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Team A takes poses before winning the final round of the Santa Clara County competition against Prospect High School, which allowed them to qualify for the Teach Democracy CRF Mock Trial state competition. Photo used with permission from Mark Shem
Mock Trial team competes at CRF California Competition
Volunteers pick up recycled paper weekly from different classrooms and collect them in a larger bin by the basketball courts.
FUHSD implements new recycling program across schools
Students visit booths to learn about volunteer and job opportunities and mental health resources.
City of Cupertino and Intra-District council host Teen Resouce Fair
Read to learn about events regarding school, local, national and international news. Photo used with permission from Amanda Jin, Photo by Jeff Chiu/Ap, Photo by J. Scott Applewhite/Ap, Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP
Campus, community and world events to note
Officers of Students for Literacy, a club that encourages interest in literature, promotes their organization to attract new members. Photos used with permission from Ella Yuan and Anish Lakkapragada
Technology and literature clubs merge to join common interests
Through Weekend Writings, Eileen slowly became more fluent in English and found a new method to express herself.
Expressing myself through pen and paper
Paywalls prevent many people from being able to access accurate and important information.
The detriments of locking truth behind paywalls
The growing controversy of consumer boycotts has caused many debates on whether or not these practices are actually effective.
Are consumer boycotts actually effective?
When making decisions, there are many factors that class officers may consider that other students may not realize.
Editorial: The importance of empathy for class officers
Although movie adaptations of books will never be perfect, they deserve more credit than they are currently getting.
Don’t judge a book’s movie adaptation by its cover
Through Weekend Writings, Eileen slowly became more fluent in English and found a new method to express herself.
Expressing myself through pen and paper
Despite only beginning photography recently, Qianzi Loo uses it as a form of self expression.
A world through another lens
Through the lessons that her grandfather taught her while walking with her to school, Daeun developed a passion for math and incorporated her grandfathers teachings when tutoring her own students.
What mentorship means to me
Through tutoring refugees, Taek became more open-minded and could better relate to other people.
Tutoring cures my indifference
In high school, Olivia worked hard to improve her Mandarin skills, which led her back to her Chinese roots.
Rediscovering fluency
When making decisions, there are many factors that class officers may consider that other students may not realize.
Editorial: The importance of empathy for class officers
Lynbrooks support and promotion for programs such as the Job Shadow helps students explore more unconventional career paths.
Editorial: Encouraging the exploration of post-secondary pathways
Out of the options presented at the board meeting, the district should choose to pursue the second option: phasing out one world language class from each FUHSD school besides Lynbrook and Homestead High School.
Editorial: District should preserve world language classes
While there are no solid plans set in stone yet, its important for the district to look more into alternatives before making a final decision.
Editorial: District should consider alternatives to turf
Color blindness can often be overlooked in educational settings, but students should not be afraid to speak up about any learning accommodations they need.
Editorial: Opening students’ eyes to colorblindness
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (Olivia Yuan)
Communities built out of books
Switching their mics on, Lynbrook podcasters sit down to open discussions about everything from psychology to immunology. Photo used with permission from Himani Kunjal.
Lynbrook podcasters share stories and insight
At 14 years old, Kalbhavi developed EasyBZ, a cost-effective microneedle patch that allows for the transmission of drugs without the use of traditional or hypodermic needles. Photo used with permission from Shripriya Kalbhavi.
Shripriya Kalbhavi develops microneedle patch in medical breakthrough
With only his phone for a camera, a tripod and a ring light, Ho implements clever editing styles with CapCut to deliver high-quality videos and capture his audience’s attention using quick choppy video clips and catchy music. Photo used with permission from Nick Ho.
Nicholas Ho forges his path through fashion content
Kickkat members and juniors Sriman Ratnapu, Jayadev Ghanta, Vineeth Yenduri and Jonathan Bruennert and sophomore Bruhath Batla performed at the Valkyries show in January. Not pictured: juniors Daniel Wan and Aryan Patnaik.
Striking a chord with the Kickkats band
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (Olivia Yuan)
Communities built out of books
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (David Zhu)
Xara Aman’s journey of growth
