School Issues
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Letters of recommendation: The Hunger Games of college admissions
View ArticleStory by Jayden Tran Staff Writer Illustration by Ellie Nakamura Graphic Designer Required by a majority of prestigious universities during the application process, letters of recommendation have…
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SPUSD’s coronavirus policy is lacking
View ArticleStory by Charlotte Dekle & Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator The return to in-person school marked the end of an…
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Mental health cannot be commercialized
View ArticleStory by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Illustration by Terry SongAssociate Design Editor The coronavirus pandemic continues to harm teenage mental health, shown not only in…
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The current system of education cannot be tolerated any longer
View ArticleAt the start of my junior year, I finally told my friends that their obsession with academic comparison was wrecking my mental health. I suggested…
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The process of military recruitment at high school is purposefully deceiving and must be reformed
View ArticleStory by Haelee KimStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Military recruiting tables are a ubiquitous sight on high school campuses across the country. Since…
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Normalcy should not be the expectation
View ArticleStory by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator At the beginning of this month, I opened my report card to a mixture of…
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Opinion spread: student sexual assault and harassment — the power of social media when administration’s response isn’t enough
View ArticleStory by Georgia Parsons & Quinn ManzoAssociate Feature Editor & Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and…
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Student testimonies
View ArticleReporting by Georgia Parsons & Quinn ManzoAssociate Feature Editor & Staff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongAssociate Design Editor 10th grade, she/her: “One time, I [was]…
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What needs to change about how SPHS approaches sexual assault and harassment
View ArticleStory by Georgia Parsons & Quinn ManzoAssociate Feature Editor & Staff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongAssociate Design Editor Currently, the school has a series of…
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The pros and cons of using social media as an outlet
View ArticleSocial media has become the go-to platform for many teenagers to share their experiences with sexual assault and harassment, but it does not come without consequence.
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Distrust in administration fuels social media exposés
View ArticleThe perceived administrative precedent of little to no punishment for abusers feeds into campus rape culture and distrust.
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Retire American Pageant
View ArticleStory by Sam GrotensteinOpinion Associate Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator On April 18th, 1975, Reverend Marvin Horan was found guilty by a federal jury of…
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SPHS needs to end its outdated stance on drugs
View ArticleStory by Sam GrotensteinOpinion Associate Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Health is one of the rare uniting courses that all students must take in order…
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Teachers need to regulate discussions
View ArticleStory by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator When class discussions go smoothly, they can result in logical compromises and new ideas that…
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SPHS needs to combat campus ableism
View ArticleStory by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator The disability rights movement began in the 1960s as an effort to challenge negative attitudes…