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Awards & Recognition
2022-23
- 2022-23 Best of SNO: 26 published stories
- March 9, 2023: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania explores an wondrous universe and sets up phase five of the MCU by Daniel Lee
- March 8, 2023: Artificial Intelligence transforms the creation and consumption of music by Jennifer Sheng and Allan Zhang
- March 7, 2023: Senior Madison Macachor brings home first-ever girls EBAL wrestling title by Abby Kapur
- March 3, 2023: Frequent shooting threats place DVHS in the “Boy Who Cried Wolf” situation by Anya Ayyappan, Saanvi Haridas, and Emily Wong
- Feb. 22, 2023: DVHS seniors aim to create biodegradable tampon by Lauren Chen, Kimberly Cui, Daphne Wang, Ella Shen, and Shreya Jagannathan
- Feb. 20, 2023: Obscure holidays are worth celebrating by Indra Deshmukh
- Feb. 17, 2023: Twitter and Mastodon raise questions about free speech and social media regulation by Mitali Mittal and Allan Zhang
- Feb. 9, 2023: No matter what the war throws her way, Nataliya Khrapchynska pushes through by Neetra Chakraborty
- Feb. 1, 2023: The heavy rains won’t solve California’s drought by Nethra Dhamodaran
- Jan. 27, 2023: The overpopulation myth obstructs meaningful climate action by Indra Deshmukh
- Jan. 6, 2023: Banning of flavored tobacco products in California with Proposition 31 is a step towards protecting youth by Ekroop Kaur
- Dec. 17, 2022: OPEC just gambled everything…and it’s working by Nethra Dhamodaran
- Dec. 14 2022: Hope for Ukraine beats out apathy by Grace Zhao
- Dec. 13 2022: Cultured meat paves the way for a more sustainable future by Allan Zhang
- Dec. 13 2022: “Wednesday” replaces the creepy, kooky Addams Family with clumsy clichés by Sofia Jones Rivera and Tanvi Rao
- Dec. 12 2022: Junior Ella Lin dominates on the national badminton team by Abby Kapur
- Nov. 29 2022: Junior Mylia Perez commits to Stanford for softball by Ella Shen
- Nov. 27 2022: “Enola Holmes 2” is the epitome of a family-friendly movie on Netflix by Ella Shen
- Nov. 14 2022: Farmers’ markets promote a fruitful future by Ananya Mukherjee, Indra Deshmukh, Neetra Chakraborty
- Nov. 9 2022: Queer students threatened by rise in book censorship by Indra Deshmukh
- Oct. 16 2022: Student athletes adjust to the new bell schedule by Saanvi Haridas
- Oct. 6, 2022: AI-generated art raises ethical concerns by Anaisha Das, Srishreya (Shreya) Arunsaravanakumar, and Neetra Chakraborty
- Sep. 27, 2022: SRVUSD students and teachers weigh in on utility of ATP program by Grace Zhao and Allan Zhang
- Oct. 2, 2022: Outdated appeal of grass lawns harms water conservation efforts by Lauren Chen and Tanvi Rao
- Oct. 3, 2022: California tackles climate change by restricting gas-powered vehicle sales by Akilesh Kale and Allan Zhang
- Oct. 4, 2022: “Babel” is an explosive critique of colonialism by Indra Deshmukh
2021-22
- 2022 SNO Distinguished Site
- 2021-22 SNO Badges: Best of SNO, Audience Engagement, Multimedia, Story Page Excellence, Continuous Coverage, Site Excellence
- 2021-22 Best of SNO: 29 published stories
- Apr. 20, 2022: ““Cyrano” languishes as an overwrought metaphor” by Grace Zhao
- Apr. 18, 2022: “As music evolves, the Grammys fall behind” by Tanvi Rao
- Apr. 13, 2022: “Amazon’s return policy saves money at the expense of our environment” by Shreyas Sambara, Akilesh Kale, and Nidhay Mahavadi
- Mar. 21, 2022: “Gatekeeping ruins fandoms” by Anaisha Das and Mayukhi Katragadda
- Mar. 11, 2022: “Villainizing journalists deters effective reporting” by Grace Yang, Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath, and Ella Shen
- Feb. 25, 2022: “Aesthetic activism is threatening to harm meaningful social justice” by Samuel Minioza and Olivia Phongsa
- Feb. 22, 2022: “Japan’s plan to dump radioactive waste into the Pacific Ocean prioritizes money over environmental concerns” by Ashley Lee
- Feb. 21, 2022: “A guide to navigating the metaverse” by Rikin Patel
- Feb. 21, 2022: “Healing crystals work (if you choose to believe in them)” by Jade Wang and Hannah Wang
- Feb. 16, 2022: “Cheer leaves viewers without spirit as it deals with various issues” by Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath
