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The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

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The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

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On April 18 of this year, 12 owners of various football teams tried to create a separate Super League that consisted of the elite football teams across the many European leagues, in an attempt to break away from the current Union of European Football Association. However, while this Super League attempt quickly fell down the drain, the huge fan outcry as a result of this attempted league raised questions about football culture and how it connects communities across Europe.

Football fans unite in culture conflict against European Super League

By Mira Sundar and Lauren Morimoto
May 28, 2021
After 13 years since its original release, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” is a landmark rerecording for Swift both musically and symbolically after her master recordings were sold without her consent.

Taylor Swift’s third surprise album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version) is a re-recording triumph

By Kathrina Welborn
May 25, 2021
British singer-songwriter Jorja Smith’s latest EP “Be Right Back” captures her stunning voice and chill R&B style while fans wait for her second album.

Jorja Smith delights fans for the time being with her new EP “Be Right Back”

By Kathrina Welborn
May 25, 2021
The Michigan-based duo Same Eyes utilizes punchy drums, house music-inspired beats and plenty of synthesizers to make music of a bygone era in 2021. Their debut album found success early in the year in online music forums, and the pair have since released two singles, “Mass Infatuation” and “Goodbye.”

Same Eyes brings the 1980s back to life with their 2021 album “Parties To End”

By Kathrina Welborn
May 5, 2021
The battle between Taylor Swift stans and Taylor Swift haters often act as though Swift can either be a white feminist or a victim of misogyny. The truth is that shes both.

Taylor Swift suffers under the patriarchy — and also benefits from it. Here’s why.

By Kaley Kwan
March 22, 2021
Daphne and the Duke walk through a meadow in the Netflix show Bridgerton. The TikTok musical, inspired by the show, is a viral phenomenon uniquely owed to TikToks increasing influence on the music industry.

How TikTok blew up “Bridgerton” the Musical — and is changing the entertainment industry

By Kaley Kwan
March 4, 2021
VIAL breathes new life into the punk scene with their debut album ‘Grow Up’.

Talon Tunes: VIAL breathes new life into the punk scene with their debut album ‘Grow Up’

By Kathrina Welborn
March 3, 2021

Carnival 2021, (mostly) COVID-19 style

By Emilie Enser
February 22, 2021
Soul searching with one of Pixar’s newest movies

Soul searching with one of Pixar’s newest movies

By Emily McNally
February 8, 2021
This week’s up-and-coming artist is the band Techno Westerns. Founded by singer Wyatt Hautonga, the band is based in Toronto, though its members originate from Canada, Nepal and New Zealand.

Techno Westerns are bringing back the indie sound of 2014 Tumblr

By Kathrina Welborn
January 11, 2021

Holiday treats around the world

By Emilie Enser and Parisa Larson
December 20, 2020
To conclude the legacy built over countless years and albums, Cudi returns with the final installment of his Man On the Moon series which covers the trials and tribulations of his life.

‘Man on the Moon III: The Chosen’: Kid Cudi’s journey toward self understanding

By Barrett Wong
December 20, 2020
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