News
Search Continues for Teacher Housing
District board members approve plan to survey possible construction sites
By Darius Parakh and Tom Patterson
Nearly a year since San José Unified School District announced its plan to begin constructing low-income housing for its staff, the Board of Education has finally taken its first step towards starting the project.
District board members approve plan to survey possible construction sites
By Darius Parakh and Tom Patterson
Nearly a year since San José Unified School District announced its plan to begin constructing low-income housing for its staff, the Board of Education has finally taken its first step towards starting the project.
Radio Club Back on the Airwaves After Uncertainty
Steve Dini returns as head of radio program after a two year absence to get the club broadcasting
By Maxwell Moiseff
Former drama teacher and Radio Club adviser Steve Dini will be returning this year to run the Radio Club, which broadcasts on KMTG, 89.3.
Steve Dini returns as head of radio program after a two year absence to get the club broadcasting
By Maxwell Moiseff
Former drama teacher and Radio Club adviser Steve Dini will be returning this year to run the Radio Club, which broadcasts on KMTG, 89.3.
Lack of Staff Forces Teachers to Work Overtime
Absences in several departments require the school to hire substitutes and reorganize student schedules
By Darius Parakh and Maxwell Moiseff
As the California teacher shortage stretches into another year, the administration has been hard pressed to keep up with rapid teacher departures.
Absences in several departments require the school to hire substitutes and reorganize student schedules
By Darius Parakh and Maxwell Moiseff
As the California teacher shortage stretches into another year, the administration has been hard pressed to keep up with rapid teacher departures.
State SBAC Testing May Soon Become Obsolete
New state bill approved by the state will allow students to replace their SBAC with SAT or ACT scores
By Joelle Gendzel
Dreaded state testing could be coming to an end in some California high schools.
New state bill approved by the state will allow students to replace their SBAC with SAT or ACT scores
By Joelle Gendzel
Dreaded state testing could be coming to an end in some California high schools.
Driving a New Policy to Curb Illicit Activities
Administration limits parking lot access to two minutes to discourage questionable student behavior
By Faith Martinez
On the morning of Sept. 12, students huddled in their cars after Senior Sunrise, celebrating the milestone with coffee, music and friends, when they were suddenly kicked out of the cars on the premise of the two-minute rule.
Administration limits parking lot access to two minutes to discourage questionable student behavior
By Faith Martinez
On the morning of Sept. 12, students huddled in their cars after Senior Sunrise, celebrating the milestone with coffee, music and friends, when they were suddenly kicked out of the cars on the premise of the two-minute rule.
Sports
STUNT Plans to Spring Into Action
New sport provides a fresh outlook and opportunity for cheer athletes
By Dat Huynh
According to the National Governing Body for Sport Cheering in the United States, the fastest growing female sport in the country is stunt cheer, known as STUNT.
New sport provides a fresh outlook and opportunity for cheer athletes
By Dat Huynh
According to the National Governing Body for Sport Cheering in the United States, the fastest growing female sport in the country is stunt cheer, known as STUNT.
Tennis Bounces Back in New Division
Girls’ tennis is focused on developing younger players in a lower league
By Katherine Rowe
This season, the girls’ tennis team has moved back down to the Santa Teresa division of the Blossom Valley Athletic League after they tied for last place in the Mt. Hamilton division last year.
Girls’ tennis is focused on developing younger players in a lower league
By Katherine Rowe
This season, the girls’ tennis team has moved back down to the Santa Teresa division of the Blossom Valley Athletic League after they tied for last place in the Mt. Hamilton division last year.
Setting Early Alarms for Sunrise Swim
Morning practices allow boys’ water polo to improve their performance
By Hassan Bhatti
Following the results of last year’s Student Voices event, the leadership class began brainstorming new and innovative ideas to help students cope with the rising trend of mental health issues on campus.
Morning practices allow boys’ water polo to improve their performance
By Hassan Bhatti
Following the results of last year’s Student Voices event, the leadership class began brainstorming new and innovative ideas to help students cope with the rising trend of mental health issues on campus.
Features
Royalty Recognized for Campus Roles
Homecoming court students involved with both school and outside activities
By Isabella Wight
On Oct. 11, the Homecoming king and queen were announced at the annual rally, beating out 12 other seniors to secure the throne.
Homecoming court students involved with both school and outside activities
By Isabella Wight
On Oct. 11, the Homecoming king and queen were announced at the annual rally, beating out 12 other seniors to secure the throne.
Hanna Pioneers Further Administrative Success
New Assistant Principal of Student Services brings experience and positivity to students and staff
By Emily Guerra and Natalie Sarsfield
With the fresh school year comes a new Assistant Principal of Student Services, ready to bridge the gap between students and administration and strengthen the sense of community on campus.
New Assistant Principal of Student Services brings experience and positivity to students and staff
By Emily Guerra and Natalie Sarsfield
With the fresh school year comes a new Assistant Principal of Student Services, ready to bridge the gap between students and administration and strengthen the sense of community on campus.
