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Karamo Brown (left) and Jason “Rachel” Brown (right) talk to an audience in the Eagle Theater about their new picture book, “I Am Perfectly Designed.” The father-son duo pulled from their own experiences and relationship to write a heartwarming story with an important message about self-confidence.

Beyond Queer Eye: Karamo Brown’s new picture book inspires readers of all ages

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer | November 19, 2019

I know I’m not special when I say that I’m a huge fan of Netflix’s Emmy-winning series, Queer Eye. The show is known worldwide for its heartwarming lifestyle makeovers from the iconic group of men...

The varsity boys proudly hold coach Steph Mackenzie after hearing that they will be moving on to states.

Cross country team makes history at the CIF-CCS Championships

By Elana Eisenberg, Staff Writer | November 19, 2019

  The varsity cross country team is creating a lasting legacy as their season nears its end. After the varsity girls team placed third and the varsity boys team placed first at last week’s...

Sophomore Jake Skaggs leaps to catch a pass as the seniors desperately try to stop him.

Boys flag football: Swagger soaring higher than the Eagles

By Cameron Cox, Amid Najmi, and Barrett Wong | November 18, 2019

Freshman versus Juniors  Intensity, professionalism, seriousness–everything that the Los Altos boys flag football tournament is not. Instead, boys from each class came out to the field to have a...

The MVLA school district plans to restructure the bell schedule for next year, which may include changes to period length as well as start and end times. This comes in part due to recent California legislation requiring later start times in high schools.

School district to restructure bell schedule

By Cedric Chan | November 18, 2019

Later start times might not be the only things the Mountain View-Los Altos (MVLA) district is changing next year; the format of the bell schedule, including period length and end times, will likely be...

Varsity field hockey loses to the Wildcats in CCS semi-finals

Varsity field hockey loses to the Wildcats in CCS semi-finals

By Allison Bricca, Staff Writer | November 15, 2019

Varsity field hockey made it farther in CCS finals than they ever have before. In the past four years, the Eagles were the only team to bring Los Gatos into overtime and the only team to score against...

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Haiti club requests statement from Kamala Harris

By Kaavya Butaney | November 14, 2019

The Students for Haiti Solidarity Club met with District Director for Kamala Harris Adam Mehis to request that she issue a statement delegitimizing the current Haitian government by Wednesday, November...

Varsity girls water polo defeated in CCS semi-finals

Varsity girls water polo defeated in CCS semi-finals

By Mayu Alten and Marie Godderis | November 14, 2019

On Wednesday, November 12, the varsity girls water polo team lost against Santa Clara High School with a score of 6-8 in the semi-finals. “It was definitely a rough game,” Junior May Jiang said....

During the third quarter, just after passing her defender, senior Silke Tuyls shoots the ball towards the cage. Willow Glen’s star goalie leaps up to block it.

Varsity girls water polo advances to CCS semi-finals

By Mayu Alten and Marie Godderis | November 10, 2019

On Saturday, November 9, varsity girls water polo defeated Willow Glen High School with a final score of 9-3 in the quarterfinals CCS match. After several unexpected losses against teams like Gunn and...

Infographic: Looking back on the Kincade fire

Infographic: Looking back on the Kincade fire

By Rachel Rudyak and Parisa Larson | November 9, 2019

The Kincade fire in Sonoma County, now 100% contained, was active for 13 days. The fire has caused four injuries but no deaths. According to the Sonoma County Fire District and other Cal Fire officials,...

My take on the incoming recession

By Maxx Conte, Staff Writer | December 19, 2018

The American economy has been great for the last ten years. Our economy has been on the rise since the real estate market crashed over ‘08 & ‘09. Now, we reside in one of the longest running economic...

Column: This, and a dress

Column: This, and a dress

By Yalda Khodadad, Print Managing Editor | December 17, 2018

I remember the day after my homecoming group’s video aired, my journalism advisor, Mr. Moul, approached me with a question. “Why did you feel like Weston needed to wear the dress? It could have...

Can someone be a bad person but a good artist?

Can someone be a bad person but a good artist?

By Aaron Zaks, Staff Writer | December 16, 2018

Recently, New York rapper 6ix9ine was arrested, sparking an internet outcry for the rapper’s release. His arrest was due to racketeering, the act of committing repeated offences often connected to illegal...

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