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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
An Eras Tour poster with friendship bracelets attached.
Pop Music, Fandom, and Teenage Girlhood pt. 1: The Double Standard of Fandom
People commonly keep up with their favorite celebrities through the use of social media platforms like Instagram.
Idolized and Idealized: Students’ Fascination with Celebrities
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
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
Moana 2 at theaters on November 27, 2024.
A Review of Moana 2
The three natural sciences—biology, physics, and chemistry—all funnel into American history and science.
Let’s make America smart again
A bookshelf of popular teen novels, including "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, "The Lost Hero" by Rick Riordan, and "1984" by George Orwell.
Are books becoming obsolete? Why Fewer People are Reading Today
The Problem with the “Action Girl” Trope in Visual Media
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
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
Photo courtesy of California Wild Gardens
Dublin Wildlife: Toyon
Photo Courtesy of Barnhardt Purified Cotton
Dublin Wildlife: Cotton
Photo courtesy of Betty Marose at the University of Maryland Extension
Dublin Wildlife: Bermudagrass
Photo Courtesy of Jason Mark at The Magazine of the Sierra Club
Dublin Wildlife: Douglas-fir trees
A beautiful valley oak tree stands in the sunlight.
Dublin Wildlife: The Valley Oak and its Significance in our City
Homecoming Photo Series (15/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (15/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (14/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (14/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (13/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (13/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (12/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (12/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (11/32)
Homecoming Photo Series (11/32)
The official Student News Site of Dublin High School.

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Samaira Gaind

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People commonly keep up with their favorite celebrities through the use of social media platforms like Instagram.

Idolized and Idealized: Students’ Fascination with Celebrities

Samaira Gaind, Managing Editor
March 29, 2025
Advanced Placement (AP) class textbooks that are commonly used at DHS.

Mastering Your AP Classes: Essential Study Resources for Your Classes

Samaira Gaind, Managing Editor
March 29, 2025
Kumon, a math and reading tutoring business, hires many high school students to grade assignments and aid students in their learning.

To Work or Not to Work: The Pros and Cons of Working a Part-Time Job in High School

Samaira Gaind, Managing Editor
December 8, 2024
Dublin High School's locker room, where the incident took place.

Locker Room Incident: Students Question School Safety

Samaira Gaind, Managing Editor
October 28, 2024

A Spring Miracle: The Association Between Weather and Happiness

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
May 21, 2024

The Power of Youth Activism: Past Instances in History

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
May 20, 2024

Disney’s Lineup: A Preview of Disney’s Upcoming Films

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
May 20, 2024

The Importance of Inclusivity in Silicon Valley

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
May 20, 2024
Assorted muffins, ham and cheese scones, and coconut overnight oats made by the culinary students at Dublin High School.

Gaels In The Kitchen: Dublin High School’s Culinary Academy

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
April 27, 2024

“Yes, And”: Dublin High’s “Improv the Nation” Club

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2024
Students should try to start off their 2024 strong.

New Year New You: How to Make 2024 Your Year

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2024
The Sather Tower, also known as the Campanile, at UC Berkeley.

How Dangerous is UC Berkeley?

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
December 31, 2023
Many students often leave their passions to go after a lucrative field they dislike.

Lost Dreams: How the Pursuit of College is Hindering the Find for True Passion

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
December 22, 2023
Person relaxing and sitting on the couch before watching a movie.

Top 5 Movies to Watch This Fall Season

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
November 27, 2023
A camera and microphone setup, similar to the one used in the DHS film department.

Feature on the DHS Film Department: Video Production

Samaira Gaind, Opinion Editor
November 27, 2023
Self-Help: Ways to Destress Before Finals

Self-Help: Ways to Destress Before Finals

Samaira Gaind, Staff Writer
April 9, 2023
DHS Naach Dikhade performing their mesmerizing and energetic start to their second song 'Chikni Chameli'

The Annual Winter Concert at DHS

Samaira Gaind
February 22, 2023
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