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Zaara Batla and Vianna Pineda are the only two seniors on the flag football team. “It was just being part of a new group, a new team, seeing how far we could get in our first season,” Batla said. “That was really exciting to me.”

Seniors Vianna Pineda and Zaara Batla ‘Snatch’ the Opportunity to Play Flag Football in Their Last Year

Maya Tedini and Parmin Zamani | November 14, 2023

Club Merging is an Opportunity, Not a Deprivation

Mary Lee and Elizabeth Gao | November 6, 2023

Innocent Clubs Are Affected By Haphazard Merging

Stephanie Hwang and Marianne Chan | November 6, 2023
The college counselor business has proliferated in recent years, in light of the increased competitiveness of college admissions. Yet, students pay thousands of dollars for these services that do not necessarily guarantee admission. “Theres no definite template as to say this college will accept me because of this,” junior Ananya Vuppula said. “I think you just have to be genuine in what you do and dont do it just because a college tells you to.”

Challenging the Cost of College Counselors: Are They Truly Worth It?

Aditi Salunkhe and Elise Ngo | November 1, 2023
Girls’ tennis co-captain and senior Victoria Sarabosing gets ready to return a serve. She was recruited by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to play Division III Tennis. “Victoria has definitely become more of a leader this year and has led our girls into becoming closer,” girls varsity tennis assistant coach Maithy Do said. “That has led her to becoming a player that stands out, in addition to her commitment and the qualities that she brings to the team.”

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Shows Their ‘Love’ for Girls’ Varsity Tennis Captain and Senior Victoria Sarabosing

Alice Ahn and Maitri Allani | October 10, 2023
In her singles match, freshman Mia Lichtenstein gets ready to serve the ball across the net to win a point and her match overall. Though singles and doubles were strong at the beginning of their matches, the team is always looking to improve, according to interim head coach Maithy Do. “We’re always improving on doubles, closing in at mid, closing the point at net and just movement in general,” Do said.

Girls’ Tennis ‘Serves’ Victory Against Laguna Hills High

Stephanie Hwang | October 2, 2023

Opt for ‘Oppenheimer’ over ‘Barbie’

Parmin Zamani, Photo Editor | May 30, 2023

Life in Plastic is Fantastic: Expect ‘Barbie’ to not “Bomb” at the Box Office

Tyler Kim, News Editor | May 30, 2023
Students and staff alike can work to increase female representation in sports, and exposing the need for a cultural shift toward gender equity in athletics prioritizes an inclusive mindset of all student athletes, regardless of gender. “The stereotypes are still there, and we are combating them every day in order to minimize, but that starts with teaching what high school athletics is supposed to be about and making sure they have what other sports have in terms of opportunity to participate,” athletics director Peter Abe said.

The Unbalanced Playing Field: The Saga of Female Athletics Needs to be Addressed

Ruhi Samudra, Staff Writer | May 18, 2023
Parasocial relationships become unhealthy when viewers start prioritizing their favorite celebrity over real-life interaction. In extreme cases, parasocial relationships can be traumatic for the viewer as well as the celebrity because it can lead to attacks on personal character, threats and stalking behaviors, according to “13 Fanning the Flames of Fandom: Celebrity Worship, Parasocial Interaction, and Stalking.”

When the Connection Turns Dark, Viewers Turn on Their Phones: The Dangers of Parasocial Relationships

Mia Jong and Sonia Wang | May 16, 2023

Lip-Syncing Is Not an Egregious Crime

Madeline Chung, Business Team | April 18, 2023

Singers, not Synchers: Artists Should Not Rely on Prerecorded Tracks During Concerts

Tara Vatandoust, Arts and Entertainment Editor | April 18, 2023
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