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Students, College and Career Resources Coordinator discuss female underrepresentation in academic fields, making concrete changes

Students, College and Career Resources Coordinator discuss female underrepresentation in academic fields, making concrete changes

Emma Hu February 25, 2024

Senior Alexandra “Sandra” Yang said she has always been passionate about computer science (CS); joining CS clubs never seemed like a hard decision for her. However, when she arrived at the callout...

Sophomore Savneet Dulay (right) discusses the lack of minority teachers with sophomore Akshaya Lingala (left) on Feb 16th, 2023. “I think non-ethnic teachers just need to be more sensitive towards some students,” said Dulay.

Involved students weigh in on impact of minority teachers

Ayaan Nadeem February 28, 2023

February is Ethnic Equality Month.  With this month as a backdrop, sophomore Savneet Dulay said having a diverse teaching staff is important. “I don’t think that there is a huge difference overall...

Superhero movies need more female roles, directors for representation

Superhero movies need more female roles, directors for representation

Nora Mariano November 17, 2022

Marvel has released a steady slew of new superhero movies and TV shows over the past few years. But unlike some other titles, the newly released “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever '' features a cast of...

Representation in film must go beyond actors, extend to writers, directors

Representation in film must go beyond actors, extend to writers, directors

Chenyao Liu November 10, 2022

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be released on Nov 11. The first “Black Panther” movie shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film ever by a Black director, Ryan Coogler....

Senior Rhea Adesara and Junior Keshvi Patel tap dandiya together on October 1st, 2022. Multiple CHS students attended the event which celebrates Navaratri.

In honor of Navaratri, which ends Oct. 5, students discuss representation here, share celebrations

Lorna Ding October 3, 2022

While other Hindu holidays are more publicized, junior Keshvi Patel said Navaratri is one that is less well-known. Navaratri, which takes place from Sept. 26 to Oct. 5, is a Hindu holiday that celebrates...

With 10th anniversary of “The Avengers” series, significance of  hero diversity, community hero representation increasingly important

With 10th anniversary of “The Avengers” series, significance of hero diversity, community hero representation increasingly important

Chenyao Liu and Darshini Shankar April 22, 2022

May 4 marks the 10-year anniversary of the release of “The Avengers,” the first Marvel movie to include a team of superheroes with diverse backgrounds. In those 10 years, the Marvel franchise has reached...

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...

Black women are often underrepresented in history, students must change conversations in politics to thank, include them

Black women are often underrepresented in history, students must change conversations in politics to thank, include them

Sowmya Chundi February 14, 2021

Ever since middle school history class, I’ve always been intrigued by our country’s past and the incredible people who paved the way for young girls like me to be more involved in education and activism....

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