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San Francisco's decorated tree in the middle of the city.
How Christmas Became a Billion Dollar Industry
A mini American flag.
Let’s Make America Smart Again
Beyoncé on her most recent tour, the Renaissance World Tour (Image by user Raph_PH on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. pt. 2
Beyoncé at a movie premiere (image by user Sassy on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 3.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. Pt. 1
An Eras Tour show in Minneapolis (Image by Michael Hicks, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Pop Music, Fandom, and Teenage Girlhood pt. 2: The Irony of Fan treatment
Mr. Bainton conducts the Symphonic Band.
A Night to Remember – Winter Concert 2024
A cluttered desk in need of decluttering.
Seasonal decluttering: why you should do it and how to get started
Rocketeers Evan Fielding and Mohit Varikuti (in the front) of GFC and Ayush Reddy, Aaditya Dandekar, and William Su (in the back) of GFSC.
Liftoff: Gael Force Rocketry Teams Take Flight
People commonly keep up with their favorite celebrities through the use of social media platforms like Instagram.
Idolized and Idealized: Students’ Fascination with Celebrities
Advanced Placement (AP) class textbooks that are commonly used at DHS.
Mastering Your AP Classes: Essential Study Resources for Your Classes
Dublin Elementary's STEAM Night
Dublin Elementary’s STEAM Night
Brightly-colored flower pinwheels blow in the early afternoon wind at the start of Splatter, drawing in prospective customers.
Dublin’s annual Splatter Festival evokes mixed feelings among students
Outside of school hours, the DHS track serves as a hub of conversation and tight bonds.
Korean Bakeries, Parks, and More: Dublin’s Favorite Third Places
A Spring Miracle: The Association Between Weather and Happiness
Madison Hsu, 11, and Olivia Choe, 11, pose for the camera at their table for Gleam And Give, a DHS club dedicated to crafting jewelry for charity.
Community Gives Vendors Their Flowers at First-ever DHS Spring Market
San Francisco's decorated tree in the middle of the city.
How Christmas Became a Billion Dollar Industry
An Eras Tour poster with friendship bracelets attached.
Pop Music, Fandom, and Teenage Girlhood pt. 1: The Double Standard of Fandom
A Dublin High student studies in a coffee shop and logs into AP Classroom to get ahead on coursework over winter break.
Holiday hustle: Productivity Tips for Winter Break
The cast of DHS Drama’s The Best Man are on stage in a scene where the press surround three of the central characters. The performances were held in Dublin High School’s Performing Arts Theater.
Review: The Best Man
Baking supplies to make treats this holiday season.
Easy Holiday Treats
A mini American flag.
Let’s Make America Smart Again
Beyoncé on her most recent tour, the Renaissance World Tour (Image by user Raph_PH on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. pt. 2
Beyoncé at a movie premiere (image by user Sassy on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 3.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. Pt. 1
An Eras Tour show in Minneapolis (Image by Michael Hicks, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Pop Music, Fandom, and Teenage Girlhood pt. 2: The Irony of Fan treatment
The G2 campers of 2024
The Importance of Girls’ Math Programs and Contests Pt. 1: Why It’s Important
The Dublin High School Football team at their Homecoming Game last year. This year, the much-anticipated HOCO game will take place on October 18th.
Dublin High School Football season set to kick off
Dublin girls scrimmaging at tryouts, working hard even into the night!
Kick Off To The 2023 Girls Soccer Season At Dublin High School
Gaels fall to the Falcons on a last-second touchdown
Gaels fall to the Falcons on a last-second touchdown
Dublin Athletics announces new Streaming Service
Dublin Athletics announces new Streaming Service
DHS football field brimming with activity; admittingly, social distanced.
Varsity football secures first win of the 20-21 season
This shows the berries of a California coffeeberry. (Image Courtesy of the California Native Plant Society)
Dublin Wildlife: the California coffeeberry
The leaves of the pacific poison oak tree. (Image Courtesy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Organization)
Dublin Wildlife: Pacific Poison Oaks
A variety of sports balls.
Women in Sports
Photo courtesy of California Wild Gardens
Dublin Wildlife: Toyon
Photo Courtesy of Barnhardt Purified Cotton
Dublin Wildlife: Cotton
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The official Student News Site of Dublin High School.

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Ananya Varshneya

Ananya Varshneya, Columnist

Ananya Varshneya is a senior at Dublin High and a columnist for the Shield. Her column, “Notes on Notes”, discusses current events, culture, and media under a political and socioeconomic lens. She is the founding chairperson of the Dublin Political Coalition. In her free time, she is listening to music, training for a triathlon, or reading a book.
All content by Ananya Varshneya
DHS Reacts: Anonymous thoughts on the Jan. 6th Capitol riots

DHS Reacts: Anonymous thoughts on the Jan. 6th Capitol riots

Ananya Varshneya, Columnist
January 11, 2021
Notes on Notes: Preventing the development of artificial intelligence from exacerbating international inequity

Notes on Notes: Preventing the development of artificial intelligence from exacerbating international inequity

Ananya Varshneya, Columnist
November 12, 2020
Notes on Notes: K-Pop & Globalization

Notes on Notes: K-Pop & Globalization

Ananya Varshneya, Columnist
October 22, 2020
Notes on Notes: Malvina Reynolds and a Cookie Cutter Reality

Notes on Notes: Malvina Reynolds and a Cookie Cutter Reality

Ananya Varshneya, Columnist
October 4, 2020
Op-Ed: Dublin student expresses support for Arun Goel in mayoral race

Op-Ed: Dublin student expresses support for Arun Goel in mayoral race

Ananya Varshneya
September 30, 2020
Notes on Notes: Student board representative candidates make their case

Notes on Notes: Student board representative candidates make their case

Ananya Varshneya, Columnist
September 22, 2020
Dublin Political Coalition to educate voters on state propositions

Dublin Political Coalition to educate voters on state propositions

Ananya Varshneya, Columnist
August 28, 2020
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