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We at the Eagle Era strive to be a reliable and compelling source of news for the members of the American High School community. We are dedicated to regularly providing students, staff, and the community beyond with newsworthy information accurately, truthfully, and objectively through printed issues, online articles, and social media posts. We hope to include a diverse range of content that impac

ts the readers of the Eagle Era in a unique yet creative manner. As a student-run publication, we aim not to reflect the values, interests, and ideas of the staff alone, but of the AHS community as a whole. Check out our online publication at eagleera.org

Executive Staff:
Editors-in-Chief: Shreya Daschoudhary and Emyr Ortiz
Design Editor: Mamata Elangovan
Managerial Editor: Darcy Chew
Broadcast Manager: Namita Nair
Project Editor: Sorren Chaudhury
Associate Editor: Haritha Rajasekar
Online Editor: Nydia Kuo

Student and staff observations of library changes this year Sampan Mehta Staff Writer During the 2023-2023 school year,...
20/11/2024

Student and staff observations of library changes this year Sampan Mehta Staff Writer During the 2023-2023 school year, the library was one of the most restrictive and unwelcoming spaces for students according to several student sources. “I visited the library practically every single day and sometimes I would have to wait in line for two to ten minutes,” said Allison Mao (12)....

Student and staff observations of library changes this year Sampan Mehta Staff Writer      During the 2023-2023 school year, the library was one of the most restrictive an…

Following yet another school shooting in a troubling trend, how to we move forward? Rohan Bhagra & Amrita Venkatesh Co-E...
10/11/2024

Following yet another school shooting in a troubling trend, how to we move forward? Rohan Bhagra & Amrita Venkatesh Co-Editors-in-Chief It would—almost—be easier if we could call the event in Winder, Georgia, on September 4th unprecedented. Except it's not. And that’s worrisome. Every year, we receive oddly brief and ambiguous safety presentations with brief mentions of “an intruder” on campus. While we see tributes to the students and staff slaughtered—every…...

Following yet another school shooting in a troubling trend, how to we move forward? Rohan Bhagra & Amrita Venkatesh Co-Editors-in-Chief It would—almost—be easier if we could call the event in W…

Parents misunderstand inner workings of the district, Students and Teachers affected Aditya Padinjarel Staff Writer Pare...
10/11/2024

Parents misunderstand inner workings of the district, Students and Teachers affected Aditya Padinjarel Staff Writer Parents are as much a part of the FUSD community as students and faculty members. They continually make efforts to change district or school policy in their favor. Parent involvement can range from public comment at school board meetings, to pressuring school and district officials into decisions....

Parents misunderstand inner workings of the district, Students and Teachers affected Aditya Padinjarel Staff Writer      Parents are as much a part of the FUSD community as…

The impact of PSAT being restricted to juniors and seniors Lance Wang Staff Writer In a major shift for students, the PS...
09/11/2024

The impact of PSAT being restricted to juniors and seniors Lance Wang Staff Writer In a major shift for students, the PSAT this year has been made accessible to only junior and senior students. While some may view this as a change that results in the loss of early practice, the upsides that come with this decision ultimately benefit the PSAT’s original goal: preparing students for the SAT....

The impact of PSAT being restricted to juniors and seniors Lance Wang Staff Writer      In a major shift for students, the PSAT this year has been made accessible to only j…

Varied teaching experiences at American in honor of World Teachers’ Day Tegbir Kaur Staff Writer Beyond the brief introd...
09/11/2024

Varied teaching experiences at American in honor of World Teachers’ Day Tegbir Kaur Staff Writer Beyond the brief introduction slide in the beginning of the year, students rarely learn more about their teachers’ experiences. Yet, Ms. Luong, the English 9H, 12CP, and Modern Poetry teacher advised, “Having rapport and a relationship with your students or being able to joke around inherently makes them more engaged with the material being taught.” Thus, it is incredibly important for students and teachers alike to learn more about different “teaching experiences,” from the reasons why they became teachers to the lessons that they have learned since....

Varied teaching experiences at American in honor of World Teachers’ Day Tegbir Kaur Staff Writer      Beyond the brief introduction slide in the beginning of the year, stud…

AHS hosts Indian events, giving students an opportunity to share their culture Kaya Misra Staff Writer On Friday, Octobe...
09/11/2024

AHS hosts Indian events, giving students an opportunity to share their culture Kaya Misra Staff Writer On Friday, October 18th, AHS Indian Student Association (ISA) and AHS Nritya, one of American’s Indian dance clubs, took the initiative to plan AHS’s third annual Garba Night, a long-awaited event among the Indian community at American. With over 350 people in attendance, the event started with a traditional Indian garba dance and ended with a lively mosh pit....

