I usually don’t enjoy humanities classes — especially history classes that didn’t feel particularly relevant to modern times. But AP Human Geography (HGAP) changed my mind. It focused on contemporary...
Valley Transportation Authority’s latest draft budget has raised concerns among community members and local officials. The organization is staring at multi-million dollar deficits and dwindling reserves...
For most athletes, it's rare to begin a sport and excel in it in just a few years. But senior Axelle Allanic is not like most. In only four years, she morphed from a novice to a key contributor of the...
Senior Kyle McKinney knew baseball was his sport at just nine years old. From playing for his travel team “Swagger” to Los Altos High School’s varsity squad, his love for the sport has only grown.
“My...
Mr. Bao Kitchen in downtown Mountain View isn’t easy to find — but that’s part of the charm. Walk past the barber shops, slip through that unassuming entryway, and you’ll discover a hidden treasure:...
Senior Darrion Wesley has turned his childhood love for baseball into a lifelong passion. His ceaseless love for the game has come full circle with his recent commitment to play Division III baseball for...
At Los Altos High School, ambition runs deep — but so does academic pressure. College admissions look more like a finish line that determines self-worth than an opportunity to expand one’s interests....
The Anderson Collection’s “An Expanded Lens” is open at Stanford until Sunday, August 17 this year. The exhibition — curated by Emily Chun, Christian Gonzalez Ho, and Dejan Vasic — comprises...
Fall
Cross Country
The cross country team continued their run of successful seasons, with varsity girls finishing second in CCS and varsity boys taking a first-place victory. Both top finishers on the...
August
ASB began the 2024-2025 school year with their annual back-to-school rally on August 19. Each grade, decked out in their respective class colors — purple, orange, yellow, or green — battled...
I was in middle school when I learned the difference between a “good” student and a “capable” student. A “good” student underlined their thesis in the introduction paragraph, memorized geometric...
