The Student News Site of Clague Middle School

The Cougar Star
The Student News Site of Clague Middle School

The Cougar Star
The Student News Site of Clague Middle School

The Cougar Star
Lakshya Jaiganesh

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Staff Writer

Lakshya Jaiganesh is currently an 8th-grader at Clague Middle School. This is her third year working with The Cougar Star (newspaper) and Paw Prints (yearbook). When she’s not with newspaper or yearbook, you can find her eating, watching YouTube instead of doing homework, annoying her sister or playing the flute. But she’s usually eating.

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On April 5, 2023, the new Super Mario Bros. Movie was playing in theaters around the nation. 

Super Mario Movie Review

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Every year, 8th graders are required to take the PSAT 8/9 (Preliminary SAT), a standardized test that is administered by the College Board.

Eighth Grade PSAT Wednesday, April 12

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
"Turning Red" is about a coming-of-age story, where a 13-year old girl is exploring her identity, transforming into a red panda when she has repressed feelings.

Turning Red: An amazing movie

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Staff Writer
March 21, 2022
As the week went by, the ducklings hatched one by one. First came Donald, then Daisy, then Huey, Dewey, and Louie.

The story of my ducks

Lakshya Jaiganesh
December 30, 2021
As the week went by, the ducklings hatched one by one. First came Donald, then Daisy, then Huey, Dewey, and Louie.

What can we, as a society, do to stop climate change?

What can we do, as a society, to stop climate change?

Lakshya Jaiganesh
February 2, 2022
In 2020, there were over 300 million registered users on popular app Discord. Approximately 25 billion messages are sent each month.

Pros and Cons of Discord

Lakshya Jaiganesh and Rebekah Muthyala
January 11, 2022
Technology has changed many things, including business.

How technology has changed the way we do business

Lakshya Jaiganesh
January 6, 2022
Cougars of Clague: Jaclyn Holstein

Cougars of Clague: Jaclyn Holstein

Lakshya Jaiganesh
December 28, 2021
Jacob Engels is a teacher at Clague.

Cougars of Clague: Jacob Engels

Lakshya Jaiganesh
December 7, 2021
The Importance of Local Elections

The Importance of Local Elections

Lakshya Jaiganesh
November 2, 2021
Clague won a total of 17 awards at states.

Clague Science Olympiad

Lakshya Jaiganesh
June 1, 2021
A group of students have come up with an idea to get people to participate in classes more, Crypto Cash.

Crypto Cash

Lakshya Jaiganesh and Ketki Patil
May 10, 2021
Lyra Mina Zetoune

Lyra Mina Zetoune

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
May 6, 2021
Mr. Taylor has been teaching in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 21 years.

Jeff Taylor

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
April 8, 2021
All AAPS middle schools have been delayed for the start of hybrid learning. The new start date is April 26.

Hybrid start delayed due to rising Covid cases in Washtenaw

Lakshya Jaiganesh
April 7, 2021
Ms. Yuan teaches Mandarin at Clague and Thurston and has been teaching Mandarin for many years.

Lidong Yuan

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
April 6, 2021
Katherine Zhou is a sixth grader at Clague Middle School who loves to read, do computer programing, and solve math problems.

Katherine Zhou

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
March 23, 2021
Sambar is a curry which is made from a tamarind-based broth, lentils, and vegetables.

Treat your tastebuds to South Indian Cuisine

Lakshya Jaiganesh
March 19, 2021
Ms. Daddow is currently the Assistant Principal at Clague Middle School. She taught six years of high school English and 2.5 years of middle school special education.

Jennifer Daddow

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
March 2, 2021
Johnny Kang is a sixth grader at Clague Middle School.

Juhyeok “Johnny” Kang

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
February 25, 2021
Thisali Bandaranayake is an 11 year old who loves animals and plays the violin.

Thisali Bandaranayake

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
January 26, 2021
Rebekah Muthyala is a sixth grader at Clague Middle School.

Rebekah Muthyala

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
January 14, 2021
Gina Shin is a student at Clague Middle School who likes corgis and art.

Gina Shin

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Managing Editor
January 9, 2021
The Gävle Goat in Sweden, guarded by fences, security cameras, etc.

‘Tis the Season (Christmas Celebrations around the world)

Lakshya Jaiganesh and Michelle Zhang
December 21, 2020
Laura Jender is currently a Social Studies teacher at Clague Middle School.

Cougars of Clague: Social Studies teacher Laura Jender

Lakshya Jaiganesh, Staff Writer
November 22, 2020
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