By: Hayley Strahs Graphics Editor Stop-motion animation is a dying art. When was the last time you heard about a stop-motion film hitting theaters? There’s only so much that the Chicken Run […]
We should bring back stop-motion animation
Officials need to address the rising consumption of caffeine in young adults
By: Katie Nelson Media Production Editor In the past few decades, consumption of highly caffeinated drinks has skyrocketed, especially by young adults. Celsius, RedBull, and Starbucks have created drinks that are appealing […]
People need to support their local bookstores
By: Katie Borders Opinion Editor One of my favorite experiences as a booklover is being able to go to a bookstore and browse through thousands of books, spanning rows and rows of […]
Clothing brands need to stop raising their prices
By: Katie Borders Opinion Editor I find it extremely irksome when I go shopping and I cannot justify the cost on an item given its quality. Places like Free People, Aritzia, Abercrombie […]
Social media is making us apathetic
By: Nessa Purdy Opinion Editor With the seemingly infinite amount of information immediately available to us at the touch of a screen, current events and news have never been more accessible. While […]
Kung Fu Panda 4 was a disappointment
By: Rory Zeman and Esha Bagora Culture Editor and Media Production Editor On Mar. 8, fans eagerly sat down for the first time to view the fourth film of the legendary Kung […]
Government-run programs must prioritize food sustainability
By: Nelson Kramer Local News Editor For many Americans, a trip to the grocery store sounds like no big deal because we have local access to stores that sell a wide variety […]
People need to stop glorifying war
By: Rory Zeman Culture Editor War, one of the largest causes of death and destruction throughout human history, is also one of the biggest markets for entertainment. Although such media — whether […]
Groundwater must be monitored
By: Nadia Liu Editor-in-Chief The water you drink, in your sink, or use to grow the produce in your fridge likely came from aquifers, a precious resource that the United States is […]
Langan shows dedication to school
By: Owen Fugit Editorial Editor Aiming high on the court and diving deep into language, Los Gatos High School junior Fineas Langan is fascinated by almost everything; from linguistics to badminton, cooking, […]
NFL Playoffs Start
By: Rory Zeman and Katie Nelson Culture and Media Production Editors On Jan. 13, the NFL playoffs kicked off with the Wild Card games followed by the Divisional Round. With major upsets, […]
PWHL Attracts Women’s Hockey Fans
By: Ella Marrufo Editor-in-Chief After two largely unsuccessful professional women’s hockey leagues, the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and the Premier Hockey Federation, players and fans are cautiously hoping that the new Professional […]
James Dolan Accused of Sexual Assault
By: Veronica Schubert and Saya Alvares Sports Editor and People Editor Content warning: this article contains references to sexual assault and rape. On Jan. 16, 2024, Kellye Croft filed a federal lawsuit […]
Cannan Dominates in the Pool
By: Katie Nelson Media Production Editor Sophomore superstar Brooke Cannan continues to make a splash on LGHS. Just like she was last year, Cannan is a dual-sport athlete, fitting perfectly into both […]
POM: UCSB Commit Caitlyn Simons Shines on the Field
By: Kate Gruetter Editor-in-Chief The last time El Gato wrote about Caitlyn Simons, she was a freshman hoping to commit to a Division 1 school for soccer. Now, Simons is a USCB […]