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Lou speaks at a campaign fundraiser on June 9. At this event and throughout his campaign, he spoke to San Francisco voters about the importance of public safety and affordability to maintaining a family-oriented community.
Alumnus reflects on campaign for Congress following defeat
December 5, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Laws with Finley in their backyard.
English teacher training her puppy to one day be a therapy dog in schools
December 5, 2024
A photo of the car along Camino Rico shortly after the crash.
Accident shows potential dangers for cyclists
December 5, 2024
The“No climbing on roof” sign warns students near the library.
School has made efforts to crack down on students trying to climb onto campus roofs
December 3, 2024
Unaware of its lethal effects, Grace, Kathryn and Irene paint their faces with radium to scare their supervisor, Mrs. Macneil.
‘Radium Girls’ featured skilled actors, intriguing artistic choices and admirable characters who fight for justice
December 3, 2024
Even though Christmas music gets annoying, we can’t imagine life without it.
Cold-weather classics: What makes festive tunes so festive?
December 5, 2024
Private California colleges will end the practice of legacy admissions by Sept. 1, 2025.
California’s legacy admissions ban indicates growing trend toward equal opportunity
December 5, 2024
With a burger, fries and pineapple-flavored frosty, the Krabby Patty Kollab Meal features various key features of the Bikini Bottom.
Wendy’s Krabby Patty Kollab highlights the missed potential of fast food
December 5, 2024
Side-by-side comparison of sophomore Lawrence He and Calvin
Was that Calvin from ‘Calvin and Hobbes’?
December 5, 2024
The start of the piece
Newly discovered Mozart piece hits the charts even as he is 6 feet under
December 5, 2024
Wrestlers must adjust their diets according to their weight
Athletes wrestle with their opponents — and their weight
December 5, 2024
The Golden State Valkyries are heading to the WNBA, with their first game occurring in May 2025.
WNBA expands to Bay Area as league begins a golden age of viewership
December 4, 2024
Longtime fan Sameera Kapur at a San Jose Sharks game
Super fan supports Sharks despite hockey team’s cellar-dwelling ways
December 2, 2024
The cheer team poses for a photo together at the JAMZ competition on Nov. 9.
Cheer places 4th in first competition of the year and qualifies for nationals
November 29, 2024
The three sports: swimming, soccer and baseball take place at different times in the day
Morning grind, afternoon push or night hustle: Athletes find the perfect workout time
November 29, 2024
The balance of the justice system has teetered due to the corruption.
The U.S. legal system is in need of serious changes — beginning with criminal justice
December 5, 2024
AI can benefit and stimulate growth in many fields including economy, health care, and education.
Hold your concerns, AI will make a better future
December 5, 2024
Teachers who teach the same class but give different tests hurt students' ability to compete and succeed.
Lack of standardization among teachers creates unequal academic playing field
November 27, 2024
The student vote is one of their most powerful weapons.
Students should be allowed a vote in the school board
November 22, 2024
Shakespeare’s place in English Curriculums is indisputable
Shakespeare, though challenging, remains an essential component of English curriculum
November 22, 2024
Macaulay Culkin’s ‘Home Alone’ is undoubtedly the best holiday movie.
My top 10 Christmas movies of all time
December 5, 2024
I’d rather have a blue Christmas than an artificially “warm” Christmas.
I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas
December 3, 2024
The perfect activity for Christmas: snuggling up by the fireplace.
How I wish to be a chestnut roasting over the open fire
December 2, 2024
I’ll finally be able to achieve my academic weapon dreams with my ideal schedule.
My ideal schedule — goodbye, 7th-period math.
November 27, 2024
Personally, I really need some noodle slippers.
My 8-year-old self would be sad to see ‘5-Minute Crafts’ go — but I’m not
November 20, 2024

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