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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 classes like Speech and Debate. Now, any student can participate by...
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Cracks in the Walls
In an effort to bring students closer together, the school planned day-long workshops designed to strengthen the community from Sept. 3 to through 5 called Breaking Down...
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Mathematic Baller: Mr. Clarke
By Melvin Najarian April. 5, 2026 Jane Hong Art After 17 years of teaching at the school, and more than a decade leading Algebra I, Algebra II and geometry classes, Gary Clarke, Mathematics Department, is stepping away from the classroom. Throughout his time at the school, Clarke focused on building the fundamental math skills that students would carry with them into Advanced Placement classes and college. Beyond academics, over his tenure, focused with a start
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Love in the Dark
By Liliana Chai Feb 14, 2026 When lights dim, neon takes over. Glowsticks flicker across the room while music echoes through the cafeteria, weaving together crowds of students in bright fluorescent tops and jeans from Leland and Pioneer High School. The Leland and Pioneer Mixer, a glow-in-the-dark themed dance bringing together students from both schools, will take place on Feb. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Leland’s campus. Similar to Homecoming, foo —including
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Behind the Eyes of a Student Athlete
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SJUSD Outside Food Policy
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Culture is not Controversial
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Taking a Stand or Taking a Break?
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"Goat"
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Resurrecting the Floreana Giant Tortoise
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