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Capitan and senior Ryan Hong prepares to block a goal from CHS. Photo by Melody Cui

Varsity Boys Water Polo defeats Cupertino High School 15-6

Melody Cui and Gauri Manoj • September 16, 2021
MVHS maintains a lead throughout its first win of the season
A bouquet of roses were placed in the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters to commemorate the lives lost during 9/11. Photo by Patrick Kelley

Remembering 9/11

Gauri Manoj and Alex Zhang • September 11, 2021
Adults recount the tragedy and its impact on the 20th anniversary
The Class of 2022 wins the 15 second chant-off at the Welcome Back Rally. Photo by Aditya Shukla

MVHS hosts its first rally of the year

Justin E Kim, Gauri Manoj, Aditya Shukla, and Shivani Verma • September 4, 2021
The Class of 2022 wins the annual Welcome Back Rally
English teacher Jireh Tanabe enjoys Night by Elie Wiesel because of its lessons of empathy.

Students and teachers share their literature class favorites

Gauri Manoj and Mira Wagner • August 29, 2021
From timeless classics to contemporary reads, the MVHS curriculum provides something for everyone
Senior Harshitha Pandian dances during her arangetram in 2017. Photo courtesy of Harshitha Pandian | Used with Permission

A day of dancing

Gauri Manoj • May 21, 2021
Indian classical dancers discuss the preparation and execution of their arangetrams
My brother and I at a cruise ship photoshoot in 2009. Photo courtesy of Gauri Manoj | Used with Permission

Dear Sid

Gauri Manoj • May 4, 2021
How my friendship with my older brother shaped me into who I am today
Senior Allison Leung and her teammate MVHS alumna 18 Demetra Williams practice their dives at MVHS pool.

Women in sports

Justine Ha, Robert Liu, Gauri Manoj, Anjali Singh, Matthew Yoshimoto, and Nika Zamani • March 30, 2021
Exploring the experiences of women in sports in honor of Women's History Month
Swifts fame is often attributed to men, diminishing her value as a female artist.

Who made Taylor Swift famous?

Gauri Manoj and Mira Wagner • March 13, 2021
How recent sexist comments about Taylor Swift demonstrate society’s normalization of misogyny
Exploring the stories of Cupertino residents, students and teachers

Humans of Cupertino

Anushka De, Iman Malik, Gauri Manoj, Oishee Misra, Irene Tang, Prisha Tiwari, and Nika Zamani • February 11, 2021
Discovering the stories that populate Cupertino
Yes, she can.

Yes, she can.

Anushka De, Iman Malik, Gauri Manoj, Oishee Misra, Irene Tang, Prisha Tiwari, and Nika Zamani • December 16, 2020
Exploring different facets of feminism and how they impact students, staff and alumni
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