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Junior Anushka Saran dissected a pig heart during one of FPA’s workshops.

FPA labs and dissections, other events

By Katelynn Ngo January 7, 2019

T he last time Future Physicians of America had a dissection during lunch was  in October, when they dissected a pig heart. In terms of what’s next, FPA is trying to put something together for December,...

Staff Christmas Party Photo Gallery

Staff Christmas Party Photo Gallery

By Eden Pollitt, Senior Design Editor December 17, 2018

Students at the karaoke social got to experience songs in Japanese from a wide array of different time eras and places.

Japanese culture celebrated with karaoke social at CHS

By Dexter Tatsukawa December 14, 2018

S ong filled CHS’s cafeteria this Nov. 30. The school hosted an annual karaoke social which featured performances of songs sung exclusively in Japanese by students and teachers. The event brought...

Students had time to ask the mayor questions after his speech.

Mayor Glenn Hendricks shows students relationship between government, economics

By Steven Lefaive December 13, 2018

S unnyvale’s mayor, Glenn Hendricks, partnered with FBLA to deliver a presentation to students about the balance between politics and economics in the city of Sunnyvale. The mayor’s speech...

Mock Trial allows students to explore the field of law

By Shruti Magesh December 8, 2018

M ock trial works to educate students on the law, through real-life trial simulations and other preparations. “Mock trial deals closely with the law aspects of trial and also deals closely with...

Police called in to resolve altercation on campus

By Renee Wang November 20, 2018

This article was edited on Nov. 20 at 9:16 p.m. to clarify that the former student was in possession of prohibited items. Aformer student was found loitering in the quad area on Nov. 19, between 7:55...

Poster filled with messages to send condolences to victims.

Honoring Pittsburgh and Kentucky

By Eden Pollitt, Senior Design Editor November 12, 2018

Last Friday, Nov. 3, leadership took efforts to honor the victims of the Pittsburgh and Kentucky shootings. The activities to support victims was suggested by a student participating in the middle college...

Students were evacuated in the smoke-filled air that was a result of Northern California’s wildfires.

Fire alarm prompts student evacuation for fourth time this semester

By Aishwarya Jayadeep November 10, 2018

A fire alarm pulled by a student resulted in the evacuation of the school this afternoon, Principal Greg Giglio said. The incident was the fourth instance of a false alarm this year. “It...

FBLA competitions starting soon, upcoming tryouts

By Katelynn Ngo November 7, 2018

H HS Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA, will be hosting tryouts for competitions starting on Oct. 22 for written and technology competitions, and on Nov. 5 for speaking competitions. There...

Homestead Hacks holds first meeting

November 5, 2018

T he first ever Homestead Hacks meeting was held after school on Thursday, Oct. 25 to an audience of around 10 people. The event was an assembly between parents and Department Representatives, led by...

Indopak tryouts for prospective dancers make modifications

By Claire Torii October 27, 2018

The Indian dance team and club, Indopak, has recently amended the try-out process to ensure better time commitments from members, as well as promote inclusivity according to club Officer and sophomore...

The new website layout attempts to accommodate the different needs of students, parents and staff, according to FUHSD Coordinator of Communications Rachel Zlotziver. Photo courtesy of Amity Bateman.

FUHSD launches new school websites

By Aishwarya Jayadeep September 7, 2018

The FUHSD website and the websites of all schools in-district relaunched Friday, featuring a modernized layout and changes to site navigation to “improve user experience,” according to a letter...

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