February/March 2024 Edition
November/December 2023 Edition
October 2023 Edition
May/June 2023 Edition
-
How does the Khranicle Work?
Are the writers secretly AIs? Who are the MEs? How does the Khranicle actually work?
-
The Dark Side of the K-Pop Industry
From insane schedules to scandals and suicide, the K-Pop industry is not what it looks like on the surface.
-
10 Book Reviews (July Edition)
-
Fast X Review
22 years after the release of the original The Fast and the Furious, the franchise is still going strong, now producing movies with budgets almost ten times bigger. Whether it should’ve continued this long is up for debate, but the series seems to finally be drawing to a close. Fast X, the 11th installment in the Fast & Furious franchise sees Dom Toretto and his friends and family back on the road with a fresh(-ish) and intense villain hot on their heels. No special effects are spared as they travel from Rome to Lisbon, London, Los Angeles, and everywhere else.
-
Climate Change: Despair or Optimism?
Is humanity’s endgame in sight? Or is this a time of optimism and opportunity to safeguard and transform our future?
-
The RRR Oscars Performance Controversy
RRR’s song’s win of the Oscars was revolutionary, and also quite controversial. The dance performed to honor India actually ended up leaving a bad taste in the entire community’s mouth: Here’s why.
March/April 2023 Edition
-
The Statistics of Pain: Gender Bias in Medicine
A sixteen-year-old patient visited her doctor after experiencing extreme abdominal pain, finding blood in her urine, and running a fever. Her doctor asked about her sex life, whether she used tampons or pads, her home life, then prescribed her antidepressants before sending her home. She was finally given generic antibiotics for her kidney infection two days later, but because she had entered early-stage sepsis, they weren’t strong enough and she had to be hospitalized.
-
Stargaze
A creative writing piece. Our starry-eyed protagonist takes the plunge to the other side.
-
The KLS Basement Part 3
Read Khushi’s third installment of the KLS basement series
-
Parenting, Failure, And Everything Everywhere All At Once
In one year, Everything Everywhere All At Once became the most-awarded film of all time. Its awards run up to 165, with 7 Oscar wins and 11 nominations. How did a small movie, with a budget of $14.3 million and a visual effects team of exactly six people, become such a huge success?
-
Outer Banks Season 1 Review
A review of one of Netflix’s biggest shows of the past few years, the hit treasure-hunting show Outer Banks. A quick look into what worked, what didn’t, and what we thought about it.
-
AI in K-pop—The Fifth Generation?
AI is a phenomenon that is taking over the world right now with programs like ChatGPT rising to popularity. What if I told you that it’s been starting to take over the Korean music industry as well?
February 2023 Edition
-
February: Diana's Book Recommendations
Read this month’s book reccs!
-
What is Critical Race Theory?
This Black History Month, the EBI Committee defines CRT, how it's misconstrued, and how American education is suffering as a result.
-
Who's really to blame for climate change?
Fossil fuel companies, developed countries, rich people, politicians, or everyone?
-
Maya Angelou
An epitome of African-American History, Women Empowerment, Literary Excellence & Social Justice.
-
De-mystifying Student Stress: Good Stress, Bad Stress, and Coping With It
This article will explore the Community Meeting theme for this year with interviews from staff and students on their experience with stress and how they relieve it.
-
The History of Animation
An overlook of animation and how it has evolved.
-
The KLS Basement: Part 2
The director pressed the downward arrow and entered the elevator. We had to investigate…. The second part of a fictional story about a group of KLS students trying to find out whether KLS has a basement.
January 2023 Edition
-
Album Review: The Forever Story by JID
A review of Atlanta rapper JID's latest release.
-
Breaking News: Sponsored by Internet Explorer - Episode 1: The Titanic's Voyage
Meet Noah Newmann, bringing the newest news. This episode: In depth updates about life aboard the RMS Titanic's maiden voyage! Only on Breaking News: Sponsored by Internet Explorer!
-
COP27 Key Outcomes: A Win for Climate Justice, but much remains to be done
The climate conference COP27 resulted in arguably as much good as lack of it, all while humanity accelerates towards climate change.
-
Dec to Jan: Diana's Book Reviews
Read these great books!
-
New Year's Traditions Around the World
A look at all the interesting and unique new years traditions from around the world
-
Self-discovery and the Transgender Experience
The EBI Committee interviews an anonymous high schooler about her journey of self-discovery and her interactions with others as a closeted transgender girl.
-
Everything you need to know about what’s going on with the K-Pop Industry right now.
Everything you need to know about what’s going on with the K-Pop Industry right now.
-
The KLS Basement
A fictional story about a group of KLS students attempting to find out what happens if they take the elevator on the first floor of the school building, down.
November/December 2022 Edition
-
Dragon's Veil Part 1
My vision faded as I saw a man drag me into a blue, shining, portal.
