Kara Nikfar, Reporter
Free-time reads — books your English teachers recommend
The literature-loving staff on campus reveal their TBRs (To Be Read), from childhood favorites to newly-published novels.
It’s finally spring — so it’s time to clean
My family tradition of spring cleaning before Persian New Year clears up my closet and declutters my personal space.
Pluto TV: the indulgent streaming service for the cost conscious
It’s a free streaming service and especially notable for filling reality TV and drama cravings.
The 2025 Oscars: predictions and most deserving films
The 97th Academy Awards, taking place on March 2, will be filled with talented actors and top films of various genres.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
Goals, partnerships, regularity — these are all cornerstones of fitness success and fun.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
Michelle Ho looked at gout, an inflammatory arthritis, conducting bioinformatics data analysis of blood samples when stimulated with uric acid and RNA sequenced.
State testing — some key numbers behind the results
The results for the 2023-24 standardized state testing were released and the district exceeded both state and county averages.
Christmas songs for when Mariah Carey’s high notes become mind-numbing
There are so many better Christmas melodies to listen to rather than a certain overhyped pop diva.
The U.S. legal system is in need of serious changes — beginning with criminal justice
Unlawful incarceration and wealth corruption appear too often in a country that claims to have one of the top 10 justice systems in the world.
California needs to take stronger action to protect child influencers
Governor Gavin Newson has signed new bills to protect their earnings but he and legislators need to enact laws to protect their safety, too.
One of my most nostalgic childhood memories: watching ‘The Aristocats’ on VHS
Since I became a fan years ago Toulouse has been my favorite animated character.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
CA legislature's new bill to ban phones in schools threaten student safety and ignores the many beneficial uses of phones.
Deepfakes take dangerous steps forward in authenticity, blurring the lines between fiction and reality
False videos and images can be funny, but their overall effect is no laughing matter.
The three Thomsons find comfort in having family on campus
Spencer and Isla enjoy the benefits that come with having their mother, a science teacher, just a few classrooms away.
New plant supervisor looks to improve athletic facilities
Henry Arellanes made the switch from CalTrain to SHS and is excited to make positive changes.