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee. (Yvonne Wu)
Building resilience through basketball
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee.
Building passions with Manav Choudhary
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee.
Rediscovering Piano in Philanthropy
A. CGI was frst introduced in the 1958 live-action flm, “Vertigo,” in the opening sequence animation. John Whitney, a pioneer of the age, experimented to bring about a feeling of vertigo. B. In 1986 “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” introduced novel concepts like the digital morphing of face. CGI was quickly becoming an indispensable and increasingly popular tool for directors and flmmakers. C. In 1999, “The Matrix” made a breakthrough in CGI. With multiple cameras, flm directors Katsuhiro Otomo and Yuen Woo-ping created the famous airborne fght scenes and bullet-dodging slow-motion shots. D. “Dune 2” was lauded for its fght scenes and the fact that it was almost impossible to tell what was and wasn’t CGI, with the general public praising the seamless integration of the special efects.
The digital frontier of Computer Generated Images
Ever heard of pigs leading a revolution and seizing total domination over a government? No? Well, that’s satire for you: truth, dressed up in absurdity and hidden between the lines.
This is satire: Literature’s wicked grin
Unveiling the truth behind eating disorders
Unveiling the truth behind eating disorders
Cookies allow users a personalized experience, where they are presented with personalized advertisements or content based on their browsing history. These ads often create a feeling of being watched by discreetly collecting user data.
How website designs manipulate user behavior
Excessive plastic waste imbues food with microplastics, evidenced by poor packaging leaking microplastics into groceries and trace microplastics appearing in mass-produced goods.
Microplastics and its invisible inevitability
Dedicated to both academics and their sport, many student athletes juggle school work and practice daily, often sacrificing time with friends or sleep — and as a result, face burnout.
Running on empty: The consequences of burnout
High school sports associations should allow referees to review footage during and after games.
Video challenges could improve high school sports
Senior Adarsh Iyer has committed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for cross country and track and field, continuing his running journey at their top-ranked Division III program.
Adarsh Iyer runs the distance to MIT
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has shaken the world of women’s volleyball with its recent decision on Feb. 20 to allow double touches by setters in offensive plays.
NCAA women’s volleyball rule change sparks controversy
Senior Natalie Yang executes a Biellmann spin at the 2019 figure skating Crystalline Showcase.
Senior Natalie Yang carves her passion on ice
Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASBs first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.
Adding a little color with Holi
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Senior Prom Fashion Show
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Being firefighters, since 1986
Being firefighters, since 1986
Despite Grande seemingly putting forth her best effort into musical innovation, “Eternal Sunshine” ultimately fails to execute an emotional tone effectively.
Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ loses its shine
Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASBs first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.
Adding a little color with Holi
Being firefighters, since 1986
Being firefighters, since 1986
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
From Chicago Rummy to Final Fantasy XIV, students and teachers reflect on how their experiences with games have been impactful in creating meaningful memories.
Game memories, since 1965
Your guide to off-campus study spots
Your guide to off-campus study spots
Gaming the system
Gaming the system
Lost in translation.
Lost in translation.
View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/spromfashionshow.
Senior Prom Fashion Show
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Farewell Rally 2024: the End of an Era
Junior Prom 2024: An Aurorean Dream
Junior Prom 2024: An Aurorean Dream
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
LHS AISA presents Silsilay 2024
2024 Underclassmen Showdown Rally
2024 Underclassmen Showdown Rally
Being firefighters, since 1986
Being firefighters, since 1986
Graphic illustration by Gray Pan.
Freshmen and Sophomores battle in the first ever Underclassmen Showdown
Graphic illustration by Yvonne Wu.
What is love?
Celebrating the year of the dragon: Lunar New Year 2024
Celebrating the year of the dragon: Lunar New Year 2024
Shine a light on Diwali and its true meaning
Shine a light on Diwali and its true meaning
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
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
the Epic’s predictions for Super Bowl LVII
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Medha Upadhyay

