Ireland’s four-year recession has at last come to an official end. Planned to exit its three-year-old bailout on Dec 15, Ireland has seen a rise in its GDP this quarter and is looking forward to a potentially prosperous economic future.
Ireland’s recession ends
Compilation of the 2013 Unplugged Performances
Missed out on Unplugged this year? No worries! El Gato presents a full compilation of all the performances at Unplugged.
Daniel’s Side of Coronation
One Los Gatos boy’s Coronation experience doesn’t go quite as planned… To read Ophelia’s side of the story, pick up a paper copy of El Gato!
Typhoon devastates the Philippines
On Friday Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan, known as Yolanda in Asia, struck the Philippines. It was accompanied by 235-mph winds and twenty feet of tidal surge. Early estimates suggest that Haiyan caused at least 10,000. In addition, the United Nations reported that the disaster displaced as many as 660,000 people.
The Reality of Speech and Debate
The weekend of a tournament is a kind of hellish paradise for the average member of LGHS’ Speech and Debate team.
Snapchat is Harming Relationships
One El Gato staff member discusses her thoughts on the effects of Snapchat. Read on, and at the end of the article share your thoughts in Snapchat in a poll.
NFL Midseason Update
There have been many surprises this NFL season. Many of last year’s top teams have disappointed fans with their performances in the first seven weeks of the season, but there have also been many impressive success stories.
Russian Meteorite Tested
On Wed., Oct. 16, a, 5-foot-long chunk of the Russian meteorite, Chelyabinsk,which fell to earth Feb. 15 of this year, was pulled out of Lake Chebarkula from a depth of 65 feet. When brought to the surface, the rock broke into three pieces, all of which were saved.
Preparing for the 2014 World Cup Brazil
With the 2014 World Cup Brazil™ approaching, many teams are trying to earn the final qualifying spots. Thirty-two teams are allowed to advance to the World Cup, and 21 of those spots have already been taken.
NHL Season Report
Ever since the season began in mid-September, hockey news has been circling the sports world. The west is dominating the eastern teams and rookies are shining on the ice. Many teams are in very different positions than where they finished last season.
Winners of the Costume Contest
Thank you everybody for voting! With over a thousand votes in total, this contest was a great success. And without further ado, here are your winners.
Submit your Jack-O-Lanterns
Want to be featured in the Culture Section of El Gato? If you are a pumpkin-art expert, submit your carved creations by emailing lghselgatochiefs@gmail.com, texting (408)-348-7467, or tweeting @elgatonews.
POTW: Oct. 21 – Oct. 25
The school anxiously waits for Spirit Week by participating in Red Ribbon Week, fire drills, and more.
Prepare for Spirit Week
Spirit week starts on Monday! Every year, each class fights to outshine the others by dressing up for spirit days, participating in lunchtime games, and dominating at the spirit rallies. Here are the following dress up days, lunchtime games, and themes.
POTW: Oct. 14 – Oct. 18
From physics field trips to after school hangouts, Los Gatos students always find time to interact with one another in their hectic schedules.