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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
The Matadors congratulate one another after junior Shervin Jalilvand scores the first goal of the game during the first half.

Boys Soccer: MVHS defeats Lynbrook High School 3-0

Nika Zamani • March 29, 2021
Varsity team continues their winning streak in the third game of the season
Khorasani's Haftseen contains all the traditional elements, while displaying her family's personal creative flair.

Celebrating Nowruz

Nika Zamani • March 25, 2021
Persians continue to celebrate parts of Persian New Year despite a second year in a pandemic
Ding preforms a partner skill at a national competition. Photo courtesy of Emily Ding | Used with permission

Junior Emily Ding’s journey with synchronized swimming

Nika Zamani • March 13, 2021
Following Ding to her spot on Team USA
Homemade Hipster: Almond butter banana bread

Homemade Hipster: Almond butter banana bread

Nika Zamani • February 21, 2021
A fun, delicious twist to regular banana bread.
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
Truffle Shuffle cofounders Jason McKinney (left) and Tyler Vorce (right) host an online cooking class. Used with permission

Cupertino Businesses in Quarantine

Devin Gupta, Rachel Jiang, Ayah Ali-Ahmad, Kripa Mayureshwar, Riya Ravuri, and Nika Zamani • November 6, 2020
Cupertino businesses adapts to the unexpected circumstances created by the pandemic
Courtesy of store.joebiden.com

Biden’s campaign targets young voters

Nika Zamani • October 15, 2020
Biden's campaign appeals to young voters through humorous and trendy social media content and merchandise in hopes of encouraging them to vote in the upcoming election.
Cupertino City Hall

Candidates running for Cupertino City Council

Nika Zamani and Devin Gupta • September 22, 2020
Meet Joseph Fruen, Kitty Moore, Steven Scharf and Hung Wei
The impacts of anti-racism education on both students and staff

FUHSD Institutes Anti-Racism education

Anushka De and Nika Zamani • September 11, 2020
Students and staff discuss the motivations behind and impacts of new anti-racism curriculum
My best friend, Nika Zamani, who inspires me to be courageous everyday

Courage of the Stars

Anushka De, News Editor • April 1, 2020
The story of the bravest person I’ve ever met
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