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The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online

The Student News Site of McCallum High School

The Shield Online

Mira Patel

Mira Patel, print editor-in-chief

Mira Patel is a senior and the print editor-in-chief of The Shield. Now in her third year on staff, she previously served as design editor. As a visual arts major at McCallum, she is especially excited to highlight McCallum’s unique fine arts program. Among her favorite staff experiences last year were reporting on SXSW EDU and designing print covers. This year, she looks forward to guiding the print team in her new leadership role while also writing more stories. Outside the newsroom, Patel enjoys creating art, traveling and discovering new music.

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Wildfires have spread rapidly through the Pacific Palisades, causing widespread damage in Los Angeles. The dangerous smoke now hangs over the city, creating health risks for residents in the area. Graphic by Mira Patel.

L.A. wildfires cause mass destruction

Mira Patel, design editor
February 1, 2025
Matcha and matcha whisk (chasen).

From jitters to zen

Mira Patel, design editor
January 22, 2025
According to Education Week, since the TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) started in 1995, US students scored below or at the lowest level at a higher percentage than ever before. Graphic by  Mira Patel.

Multiplying success

Mira Patel, design editor
December 18, 2024
The state of Florida initiated the wave of cellphone bans in schools across the country with bill HB-379 which was sponsored by Republican Brad Yeager and received bipartisan support from the Florida House and Senate. The bill took effect last summer, July 1. 2023. 

Graphic by Mira Patel.

[Photo] Ban the bans

Josie Mullan, co-web managing editor
November 22, 2024
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[Photo] A ‘Brat’ election

Shila Gill, opinion editor
October 25, 2024
The case for vegetarianism

The case for vegetarianism

Mira Patel, staff reporter
July 8, 2024
In September 2023 a military fighter jet and a private aircraft nearly collided on the runway, prompting questions about ABIA safety policies. Illustration by Mira Patel.

Near misses cause concern

Mira Patel, staff reporter
January 26, 2024
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