Senior Powderpuff team wins in a landslide

By Martin Yao

The senior Powderuff team defeated the junior Powderpuffs on Friday, May 17th with a 35-0 victory. The seniors’ chemistry and mutual trust are what mainly contributed to such success, Quarterback Wing Ly said. The senior team’s practices were straightforward and simple due to the combination of the coaches’ humor and the teammates’ drive to win, Ly said. For Ly especially, the team atmosphere was what really motivated her. In fact, her role as quarterback felt easier due to the sense of mutual trust she has within her team, Ly said. “Our coaches and they have really good sense of humor and it matches with us because we know we want …

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Opinion/Editorial

Piracy due to changes in lifestyle expectations

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Lifestyle

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In-Focus

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News

Digital Citizenship follow up cancelled.

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Entertainment

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Sports

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Australian wins first round of Open; SAP Open Writer’s Day hosts writers

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Features

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