Author: Vrinda Iyengar

Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Nepal Appoints First Female Prime Minister After Days of Deadly Protests

Author: Vrinda Iyengar This past week, years of poor economic conditions for young people in Nepal culminated in an almost 4-day long protest, led mostly by the Gen-Z population of Nepal, taking the entire country by storm.  The immediate cause of the protests was a “social media ban” imposed on September 4th, 2025, which banned Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin and 22 other social media platforms … Continue reading Nepal Appoints First Female Prime Minister After Days of Deadly Protests

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Interview/Opinion, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Interview with an SSP ’25 admit– How to get into a top Summer Program

Author: Vrinda Iyengar As this school year settles in, high school students in the Bay area, namely high school juniors are beginning to decide on which summer programs they will and won’t be applying to. To take some pressure off of our readers, we sat down with a student who was admitted to the Summer Science Program for the Bacterial Genomics track this past summer … Continue reading Interview with an SSP ’25 admit– How to get into a top Summer Program

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Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, The Bay Area in Photos, writing

The Bay Area in Photos- Legion of Honor

Author/Photographer: Vrinda Iyengar From Rodin’s sculptures to Monet’s paintings, the Legion of Honor, located in our very own San Francisco is a great spot for art lovers, history enthusiasts and everyone else! The 22 pictures in this article represent a very small insight into the amazing art that can be viewed when visiting this museum. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos- Legion of Honor

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Silicon Valley Pride 50th Anniversary

Author: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter This Labor Day weekend, San Jose’s Caesar Chavez Park was transformed into a hub of celebration and inclusion as Silicon Valley Pride marked its 50th anniversary.  The celebrations extend over two days. On Saturday evening, the night festival took place, which had Snow tha Product, Mexican-American Grammy-award nominated rapper and singer, and San Jose Native, as a headliner. Then, … Continue reading Silicon Valley Pride 50th Anniversary

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Silicon Valley History, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

A Brief History of Protest Music in the Bay Area

Author: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter The history of the Bay Area has always had strong ties to protest movements. Most well-known of these include the 1960s free-speech and anti-war protests, the Black Power movement of the Civil Rights Era, AIDS activism in the 1980s, and more. One of the most effective and widespread mediums for protest, not only in the Bay Area, but all … Continue reading A Brief History of Protest Music in the Bay Area

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Science and Technology, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

UCSF x UCD Cancer Study in Cats Yields Promising Results

Author: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter A collaborative study between scientists at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of California, Davis, saw the completion of its first clinical trial, and the results are promising.  This study tests the efficacy of a new drug targeting one of the most aggressive cancers in cats : squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). According to a study conducted … Continue reading UCSF x UCD Cancer Study in Cats Yields Promising Results

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Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, The Bay Area in Photos

The Bay Area in Photos: Downtown Campbell

Author/Photographer: V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter According to its Instagram (@downtowncampbellca), Downtown Campbell is a “small downtown that’s big in character,” a phrase which couldn’t be more true. Downtown Campbell is rich in flavorful restaurants and vibrant meeting spots, as well as historical landmarks. Some of these landmarks include the Campbell Water Tower, which represents the city’s agricultural history as a major fruit producer; the … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Downtown Campbell

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For Students, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

How to get your Driver’s License while under 18 (in California): A Complete Guide

Author; V. Iyengar, Silicon Valley Chapter Ages 15.5-17.5 While in this age group, you are considered a minor and must go through the provisional licensing process.  Step 1: Complete the Driver’s Education Requirement You must complete a DMV-approved driver’s education course (online, in-person, or at school), which will teach you information like the rules of the road, vehicle maintenance, car controls, etc. You must complete … Continue reading How to get your Driver’s License while under 18 (in California): A Complete Guide

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, Uncategorized, writing

AI Translation Technology in Police Body-cams

AI Translation Technology in Police Body-cams V.Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Police officer bodycams of the City of Campbell will now be equipped with Artificial Intelligence that translates conversations in real time during traffic stops. The Campbell police department, the first police department in the South Bay to implement this technology, welcomes the integration of this technology into their daily jobs, and has described it … Continue reading AI Translation Technology in Police Body-cams

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, Uncategorized, writing

The Return of the Gilroy Garlic Festival

The Return of the Gilroy Garlic Festival V. Iyengar, Editor-in-Chief📍 Silicon Valley, USA Get giddy garlic groupies, for the Gilroy Garlic Festival has Returned! This past weekend, July 25th-27th, marked the first in-person Gilroy Garlic festival in 6 years and the first festival in 3 years. The Gilroy Garlic Festival is an annual food festival held in Gilroy, CA, and includes every possible garlic-themed item … Continue reading The Return of the Gilroy Garlic Festival

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