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Die Lit

“Die Lit”

By Maxx Conte, Staff Writer | March 18, 2019

Playboi Carti released the most interesting album of 2018. He made a unique album that offered a completely new idea of what new wave rap can be. Carti’s newest album, Die Lit (2018), has drawn in more...

Lil Boat 2

“Lil Boat 2”

By Aaron Zaks, Staff Writer | March 18, 2019

2018 was a fantastic year for both new and traditional hip hop. Established artists such as Kanye West, Nas, and Royce da 5’9” released albums. Although these older artists did release great albums,...

How to Train Your Dragon is a soaring repeat

“How to Train Your Dragon” is a soaring repeat

By Mayu Alten, Copy/Content Editor | March 18, 2019

The How to Train Your Dragon franchise, after winning 13 awards, has earned itself a place among America’s shelf of beloved classics, but unlike the first two movies, the Hidden World brings nothing...

Ishaans Film Corner: The epidemic of remakes

Ishaan’s Film Corner: The epidemic of remakes

By Ishaan Parmar, Staff Writer | March 18, 2019

Growing up, I loved the 1941 animated movie “Dumbo.” It is a unique, whimsical movie about an elephant who could fly with his ears, and I would not change a thing about it. Therefore, I was confused...

Last year’s varsity football team before kickoff at Levi’s Stadium, where
Los Altos played Cupertino High School in September, 2017. This past
season, the team had a 4-6 record overall.

Varsity football coach resigns after six years

By Lucas Bricca, Staff Writer | March 16, 2019

Varsity football head coach Trevor Pruitt has resigned from the Los Altos football team this year after six years. During his time at Los Altos, Pruitt helped turn the football team around by sending them...

Senior Harry Allen fights a Palo Alto player for the ball. Varsity boys soccer placed fifth in the league and qualified for CCS, but were pulled out by administration.

Admin pulls boys soccer from CCS

By Navya Singhai, Staff Writer | March 16, 2019

For the first time in Los Altos athletics, the administration has pulled a sports team from competing in CCS. Varsity boys soccer ended their season fifth in the league with a record of 4-5-3 (W-L-T)....

Senior Will Schubert does bicep curls with 40 pound weights at 24 Hour Fitness. He is an amateur bodybuilder, weightlifter and fitness enthusiast who structures his schedule and diet around lifting.

Where there’s a Will, there’s a weight

By Parisa Larson and Navya Singhai | March 16, 2019

"In My Mind" blares through his AirPods as senior Will Schubert mentally prepares himself to deadlift 405 pounds. The caffeine is kicking in and his heart rate speeds up. There are 24 seconds until the...

Biology teacher Jacob Russo holds up the certificate for the $5000 grant he received from the Toshiba Foundation. The money will be used to purchase DNA processing equipment for his new lab which will investigate the evolution of sleep mechanisms.

Russo wins grant to investigate the evolution of sleep

By Nikhita Boddu, Staff Writer | March 15, 2019

On February 26, the Toshiba America Foundation awarded biology teacher Jacob Russo $5,000. This organization, which is associated with Toshiba Corporation and the Toshiba America Group companies, provides...

ASB organizes new nighttime spirit rally

By Marie Godderis, Sanjana Mishra, Staff Writers | March 14, 2019

ASB will hold their first Clash of the Classes nighttime rally on Friday, March 29. Each class will compete against each other to gain the most points and the winning class will be the champion. Leading...

School district raises AP exam prices

School district raises AP exam prices

By Julie Vargas, Staff Writer | March 14, 2019

This year, the MVLA school district increased Advancement Placement (AP) exam prices from $95 to $105. According to Associate Superintendent Mike Mathiesen, the MVLA school district required more money...

A timeline of this years new Painting and Drawing I teachers. Yoonsun Chai is the third new full-time art teacher to be hired this school year following the resignations of Art Palacios and Holly Mujica. Graphic by Emily Zhu.

Art department continues to face staffing challenges

By Marie Godderis, Elli Lahdesmaki, Staff Writers | March 14, 2019

Newly hired Painting and Drawing I teacher, Holly Mujica, resigned on Friday, February 15 due to personal matters. Throughout the 2018-2019 school year, the art department has faced challenges regarding...

T4 held their grand opening on Thursday, February 14 after several delays due to bad weather. This is the first boba tea shop and second beverage franchise to open a store in downtown Los Altos.

T4 holds grand opening in downtown Los Altos

By Ethan Ruyack and Barrett Wong | March 14, 2019

Tea shop T4, located on Main Street next to Spot Pizza in downtown Los Altos, held their grand opening on Thursday, February 14 after it was delayed several times due to bad weather. T4 was established...

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