Fashionistas Rackin’ up a Storm at Nordstrom
Two seniors start new membership program to gain retail and fashion experience for the real world
By Selena Gangualy
For students looking to begin a life-long journey into fashion, a well-desired membership in Nordstrom’s Fashion Ambassador program allows them to gain experience by working in the clothing industry while also creating new trends for the future of fashion.
Two seniors start new membership program to gain retail and fashion experience for the real world
By Selena Gangualy
For students looking to begin a life-long journey into fashion, a well-desired membership in Nordstrom’s Fashion Ambassador program allows them to gain experience by working in the clothing industry while also creating new trends for the future of fashion.
New Club Brings Religious Diversity to Campus
The Satanic Temple sets out to encourage spiritual pluralism among both students and staff
By Emily Guerra
One student is paving the way for religious pluralism with a new club encouraging his fellow students to own their own beliefs and celebrate the wide spectrum of faiths found in the Bay Area.
The Satanic Temple sets out to encourage spiritual pluralism among both students and staff
By Emily Guerra
One student is paving the way for religious pluralism with a new club encouraging his fellow students to own their own beliefs and celebrate the wide spectrum of faiths found in the Bay Area.
Service Learning Ventures to Washington D.C.
Elective class received the Students in Action Bay Area Region Award on their trip to the Capitol
By Catherine Dayton and Emily Guerra
For the first time, the Service Learning class won a trip to Washington D.C., where they were given the opportunity to meet other service learning groups from across the nation.
Elective class received the Students in Action Bay Area Region Award on their trip to the Capitol
By Catherine Dayton and Emily Guerra
For the first time, the Service Learning class won a trip to Washington D.C., where they were given the opportunity to meet other service learning groups from across the nation.
Entertainment
Falling in Love with Drama’s New Play
Student actors perform “You Can’t Take It With You” for the first time at Pioneer
By Sydney Teves
Taking the audience on a fun-filled romp through a 1930s dinner party, Pioneer’s latest play, “You Can’t Take It With You,” showcased a family unconcerned with societal norms.
Student actors perform “You Can’t Take It With You” for the first time at Pioneer
By Sydney Teves
Taking the audience on a fun-filled romp through a 1930s dinner party, Pioneer’s latest play, “You Can’t Take It With You,” showcased a family unconcerned with societal norms.
Twisted Take on Classic Batman Villain
“Joker” shocks audiences with a haunting performance by Joaquin Phoenix
By Colin Smith
“Joker” is not for the faint of heart. It deals with the heavy themes of isolationism and violence, with a dark enough tone to make it the most talked-about movie of the year so far.
“Joker” shocks audiences with a haunting performance by Joaquin Phoenix
By Colin Smith
“Joker” is not for the faint of heart. It deals with the heavy themes of isolationism and violence, with a dark enough tone to make it the most talked-about movie of the year so far.
Starting Off the Year on a High Note
Music department hosts first concert as a baseline for future performances
By Natalie Sarsfield
On Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., the music program performed at their annual Fall Preview Concert, setting the tone for the rest of the year. As their first concert, it serves to fundraise through donations and gives students another opportunity to perform for family and friends.
Music department hosts first concert as a baseline for future performances
By Natalie Sarsfield
On Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., the music program performed at their annual Fall Preview Concert, setting the tone for the rest of the year. As their first concert, it serves to fundraise through donations and gives students another opportunity to perform for family and friends.
Calling All Kinds of Gamers to Duty
Modern Warfare expands horizons for both new and experienced players
By Kevin Rodriguez
Call of Duty, which has recently been sticking with futuristic or historic games, is now switching it up and going back to a more realistic setting and using military references like the Jaeger corps and the U.S. Marines.
Modern Warfare expands horizons for both new and experienced players
By Kevin Rodriguez
Call of Duty, which has recently been sticking with futuristic or historic games, is now switching it up and going back to a more realistic setting and using military references like the Jaeger corps and the U.S. Marines.
Exploring the Outer Worlds
Obsidian surpasses Fallout with a fantastic open world role-playing game
By Riley Fink
After the atomic bombshell that was Fallout 76, long time fans of the series looked toward other developers to fulfil that open world role-playing game itch.
Obsidian surpasses Fallout with a fantastic open world role-playing game
By Riley Fink
After the atomic bombshell that was Fallout 76, long time fans of the series looked toward other developers to fulfil that open world role-playing game itch.
Opinion
Invasion of the "Parking Lot Moms"
By Natalie Sarsfield
It’s an average morning. Coffee stains cover my center console and I’m running late as per usual. I rush into Mustang Lane and to my dismay, the parking lot moms have once again blocked the entire entrance.
By Natalie Sarsfield
It’s an average morning. Coffee stains cover my center console and I’m running late as per usual. I rush into Mustang Lane and to my dismay, the parking lot moms have once again blocked the entire entrance.
The Art of Modernized Neighboring
By Emily Guerra
One of my favorite activities lately has been opening my laptop and heading over to Nextdoor.
By Emily Guerra
One of my favorite activities lately has been opening my laptop and heading over to Nextdoor.