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Recent events to note include new turf in the quad and Stober Field, the clearing of "the Jungle" homelessness encampment, the release of UFO files and the rise of hantavirus. Top left: Photo by Samanvi Bandugula
Top right: Photo from Jon Evans/Wikimedia Commons
Bottom left: Photo from Leander Hutton
Bottom right: Photo from Hanna Knutsson

Campus, community and world events

Left: Key Club makes Thanksgiving cards for teachers.
Right: Members cut out paper turkeys for family and friends. Photos used with permission from Key Club.

Key Club wins award for 25% membership increase

Photo from Thomas Hawk/Flickr.

San José reacts to Matt Mahan’s bid for governor

Top: Students participate in the first ramen challenge
Bottom left: The next challenge is soda-guessing. Photos by Vanessa Yap.
Bottom right: The final challenge is rock-paper-scissor cookie-eating.

Munch Madness competition spices up ASB games

Recent events to note include the Class of 2028 and 2029's collaborative trampoline park event, the Bay Area "No Kings" protests, the launch of Aremis II and the exclusion of transgender athletes from Olympic sports. Top left: Photo by Corey Seeman/Flickr
Top right: Photo by Claire Guo
Bottom left: Photo from Keegan Barber/NASA
Bottom right: Photo from Gaby Lopez/Pexels

Campus, community and world events

Stop using AI art

Reflections on a year of phoneless classrooms

Reflections on a year of phoneless classrooms

Uncut in my memory

Uncut in my memory

Chicken soup for the soul

Chicken soup for the soul

Uncut in my memory

Uncut in my memory

Chicken soup for the soul

Chicken soup for the soul

Journey to the east

Journey to the east

The pursuit of cleanliness

The pursuit of cleanliness

Editorial: Explore alternative avenues to a successful summer

Editorial: Explore alternative avenues to a successful summer

Students should prioritize online safety, refraining from clicking unknown links.

Editorial: Stop falling for email phishing bait

Editorial: ASB elections need reform

Editorial: ASB elections need reform

Students chanted slogans like "ICE out" and "no one is illegal on stolen land" as they marched to Cupertino City Hall.

Editorial: Anti-ICE walkout sets a powerful example for student activism

To bring more student voices to this platform, the district should add additional student board representative seats, as well as change the current selection process to be more inclusive.

Editorial: 9,000 students deserve more than one seat on the board

Photos by Amy Yuan. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.

Amir Azhykeev races to dedication and confidence

Photos by Isabella Chiu. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.

Finance and figures with Savya Churi

Photos by Katie Shang. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.

Ingrid Mehus digitally draws her world

The Ugly Dumplings have a fun and stressless practice session.

Take the stage with the Ugly Dumplings

Chelsea Guo sits down to write a creative story.

Chelsea Guo turns everyday moments into award-winning prose

Photos by Amy Yuan. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.

Amir Azhykeev races to dedication and confidence

Photos by Isabella Chiu. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.

Finance and figures with Savya Churi

Photos by Katie Shang. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.

Ingrid Mehus digitally draws her world

Photos by Nicolas Cheng. Graphic illustration by Katie Shang.

Aarna Agarwal finds new perspective in drama

Photos by Alyssa Lin. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.

Benjamin Zhang finds harmony with musical instruments

Donning red clothing and hanging crimson dresses in public places are a few of the ways Indigenous peoples memorialize their missing women and girls on May 5, National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day.

Missing, miscounted, mourned

Today’s music festivals blend music with fashion, food and social media, creating events that are as much about lifestyle as they are about sound.

Crowds to culture

Fashion functions as a visual language within politics. From coordinated uniforms to individual style choices, clothing continues to shape both personal expression and the values of an era.

The language of political style

San José is widely recognized as a center for technological innovation, yet the city is also home to popular tourist attractions — from eccentric mansions to picturesque gardens, they offer a glimpse into San José’s rich history and culture.

Exploring San Jose’s hidden treasures

Students march through the lunch line daily, most giving no thought to how the food is made. Feeding a large student population is no easy feat, and cafeteria workers spend a significant amount of time and effort preparing menu items.

Follow your favorite school lunches from farm to cafeteria

Senior Isabella Guzman continues her wrestling journey at Menlo College

Isabella Guzman takes Menlo College to the mat

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be cohosted by the US and will see many unauthentic changes, threatening the authenticity of the game.

The 2026 World Cup

Junior Mengdi Xiong finds enjoyment and fulfillment in both ballet and diving

Mengdi Xiong finds rhythm between the board and the floor

Aragones throws the shot put and discus; her current personal records are 9.73 and 32.51 meters respectively. Photos used with permission from Chanelle Aragones.

Chanelle Aragones aims for improvement in shot put and discus throw

Choudhary deadlifts 405 pounds, becoming the first sophomore in Lynbrook history to enter the 1000-pound club. Photo used with permission from Yashraj Choudhary.

Yashraj Choudhary pushes limits through weightlifting

Class of 2026 graduation ceremony

Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show

Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show

The Devil Wears Prada 2 attempts to fill its predecessor’s shoes — and flops

The Devil Wears Prada 2 attempts to fill its predecessor’s shoes — and flops

Meghan Trainor’s ‘Toy With Me’ redefines self-image and celebrity pressure

Meghan Trainor’s ‘Toy With Me’ redefines self-image and celebrity pressure

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7

Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics

Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics

Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day

Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day

Nostalgic memories, since 2010

Nostalgic memories, since 2010

Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic

Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic

Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASB's first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.

Adding a little color with Holi

Age & Generations

Age & Generations

Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

Farewell Rally 2026

Farewell Rally 2026

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/silsilay2026.

Silsilay Fashion Show 2026

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/jpromfashionshow2026.

Junior Prom Fashion Show 2026

2026 Winter Formal: Sunset in Sicily

Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show

Behind the scenes of InDesign Fashion Show

How well do you know your friend?

How well do you know your friend?

Reflecting on religious communities

Reflecting on religious communities

One word to describe the new year

One word to describe the new year

Staff and students share what it means to grow up

Staff and students share what it means to grow up

Epic staffers Amanda Jin and Irene Hwang give their opinions on the 2025 Oscars nominations. Graphic illustrations by Olivia Tu.

From Anora to Emilia Perez: Our opinions on the 2025 Oscars

Graphic Illustration by Amanda Jin, Alexandra Wu and David Zhu.

Behind the runway

Formula 1: Pit lane Talk

Formula 1: Pit lane Talk

Graphic Illustration by Daeun Chung

College mythbusting with Mr. Roy

Don’t judge a book by its cover: the shortcomings of banning books

Don’t judge a book by its cover: the shortcomings of banning books

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 7

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 6

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 6

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 5

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 5

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 4

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 4

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 3

Crossword: Volume 61, Issue 3

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