-
Ms. Marvel and Misrepresentation
Ms. Marvel, a TV show released in June 2022, is the first show to face all three of the challenges of featuring a protagonist of color, representing teenage life, and living up to the reputation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
-
Wednesday Review
Netflix’s Wednesday, a spinoff of the Addams Family movies, is breaking records just as fast as it defeats societal expectations through its combination of uncommon genres, intriguing plot, and character and cast representation. Read on to learn more about how Wednesday made its accomplishments.
-
Native American Heritage Month
Every November, the United States celebrates National Native American Heritage Month. Its purpose is to recognize indigenous voices and confront the fact that most of our knowledge about indigenous culture and issues is from the past. This article outlines three struggles that indigenous people are currently facing, so that we can all better honor indigenous culture and create change.
-
Born Pink Review!
A dive into Blackpink’s latest album “Born Pink” and all the new culture and references that might be hinting towards their disbandment.
-
Time Travel and the Perpetual Contradictions of J.K. Rowling
The Wizarding World's magic veil sure has a lot of holes in it.
-
Iran's Expulsion from the U.N.'s Women's Rights Commission
A look into Iran's recent expulsion from the U.N. Women's Right Commission, and what events led up to this groundbreaking vote.
-
Spotlight on Geraint
A spotlight on the physics TA and Geometry teacher, Geraint, including the actual pronunciation of his name and his participation in a national dog training show!
-
Secret Snowflake Gone Wrong
October 2022 Edition
-
The Copyright Issue In Music (From A Listener’s Perspective)!
Lawsuits are running rampant in the music industry… How is this a problem?
-
Bisexuality Awareness Week
To commemorate Bisexual Awareness Week, we wrote this article to examine some of the harmful stereotypes that plague the bisexual community.
-
Climate Change - The Monthly Update
You've heard of climate change being one of the biggest problems humanity faces today. What exactly is this problem, then, and how do we solve it?
-
Spotlight on Shin
From aerospace, to software engineering, to music, and teaching, Shin has done it all.
-
An Early History of Mexican Immigration to the United States
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage month, we offer this glimpse into the early history of Mexican immigration to the US, and what that means for us now.
-
Diana's Book Recommendations
Read these books and you will know of their greatness.
-
Spirit Week/Halloween Gallery!
Costumes, crazy hair, and colored Hogwarts Houses are just some phrases we could use to describe an epic Spirit Week. Check out pics here!
-
Throwback Thursday Comic
A *vintage* comic based off KLS.
-
New Music Monthly
An exploration of exciting new track releases every month!
-
Community Meeting Speaker Spotlight: Noel Quiñones
On November 1st, KLS hosted Noel Quiñones, Emmy-nominated spoken word poet, educator, and community organizer from New York engaged in his Fall 2022 tour in the Bay Area.
May 2022 Edition
-
2A Government and Politics Podcasts
The Government & Politics class takes a dive into podcast making with their 4 episode series tackling the question, “To what extent can we, as engaged citizens, contribute positively to the gun debate in America?” Listen to a debriefing of the subject through a cultural/social, political, and constitutional lens.
-
The 2022 Summer Reading List
It's nearly time to take off for summer––but first, grab a book.
-
Vivek's Common App Essay
An example of a real common app personal statement.
-
Advanced Credits 2021-2022
Learn about some of the impressive and impactful Advanced Credits this cycle!
-
Moon Knight Review
The highly regarded show, Moon Knight has finally gotten a review in the Khranicle! Was it good or bad? Click to read!
-
KLS Form Culture
What is the effect of KLS students failing to respond to forms? It's larger than you might think.
March-April 2022 Edition
-
The Secret Life of Pets (KLHS Edition)
I nearly died from a cuteness overload while collecting these photos.
-
The KLS Warm-Up Society
A new solution to KLS's air conditioning woes!
-
The Batman Review
The Batman is the latest installment of the world famous character. Does it live up to the hype?
-
Mishal's Common App Essay
An example of a real common app that discusses how family forms oneself.
-
The Future of Teaching at KLS
“Everyone’s a Teacher and Everyone’s a Student.” We’ve heard that a lot, but what does it really mean?
-
The Left’s Radical Problem
Discourse on massive public forums wasn't very good before, but it gets worse when there's no substantial engagement with the other side.
-
Women's History Month
Women’s History Month is celebrated every March to honor the achievements of women throughout history. Read about its history and how we can use it today.
-
How Study Abroad Can Change Your Life
A peek into the story of David Joiner’s first international travels to Nepal which inspired his expeditions to 36 different countries and has finally led him to our admissions office here at KLHS.
-
Smoke or Fire
-
Original Poems by Iliana
Poems of reflection written by KLS sophomore, Iliana F.
January 2022 Edition
-
Boba Tea: Opinion Piece
How to navigate the boba scene in the Bay, best stores, best drinks, boba hacks, boba secrets, very valuable knowledge I am GIVING AWAY FOR FREE.
