Written by Carter Cox (Sports Editor) The cross country season a little more than a week had their first cross country meet. The team was very excited because this was the first game of sports for a long time. The San Lorenzo Valley cross country team did very well in their first meet of the … More Cross Country Season Begins at SLVHS
Written by Konnor Long (News Writer) California is facing devastation as officials shine a light on the poor vaccine roll-out plan. As of this last Tuesday, California is expected to pass New York’s death toll pertaining to COVID-19 related deaths. This projection came quickly after official counts put California at 44,494 deaths, and it is … More What is Happening With California’s Vaccine Roll-out Plan?
Written by Lucas Murawsky (News Writer) When wildfire tears through an area like Santa Cruz County it leaves behind the danger for debris flow, and that danger came to life when an atmospheric river was forecasted to dump upwards to 10 inches of rain on the CZU lighting complex fire burn scar, well-exceeding debris flow … More Debris Flow Danger Causes Evacuations in Santa Cruz County
Written by Konnor Long (News Writer) It’s been over a month since the Capitol Building riots have taken place, marking it the first time in over 200 years since the Capitol building had been trespassed. Wednesday, January 6th, hundreds of pro-Trump and right-wing protesters stormed the capital in an attempt to disrupt the institutional Counting … More The Aftermath of the Domestic Terrorism Attacks on the Capitol Building
Written by Kaherdin Clohan Bonnet (News Writer) Joe Biden’s been making lots of executive orders, leading to plenty of positive changes. The second Biden was in office, he spent no time dilly-dallying and got right down to business, fixing and or removing Trump’s laws and legislations as well as creating some of his own. As … More A Breakdown of President Joe Biden’s Many Executive Orders Since Taking Office
Written by Angela Landes (News Writer) In a lawsuit against the City of Santa Cruz (put forward by the Santa Cruz Homeless Union and other plaintiffs), concerns about the safety of the local houseless community in the event of a sweep, if brought up. City Manager Martin Bernal had issued an executive order last November … More Federal Judge Rules Against Santa Cruz City, Preventing Eviction of Houseless Camp
Written by Nolan Alisago (News Writer) A nation-wide uprising threatens the newborn military junta of Myanmar, which is struggling to suppress the anti-coup protests across the nation. While pepper spray, rubber bullets, and water cannons are being used presently, the nation’s past military massacres and violent tactics hang thick in the air. The fate of … More Devastating Uprisings Break out in Myanmar
Written by Skylar Shipp (News Writer) The effort to replace the portrait of Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill began in 2016, under the Obama administration but it was put on hold during the Trump presidency. With the new Biden administration, the effort has been restarted. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, “The Treasury … More Biden Administration Moves to put Harriet Tubman on the Front of the Twenty Dollar Bill
Written by Quinn Bourret (News Writer) Long time Putin critic, anti-corruption activist, and opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested on January 17 when he returned to Russia, sparking protests across the country. Navalny has opposed Putin and Putin’s United Russia party for well over a decade. His unbreaking demeanor and the support from some members … More Alexei Navalny – an Anti-Corruption Activist – Arrested in Russia
Written by Daniel Maloney (News Writer) One of the newest of SpaceX’s prototype rockets launched successfully on Tuesday, February 2nd, but, like its predecessor, failed to stick the landing. Starship prototype Serial Number 9, or SN9 soared to an altitude of over six miles, almost as high as commercial jets do. Everything was going as … More SpaceX has a Successful Rocket Launch
Written by Lucas Hede (Features Writer) In late January, early February 2021 a bunch of people from the now very popular subreddit WallStreetBets caught wind that hedge funds were going to be selling GME (Gamestop) stock and rebuying when they were lower. In an effort to anger the one percent they all decided to buy … More Reddit Users Blow Up GME Stock – Messes with Hedge- Fund Owners
Written by Natasha Gunion (Features Writer) It’s a tradition to always find a tasty Valentine’s Day treat for yourself, or a loved one. Cookies, brownies, cake, cupcakes, you name it. Anything can be Valentine’s Day treat. There are countless ideas out there from chocolate-covered pretzels to a three-layered cake. It doesn’t have to be the … More Sweet Treats and Savory Meals to Make for Valentine’s Day This Year
Written by Lio Rowan (Features Writer) Valentine’s day is around the corner, and many people feel discouraged. Unable to celebrate with their significant other because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s striking and sad. However, something we often fail to remember is that Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s true! You can celebrate love and … More Ideas for how to Celebrate This Year’s Valentine’s Day
Written By Kayla Hoffman (Features Writer) Ever wanted to eat something and drink at the exact same time? Do you like the idea of a sweet and savory beverage that can take form in an endless amount of flavors and mixes? A drink that has become particularly popular with people as more and more Asian-cuisine … More How to Make Boba at Home!
