty picking out items for herself.

The transition to thrifting: For better or worse?

January 10, 2021
Fitness influencers often advertise for rapid fitness transformations, promoting at-home workouts that thrive on Instagram and Youtube, especially during the pandemic. Along with its popularity, though, fitness culture is often clouded with misinformation. Over the past few months, staff writer Emilie Enser put four popular influencers and their workout programs to the test.

Popular fitness influencers reviewed: Fab or flop?

January 5, 2021

Holiday treats around the world

December 20, 2020
“Emily in Paris” perpetuates the French cliché

“Emily in Paris” perpetuates the French cliché

December 6, 2020
High school cliques are no longer reserved for on-screen amusement; they seem to have become a reality. The teenage tendency to label others before properly meeting them is keeping students from discovering new interests and genuinely clicking with others, which is the entire point of high school.

A peppy cheerleader, a band geek and a pretentious journalist walk into high school…

November 8, 2020
The Freestyle Academy of Communication Arts & Technology program, or simply Freestyle, is an educational environment that allows its students to fully immerse themselves in the arts and develop their creativity. A challenging program, Freestyle not only pushes its students to explore their own identities, but also emphasizes the importance of strengthening their small community especially during the pandemic.

Freestyle: A creative portal into the real world

October 13, 2020
TikTok's huge platform and unhelpful algorithm feeds into the creation of eating disorder related content on the platform.

Opinion: TikTok exacerbates the issue of eating disorders

October 13, 2020
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