By: Fuyu Banno and Claudia Casal Montserrat Graphic Editor and People Editor From pursuing an interest in all things musical to inspiring passion in the physics classroom, Thomas Peters is all in […]
TOM: Thomas Peters continues to elevate science classes
News-in-Brief: LGHS teacher on Jeopardy! and more
LGHS Teacher attends Jeopardy! after years of waiting: On Dec. 2, Jeopardy! featured LGHS ninth-grade English teacher, Anne Martyn. She became one of only 40 selected from 700,000 applicants. Martyn, a longtime […]
Local tea shop opens up
By: Tori Schubert People Editor Dazzling customers with a welcoming, bright pink interior, Ume Tea recently held its grand opening following the closure of boba shop Tea Fermata and is prepared to […]
SJ hosts cultural sunrise
By: Abby Coven News Editor On Thanksgiving, local Aztec dance group Capulli Ocelochihuatl co-hosted the 14th annual Sunrise Ceremony at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San Jose. Capulli Ocelochihuatl, a women-led […]
California communities support families in need
By: Advika Anand and Siyona Singhal Graphics Editor and Humor Editor As the holiday season approaches, the need for community support grows, and volunteering is an impactful way to contribute. Giving time […]
Earthquake hits Bangladesh
By: Lydia Liu Public Relations Manager A recent earthquake in Bangladesh has renewed attention to the country’s vulnerability to seismic disasters. On Nov. 21, 2025, a magnitude 5.5 quake struck near Narsingdi, […]
Sri Lanka experiences cyclone
By: Dylan Wadhwa News Editor Sri Lanka is confronting one of the most devastating natural disasters in its modern history after a powerful cyclone triggered days of flooding and landslides across the […]
UN Convention on climate change takes place in Brazil
By: Atharava Pandey Sports Editor The Conference of the Parties (COP30), an annual high-level meeting organized by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held in Belem, Brazil, from Nov. […]
Fake carbonara sauce sparks controversy
By: Gowri Sunil Local Editor Famous for its culinary pride, Italy is home to many global favorites, including pizza, risotto, and, of course, the beloved pasta. From marinara to bolognese and penne […]
Japanese researchers discover moss survival in the ISS
By: Tanvi Ambekar Opinion Editor Although Earth’s life forms are incredibly diverse, most cannot survive more than a few seconds in the vacuum of outer space. However, a recent study found that […]
Mexico wins its fourth Miss Universe title
By: Arnav Singhal Sports Editor On Friday, Nov. 21, the world crowned its 75th Miss Universe. After five long years without a victory, Mexico has won its fourth Miss Universe title. The […]
Epstein files allow researchers to study case
By: Lydia Liu Public Relations Manager In January 2011, a large collection of confidential documents known as the Palestine Papers was included in the release of documents and testimony connected to the […]
Mitchell addresses the despair of gifts for Dad
by: Kayla Mitchell PR Manager Buying a gift for someone who literally owns everything is one of the most inhumane challenges forced upon us. Forget hot pilates or running a marathon; try […]
National News-in-Brief: Thanksgiving travel and more
Trump pardons former Honduran president: On Nov. 28, President Trump announced that he will grant a pardon to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, whom a US jury convicted last year in […]
Gruetter describes the struggles of adapting to her iPhone 16
by: Sam Gruetter Editor-in-Chief I recently made a substantial, luxurious, and adulting purchase (at the expense of my parents): I got a new phone. This new device has several qualities that make […]