Written by Caitlynn Woods (Features Writer) Skills like decision making, acting on events, and social interactions are impaired by unhealthy mental health states. In a world with so many problems, issues, and imperfections, the ability to make good healthy decisions is very much so needed. Without a healthy mental state, it could potentially bring impulsive, … More Check In With Your Mental Health During These Hard Times
Written by Azella LaFever (Features Writer) It is now the middle of February and there are going to be many new exciting movies coming out in February and March. Many movie release dates were pushed back due to COVID 19, due to that there are many highly anticipated movies coming out this month. There are … More A Look Into More Upcoming Movies in 2021
Written by Natasha Gunion (Features Writer) During this pandemic, it has left us quarantined at home, with not much to do. People have found many ways to keep busy during this time. For example, picking up new hobbies and finding ways to stay busy such as cooking, staying organized and being productive, improving your mental … More Safe Ways to Stay Entertained during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by James Carlos (Features Writer) In February of 2020 the world shut down, leaving us to quarantine inside of our houses without much to do. Many of us are tired of watching the same shows on tv and playing the same video games over and over again, so here are some things that you … More Rainy day Activities During Quarantine
Written by Carter Cox (Sports Editor) After almost a year of having to wait for sports in California to start back up again, they finally have started back up. Very recently the cross country season was combined with a track season and players have the opportunity to choose one or the other at SLVHS. Cross … More SLV Sports Practices Slowly Begins to Start Back Up
Written by Zane Krikke (Sports Writer) An exciting time for fans, parents, and students all over the country as Covid-19 starts to get more under control in the United States sports between schools are starting back up and getting back into the rivalry spirit among each other. One sport, in particular, that is getting the … More College Football Starts Up Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Kayla Lammers (Sports Writer) Today, baseball is popular, not only in the U.S. but also in East Asia and Latin America. Baseball is watched and played by many, but how many people truly understand the basics of the most important part of the game: The baseball. The MLB has arranged a group of … More A Deeper Look into how the Baseball is Made
Written by Micheal Finley (Sports Writers) Super Bowl 55 was very unexpected, I was thinking the Chiefs would win but the Bucs had Tom Brady. Tom Brady is the Super Bowl. He has won 6 and played in 9. Tom played his first super bowl when Patrick was in kindergarten. Patrick Mahomes did very well … More The 55th Annual Super Bowl
Written by Jillian Miller (Editor-In-Cheif) On Wednesday, January 2021, President Donald Trump was impeached for the second time and faces possible conviction during his one-term presidency. Trump has made history as the only President to have been impeached twice, as well as this only being during his first term as President. The second impeachment for … More Donald Trump is Impeached for the Second Time, Making History as the Only President Impeached Twice – Faces Removal in the Senate
Written by Beckett Glass (News Editor) Wednesday the fifth of January 2020, was the closest the country has been to collapse since the Civil War. Congress was required to adjourn due to threats of violence, this was the first instance in the history of our country. They did not adjourn when the Confederate army surrounded … More Domestic Terrorists Attack the United States Capitol Building Under the Guise of a “Trump Rally”
Written by Tasia Lundberg (News Editor) On Thursday, January 7th, Congress announced Biden’s victory after the hectic process of counting the Electoral College votes by Congress. This event was supposed to only take place on January 6th, however, due to some unforeseen events it had to be delayed. However, despite Biden’s win and prediction of … More Joe Biden’s Winning of the Presidency is Certified by Congress
Written by Kaherdin Clohan Bonnet (News Writer) During his call with Georgian Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, it is heard that Donald J. Trump was sending vague threats, pleads, and begs for the Secretary of State to blatantly and openly add thousands and thousands of ballots in favor of Trump, ballots which never existed. “I … More Trump Begs and Threatens Georgia Secretary of State to “Find 11,780 votes” in a Leaked Phone Call
Written by Konnor Long (News Writer) As per the request of DC mayor Muriel Bowser, the National Guard was mobilized toward Washington in an attempt to subdue Pro-Trump demonstrators. Bowser had stated on Wednesday that this was a preventative measure toward protesters who had attempted to suppress Joe Biden’s inauguration. The National Guard was deployed … More DC Mayor Calls for the National Guard For Biden’s Inauguration After Right-Wing Violence at the Capitol
Written by Skyler Shipp (News Writer) On January 8th, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed his plan for school reopening, which includes more education spending than before. Within the $89.5 billion education budget, there is $2 billion in grants for reopening primarily elementary schools and $4.6 for summer schools to address learning loss, adding up to an … More California’s Plan to Reopen Schools Safely Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Daniel Maloney (News Writer) Since the 2020 Presidential Election, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and others have filed dozens of lawsuits in an attempt to contest the election results. These lawsuits are in many states, including Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin, almost all of which were swing states. Of these lawsuits, Trump and his allies have … More A Look at Donald Trump’s Failed Lawsuits Attempting to Flip the Election Outcome
Written by Angela Landes (News Writer) Mid-December after the City Council went on vacation, Martin Bernal issued an executive order to evict those living at San Lorenzo Park and to close the park to the public. The executive order cited issues such as grass damage, voluminous garbage, and a number of other alleged issues with … More Protesters Blockade Santa Cruz Police, Preventing Sweep of Unhoused Camp
Written by Nolan Alisago (News Writer) After a period of over 200 days of lower and middle-class American’s crawling their way through the pandemic, unassisted by the government, congress has finally managed to cough up a meager $600 stimulus check. Democrats passed $2000 stimulus checks in the house, but Republicans in the senate broke ranks … More COVID Relief Package – Help for the American People or an Omnibus Spending Bill?
