In the year 2000, Pope John Paul II was named an “Honorary Harlem Globetrotter”!
Every second, Americans collectively eat one hundred pounds of chocolate!
In space, astronauts cannot cry properly, because there is no gravity, so the tears can’t flow down their faces!
Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult!
The Nobel [...]

SPHS “Fight Club” members take training into their own hands
Nathaniel Lash: Senior Staff Writer
The typical teenage life, complete with its complement of school, family, and friends, has the uncanny capacity to eliminate social barriers suppressing natural acts of violence. But a particular group of high school students has found a way to release this aggressiveness [...]

Kristin Gunther: Staff Writer
Officially founded in 1776, the United States of America has been hailed as a nation of freewill, power, and choice. But have these “ideals of democracy” been exploited to the point where no original characteristics remain?
A nation’s flag is used to symbolize patriotism, and the dedication of its citizens to the represented [...]

Carlton Lew: Staff Writer
With many students at SPHS staying up late at night to complete homework assignments, cramming for big exams, and adding final touches on projects, we must ask ourselves: does school start too early?
“Obviously, school should start later! I cannot possibly count the amount of tests I have messed up on because I [...]

Elaine Ejigu: Staff Writer
With college application due dates just around the corner and students rushing to get their college recommendations and personal statements finished, it is safe to say that college mania has officially begun. Everyone is researching the admissions process in order to increase their chances of getting into the colleges of their choice. [...]

Nathaniel Lash: Senior Staff Writer
The United States was formed under circumstances that made subservience to a monarch unacceptable. After fighting a revolution to escape the clutches of a tyrannical leader, the framers were very careful to prevent Americans from ever being tempted towards noble titles and privileges that democracy has managed to coexist with.
This nation [...]

Devin Mitchell: Associate News Editor
Last month, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt announced that he was separating from his wife, Jamie. A battle for ownership of the team ensued, with Frank claiming he was the sole owner of the team, while Jamie said that because of community property law in the state of California, they [...]

Aydin Salek: Staff Writer
With a large number of dedicated individuals in student government, it is impossible to ignore the role of ASB in improving student life at SPHS. With a large number of dedicated individuals in student government, ASB works on major, well known events, but also focuses time and effort on countless small [...]

When picture taking isn’t just about the memories
Luka Douridas: Staff Writer
Over the past several years, the growing dominance of social networking sites has given teenagers more opportunities to express themselves. Unfortunately, many teenagers have abused this opportunity to a ridiculous extent – by taking and uploading countless pictures.
The basic procedure is simple. Take a digital, [...]