She flips through her notes, the products of late-night brainstorming sessions and countless hours of research. With a deep breath, she turns on her microphone and gives her interviewee a gracious...
“Stay off technology 30 minutes before going to sleep.” Standing in front of 100 high school students in Sagar, India, senior Sharika Dipu shared this digital wellness tip. As the founder of the nonprofit...
Gathered in their living room, siblings senior Kate Nagareda and junior Tyler Nagareda show off the final draft of a new clothing design on their iPad, featuring a turtle with flowers and the word “KALIBAY”...
Senior Andrew Wu’s backyard is a nature lover‘s paradise. Abundant with chickens, plants and shovels, it's a reflection of Wu’s dedication to a life outdoors. It may not be the biggest or cleanest...
When he picks up a table tennis paddle, senior Yuvraj Gill envisions the sport’s ability to bring players of all skill levels together. Founded in July 2023, Gill’s nonprofit, TableZen, works to bring...
Stories of historical tragedies and personal narratives fill senior Sophia Zhang’s mind as she creates meaning from the two. Her original short stories address themes from remembrance to...
Senior Aarush Channapragada’s fidgets, nervously awaiting the competition results of his business pitch for his company, Pawscan, which uses technology to help doctors detect cancer in dogs. Finally,...
Today I went to the redwood tree,
“I’ve shaken hands with death multiple times,” sophomore Vedanshi Prasad said.
greeted by the brush of its leaves, welcomed in its embrace.
In January...
In a quiet corner of the Lynbrook library, a group of students lean over a deck of brightly illustrated cards. Instead of kings and queens, they hold mitochondria and chloroplasts. Junior Bryce Mikolajczak...
The fragrance of sweet vanilla envelops the kitchen as sophomore Michelle Chung pipes buttercream frosting onto a cake in concentric circles. Carefully stacking another layer, she falls into a quiet rhythm....
Scoop. Pour. Smile. Filling a cup with purple taro milk tea, junior Madison Chan hands the drink to a customer and sticks a straw into her finished product. Around her, guests enjoy her boba as the sweet...
Senior Harvy Chang gazes out the window of a Bay Area Rapid Transit train, watching the ever-changing landscape of San Francisco rush past him. He’s gone on many trips like this, sitting on the hard-backed...
