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Mr. Hightower, our interviewee and director of The Best Man
Q&A: DHS Drama’s The Best Man, with Mr. Edward Hightower
The sophomore float brought scenes from Alice in Wonderland to life with the usage of cards, mushrooms, and the Queen of Hearts herself.
In a Nutshell: DHS’s 2024 Homecoming Parade
Dance interrupted by staff for students pushing forward too much.
Homecoming Dance 2024: No Artist, No Problem
Dublin High School's locker room, where the incident took place.
Locker Room Incident: Students Question School Safety
Grab a bowl of popcorn to watch the new movies coming out this year.
Fall & Winter Cinema Preview: The Most Anticipated Movies of the Year
The sophomore float brought scenes from Alice in Wonderland to life with the usage of cards, mushrooms, and the Queen of Hearts herself.
In a Nutshell: DHS’s 2024 Homecoming Parade
Dance interrupted by staff for students pushing forward too much.
Homecoming Dance 2024: No Artist, No Problem
The sign-in page for Bluebook, CollegeBoard's proprietary online testing application, opened on a laptop.
AP Exams’ Online Transition
The Boulevard development, adjacent to the existing Iron Horse Trail, will border the forthcoming Iron Horse Nature Park.
Iron Horse Nature Park begins Phase 1 development
The Olympic rings featured in front of the Louvre Museum.
My Experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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
A few of the mini paintings submitted by local teenagers and adults on display at the Dublin Library's Tiny Art Show.
Art In Our City: The Dublin Library’s Tiny Art Show
Mr. Hightower, our interviewee and director of The Best Man
Q&A: DHS Drama’s The Best Man, with Mr. Edward Hightower
Grab a bowl of popcorn to watch the new movies coming out this year.
Fall & Winter Cinema Preview: The Most Anticipated Movies of the Year
Pixar Animation Studio's Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and Toy Story 3, the first three films in the franchise prior to the release of Toy Story 4 in 2019.
What’s with all these animated sequels?
[Book Review] Weapons of Math Destruction: The insidious danger of Big Data
[Book Review] Weapons of Math Destruction: The insidious danger of Big Data
Disney’s Lineup: A Preview of Disney’s Upcoming Films
Dublin High School's locker room, where the incident took place.
Locker Room Incident: Students Question School Safety
Dublin High student takes a practice Digital SAT test in the library
Putting those No. 2 Pencils Away: How Dublin High students feel about the Digital SAT
DUSD's board recently announced the budget for the 2024-2025 school year
DUSD’s intended budget cuts for 2024-2025 school year are inadvisable
Under the banking model of education, students are the passive objects of their own indoctrination.
Opinion: Education is Broken. Only We Can Fix It.
The Importance of Inclusivity in Silicon Valley
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
Trad-wife influencers are often seeing wearing fashion from the 1950's, including flouncy dresses, and bright colors. They also often don the pearls and perfume worn by upper class woman, and add subtle crosses into their jewelry collection.
The Rise of the Tradwife Aesthetic: Revaluing Tradition or Regressing Feminism?
This photo features the cover of "My Dark Vanessa". The cover features Vanessa with her eyes closed, symbolism alluding to the nature of her perception of her relationship, as she is unaware of what actually happened. The butterfly is also a prominent motif throughout the book, symbolizing transformation and growth as Vanessa comes to terms with the reality of her past throughout the book.
Examining Teenage Girlhood Through Literature: A Deep Dive on My Dark Vanessa
Common skin concerns – and affordable solutions!
Common skin concerns – and affordable solutions!
Inside the Surprisingly Dramatic Lives of Berkeley’s Falcons
Inside the Surprisingly Dramatic Lives of Berkeley’s Falcons
For DHS and all Dublin campuses, it's been over half a year since support for standard-based grading was discontinued on a district-wide level.
Standard-Based Grading: Teachers Weigh In
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Riya Chopra

Riya Chopra, Editor-in-Chief

Riya Chopra is a senior at Dublin High and one of this year’s Editors-in-Chief. She enjoys writing about everything from school board meetings to the opinions of students and staff on incidents of national significance. She wants to be a political analyst one day, welcomes conversation on everything from font choices to Congress, and, as can be discerned from her entertainment articles, loves books, movies, and television more than anyone probably should. At any given moment you can find her playing tennis on the DHS team, exploring new restaurants with her family, or biking with her friends. Through her work for the Shield, she hopes to shed light on different ideas and perspectives within the Dublin community.
All content by Riya Chopra
DHS Reacts: Should 17-year-olds be given the right to vote?

DHS Reacts: Should 17-year-olds be given the right to vote?

Danielle Tran and Riya Chopra
November 3, 2020
#Bethemovement: Black Student Union condemns use of the n-word among Dublin youth

#Bethemovement: Black Student Union condemns use of the n-word among Dublin youth

Riya Chopra, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
As distance learning reaches week six, teachers grow accustomed to cardboard cutouts in place of live students.

Teachers continue to adapt to as distance learning enters sixth week

Riya Chopra, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020

[Photo] California colleges go test-optional

Kyle Shi, Layout Editor
September 21, 2020
The board deliberated on the agreement at a special meeting on Thursday evening.

Where do we go from here?

Riya Chopra, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020
The board deliberated on the agreement at a special meeting on Thursday evening.

