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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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Naomi Ichiriu

Naomi Ichiriu, Senior Writer

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[Photo] The internal female fight: Enforcing assertiveness

December 12, 2021
As part of the Mountain View-Los Altos School District’s monthly thought exchange feedback survey, the MVLA community was sent a form gathering opinions on the bell schedule.

[Photo] District releases results to survey regarding bell schedule changes

December 10, 2021
The Mountain View–Los Altos School Board will discuss the integration of an English Language Development program at LAHS similar to the one at MVHS. Additionally, the English department at both LAHS and MVHS both supported the addition of a reading specialist.

Board agrees to discuss funding for reading specialist and implementation of an ELD program at LAHS

December 10, 2021
Seniors are able to request a change to the official name on their diploma; however, some seniors see flaws with the process, and propose changes on how to make the experience a better one.

[Photo] Administration requests final diploma names; seniors suggest revisions to name change process

December 6, 2021
Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have both begun the process of putting their mental health over the next medal and it is the necessary move for all athletes.

[Photo] Simone says: Winning isn’t everything

November 7, 2021
Amid the chaos and stress of first semester senior year, the tears and sweat, there is one beacon of light: automated college emails.

[Photo] Satire: College emails are the light of my life

November 5, 2021
Studying internationally is an opportunity to a drastically unique cultural and educational experience that far too many students don’t take advantage of. Applying to international schools will have a different application expectation than American schools, but can open you to the chance to delve deep into your passions and be surrounded by people equally as enthusiastic in a new environment.

[Photo] Applying Abroad: An opportunity for everyone

November 9, 2021
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[Photo] District COVID-19 plans are naive and reactive

September 22, 2021
The Book of Unknown Americans replaces To Kill a Mockingbird in the freshman Survey of Composition and Literature courses.

[Photo] ‘The Book of Unknown Americans’ replaces ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from English curriculum

September 18, 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.

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

March 22, 2021
After four years of Donald Trump’s ableist administration, President Joe Biden’s inauguration offers hope for an administration that will work with, respect and support the disabled community.

[Photo] Racism: Living on the dance floor

January 25, 2021
In light of the recent riots at Capitol Hill, members across a variety of sports have voiced their disapproval of Trumps involvement with the riots at Capitol Hill. This is a prime example of how popular members of the sports world can create major change beyond the sports they play.

[Photo] Trump and sports: A partnership now divided

January 19, 2021
Each year during finals season, the district closes the Aeries grade book, meaning students can no longer check their grades. The district offers this as a way to mitigate student stress — but in reality it does the exact opposite.

[Photo] Hiding grades on Aeries during finals is a band-aid on a gaping wound

December 22, 2020
Like oil and vinegar, politics and gaming are typically mutually exclusive. However, congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has successfully combined the two with her Twitch streams, gaining support from teens nationwide. Nevertheless, like with all politicians, crossing the line between supporting her and idolizing her is where things get problematic.

AOC: Not your streamer best friend

December 21, 2020
While many American schools teach that Thanksgiving is a positive, wholesome holiday, it actually has a much darker history that involves indigenous genocide by the American colonizers.

[Photo] The dark history behind Thanksgiving

December 13, 2020
Cuties protagonist Amy breaks down after realizing the dangers she put herself through due to social medias negative influence. As much as the movie may seem like it was written by a middle-aged pedophile, it was actually created by a woman who endured the same struggles as Amy.

‘Cuties’: Not so cute after all

September 28, 2020
CCMVHS held an open discussion to address the presence of SROs on MVLA campuses.

[Photo] SROs and ethnic studies — a closer look

September 13, 2020
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