Written by Lucas Murawsky (News Writer) With new strains of Covid-19 popping up all over the country, and hospital capacity to the max, paramedics, and EMTs in some counties are required not to transport people to the hospital who are not likely to live. “This order that was issued by the county emergency medical services … More An Update on the Covid-19 Vaccine in the United States
Written by Duncan Howell (News Writer) After multiple years of a Saudi ban of any Qatar vehicle, land, air, and sea in their airspace and coastal territories, Saudi Arabia is now planning to lift these travel restrictions. In June of 2017, the Qatar government had come under fire. Significant evidence showed that Qatar had been … More Saudia Arabia Lifts Blockade on Qatar After 43 Months
Written by Quinlan Bourret (News Writer) The United States and the Afghanistan government have been in a process of difficult peace talks with the Afgan terrorist organization, the Taliban. Beginning in January, there has been discussion between the two groups in hopes for peace in Afghanistan. If successful, it would result in peace in Afghanistan … More The United States and Afghanistan Governments Attempt to Negotiate Peace with the Taliban
Written by Kayla Hoffman (Features Writer) New Year’s has always been a time of the year where we look to start over or renew ourselves. People urge themselves to look forward to what the upcoming year has to offer to them and how they can better themself. 2020 was an extremely difficult year for all … More New Year’s Resolutions at San Lorenzo Valley High School
Written by Azella LaFever (Features Writer) With the New Year, there is a brand new selection of movies to come. Many of the movies that were supposed to be released in 2020 were unfortunately delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but because of this many of the new movies that are being released in 2021 … More Some Upcoming Movies to Look For in 2021
Written by Natasha Gunion (Features Writer) During this pandemic, people have picked up many new hobbies, including baking and cooking. Although that can be very fun, it is always nice to eat out and try different restaurants and or food places. Now that we are asked to stay inside as much as possible, some personal … More Local Santa Cruz County Restaurants to Get Food From (Safely)
Written by James Carlos It is no secret that people our age love shopping, but due to global events, some of our favorite stores have been shut down or are on the brink of closing down. Santa Cruz is known for its unique and fun local businesses, so if you are looking for a small … More Local Businesses to Support in Santa Cruz County During the Pandemic
Written by Lucas Hede (Features Writer) 2020 was a big year when it comes to gaming with the releases of next-gen consoles, next-gen PC parts, and a bunch of really popular games. Now with 2021, it will be hard to top the games and popularity that 2020 had, but here are some games that are … More What Will Gaming Look Like in 2021?