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor

Medha Upadhyay is a senior who currently lives in San Jose with her mom, dad, and younger sister. She adores crafts, superheroes, and chocolate. She has been swimming competitively for seven years and loves watching action and comedy movies, especially with friends. She loves to read books, especially dystopian and sci-fi, and write about them. She's horrible at starting conversation, but say hi if you ever see her!

All content by Medha Upadhyay
College commitments during corona

College commitments during corona

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
May 27, 2020
In a lineup movie stars, the only male icon stands in the spotlight while other women are left in the shadows, symbolizing the Oscars constantly leaving out women from receiving recognition.

Moving the Oscars into the 21st century

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
February 26, 2020
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[Photo] On-campus entrepreneurs pave their own path

Kavya Iyer and Jasmine Hou
January 29, 2020
Happy holidays! Released Nov. 22, Frozen 2 made box office records as the sequel to the Disney animated movie.

Holiday Movies: Frozen 2

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
December 11, 2019
PG&E outage and fires by the numbers

PG&E outage and fires by the numbers

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
November 15, 2019
It is hard for me to see this breakdown as anything except an attempt by Disney to conquer yet another production studio.

Spider-Man: Homeless

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
October 2, 2019
Writer Nicole Ong poses with her signature Pearl Milk Tea.

[Photo] Pearl milk tea and all it means to me

October 2, 2019
Endgame broke my heart, but I will never forget what my heroes taught me

Endgame broke my heart, but I will never forget what my heroes taught me

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
May 24, 2019
A guide to loans, financial aid and scholarships

A guide to loans, financial aid and scholarships

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
March 29, 2019
CMEA winner Pakaluk leads 19 musicians to All-State

CMEA winner Pakaluk leads 19 musicians to All-State

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
February 1, 2019
Epic staff members try to make gingerbread houses in 10 minutes

Epic staff members try to make gingerbread houses in 10 minutes

Dhriti Iyer, Medha Upadhyay, Christy Yu, Anusha Kothari, Srinidhi Seshadri and Nicole Ong
December 14, 2018
Dedicated or desensitized?: Athletes continue to train hard as smoke envelops California

Dedicated or desensitized?: Athletes continue to train hard as smoke envelops California

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
November 30, 2018
Graphic by Opinion Section.

Kavanaugh case reveals flawed past

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
November 9, 2018
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[Photo] Nike under fire for featuring Colin Kaepernick in ad

Anusha Kothari, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2018
A Definitive Summer Movie Guide

A Definitive Summer Movie Guide

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
October 2, 2018
How to avoid becoming a finals zombie

How to avoid becoming a finals zombie

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
May 24, 2018
Epic Staff take on the Ugly Location challenge

Epic Staff take on the Ugly Location challenge

Chloe Lee, Kelsey Lu, Sadhana Sarma, Ashley Song, Medha Upadhyay and Diana Xu
May 18, 2018
Lessons learned from technology in movies

Lessons learned from technology in movies

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
April 17, 2018
Social media: the new platform for advertising

Social media: the new platform for advertising

Justine Chen and Medha Upadhyay
March 29, 2018
Feminists unite at annual Strong Girls Strong Women Conference

Feminists unite at annual Strong Girls Strong Women Conference

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
March 22, 2018
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[Photo] New changes in badminton team

March 1, 2018
Class of 2018 kicks off new senior game

Class of 2018 kicks off new senior game

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
March 1, 2018

Does powderpuff empower female athletes or perpetuate stereotypes?

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
March 1, 2018

“The Hate you Give” rewrites issues about race

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
January 25, 2018

Claire’s case highlights lack of FDA oversight

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
January 25, 2018
Weinstein effect exposes dark secrets

Weinstein effect exposes dark secrets

Medha Upadhyay and Belinda Zhou
December 7, 2017
Avengers Infinity War Trailer: Everything You Need To Know

Avengers Infinity War Trailer: Everything You Need To Know

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
December 5, 2017
Pences drama demeans protests

Pence’s drama demeans protests

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
November 2, 2017
Photo used with permission of Greg Gontier

Greg Gontier launches into Youtube spotlight

Medha Upadhyay, Features Editor
September 28, 2017
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