The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
Urva Jha

Urva Jha, Editor-In-Chief

This is Urva, the very proud z-editor-in-chief. You’ll usually find her watching political satire and sitcoms, or arguing about how the ocean is a soup. She was a Percy Jackson kid from grades 6-8 which tells you almost everything you need to know about her. When Urva’s tired (most of the time), she’ll probably just talk at you for hours. This is her fourth year on Zephyrus and she couldn’t be more excited to see what the publication comes up with!

All content by Urva Jha

EHS alumni give tips to seniors

Urva Jha, staff writer
May 24, 2024

All action items approved unanimously at the May 13 Edina School Board meeting

Urva Jha, staff writer
May 23, 2024
EHS Art Club set to paint a fire mural for the Edina Fire Department’s Station 1

EHS Art Club set to paint a fire mural for the Edina Fire Department’s Station 1

Urva Jha, staff writer
April 18, 2024
Protesters use placards to hold up a flag outlining their demands for the Board.

Two-hour recess called at Edina School Board meeting following protests

Urva Jha, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2024

District and EME reach teacher contract settlement

Celeste Eckstein and Urva Jha
January 25, 2024
The concert band throws props in the air after finishing a song.

[Photo] Winter Jubilee brings holiday cheer to all

Karissa Cheng, staff writer
January 25, 2024
Every union member has the opportunity to vote whether or not to approve the contract.

EME union prepares to vote on delayed teacher contracts

Celeste Eckstein and Urva Jha
December 20, 2023
Woman carries Palestine flag while finding a seat before the School Board meeting.

Edina School Board meeting adjourned early amidst protests

Urva Jha, editor-in-chief
December 12, 2023
Driving in the snow

Driving in the snow

Urva Jha, editor in chief
November 30, 2023
Meyer Swinney (Football)

[Photo] The pressure of sports recruiting

Lynn-Clara Tun, staff writer
October 16, 2023
EHS Student Section cheers as the football team comes out to the field to play

[Photo] 2023 Student Section Leaders rouse fans and teams alike

Nora Kreider, staff writer
October 13, 2023
Exactly six months after ChatGPT initially came out, responses remain mixed, leaving questions about its future up in the air.

Finding its place in society: Six months of ChatGPT

Urva Jha, editor-in-chief
May 30, 2023
“YIPPEE”

Ellanor Splinter, online manager

Urva Jha, editor in chief
May 19, 2023
“You deserve love and happiness!”

Anabelle Jakala, art director

Urva Jha, editor in chief
May 19, 2023
Shot overlooking the beautiful mural and rotunda at the Minnesota State Capitol.

[Photo] Minnesota Democrats holding a trifecta have high hopes for 2023

Griffith Pugh, section editor
March 1, 2023
Speakers prepare to present on congressional views on educational budgeting to the breakfast.

[Photo] Edina’s Legislative Action Committee holds a community breakfast discussing finance, mental health, and special education resources

Carmela Cadja and Meredith Nemerov
February 2, 2023
Senior Sally Rendleman speaks about her experience being Jewish at EHS at a student-organized walkout in the wake of an antisemitic video featuring EHS students being shared on social media.

[Photo] Jewish students and faculty raise concerns over a culture of ignorance and exclusion

Hannah Owens Pierre
December 19, 2022
Harlan Brand, a building substitute at EHS, speaks at a student-organized protest in the wake of an antisemitic video featuring EHS students being shared online.

[Photo] Addressing the root causes: social media, scapegoating, and ignorance

December 19, 2022
Harlan Brand, a building substitute at EHS, speaks at a student-organized protest in the wake of an antisemitic video featuring EHS students being shared online.

[Photo] Antisemitism and intolerance in Edina’s past and present: The experience of Jewish residents

Hannah Owens Pierre
December 19, 2022
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[Photo] Meredith Nemerov

November 1, 2022
Photo By: Urva Jha. The Edina High School's large student section.