- Feb. 10, 2022: “EDITORIAL: Non-citizen voting in San Ramon” by Mahika Arya, Sneha Cheenath, Anaisha Das, Ananya Pinnamaneni, Jennifer Sheng, Megan Dhillon, Mitali Mittal, Olivia Phongsa, Praneetha Bhogi, Shereen Ahmed, Sylvia Ho, Tanvi Rao, Drishti Upadhyaya, and Kimberly Cui
- Feb. 7, 2022: “Dangerous trends unveil the dark side of social media” by Anaisha Das and Mayukhi Katragadda
- Jan. 31, 2022: “Palisades Tahoe makes reparations towards Indigenous women” by Daphne Wang, Kimberly Cui, and Shreya Jagannathan
- Jan. 14, 2022: ““Red Notice” is “Indiana Jones” without the engaging storyline, charismatic performances and successful humor” by Rishvanth (Rishi) Ramesh
- Dec. 15, 2021: “Spotify’s EQUAL initiative amplifies the voices and music of female musicians across the globe” by Tanvi Rao
- Dec. 15, 2021: “Adele’s “30” tells a story of poignance she’s overcome in herself” by Shreya Jagannathan and Rhea Master
- Nov. 28, 2021: “Only Murders in the Building’s portrayal of a crime is a fun, quirky approach with a devious undertone” by Rishvanth (Rishi) Ramesh
- Nov. 21, 2021: “Staying in and coming out: questioning and queerness during quarantine” by Eva Shen
- Nov. 19, 2021: “Authentic food does not exist” by Lauren Chen
- Nov. 10, 2021: “Shortages eat away at California’s free lunch program in DVHS” by Mahika Arya, Megan Dhillon, Jade Wang, and Mitali Mittal
- Nov. 10, 2021: “Bay Area shelters brace themselves for post-pandemic pet returns” by Shreya Jagannathan and Nidhay Mahavadi
- Nov. 8, 2021: “Dougherty Valley students enterprise their creative skill by opening small businesses” by Suhani Kashyap and Ashley Lee
- Oct. 26, 2021: “Getting booster shots is the new normal” by Mason Fang, Mitali Mittal, Aditya Arora, and Allan Zhang
- Oct. 25, 2021: “Approaching post-quaratine social connections with gratitude” by Grace Zhao
- Oct. 11, 2021: “Lucifer’s Season 6 gives more closure to the characters than the fans” by Ella Shen and Abby Kapur
- Sept. 30, 2021: “Disentangling Asians from the media’s delusions” by Daphne Wang, Kimberly Cui, and Grace Yang
- Sept. 29, 2021: “Teachers adjust to in-person test-taking following online school” by Anaisha Das
- Sept. 28, 2021: “Why are all movies in a British accent? Exploring the psychology and history behind the dominance of British accents in the film industry” by Sarah Han
- Sept. 15, 2021: “Uncovering and examining Dougherty Valley High School’s dress code” by Jade Wang and Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath
2020-21
- 2021 SNO Distinguished Site
- 2020-21 SNO Badges: Best of SNO, Audience Engagement, Multimedia, Story Page Excellence, Continuous Coverage, Site Excellence
- Lesher Awards:
- Journalism Education Association of Northern California:
- Headliners in Education – Best Education Story April 2021: “Conservative students urge for open discussions in the classroom” by Lauren Chen, Amrita Himmatraopet, and Drishti Upadhyaya
- 2020-21 Best of SNO: 39 published stories
- May 28, 2021: “The Indian diaspora in San Ramon helps loved ones overseas amid COVID-19 crisis” by Anaisha Das
- May 28, 2021: “Hinduism remains misrepresented in academia despite protests” by Soham Kinhikar and Amrita Himmatraopet
- May 25, 2021: “How mutual aid offers an ethical, community-oriented alternative to charity” by Lauren Chen and Aditi Praveen Kariyanahalli
- May 24, 2021: “Queerbaiting hooks viewers for the wrong reasons” by Aria Khalique
- May 15, 2021: “Recognizing the Asian American Identity for what it is: a myth” by Samuel Minioza
- May 12, 2021: “Surf Cup Sports study on youth soccer during the pandemic raises questions about data collection integrity and implications” by Jade Wang and Soham Kinhikar
- May 4, 2021: “True crime genre reflects similar systemic inequities of America: varying perspectives and stories” by Daniela Wise-Rojas and Shereen Ahmed
- May 3, 2021: “Biden’s Climate Plans Running Low on Fuel” by Hannah Wang and Owen Spargo
- Apr. 26, 2021: “Why our rooms are our safe spaces” by Owen Spargo and Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath
- Apr. 9, 2021: “Conservative students urge for open discussions in the classroom” by Lauren Chen, Amrita Himmatraopet, and Drishti Upadhyaya
