The school year 2025-2026 brings back an older tradition among the SCUSD high schools, now known as Battle of the Schools, or BOTS. Originally, this was formerly known as BBO (or the Black and Blue Olympics) a competition...
Preparation for the Multicultural dances in May of 2026 started months earlier for many clubs. Some began planning for the event starting November or December of 2025, and many practices kicked off around January 2026. This...
The lights slowly dim as the loud announcement rings throughout the theatre: “Welcome to Skid Row.” Music starts playing as actors strut out from the shadows, now illuminated in the spotlight, singing cheerfully. The...
Hundreds of candles flicker in the darkness of April 26th, 2026, in the town of Slavutych just on the outskirts of Pripyat, the home to Chernobyl. Veterans and Ukrainian officials gather around in a collective, mournful silence....
In The Hunger Games, rich people bet on which child will survive a televised fight to the death. As far-fetched and gruesome as that premise sounds, it’s not as far from reality as it seems. Prediction markets now allow...
After 15 years, Tim Cook’s chapter as Apple CEO is coming to a close. He announced that he will be transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman of Apple’s Board on September 1st, 2026. When making the decision to step...
Nisha Naveen is a Wilcox senior with endless passion, curiosity, and commitment. Whether at Wilcox or in Santa Clara as a whole, she finds ways to pursue what she loves while...
In Mr. Vargas’ room about every month, the Survival Club teaches students the skills they need if they wish to survive desperate situations in the wild. Founded by Kaden...
Bear Photobombs Broadcast During the KTLA 5 news report on March 15th, 2026, a black bear emerged from an individual's driveway in Monrovia, California. Ironically, the...
College decision season is upon us! As a current senior who has finally concluded this chapter, I won’t sugarcoat it: the college application process is not for the weak....