By: Sam Gruetter Opinion Editor One of the unspoken rules in the Santa Cruz surfing community is that respect amongst surfers supersedes the desire to catch a perfect wave. As many locals […]
Acknowledge surfing etiquette
Strahs condemns spending money on collections
By: Hayley Strahs News Editor I collect enamel pins and have been for nearly years. Similar to watching a short video or pulling a slot machine, buying new pins gives me the […]
Rawlings argues for stricter regulations on insider trading
By: Margo Rawlings Editor-in-Chief For decades, congressmen have unjustly economically benefited from insider knowledge undisclosed to the US public. In 2012, Congress passed the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, which […]
Littfin argues against new tariffs
By: Kat Littfin News Editor President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 marked a shift in the United States’s international economic policy as he rolled out long-awaited heightened tariffs on China, Canada, […]
Northrop argues CA arts programs need more support
By: Ainsley Northrop Editor-in-Chief In 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. Now, in light of California’s two billion dollar budget deficit, […]
Fugit encourages students to appreciate history classes
By: Owen Fugit Editor-in-Chief By the time a Wildcat graduates, he or she will have taken a minimum of two history courses at LGHS: At least one covering world history and one […]
Reading is highly valuable
By: Megan Hastings Public Relations Manager Frederick Douglass said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” It’s an observation that not only highlights personal liberation but also the broader, […]
Monsters is not an insightful depiction of the Menendez Brothers’ case
By: Chloe Wilson Humor Editor Netflix released Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, a docuseries detailing the cases of the Menendez brothers earlier this month, catalyzing a resurgence in the public […]
Bring Los Gatos Jamba Juice back
By: Lucy Panicacci Editor-in-Chief On May 9, 2024, I went on a routine trip to Jamba Juice, hoping to grab a smoothie before going to the library to study for upcoming AP […]
Social media fuels bullying
By: Hayley Strahs Local Editor With dark humor at an all-time high, social media has blurred the line between comedy and hate speech, specifically regarding plus-size people. Instagram Reels, Meta’s short-form video […]
Regulate tipping in stores
By: Katie Nelson Center Editor One of my greatest pet peeves is walking into a store, ordering takeout or simply selecting options from a menu, and being asked to tip. The option […]
Filibuster requires reforms
By: Margo Rawlings Editor-in-Chief Recently, the usefulness of the Senate’s filibuster resurfaced as a topic of discussion among politicians and the American electorate. Politicians designed the filibuster, which they first used in […]
Black cats do not deserve negative representation
By: Julia Valencia People Editor As October rolls in, festive decorations adorn my neighbors’ yards, and I can’t help but wonder, why do black cats fall into the same category as ghosts […]
Singhal advocates for screen time limits for children
By: Siyona Singhal Local Editor Young children today are surrounded by devices. While these devices are great for entertainment and education, too much screen time can have a largely negative effect on […]
Political Understanding is a Responsibility
By: Katie Nelson, Katya Littfin, and Nelson Kramer Center, Local, and Humor Editors Most high school students are not politically educated. The majority of us can’t vote, so why would we need […]