- Apr. 1, 2021: “Online learning heightens learning gaps across the school district” by Sneha Cheenath
- Mar. 30, 2021: “Interfaith: People are the problem, not the religion” by Shereen Ahmed
- Mar. 27, 2021: “We’re not just the infected ones; We’re infecting the planet too” by Ashley Lee
- Mar. 25, 2021: “Balancing identities between the two worlds of bilingualism” by Sarah Han
- Mar. 24, 2021: “Sia’s directorial debut “Music” pains me: the perspective of someone with a sibling on the autistic spectrum” by Daniela Wise-Rojas
- Mar. 19, 2021: “Behind the Vac-Scene: Dr. Rakhi Mehrotra sees major changes in hospital with development of COVID-19“ by Mahika Arya
- Mar. 15, 2021: “Confusion surrounding Del Amigo COVID-19 cases expose lack of transparency to keep students with special needs and school staff healthy” by Daniela Wise-Rojas, Shereen Ahmed, Aditi Praveen, Jiayu Zhan, Akilesh Kale, and Boomika Velineni
- Mar. 13, 2021: “Local youth soccer clubs keep the ball rolling amidst COVID-19 safety regulations” by Jade Wang and Sohan Kinhikar
- Feb. 20, 2021: “How YouTube’s algorithm ends up promoting far-right content” by Arya Patel and Akilesh Kale
- Feb. 12, 2021: “USDA provides waivers for free school lunches: A victory for food equality” by Owen Spargo, Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath, and Hannah Wang
- Feb. 9, 2021: “The history of negative stereotypes in Dungeons and Dragons” by Arya Patel and Akilesh Kale
- Jan. 22, 2021: “‘The Queen’s Gambit’ sheds light upon female experiences with addiction that media has lacked for too long” by Jade Wang and Nihal Singh
- Jan. 20, 2021: “Sexualized female athletic uniforms devalues women’s sports” by Aria Khalique and and Riya Mehta
- Jan. 20, 2021: “SAT cancellations raise questions about the future of standardized testing” by Aditya Arora and Mason Fang
- Dec. 7, 2020: “The affirmative action proposition fails in 2020 elections. Why? An Asian-American and (biracial) Latina perspective” by Daniela Wise-Rojas and Megan Xu
- Dec. 2, 2020: “The bro-country subgenre silences female voices, preventing country music from progressing forward” by Aria Khalique
- Dec. 1, 2020: “Night owls deserve to be understood — not shamed” by Owen Spargo and Jade Wang
- Nov. 13, 2020: “Aston Irwin blossoms in debut album ‘Superbloom'” by Lauren Chen
- Oct. 31, 2020: “Reactions to Black Lives Matter protests in Tokyo expose Japan’s hidden discrimination” by Owen Spargo
- Oct. 26, 2020: “‘Among Us’ highlights a problem prevalent in online gaming” by Shruthi Narayanan
- Oct. 25, 2020: “A snapshot of the unheard experiences of Black students in SRVUSD” by Daniela Wise-Rojas and Shereen Ahmed
- Oct. 24, 2020: “NPS threatens endangered tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore: an explorations of sides and solutions” by Eva Shen
- Oct. 11, 2020: “Tiana Day strives for a more equitable future” by Daniela Wise-Rojas, Shruthi Narayanan and Shereen Ahmed
- Oct. 1, 2020: “The situation from 1918 has been delivered to 2020” by Ashley Lee
- Sept. 30, 2020: “Remote learning highlights need for transparency from SRVUSD” by Daniela Wise-Rojas, Ariel Wang, Claire Zhang, Shereen Ahmed, Boomika Velineni, Mahika Arya, Shruthi Narayanan, and Drishti Upadhyaya
- Sept. 28, 2020: “‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ brings refreshing representation to the small screen” by Lauren Chen
- Sept. 25, 2020: “Blaming the right beast: why the pandemic is humanity’s fault” by Eva Shen
- Sept. 18, 2020: “Disproportionate discipline of Black students in SRVUSD threatens equity” by Sanjana Ranganathan and Jade Wang
- Aug. 17, 2020: “Logic revives his magic in his final album and bids adieu to his fans” by Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath
- Aug. 4, 2020: “State legislations restrict higher youth turnout” by Sanjana Ranganathan
2019-20
- 2020 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Overall Website Excellence, First Place
- 2020 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Overall Excellence, First Place
- 2020 SNO Distinguished Site
- 2019-20 SNO Badges: Best of SNO, Audience Engagement, Multimedia, Story Page Excellence, Continuous Coverage, Site Excellence
