![Although genocide does not have a singular definition, the crime can be broken down into eight different stages: classification, symbolization, dehumanization, organization, polarization, preparation, extermination and denial.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-1200x800.png)
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![Aaditya Jain strides in unison with his fellow state DECA officers. Photo used with permission from Aaditya Jain.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DECAPEOPLE-1200x800.png)
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• April 29, 2024
![A. Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan holds up an anti-communism T-shirt, 1986.
B. A lithograph depicts former Chairman of the People’s Republic of China Mao Zedong as the Red Sun, 1968.
C. Sen. Joseph McCarthy discusses with HUAC chief counsel Roy Cohn and G. David Schine during the questioning of William Taylor, 1954.
D. A propaganda poster illustrates the Soviet Union’s achievements under communism, 1920s.
E. A portrait of Karl Marx, author of political works such as “The Communist Manifesto” 1875.
F. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are separated by a wire screen after being found guilty for relaying classified information to the Soviet Union, 1951. Photos by Don Rypka, image courtesy of Getty Images, Wikimedia Commons, the Los Angeles Times, Demyan Bedny, Roger Higgens, the Library of Congress and John Jabez Edwin Mayall.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/a.-Former-U.S.-President-Ronald-Reagan-holds-up-an-anti-communism-T-shirt-1986-1200x800.png)
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• April 29, 2024
![As much as nostalgia is a psychological feeling, its triggers can be traced back to neuroscientific explanations and can serve additional benefits beyond momentary happiness.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/science-of-nostalgia-1200x800.png)
Explaining the scientific phenomenon of nostalgia
Daeun Chung and Qianzi Loo
• April 29, 2024
![Juniors Rashana Dandamudi and Inaaya Yousef blend engaging illustration and narrative to craft a story they hope children will love. Graphic illustration used with permission from Rachana Randamudi.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RACHANA-1200x800.png)
Juniors foster fantastic tales through Circus of Dreams
Charlotte Bolay, Staffer
• April 29, 2024
![“Monkey Man” is truly an exceptional vision that has come to life and testimony to Dev Patel’s deserved distinction as both an actor and director.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/monkeyman-FINAL-1200x800.png)
Dev Patel’s Monkey Man raises the standard for action cinema
Katie Chin, Copy Editor
• April 24, 2024
![Phoebe Tang pursues engineering passions with Funky Monkeys robotics team](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/21-1200x800.png)
Phoebe Tang pursues engineering passions with Funky Monkeys robotics team
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• April 22, 2024
![Studio 74’s performance captured the hearts of its viewers, many of whom were entranced by the touching and reflective enactment of the true crime. Photo used with permission from Alex Giaquinta. Graphic illustration by Deeksha Raj.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-laramie-project-1200x800.png)
Studio 74 performers bring ‘the Laramie Project’ to life
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• April 19, 2024
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Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
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• April 19, 2024
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Communities built out of books
Olivia Yuan, Staffer
• April 10, 2024
![Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASBs first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/holi-1200x800.png)
Adding a little color with Holi
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• April 10, 2024
![View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/spromfashionshow.](https://lhsepic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-2-960x1200.jpg)
Senior Prom Fashion Show
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