By: Aliya Koshalieva Media Production Editor On Oct. 1, a bus from Thailand’s Uthai Thani province carrying teachers and their students caught fire, killing 23 people. Out of the 45 passengers on […]
Thailand bus catches on fire
Uber hit by lawsuit
By: Megan Saul Culture Editor In March 2024, a New Jersey couple, John McGinty and Georgia McGinty, were severely injured in a car accident that took place when their Uber driver ran […]
Matthew Perry dies
By: Britt Melinauskas Sports Editor The main character of the television series Friends, Matthew Perry, passed away on Oct. 28, 2023, from a drug-related overdose. Recently, Perry’s death was identified when Doctor […]
Pilot dies mid flight
By: Isabella Langer People Editor A Turkish Airlines flight headed to Istanbul from Seattle made an emergency landing after the pilot died onboard. The plane initially took off on Oct. 8 at […]
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 […]
El Gato Implores Party Safety
Megan Hastings, Nelson Kramer, & Samatha Gruetter Public Relations Manager, Humor Editor and Opinion Editor A familiar and symbolic object for many Los Gatos High School students is a poster that teachers […]
Teachers Should Control Phone Policies
By: Jordan Park, Sam Gruetter, & Emery Curtis Sports, Opinion, & Graphics Editors Recently, cell phones have become a major topic of conversation within school districts, notably their negative effect on learning, […]
The Democratic National Convention kicks off
By: Dylan Wadhwa Opinion Editor The Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off in Chicago on Aug. 19, bringing together party leaders, delegates, and voters to rally in support for their candidate in […]