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 weekend of a tournament is a kind of hellish paradise for the average member of LGHS’ Speech and Debate team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The school anxiously waits for Spirit Week by participating in Red Ribbon Week, fire drills, and more.
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.
From physics field trips to after school hangouts, Los Gatos students always find time to interact with one another in their hectic schedules.
The San Jose Sharks are off to a fantastic start this season. They have won all six games so far, making them one of just two undefeated teams. The team leads the Pacific Division and have the most shots-on-goal overall. They also have the highest average goals per game. Despite their successes, the team as a whole is not the talk of the hockey world. One player in particular shines brighter than the rest.
Every year, the St. Mary’s Fair draws rambunctious children, middle and high schoolers, and eagle-eyed parents. Known as a community effort, it sports delightfully colorful rides, food from local restaurants, and prize shacks. See pictures from the weekend here!
In 2010, seniors Marcia Lewis, Jamie Leong, Sadie Logan and Hannah Westall-Toler watched in awe as the LGHS field hockey team won its third consecutive CCS title. Now seniors and leaders of the LGHS field hockey team, the girls are determined to end their last season together the same way they ended their first: as CCS Champions.