[Photo] Edina Student Section keeps school spirit alive

Reilly Shane and Lauren Chang
October 18, 2022
“It really doesn't matter what age the person is. Whether it's [high schoolers], even younger, [or] older people," Edina Mayor James Hovland said. "We all want to make sure that we're part of a community."

Edina’s steps towards unity: Government, school, and the student body

Lexi Han and Urva Jha
October 13, 2022
LIVE from the Pubs Room, it's review time!

LIVE from the Pubs Room, it’s review time!

Urva Jha, Managing Editor
October 4, 2022
Kevin Yi is crowned Homecoming King.

[Photo] “Just a normal high schooler”: Kevin Yi crowned 2022 Homecoming Royalty

Carmela Cadja and Marcos Lenehan-Nissen
September 20, 2022
People like me, immigrants, are risks. Am I a worthy investment? Do I deserve their teaching and money in the form of aid? This all must play into their decision to accept or deny me.

“You did this to yourself”: Growing up as an immigrant, the college process and mental health

Urva Jha, Managing Editor
May 26, 2022
Amidst the chatter, students retrieved signs—a few read “Tolerating Racism is Racism” and “Racism is the Biggest Pandemic”—and prepared themselves for the trek to Lewis Park.

[Photo] Backlash against racist video launches EHS student-led walkout

Carmela Cadja, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
When the red rose in Dickey’s hands was presented, the crowd immediately surrounded him in excitement.

[Photo] “He’s a legend”: Jack Dickey crowned Sweethearts King

Claire Chen, staff writer
February 8, 2022
The district approved two snow days in a row—though only one was due to the weather, while the other was caused by a power outage. 

Flooding leads to two day distance learning for EHS students

Urva Jha, page editor
January 4, 2022
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[Photo] Edina Ultimate plays the best of Minnesota at US Bank Stadium

Sydney Ziemniak, staff writer
December 15, 2021
Photo Gallery: Edina Ultimate takes on Minnesota All-Star game

Photo Gallery: Edina Ultimate takes on Minnesota All-Star game

Urva Jha, staff writer
December 12, 2021
With the help of her youth soccer coaches, Engle was able to combine this love and passion for her sport with commitment and hard work, landing herself on the Edina High School varsity soccer team for their 2021 season in her freshman year.

[Photo] Technicality and creativity lead to Isabella Engle’s soccer success

Jane Porter, staff writer
November 30, 2021
Hornet Headliner Episode #1: Vaccines & Big Bird

Hornet Headliner Episode #1: Vaccines & Big Bird

Urva Jha and Celeste Eckstein
November 15, 2021
EHS students enter the homecoming dance earlier this year

Student outrage following the cancellation of the Sadie’s dance leads to rescheduling

Urva Jha, section editor
November 9, 2021
Photo Gallery: Girls’ Soccer Semifinals 2021

Photo Gallery: Girls’ Soccer Semifinals 2021

Urva Jha, Section Editor
November 5, 2021
Myra Han and Atman Jahagirdar perform their homecoming dance prior to coronation

[Photo] “It takes a wave”: how Homecoming representation makes strides towards minority recognition in Edina

Carmela Cadja, staff writer
November 4, 2021
A Recap of The 2021 Football Season

A Recap of The 2021 Football Season

Urva Jha, staff writer
October 19, 2021
Voters versus the Minneapolis Police Department

Voters versus the Minneapolis Police Department

Urva Jha, section editor
October 8, 2021
EHS fight leads to school-wide lockdown

EHS fight leads to school-wide lockdown

Urva Jha, Section Editor
October 4, 2021
Courtesy of WCCO

Shots fired in Plymouth middle school

Urva Jha, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021

10 exercises to do from the comfort of your couch

Urva Jha, staff writer
April 1, 2021

EHS sophomore sets a new record for food-related hospital visits

Urva Jha, staff writer
April 1, 2021
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