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Club Spotlight: Muslim Student Alliance

Club Spotlight: Muslim Student Alliance

Ayaan Nadeem April 24, 2023

Senior Amna Mallick, MSA co-president Why was MSA founded? Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) was founded because there were a lot of other clubs such as CRU, JSU and a whole bunch of other religious...

Senior Bryan Rivas visits the Neuschwanstein castle in Capri, Italy on his field trip to central Europe, accompanied by 19 other students. The castle is commonly known for being the inspiration behind the famous Cinderella story. “We had a really long walk up a hill to get to the castle, but it was most definitely worth every second,” Rivas said.

With greater focus on global education, students explore world through international field trips

Archit Kalra and Pahal Sehgal April 18, 2023

For senior Bryan Rivas, visiting the island of Capri, Italy was an awe-inspiring experience. “We rode a gondola to the top of the island, where it seemed like you were on top of the world,” Rivas...

Junior Nada Dawood (right) teaches her friend, senior Claire Noggle (left), how to play salah, a hand-slapping game her mother taught her. Though the game is simple, according to Dawood, it provides a connection between her and her relatives.

Traditional games help students learn about, connect with culture

Chenyao Liu April 14, 2023

When senior Arthur Yeh was younger, he often visited his family in Taiwan.  “(My family) has a really nice temple, which my grandmother runs,” he said. “Whenever we went to Taiwan, we just stay...

As the holiday season passes, students, staff discuss cultural foods

As the holiday season passes, students, staff discuss cultural foods

Nora Mariano January 25, 2023

Winter is a time for family, fun and, of course, food. Religious celebrations, holidays, and the change of the season are all expressed through food. For many people at this school, preparing specific...

Around the World in 8 New Years Celebrations Interactive JAM

Around the World in 8 New Year’s Celebrations Interactive JAM

Addie Jacobsen and Lydia Teeter December 30, 2022

Graphics marked with the HiLite logo will redirect you to a HiLite story related to the topic, click on the graphic to learn more from HiLite News. Graphics marked with an “IN” button are interactive,...

Jessica Ding, Badminton Club member and sophomore, explores the A5 Instagram page on Aug. 10 at CHS. Ding said A5’s mission to raise awareness of the advancement of Asian Americans in art and athletics is important.

Counseling Center and Badminton Club to share thoughts on inclusivity

Helena Wang October 16, 2022

The Counseling Center strives to provide an inclusive environment for all students at this school. Counselor Casey Danubio said that they work hard to advocate for all students who come from a wide range...

Q&As with students, teachers on using world languages to connect with cultures

Lorna Ding, Student Section Reporter April 26, 2022

Why did you decide to take Chinese? “I decided to take Chinese because of my heritage. I consider myself an American, but I can’t ignore my heritage on my mother’s side. I can’t say that...

Sophomore Vaishu Majji explores various Christmas candies, decorations and apparel. Majji said she enjoys celebrating Christmas as a secular holiday with her friends and family. “A lot of it is time with family, eating good food, and a lot of lights and presents,” she said.

Non-Christian students, teacher describe experiences celebrating Christmas

Claire He December 3, 2021

For sophomore Vaishu Majji, Christmas can be a unique way to spend time with family. Christmas is a Christian holiday which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also statistically one of...

Sophomore Roohi Sanka sprinkles akshinthalu, a mix of tumeric and rice, onto figures of gods. “There was a Hindu god in human form who came back to his town after years of penance and another god defeated a demon-like figure who was terrorizing the area. Those (stories) are told on Diwali,” she said.

As Diwali festivities begin on Nov. 4, students share differences of celebrating traditions here at CHS compared to India

Royce Brown October 22, 2021

As Diwali approaches on Nov. 4, many Indians prepare for the holiday. On this day which originated in the Indian subcontinent, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Newar Buddhists celebrate the victory of good over...

Junior Aleen
Zhao practices
her lines. She
said while
she thinks
progress with
representation
has been made,
there is still a
long way to go.

With Chinese director Chloe Zhao becoming the first woman of color to win the Best Director Oscar, students in “Mamma Mia: The Musical” reflect on Asian representation in media

Pallevi Pillai April 30, 2021

The Oscars made headlines this year for its diverse nominations, particularly for those of Asian descent. Steven Yeun, nominated for his performance in “Minari,” is the first Asian American to be nominated...

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