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In order to increase seating availability and improve students' overall quality of life during non-class times, last year's Associated Student Body (ASB) executive officers, the student...
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Too Soon For School?
A serene morning is broken by the blares of alarm clocks, signaling the start of the school year for thousands of students across the district. Gone are the countless days of sleeping in to their hearts' content, late-night gaming sessions, and carefree beach days. Now, despite the sweltering heat, students gladly exchange all...
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BARTggu Controversy
By Lauren Law Nov. 12, 2025 A crisp white and blue circular emblem marks the iconic logo of the Bay Area as it flashes before commuters’ eyes on the side of a sleek, silver train speeding through San Francisco. The bold letters spell out the acronym of Bay Area Rapid Transit: BART. Yet trains are not the only location where this logo can be spotted—recently, the logo has also been seen on canvas tote bags, baseball caps and water bottles displayed behind the gla
3 days ago3 min read
Caught Red-Handed
To improve safety on the roads, San José is installing new red-light cameras at selected intersections that have been labeled as the most dangerous. Titled Vision Zero, this initiative...
Nov 43 min read
Cracks in the Walls
By Ariel Lee Nov. 12, 2025 Eleanor Wang Art In an effort to bring students closer together, the school planned day-long workshops designed to strengthen the community from Sept. 3 through 5, called Breaking Down the Walls. However, despite its positive goals, low participation levels and scheduling challenges ultimately led to the program’s cancellation. Breaking Down the Walls is a school-based initiative run by Ignite2Unite that focuses on building empathy, un
3 days ago4 min read
The Price of the Party
By Amie Ahn Nov. 12, 2025 Eleanor Wang Art Beneath illuminated jellyfish decor glowing in dreamy hues of blue and green, students stream into the cafeteria, greeted by pounding music and excited cheers. Outside, cameras flash as friends crowd together and pose at photobooths, while others sip on Mermaid Fizz drinks and bite into Krabby Patty sliders. This scene brings to life a Homecoming under the sea—but of course, with a price. Homecoming, a classic high scho
3 days ago3 min read
Campus Goes Phone-Free
The Phone-Free School Act, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23, 2024 required all school districts, charters and county offices of education to implement some policy that limits or prohibits smartphone usage during the school day by July 1, 2026. SJUSD decided to enact a complete prohibition in and out of the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year; phones must be kept off and...
3 days ago5 min read
TAs in the Classroom
By Sarah Perez Sept. 24, 2025 In a quiet corner of the classroom, a diligent student performs a series of tasks,...
Sep 253 min read
Student Council Opens Its Doors
At student council meetings, attendees are given the opportunity to voice their thoughts on school issues and propose initiatives for change. Before this year, attendance was limited to selected representatives, chosen by teachers or from extracurricular organizations such as Speech and Debate. Now...
3 days ago3 min read
Colorful expressions of Charger creativity
Saturated with color and bursting with motion, Freshman Bayleigh Toth’s edits—10 to 20 second clips of characters synchronized to music—have enthralled almost 30,000 followers. What began as a personal hobby has become a success for Toth. Her most viral video...
3 days ago3 min read
Military Marred By Politics
By Ayush Deshpande Nov. 12, 2025 Nakshatra Arun Art On Sept. 30, over 800 generals and admirals, constituting the most important of America's military leadership, left their posts from around the world to gather in an auditorium at Marine Base Quantico. However, the speech that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave was far from the crucial address the officers had flown thousands of miles to hear. Masquerading as a call to defend the nation, Hegseth furthered hi
3 days ago3 min read
Academic Appeasement Undermines Freedom
By Winston Chu Nov. 12, 2025 Leona Hung Art Halfway through a university lecture at Texas A&M, a student silently takes out her phone. As the professor projects a gender unicorn graphic to discuss gender identity, expression and sexuality, the student makes her move—pressing record, she exclaims, “I am not entirely sure this is legal to be teaching, because according to our president, there are only two genders.” After a brief back-and-forth, the professor asks
3 days ago3 min read
Ws in the Chat
The school alarm blares at the University of Akron in Ohio, signaling the start of the day. Hundreds of students rise from their slumber to prepare for class, but they do not pack their backpacks with traditional supplies such as pencils or textbooks; instead, they fill their backpacks with...
3 days ago3 min read
"Happy Gilmore 2”
As an avid fan of Adam Sandler and an occasional golf player, on the day “Happy Gilmore 2” came out on Netflix, I sat down before my TV with legs kicked back...
Sep 282 min read
Japan’s “Iron Lady”
On Oct. 4, Japan’s dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chose hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. Backed by the ruling coalition, she was set to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a parliamentary vote on Oct. 15. Takaichi was elected as Japan’s first female prime minister on Oct. 21 in a historic yet divisive victory. Takaichi’s political journey began...
3 days ago3 min read
From Goodall to Global Hope
Within the steep mountainous ranges and lush tropical forests of Gombe, Tanzania, a woman with her binoculars, sketchbook and compass sits quietly in observation on a log against layers of fallen leaves and twigs. In front of young Jane Goodall...
3 days ago4 min read
AI CRISPRfication of Genes
The era of lengthy, trial-and-error laboratory work in gene editing is ending. Researchers are forging a transformative partnership between artificial intelligence (AI) and CRISPR-Cas9, accelerating the speed and precision with which scientists can modify DNA. This alliance promises to...
3 days ago4 min read
Dangers…out-of-this-world
By James Tong Sept. 24, 2025 The stars glimmer in the night sky above a crackling campfire in the forest. Above...
Sep 253 min read
Streameast Shutdown
It is the World Cup Final—every four years, billions across the world tune in to watch a nation be crowned the world’s best. Even those without streaming subscriptions are able to tune in on the game through free but illegal websites, notably Streameast. However, due to the sting operation in Egypt...
3 days ago3 min read
Surf’s Up in Maui
With its pristine waters, Maui is a haven for surfers chasing the perfect wave. Now, the island’s infamous coastline will serve as a center stage as Hawaii prepares to make surfing history. Hawaii plans to host the first Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) surfing championship at Ho‘okipa Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore on May 1-2, 2026. The championship will feature...
3 days ago3 min read
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