AHS hosts Indian events, giving students an opportunity to share their culture Kaya Misra Staff Writer      On Friday, October 18th, AHS Indian Student Association (ISA) an…

An overview of recent negotiation updates Saanvi Deshini Staff Writer Toward the end of September, American High School ...
09/11/2024

An overview of recent negotiation updates Saanvi Deshini Staff Writer Toward the end of September, American High School teachers distributed QR codes to encourage support for the Fremont Unified Teachers Association (FUDTA) and its ongoing negotiations. FUSD and FUDTA negotiate contracts regularly, and October’s session marked twenty-two negotiation sessions this year. These sessions review working conditions, class sizes, and budget, but October’s second meeting shifted some union goals due to anticipated budget changes....

An overview of recent negotiation updates Saanvi Deshini Staff Writer    Toward the end of September, American High School teachers distributed QR codes to encourage support for the …

How Fremont addresses the current substance abuse problem among youth Tegbir Kaur Staff Writer According to the United S...
08/11/2024

How Fremont addresses the current substance abuse problem among youth Tegbir Kaur Staff Writer According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the week of October 23rd to October 31st marks Red Ribbon Week, an opportunity for youth and adults to “renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.” As stated on the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS) website, “teenagers in California are 24.46% more likely to have used drugs in the last month than the average American teen.” How Fremont factors into this data is equally as concerning....

How Fremont addresses the current substance abuse problem among youth Tegbir Kaur Staff Writer       According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DE…

A celebration of football, marching band, color guard, homecoming court, and the AHS community brought positives to a di...
08/11/2024

A celebration of football, marching band, color guard, homecoming court, and the AHS community brought positives to a disappointing defeat Rohan Bhagra Co-Editor-in-Chief “Walking out, that's when the energy is the highest and obviously when it doesn't go your way, energy drops. But when you're coming out, you don't know what the outcome is going to be,” said Harris Nawabi (12), a safety and first-time varsity player....

A celebration of football, marching band, color guard, homecoming court, and the AHS community brought positives to a disappointing defeat Rohan Bhagra Co-Editor-in-Chief     &n…

Understanding the effort behind the huge rotunda displays of Spirit Week Aruna Harpalani Staff Writer Archita Khandelwal...
07/11/2024

Understanding the effort behind the huge rotunda displays of Spirit Week Aruna Harpalani Staff Writer Archita Khandelwal (10), the set design co-lead for the sophomore class, described a student’s first introduction to spirit week. “When you first walk in during Spirit Week, it’s filled with these beautiful paintings everywhere.” These sets—huge posters and props meant to showcase each class’s theme and school spirit—require months of preparation in advance....

Understanding the effort behind the huge rotunda displays of Spirit Week Aruna Harpalani Staff Writer      Archita Khandelwal (10), the set design co-lead for the sophomore…

Psychology behind the love of fear Carolyn Baskar John Staff Writer Horror movies have long fascinated people, providing...
07/11/2024

Psychology behind the love of fear Carolyn Baskar John Staff Writer Horror movies have long fascinated people, providing a glimpse into human psychology. What draws some to the thrill of fear while others avoid it? Why would people watch horror movies, visit horror attractions, or engage in other fear-inducing experiences? The reason lies in how our brains respond to the surge of horror and frightening experiences....

Psychology behind the love of fear Carolyn Baskar John Staff Writer      Horror movies have long fascinated people, providing a glimpse into human psychology. What draws so…

A satirical analysis of the lunch line Lance Wang Staff Writer The state of lunch at AHS is a never ending saga of suffe...
07/11/2024

A satirical analysis of the lunch line Lance Wang Staff Writer The state of lunch at AHS is a never ending saga of suffering. To the students, at least. Complaints of mile long lines and barely edible food are exchanged between students over tables covered in ketchup smears and sticky chocolate milk stains. The undisputed king of lunchtime grievances—the length of the lunch lines....

