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The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

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Hansika Gautama

Hansika Gautama, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Hansika is a senior in her fourth year with The Purple Tide. Outside of journalism, she enjoys reading books, creating art and binge watching movies. In school, she is the president of the school’s Red Cross and is involved in various healthcare clubs. As arts and entertainment editor this year, she is excited to review new movie and book releases.

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The live-action “Lilo and Stitch” set a Memorial Day box office record of $181 million during opening weekend, according to the Walt Disney Company.

‘Lilo and Stitch’ still a Hawaiian rollercoaster ride

Hansika Gautama, Features Editor
June 6, 2025
The vanilla buttercream cake, which is one of the most popular cakes on the menu, can be decorated to match the specific occasion. Photo by Adan Chaudhry.

Spotlight: Adan’s Bakery serves up sweet treats

Hansika Gautama, Features Editor
May 2, 2025
Released on Feb. 21, singer Tate McRae’s third studio album “So Close to What” debuts with over 31.7 million listeners on Spotify. Album used with courtesy of tatemcrae.com.

Review: Tate McRae ‘So Close to What’ could be a Grammy

Hansika Gautama, Features Editor
February 28, 2025
On Dec. 12, members of the Korean Club perform a traditional fan dance during a rehearsal. Photo by Rachel Neathery

Students place spotlight on cultural festivities

Hansika Gautama, Features Editor
February 7, 2025
Arduino Club poses for a group picture during their winter meeting on Dec. 12.

4 clubs you may not have heard of:

Hansika Gautama, Features Editor
January 15, 2025
AP Environmental Science teacher Joshua Cooper and juniors Aryan Banda and Bryce Yang compete in a match of Magic: The Gathering after school on Nov. 25.

During warmup on Sep. 19, senior captain Mars Barry, senior Stephanie Nicholson, senior Amelia Maurer and junior Hee Theng Chong practice their sautés, which are leaps where the front leg is used to land and the back leg is extended. According to Drum Corps International, practicing dance makes guard members’ skill on equipment even higher because they can move their bodies in an enhanced way. “The hardest part about guard, for me, has always been the dancing,” Barry said. “It’s not really something I’m good at, but I get over it by doing it a bunch and practicing.”

Color guard spins through fall season

Hansika Gautama, Features Editor
November 5, 2024
Aside from languages, Spanish teacher Timothy Allen enjoys learning about nature and tending to his fish tank.

Allen journeys through world of languages

Hansika Gautama, Features Editor
October 15, 2024
Students present their work to commemorate the end of the ASSIP program.

Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program strengthens technical skills in students

Hansika Gautama, Business Manager
June 4, 2024
In the new 2023-2024 SOL Schedule, there will be three major testing dates which are in a row from April 30 to May 2. Since there are only a small number of students taking the History SOL, the school day will start at the regular time.

Change in SOL schedule provides flexibility for non-test takers

Hansika Gautama, Business Manager
April 26, 2024
Club president senior Chloe McGeehan presents the slides for the Valentine’s Day themed meeting on Feb. 14.

Gardening Club plants seeds for spring season

Hansika Gautama, Business Manager
March 14, 2024
While the Pearl Black Milk Tea and the Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea are overloaded with sweetness, they still have distinct tastes that appeal to different individuals. The Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea is my favorite because of the caramelized flavor.

Review: bubbling boba places brew flavorful combinations

Hansika Gautama, Business Manager
February 26, 2024
Vegan Club, which was approved this year, and Outlook Club, which was started last year, had a combined meeting on Nov. 9, due to the clubs’ similar ideologies.

Starting clubs leaves legacy after high school

Hansika Gautama, Business Manager
December 6, 2023
Sophomore Nathaniel Huang and freshman Clare Colburn use the power saw to work on construction while senior Sam Ryu supervises.

‘Lord of the Flies’ showcases savagery and conflicts of human nature

Hansika Gautama, Business Manager
October 19, 2023
The Lanyon building, the centerpiece of Queen’s University of Belfast, is the first building that was completed in 1849. It is named after the architect Sir Charles Lanyon.

International college students look forward to opportunities abroad

Hansika Gautama, Staff Writer
June 9, 2023
Freshman Laksha Muruganandam, who does Bharatanatyam, performs for her dance school’s annual day.

South Asian dances display variety of subcultures

Hansika Gautama, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Freshman Srimayi Sriram aims to hit the shuttlecock during a practice game at Northern Virginia Badminton Club (NVBC).

Badminton serves as backyard, professional sport

Hansika Gautama, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Like freshman Sirichandana Yakkala, many students use mechanical pencils to do their work in class.

Popular stationery facilitates learning endeavors

Hansika Gautama, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
With the holiday season coming up, a previously received gift is given to someone else on Nov. 29 who would cherish the gift more.

Regifting prioritizes environment, wallet

Hansika Gautama, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Junior Tanisha Lanka finishes shading the black and white sculpture in her art piece.

Lanka illustrates cultural identity through art

Hansika Gautama, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
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