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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Golden Gate Bridge Protestors

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤSan Francisco, CA Image Credit: ABC News On August 12th, 2024, anti-war protestors were charged with felony and misdemeanor charges by the San Francisco District Attorney. At 7:30 AM on April 15th of this year, a group of protestors stopped their cars on the Golden Gate Bridge, blocking all southbound lanes on the bridge. Protestors also chained their arms together through … Continue reading Golden Gate Bridge Protestors

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Silicon Valley History, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

The First Capital City of California

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤSacramento, CA Today, Sacramento is well known to residents of California as our state’s official capital city, being the location of the Governor’s Mansion, the Capitol Building, and the epicenter of California’s politics. However, for the first 4 years of California’s time as a U.S. state, this was not the case.  As per the United State’s victory in the Mexican-American war … Continue reading The First Capital City of California

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤPalo Alto, CA Cover image from the University of Michigan This past June saw the passing of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential tech pioneers, Lynn Conway, a computer architect active during the 1960s-70s, who left behind a legacy of remarkable intellect and and inspiring bravery. Image from Wikipedia Conway was born in 1938 in a middle-class New York town, … Continue reading Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86

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San José Jazz Summer Festival

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤDowntown San JosĂ©, CA Image Credit: San Jose Jazz The San Jose Jazz Summer Festival, known as one of the country’s best jazz festivals, kicked off and came to a close this past weekend, drawing in audiences from all throughout California. The San Jose Jazz Summer Festival is run by San Jose Jazz, a nonprofit founded in 1986 that aims … Continue reading San JosĂ© Jazz Summer Festival

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Local News, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Waymo Honks Disrupt San Francisco Neighborhood

Author: G.Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤSan Francisco, CA In a San Francisco parking lot, Waymo cars were getting loud.  Waymo is an American company providing autonomous driving technology, meaning that they give driverless rides to passengers. These rides have recently gone from a limited waitlist to opening up to rides for everyone, and Waymo has expanded beyond its origins in San Francisco to reach Daly City, … Continue reading Waymo Honks Disrupt San Francisco Neighborhood

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Interview/Opinion, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, Top Articles, writing

Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part Two

Author: G. Li, V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤLos Altos, CA Please view part one of this interview before reading this article. Cycle of Life, painted by Ayelet Gal-On Grace: So I think you mentioned, looking back at your art and thinking, like, “oh, it looks good”. So, on your website, I saw that you mentioned that having shoulder surgery altered your style. So, if you … Continue reading Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part Two

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Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part One

Author: G. Li, V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤLos Altos, CA Ayelet Gal-On is an artist based in the Bay Area, in California. She has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions, winning awards such as the prestigious “Best of Show” at the San Ramon Wind and Art Festival. Her passion for art stems from her teenage years, and she has continued with it ever since. … Continue reading Exclusive: Interview with Ayelet Gal-On, Part One

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Researchers are creating a 3D map of Alcatraz + A Brief History of the Island

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief đź“ŤSan Francisco, CA The United States gained possession of Alcatraz, along with the rest of California in 1848, following the Mexican-American War, and since then, the island has accrued a rich, and deep history. History of Alcatraz  In 1850, President Millard Fillmore ordered that Alcatraz be set aside as a military reservation to be used by the American Military. From … Continue reading Researchers are creating a 3D map of Alcatraz + A Brief History of the Island

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Interview/Opinion, Silicon Valley, USA Chapter, writing

Exclusive: Interview with Caltech Professor G. Ravichandran 

Author: E. Cherkuri, Megaphone Staff Writer đź“ŤPasadena, CA Renowned aerospace and mechanical engineering professor at Caltech, Ravi Ravichandran, shared insights into his illustrious career and offered advice to aspiring engineers during an exclusive interview. With over three decades dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of material deformation and fracture, Ravichandran’s work has been instrumental in fields ranging from automotive safety to space exploration. Q: Please introduce … Continue reading Exclusive: Interview with Caltech Professor G. Ravichandran 

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Teens of Silicon Valley: Nitya Jayaprakash

Author: E. Cherkuri, Megaphone Staff Writer đź“ŤSan Jose, CA Q: Nitya, could you please introduce yourself and your involvement with the animal shelter? Nitya: Certainly. My name is Nitya Jayaprakash, and I’m an eleventh-grade student at Notre Dame School. I’ve been working to raise awareness and funds for an animal shelter in India as I have been helping out there every summer since I was … Continue reading Teens of Silicon Valley: Nitya Jayaprakash

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