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Reflecting on Religion

Reflecting on Religion

May 2, 2019
ASMR: Do you tingle?

ASMR: Do you tingle?

February 8, 2019

Noah Revelo’s family tradition: No (fish) guts, no glory

December 14, 2018
Junior Jiayan Luo does a squat, lifting a 142-kilogram (315 pound) barbell in the Fitness Center. Jiayan set his personal record of 155 kilograms (355 pounds) for the squat at nationals after qualifying for the tournament this past February.

Jiayan Luo lifts himself to nationals

November 8, 2018
It's time to vote (and not because Taylor Swift told us so)

It’s time to vote (and not because Taylor Swift told us so)

November 4, 2018
Weight Lifting Club Flexes on the Haters

Weight Lifting Club Flexes on the Haters

March 24, 2018
Signs from today's walkout.

Students Walk Out to Urge Gun Control

March 14, 2018
Expensive Resume Boosters Don't Guarantee College Admission

Expensive Resume Boosters Don’t Guarantee College Admission

February 20, 2018
Chemistry teacher Trina Mattson instructs her chemistry class. Mattson lost sensation in the left side of her face in 2009 after teacher-induced stress impacted a nerve, and hopes others don't overwork themselves too. Kylie Akiyama.

The Hidden Issue of Teacher Stress

February 13, 2018

Audrey Leong

December 11, 2017
Students will attend a three-day Intersession at the beginning of next semester, going to nine 90-minute blocks based on what grade they're in. Anne Schill.

School Plans Inaugural Three-day Intersession

November 16, 2017
Kylie Akiyama

Emily Macway’s path to teaching

October 24, 2017
Graphic by Anne Schill, Jasmine Shen.

Los Altos Hills Mayor Proposes ZIP Code Changes

October 23, 2017
Girls golf: Putting fair in fairway

Girls golf: Putting fair in fairway

October 23, 2017
Ashley Cai

The Average Lifespan of a Boy Band

September 29, 2017
If passed, the North Bayshore Precise Plan would alleviate the housing crisis, but would strain the district's resources and could amplify traffic. Mountain View council members and the district are in communication about ways to decrease the impact on the district. Graphic by Anne Schill.

North Bayshore Plan Would Add Students, Housing, Traffic

September 28, 2017
Ukelele Club Performs At Art In The Park

Ukelele Club Performs At Art In The Park

June 5, 2017
Ashley Cai

Baby Steps: Navigating Generational Differences

May 9, 2017
LAHS Hosts Annual Latino Awards

LAHS Hosts Annual Latino Awards

April 19, 2017
Photo Courtesy Ellen Clark

Zimbabwe Run Brings the Joy of Africa to Los Altos

March 29, 2017

A Christmas Story

December 24, 2016

Silicon Valley’s Solutions

December 15, 2016
Graphic by Carissa Lee.

Animal Visits are Worthwhile, if not Lifechanging

December 12, 2016
Wikimedia Commons

NYU Abu Dhabi: Shaping Future World Leaders

November 27, 2016
Graphic by Ashley Cai.

English Teachers Incorporate Mindfulness in the Classroom

November 12, 2016
Ashley Cai

2016 Presidential Election: The Right Leans Left

October 22, 2016

Emma’s Dilemma: #Grumpkin

October 18, 2016
No New Friends, Some New Trends

No New Friends, Some New Trends

October 16, 2016

Emma’s Dilemma: #AcademicAutopsy

October 16, 2016
Photo by Emma Kwan.

iOS 10: What’s New?

September 30, 2016
Tom's Depot and Cafe Vitale are a couple of the businesses that still remain in Loyola Corners. A meeting was hosted at Tom's Depot this May to discuss zoning laws that could determine the economic vitality of the area. Photo by Kimia Shahidi.

Loyola Corners Update Aims to Revitalize Area

September 26, 2016
Soulforce Revolutionizes Summer Break

Soulforce Revolutionizes Summer Break

August 19, 2016
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