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The student news site of Olentangy Liberty High School.

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Varnika Mena

Varnika Mena, Staff Writer

Varnika Mena is a senior and staff writer for the school news team. She enjoys covering topics that shed light on politics and local features, hoping to bring more insight to our community. Outside of journalism, she spends her time biking, painting, and creating henna designs. Through her writing, she aims to connect Liberty with important conversations happening in the world around it.

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The quarterfinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, as captured by Vincent Thian from AP Photo

Australian Open 2025: Rising Stars and Forged Legacies

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
My personal dopamine menu. Be sure to make the options your own!

Trying the Dopamine Menu Trend:

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
February 9, 2025

Opinion: Harris’s Campaign and the Decline of Identity Politics

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
President Joe Biden greets President-elect Donald Trump, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)

The Presidential Transition of Power and How it Works

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
This trifold informal attendees about YASS, the host club. YASS, or the Youth Asian Student Society, was created two years ago to create a space for Asian students and culture.

Festival of Lights: OLHS’ Diwali Celebration

Written by: Varnika Mena and Diya Kandula
December 17, 2024
The hanging poster in the art hallway, right above the other poster that informs students about Silver Linings.

A Step Forward to Community: The Silver Linings Project

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
December 16, 2024

Aiming Higher: 2024 Sports Commits

Written by: Diya Kandula and Varnika Mena
December 12, 2024
Farewell, Rafa

Farewell, Rafa

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Awadh Restaurant Review

Awadh Restaurant Review

Written by: Varnika Mena, Diya Kandula and Ronnie Eizenberg
October 15, 2024
Kamala Harris and podcast host Alex Cooper sit down for a "Call Her Daddy" interview.

Harris’ “Call Her Daddy” Appearance Isn’t as Unusual as it Seems

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Can Liberty Cook?

Can Liberty Cook?

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024
The Paralympics: What to Know as the Games Begin

The Paralympics: What to Know as the Games Begin

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
August 30, 2024

The Andy Warhol Supreme Court Case and What It Means for Art

Written by: Varnika Mena
May 25, 2023

The National Backdrop of Ohio’s Child Labor Laws

Written by: Varnika Mena
May 23, 2023

Board-Approved Program Changes Liberty’s Approach to ATOD Violations

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
October 17, 2022

Implications of Flooding in Pakistan

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
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