- 2019-20 Best of SNO: 17 published stories
- May 3, 2020: “Stimulus package disappoints those who need it most: students with disabilities” by Daniela Wise-Rojas
- May 3, 2020: “From xenophobia and racism a new virus is born” by Jade Wang and Owen Spargo
- May 3, 2020: “COVID-19 severely impacts small businesses” by Daniela Wise-Rojas, Owen Spargo and Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath
- May 3, 2020: “Online learning brings new challenges and opportunities” by Anvi Vasa and Jade Wang
- May 3, 2020: “Social distancing reminds us of our privilege” by Aditi Lappathi
- March 16, 2020: “Michael Schneider: a Bohemian ultrarunner in the making” by Eva Shen and Harshita Neralla
- March 10, 2020: “Breaking down biraciality: I am myself” by Owen Spargo
- March 9, 2020: “Tame Impala returns with serendipitous ‘The Slow Rush'” by Riya Mehta and Amrita Himmatraopet
- March 1, 2020: “Prioritizing electability in politics eviscerates democracy” by Sanjana Ranganathan and Vivian Kuang
- Feb. 17, 2020: “Why my hijab does not define my faith” by Shereen Ahmed
- Feb. 12, 2020: “Halsey unveils her inner mind in album ‘Manic'” by Lauren Chen and Harshita Neralla
- Jan. 13, 2020: “Not-so-secret prank war continues to bring teachers together” by Steven Deng, Amruta Baradwaj and Sarah Kim
- Jan. 8, 2020: “Food waste litters Dougherty halls” by Anika Garg, Steven Deng and Harshita Neralla
- Dec. 9, 2019: “Lowell Tuckerman: From the press box to the classroom” by Steven Deng and Oce Bohra
- Dec. 6, 2019: “San Ramon housing crisis prices teachers out” by Sraavya Sambara, Vivian Kuang, Sanjana Ranganathan, Michael Han and Sneha Cheenath
- Nov. 26, 2019: “Social Justice projects capture student and staff attention around campus” by Daniel Shen, Sheyda Ladjevardi, Jade Wang and Mehek Kandru
- Oct. 23, 2019: “Sustainability is in fashion” by Mahika Arya
2018-19
- 2019 Spring National High School Journalism Convention: Best of Show for Tabloid 16 or Fewer Pages, 10th Place
- 2019 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Best Website, First Place
- 2019 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Overall Excellence, Second Place
- 2018-19 SNO Badges: Best of SNO, Story Page Excellence, Continuous Coverage, Site Excellence
- 2018-19 Best of SNO: 14 published stories
- April 8, 2019: “Sustainable solutions take root in the form of new zero-waste products and services” by Taylor Atienza
- April 5, 2019: “‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ satisfies, but doesn’t stun” by Eva Shen
- March 21, 2019: “Get cultured” by Tim Lee
- March 6, 2019: “‘You’ stalks Netflix and attracts widespread viewer attention” by Ritika Sabharwal
- March 5, 2019: “Participation grades eliminate student interest” by Michael Han
- Jan. 31, 2019: “Women’s Soccer scores breakthrough goal of season against San Ramon Valley” by Daniel Shen
- Dec. 30, 2018: “Revisiting 2018: ‘Year of the Woman'” by Riya Bindlish
- Dec. 8, 2018: “Teachers bond over a history of playful pranks” by Amruta Baradwaj and Steven Deng
- Nov. 21, 2018: “Spilling ink: Teachers reveal the tales behind their tattoos” by Megan Tsang and Sarah Kim
- Nov. 17, 2018: “Hear from Another World: Ali Turanalp adopts English to advance ahead” by Daniel Shen and Sraavya Sambara
- Oct. 3, 2018: “Hollywood takes a step toward Asian representation” by Caroline Lobel
- Sept. 15, 2018: “Hear from Another World: For Patricia, an American Dream slowly deteriorating” by Daniel Shen
- Sept. 4, 2018: “Breaking hip-hop artist Cardi B. establishes herself in ‘Invasion of Privacy'” by Daniel Shen
2017-18
- 2018 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Best Website, Second Place
- 2018 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Overall Excellence, Third Place
- 2018 Spring National High School Journalism Convention Write-off Contests: Four Ratings
2016-17
- 2017 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Best Website, Second Place
- 2017 Spring National High School Journalism Convention Write-off Contests: Two Ratings
2014-15
- 2015 Dean Lesher High School Journalism Awards: Best Website, Third Place
