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The student news site of Claremont High School

The Wolfpacket

The student news site of Claremont High School

The Wolfpacket

Zarish Zaidi

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter

Zarish Zaidi is a freshman at Claremont High School and a first-year reporter for the Wolfpacket. With a passion for reading and writing, Zaidi enjoys immersing in books and expressing creativity through written words. Alongside academic interests, she has been passionate about basketball for three years, demonstrating commitment and teamwork on the court. An artistic soul, Zaidi finds joy in sketching and ceramics, exploring various art forms to express creativity. Outside of school activities, she loves taking long walks and listening to music, particularly from the artist Drake. Eager to contribute to the school newspaper, Zaidi looks forward to sharing compelling stories and making a positive impact on the school community.

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SATIRE: Zero period zombie apocalypse

SATIRE: Zero period zombie apocalypse

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
May 2, 2025

An unsettling crisis is sweeping through Claremont High School, as students enrolled in zero period classes are reportedly transforming into full-blown...

Coach Powell returns to lead CHS girls basketball team

Coach Powell returns to lead CHS girls basketball team

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
May 2, 2025

Claremont High School’s girls basketball team is entering a new season with a familiar face in charge. After coaching for five years before exiting the...

Say goodbye to Student Connect

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
May 2, 2025

Students and teachers will never track academic progress the same way again. For the 2025-2026 school year, CHS will transition from using Q Student Connect...

Zodiac signs: the discriminatory stars

Zodiac signs: the discriminatory stars

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
April 4, 2025

On your first date, everything is going well. You have so much in common with your date and you think this might be the one, until they ask the question...

Restorative Justice at CHS: a new approach to discipline

Restorative Justice at CHS: a new approach to discipline

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
April 4, 2025

Discipline in schools has traditionally been focused on punishment—detentions, suspensions, and even expulsions. Unfortunately, these punishments may...

Cover CHS campus

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
March 7, 2025

Rain pours down on a gloomy Monday morning, and all students have to shield themselves is a little umbrella and a hoodie. They walk into class completely...

SATIRE: The St. Patrick’s Day massacre

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
March 7, 2025

Rain pours down on a gloomy Monday morning, and all students have to shield themselves is a little umbrella and a hoodie. They walk into class completely...

LaVar Ball goes 3-for-3

LaVar Ball goes 3-for-3

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
February 14, 2025

LaVar Ball, a businessman and the father of three prodigies,  may be a controversial figure in the world of basketball, but one thing is certain: the...

CUSD supports undocumented students

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
February 14, 2025

In an effort to foster inclusivity and support, the CUSD website now has a section providing resources and guidance for undocumented students and mixed-status...

Why you would cook with a Chromebook

Why you would cook with a Chromebook

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
January 10, 2025

“Wait, how do I indent my paper?” Unfortunately, it’s impossible to do on an iPad. If only students had laptops! Devices provided to students play...

Ice Spice drops into “Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix”

Ice Spice drops into “Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix”

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
November 22, 2024

“Grrah!" The Bronx baddie, Ice Spice, is making her debut into the world of Fortnite. Launching on November 14, “Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix” introduces...

Stop skipping Thanksgiving

Madyson Raudez and Zarish Zaidi
November 22, 2024

Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday in the United States, celebrated with family gatherings, delicious meals, and expressions of gratitude. However, the...

Homecoming Court: Kori Epling

Homecoming Court: Kori Epling

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
November 1, 2024

The same way Kori Epling has led the cheer team with energy and heart, she has brought that same passion to everything she does at CHS—including her...

P. Diddy caught in a “puff” of problems

P. Diddy caught in a “puff” of problems

Zarish Zaidi and Brooklyn Roston
November 1, 2024

On Monday, September 16, 2024, superstar music producer and hip-hop mogul P. Diddy was arrested on accusations of 32 counts of sex trafficking, drug possession,...

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From the Sidelines to the Spotlight: Introducing Flag Football at CHS

Zarish Zaidi, Reporter
September 27, 2024

As the crisp fall air settles over Claremont High School’s campus, excitement builds around the newest addition to the school’s sports lineup: the...

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