School year will begin with full distance learning

Riya Chopra, for the Pleasanton Weekly
July 17, 2020
Dan Moirao, Ed.D., is taking over the helm of Dublin Unified in wake of Marken's departure.

Daniel Moirao appointed as acting superintendent

Riya Chopra, for the Pleasanton Weekly
July 11, 2020
The board deliberated on the tentative agreement during the June 30 meeting.

School board reverses course, approves agreement with teachers’ union

Riya Chopra, for the Pleasanton Weekly
July 11, 2020
Until now, students were required to take either the SAT or ACT in order to apply to University of California schools.

UCs Adopt Plan to Eliminate SAT/ACT by 2025

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor
June 16, 2020

Students Finish AP Testing Despite Disruptions

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor
June 2, 2020
The board discusses adopting a credit, no-credit policy during a live-streamed board meeting. The motion failed 3-2.

Board of Trustees Strikes Down Credit/No Credit Grading Policy in 3-2 Vote

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor
April 22, 2020

Are DHS Students Politically Aware? Do They Want to Be?

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor
March 11, 2020
Emily and Haley receive the Young Citizens of the Year award at the 2019 volunteer recognition event.

Emily Que and Haley Tjon Recognized as 2019 Young Citizens of the Year

Riya Chopra and Kaushikee Nayudu
March 11, 2020
The cast and directors take a bow at the end of the night.

Drama Department Kicks off 2020 with One Acts

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor
February 6, 2020
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DUSD Board Approves $30+ million to Modernize Dublin Elementary

Riya Chopra and Kaushikee Nayudu
December 5, 2019
Dr. Marken, pictured in the middle, was appointed by the Board of Trustees in April 2019.

Dr. Dave Marken’s Return to Dublin Unified School District

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor
November 18, 2019
The school board at one of the first meetings following the start of the 2019-2020 school year, from right to left, Superintendent Dave Marken, Trustee Miller, Trustee Rouse, Trustee Cherrier, and Trustee Blackman.

Board Meeting Reveals Tension Between Board Members

Riya Chopra and Kaushikee Nayudu
September 25, 2019
Madison Charles and Trevor Lind starred opposite each other in the musical.

The Pajama Game Was Worth Far More Than 7 and a Half Cents

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Sophomores Mandy Tran and Anika Bhushan work in the HUB, utilizing the support from tutors and chromebooks, during their GAEL period.

English Department Implements Readiness Tests to Factor into Course Placement

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
A distraught Rebecca (Emma Nelson) listens as her unsupportive friend Roberta (Chloe Nickels) relays her latest relationship drama.

Students Are Back in the Directors’ Chair with the 2019 One Acts

Riya Chopra and Danielle Tran
January 25, 2019
Sophomores Mandy Tran and Anika Bhushan work in the HUB, utilizing the support from tutors and chromebooks, during their GAEL period.

Faculty Opinions on Block Schedule Remain Divided

Riya Chopra and Sahand Adibnia
December 8, 2018
The candidates for mayor and city council gather at the Candidates’ Forum in early October. Picture Credit: Dublin Patch

2018 Midterm Elections: Mayor and City Council Results

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
November 22, 2018
Fall Sports Recap

Fall Sports Recap

Kaushikee Nayudu, Ari Stassinopoulos, Sumedh Vaidyanathan, Kyle Shi, and Riya Chopra
November 22, 2018
Kaitlyn Hamann expresses frustration in her role as Chris. Credit: Patty Cruz

The Rumors Are True — It Really Was a Spectacular Show

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
November 22, 2018
Club Spotlight: Northern California Innocence Project

Club Spotlight: Northern California Innocence Project

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Club Spotlight: Dublin High Democrats

Club Spotlight: Dublin High Democrats

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Photo credit: Riya Chopra

The Alameda County Fair Gears Up For Another Summer

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
July 18, 2018

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” Brings Comedy Back to the Marvel Universe

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
July 18, 2018
Credit to Simon and Schuster.

Scythe: Another Dystopian Novel, But This Time With Purpose

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
July 18, 2018

Solo Has Discovered the Price of Mediocrity

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
June 11, 2018
FMP Closes Out the Year With “Bring a Friend to FMP”

FMP Closes Out the Year With “Bring a Friend to FMP”

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018

“Avengers: Infinity War” Was Well Worth the Wait

Manasa Ayyala and Riya Chopra
May 16, 2018

Heathers at Las Positas: What’s Their Damage? Quite a Lot.

Manasa Ayyala and Riya Chopra
May 7, 2018
Second High School Begins Construction. Yes, Really.

Second High School Begins Construction. Yes, Really.

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
March 31, 2018
Dublin High School at UC Berkeley Model United Nations

Dublin High School at UC Berkeley Model United Nations

Manasa Ayala and Riya Chopra
March 21, 2018
DHS Has a Show of Support on Multicultural Diversity Day

DHS Has a Show of Support on Multicultural Diversity Day

Riya Chopra and Manasa Ayyala
March 10, 2018

Movie Review: “The Post,” Set in 1971, Could Very Well Be About 2018

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
February 10, 2018
Girls' Tennis Senior Night: Lady Gaels Take It to the Court One More Time

Girls’ Tennis Senior Night: Lady Gaels Take It to the Court One More Time

Riya Chopra, Staff Writer
November 5, 2017
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