-
Asking KLS Extremely Personal Questions
A completely candid, wonderfully caught off-guard deep dive into KLHS students.
-
The College Admissions Superstar
The first rumor I heard about our new college counselor was that he was some sort of “college admissions superstar.” In this article, we confirm these rumors and tell you more about KLHS counsellor Brennan Barnard.
-
Black History Month
-
Break of Dusk - Episode 1
A story about the wrong news about the right person. First installment in a series.
-
Is Apple TV+ Worth it?
The streaming service with everyone but John Hamm. Is it worth your money?
-
What are KLS Students listening to?
An exposé of the multifaceted music taste at KLS.
-
Why We Should Wear N95 Masks
N95 masks are uncomfortable, a pain in the neck. However, we are required to wear them, due to the new COVID guidelines. In this article, we will discuss how N95 masks protect us and whether they are really worth it.
-
Negotiations continue between Western and Russian diplomats
Expect this to stay in the news cycle for the next several weeks.
-
As A New Year Starts, So Does A New Robotics Season
The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is an annual competition open to high school students with a build season of around 8 weeks at the beginning of the year. Each year, there is a different game with different objectives and teams are challenged to build a robot that can do those tasks. At the end of the season, teams go to competitions and play against other teams. Robotics is a sport that many KLHS members participate in.
-
Student Artwork in the Mountain View Library
KLS students have gotten the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the Mountain View Library—here are some photos!
November-December 2021 Edition
-
The Escapism of Taylor Swift’s Re-Recorded Discography
Taylor Swift continues to fight for the ownership of her music.
-
The Holiday Playlist
A quintessential holiday playlist curated by your favorite music specialist.
-
Marvel's Eternals Review
Marvel’s Eternals was a daring film that pushed the boundaries of what we’ve seen from previous Marvel films.
-
The Warriors’ 2021-2022 Season: Everything You Need to Know so Far
A quick overview of the Golden State Warriors' dominant season so far.
-
Dune Review
Hands down one the of most beautiful and visually stunning films of the year - Dune: Part One is a must-see.
-
The Role of the Student Council
A quick look into the Student Council & their plans for the KLHS community.
-
Infrastructure & Biden’s Domestic Agenda
After months of negotiations, Dem's Build Back Better plan is finally in the Senate, where it awaits yet more negotiation.
-
The Ongoing Litigation Over Texas’s Abortion Law
A look into the developments surrounding S.B. 8, a controversial new law from Texas that has become the most restrictive law on women's reproductive rights yet.
-
Reflections on The College Application Process
College application reflections from a senior applying to college.
-
Cross Word Puzzle
-
December Gallery
Photos from Multicultural Week, Secret Snowflake, Exhibition, Movie Night, and more!
October 2021 Edition
-
2021 Homecoming Week Gallery!
Homecoming. A fun-filled dance after a long awaited homecoming football game, played by the school’s most reputable football team. Except we don't have a football team. Or sports really. Or even homecoming—before last week.
-
October KLS Shallot: Tesla License Plates
"Customized Tesla license plates are a traffic hazard," Bay Area commuter says.
-
Nick vs. the College Cliché
This month, The KLHS Community got to hear from members of the graduate Alumni during Community Meeting but you might have noticed some were missing. So here’s an offline interview with Nicholas Verzic, who’s now attending UT Austin in Texas!
-
New Teacher Spotlight: Brianna Beehler
Have you heard about Brianna’s wooden spoon?
-
All-Purpose GLUE
-
Jay B.’s “Merge and Purge” Project
Three days a week, eleven students participate in the KLHS Geometry class, but with a twist: a Junior is teaching the class.
-
Can the 49ers Make the Playoffs This Year?
2019 was a good year for Bay Area football fans. The San Francisco 49ers had built an impressive squad and made it all the way to the Super Bowl. Though the team did suffer an embarrassing defeat there, the entirety of the Bay Area could be unified under their excellent football team. Then the 2020 season came around…
-
Shang Chi Review (Spoiler Free!)
Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was an absolute action packed ride with tons and tons of fun action and quips. The movie veered away from the stereotypical Marvel origin story where the protagonist is rich or an event happens to give them some sort of powers, by making Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) kind of a loser.
-
October Current Events
Taking current events and reviewing them in hindsight.
-
The Final Season of Brooklyn-99
In April 2020, police sitcom Brooklyn-99 released the finale of their seventh season. The episode would go on to become the third highest rated episode of the series at the time, a needed win for the struggling sitcom.
-
Issues of Anti-Feminism: Then and Now
How misogyny, anti-feminism, and sexism still play out today in adult and teen life.
-
Cross Word Puzzle
-
New Teacher Spotlight: Lejoi Reese
What’s an arts specialist? Lejoi is trying to figure that out too! Lejoi Reece is KLHS’s “art specialist”, although she doesn’t know exactly what that is supposed to mean…