A satirical analysis of the lunch line Lance Wang Staff Writer         The state of lunch at AHS is a never ending saga of suffering. To the students, at lea…

What does this mean for AHS and California students? Sampan Mehta Staff Writer On September 30, 2024, Gavin Newsom signe...
07/11/2024

What does this mean for AHS and California students? Sampan Mehta Staff Writer On September 30, 2024, Gavin Newsom signed Bill AB 1780 into law, banning legacy and donor admissions at California’s private universities from September 1, 2025. AB 1780 was introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting from San Francisco, and Ting expressed his support for the legislation, “We must level the playing field....

What does this mean for AHS and California students? Sampan Mehta  Staff Writer      On September 30, 2024, Gavin Newsom signed Bill AB 1780 into law, banning legacy a…

Everything we know about the FUSD budget deficit Saanvi Deshini Staff Writer During March 13th’s Board Meeting, Fremont ...
06/11/2024

Everything we know about the FUSD budget deficit Saanvi Deshini Staff Writer During March 13th’s Board Meeting, Fremont Unified School District announced a $30 million budget deficit through the 2028-2029 academic year. However, the estimated deficit fluctuates according to various district sources; the Virtual Balanced Budget meeting claims $26-27 million, the district’s FAQ’s lists $38 million, and the Balanced Budget for Fiscal Sustainability Workshop indicates $30 million....

Everything we know about the FUSD budget deficit Saanvi Deshini Staff Writer      During March 13th’s Board Meeting, Fremont Unified School District announced a $30 million…

The significance of International Walk and Roll to School Day Ryan Liu Staff Writer The morning air is cool and crisp an...
06/11/2024

The significance of International Walk and Roll to School Day Ryan Liu Staff Writer The morning air is cool and crisp and the usual surge of cars honking and squealing at the drop-off zone is instead replaced by the rhythmic hum of bicycle tires and the enthusiastic chatter of students walking hand in hand with all their friends. Backpacks bob up and down with every footstep and the traffic guard greets a steady stream of students....

The significance of International Walk and Roll to School Day Ryan Liu Staff Writer      The morning air is cool and crisp and the usual surge of cars honking and squealing…

Teams adapts to heat-related protocols set by CIF Angelica Guerrero Staff Writer Fall is traditionally known as a season...
06/11/2024

Teams adapts to heat-related protocols set by CIF Angelica Guerrero Staff Writer Fall is traditionally known as a season for cooler temperatures, putting on coats, and layering up your clothes, but spikes in heat have created unexpected challenges for AHS sports teams. The recent heat wave has left players and coaches of fall sports trying to adjust practices to conform with safety protocols....

Teams adapts to heat-related protocols set by CIF Angelica Guerrero Staff Writer      Fall is traditionally known as a season for cooler temperatures, putting on coats, and…

AHS’s Homecoming involves preparation from many students in order to host a successful dance. Caleb Truneh Staff Writer ...
06/11/2024

AHS’s Homecoming involves preparation from many students in order to host a successful dance. Caleb Truneh Staff Writer On Saturday, October 26, American hosted their annual Homecoming Dance. The dance often holds over one thousand students so a lot of preparation is required to execute a fun and safe event. “The ASB executives work about a month to a month and a half prior to Homecoming to figure out all the logistics and work on the decorations we want to put on out, the overall theme, how ticket sales are going to work, and the different aspects of games and what they involve,” said ASB Vice President Ayush Sharma (11)....

AHS’s Homecoming involves preparation from many students in order to host a successful dance.  Caleb Truneh Staff Writer      On Saturday, October 26, American hosted …

How and why sub clubs were disallowed Ryan Liu Staff Writer Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, ASB has announced the...
05/11/2024

How and why sub clubs were disallowed Ryan Liu Staff Writer Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, ASB has announced their decision to ban sub clubs at American High School. While there may be potential losses with the change, their disappearance may also be a necessary change to the club system. As the new structure takes effect, it is important to understand why and how this decision has been made....

How and why sub clubs were disallowed Ryan Liu Staff Writer      Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, ASB has announced their decision to ban sub clubs at American High S…

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We at the Eagle Era strive to be a reliable and compelling source of news for the American High School community. We are dedicated to regularly providing students, staff, and the community beyond with newsworthy information accurately and objectively through printed issues, online articles, and social media posts. We hope to include a diverse range of content that impacts the readers of the Eagle Era in a unique, creative manner. As a school-affiliated publication, we aim to reflect the values, interests, and ideas of not the staff alone, but of the AHS community as a whole.

Check out our online publication at eagleera.org Executive Staff: Editors-in-Chief: Vyoma Raman and Divya Prakash Web Design Editor Lead: LeAnn Liu Print Design Editor: Trinity Adla