Anik Mridha is in his 3rd year of newspaper and he serves the staff as Podcast Editor. He formally did CIS, but found a passion for newspaper. In his opinion, the best thing about newspaper is interviewing, and he enjoys writing for the Arts and Entertainment section.
![The Phoenix varsity volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. “We were more communicative [with each other] during this game, and I feel like we kept our energy up, especially after the first set,” senior Jessica Valdov said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0202-1200x800.jpg)
![As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0057-1200x662.jpg)
![Junior Harshit Pottipati’s debate case and flow sheet are open and ready to go for his upcoming online match. In debate, the flow sheet is a type of note taking that allows debaters to organize their thoughts and arguments. “Debate online was pretty chill,” Pottipati said. “You don’t get external pressure from people in the room or the judge, [because] you’re just talking to a screen.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_5307_1-900x675.jpg)
