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Five juvenile females rob Standard Liquor in Los Altos
Evolution of style in quarantine
Lessons and legacies of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Zoom school replaces in-person learning during pandemic
NEWS
House Fire on Cheryl Drive
Ballot Box
Ballot Box

October 1, 2020

Exploring local politics in our community

Five juvenile females rob Standard Liquor in Los Altos
Five juvenile females rob Standard Liquor in Los Altos

September 26, 2020

Examining the actions of LHS and MVHS seniors and teen alcohol usage in our school community

63 MVHS students qualify for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program
63 MVHS students qualify for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program

September 25, 2020

Breaking down the logistics behind the competition

FEATURES
Taking the test: COVID-19 edition
Dancing through Zoom
Dancing through Zoom

October 17, 2020

How various MVHS Indian dance teams are adapting to remote learning

JOHN GILCHRIST: The new marching band director
JOHN GILCHRIST: The new marching band director

October 17, 2020

Getting to know John Gilchrist and his plans for the future of the music department

A multilingual community
A multilingual community

October 16, 2020

Students and staff reflect on their experiences speaking multiple languages.

OPINION
Free speech should be protected
Lesser of two evils: what the future looks like for Muslims after the presidential election
Lesser of two evils: what the future looks like for Muslims after the presidential election

October 18, 2020

Breaking down Joe Biden’s agenda for Muslim-American communities

The dangers of downplaying COVID-19
The dangers of downplaying COVID-19

October 18, 2020

Why recent responses regarding the virus from the White House and Capitol Hill are irresponsible

Confronting mental health
Confronting mental health

October 16, 2020

Analyzing the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has led to deteriorating mental health

SPORTS
Water Polo holds its first preseason practice
Color Guard modifies its practices
Color Guard modifies its practices

October 11, 2020

The team creates a new plan to continue practicing despite quarantine restrictions

Esports boom during quarantine
Esports boom during quarantine

September 25, 2020

The pandemic pushes students to esports

Athletic Conditioning
Athletic Conditioning

September 24, 2020

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on team conditioning

ENTERTAINMENT
How the smash hit “Among Us” caught on
Six Bay Area Black-owned eateries to support
Six Bay Area Black-owned eateries to support

October 17, 2020

Suggestions for restaurants, cafes and dessert businesses to visit

Halloween movie recommendations
Halloween movie recommendations

October 14, 2020

A mix of spooky classics and thriller movies to watch at home this Halloween

Picture perfect
Picture perfect

October 13, 2020