Written by Caitlynn Woods (Features Writer) The annual New York Times Square in-person ball drop was canceled for the first time in the last 77 years. Due to Covid-19, the New Years’ tradition of the ball drop was held online and Times Square remained almost completely empty. This would be the first time of an … More Bringing in 2021 With the New York Times Square Ball Drop – COVID Edition
Written by Ashli Trageser (Features Writer) “Star vs. the Forces of Evil” may sound like the name of a wholesome cartoon primarily for kids, (which it is, for the most part) but it also touches on themes of racism and bigotry, along with the premature stress of a teenager inheriting an entire kingdom. The show … More Looking for a Cartoon to Watch? Try “Star vs. the Forces of Evil”
Written by Lio Rowan (Features Writer) Winter has come and it’s cold outside. So cold that puddles of water ice over in the early mornings and our breath is a fog in our faces, as we all stay busy trying to keep warm; stocking up on Hot Cocoa, fuzzy socks, and heated blankets. A whole … More A Warm Soup Recipe for the Winter Months
Written by Zane Krikke (Sports Writer) Fans from all over are becoming outrageously excited for the outcome of this year’s NFL season. With wild-card weekend being complete over last Sunday ( Jan 10th) we move closer to the championships and are anxiously being gripped closer to the Super Bowl. During wild-card weekend The first round … More A Review of Wild-Card Weekend in the NFL
Written by Micheal Finley (Sports Writer) The new season is just starting up and some of the top NHL rookie players would be Alexis Lafreniere, Tim Stuetzle, Kirill Kaprizov, Trevor Zegras. I think Alexis Lafreniere will be one of the top rookies of the year, he has had an amazing ending to last season and … More A Look at the Start Up of the NHL Season
Written by Azella Lafever (News Writer) Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started healthcare workers and scientists have been working tirelessly to find either a cure or a vaccine for COVID-19. Usually it requires years of research and testing before a vaccine reaches hospitals. But since COVID-19 has killed around 1.5 million people worldwide scientists are … More COVID-19 Vaccine Begins to be Distributed
Written by Lucas Murawsky (News Writer) In the past three weeks in Santa Cruz County, the cases of COVID-19 have exploded, and 94% of California has moved up into the ‘Purple’ tier including us, most likely due to lack of social distancing and holidays and large gatherings. The number of cases of the virus in … More New COVID-19 Restrictions in California
Written by Nolan Alisago (News Writer) As Biden begins his transition by selecting nominations for his cabinet, he struggles to appease both allies and opposition in what is sure to be a grueling confirmation process. Although the Senate is still in the air with the Georgia runoff elections, it’s clear regardless of who has control … More President-Elect Joe Biden Begins Selecting Nominees for his Cabinet
Written by Natasha Gunion (News Writer) Ever since this pandemic has come around, San Lorenzo Valley middle school and high school student’s grades have been slipping. To relieve some of the stress off of the students, the California Unified School District has changed the A-F grading system. It has been proven that the amount of … More SLV District Grade Change
Written by Skyler Shipp (News Writer) On November 25th, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling that could change how COVID-19 restrictions apply throughout the country. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel of America sued New York over COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. While these restrictions were lifted before the … More Supreme Court Rules on COVID-19 Restrictions Regarding Religious Gatherings
Written by Makoa Ho’opai (News Writer) Recently going into December the number of deaths from covid has spiked rapidly according to the county health officials. There was a report by Santa Cruz health officials saying that there have been three more deaths due to COVID-19 in just a week bringing the total up to 44 … More COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 44 People in Santa Cruz County
Written by Angela Landes (News Writer) Seven families filed lawsuits this September against the state of California, the state board of education, the state department of education, and Tony Thurmond (The State Superintendent of Public Instruction) alleging the State´s failure ¨ to ensure basic educational equality,¨ as the Constitution of California requires. Among other things, … More Lawsuit Filed Against the State of California for Distanced Learning Inequities
Written by Kahredin Clohan Bonnet (News Writer) Recently, two major events have happened in the spaceflight world. The first of these is the Chang’e 5 Lunar Mission, a Chinese lunar lander, and orbiter made to return samples of the Moon’s surface to Earth. The mission will be the first to return moon samples to Earth … More The United States to Withdraw Thousands of Military Personnel from Iraq and Afghanistan
Written by Daniel Maloney (News Writer) Recently, two major events have happened in the spaceflight world. The first of these is the Chang’e 5 Lunar Mission, a Chinese lunar lander, and orbiter made to return samples of the Moon’s surface to Earth. The mission will be the first to return moon samples to Earth since … More Major Updates in the Realm of Spaceflight
Written by James Carlos (Features Writer) The year 2020 has been one of the strangest and most uncertain years in recent history with a global pandemic plaguing the United States and with the holidays right around the corner, many wonder what Christmas is going to look like this year. The state of California recently mandated … More Safe Activities to do for the Holidays Amidst the Pandemic
Written by Caitlynn Woods (Features Writer) With Christmas coming into the picture, common yearly traditions such as Christmas trees, ornaments, stockings, food, and movies should not be forgotten about, no matter our circumstances involving Coronavirus and the lockdown. Christmas trees are one of the best parts of Christmas; the smell of the leaves filling the … More Keeping up Christmas Traditions During Hard Times
Written by Kayla Hoffman (Features Writer) Something festive that a lot of families tend to do around the holidays is decorating cookies. Whether or not the cookies are left for Santa or eaten for dessert, we can all agree that the process of decorating them can be super fun as well as baking the cookies … More A Tasty Cookie Recipe to Try This Holiday Season!
Written by Konnor Long (Features Writer) As we enter the holiday season, we find ourselves surrounded by the timeless entertainment that is holiday media. The public eye is once again flooded with the cheery lighting, hot chocolate, and classic holiday songs and movies that we’ve come to know and love (or grow quickly tired of). … More Who is Behind the Works of Classic Christmas Entertainment?
Written by Lio Rowan (Features Writer) It’s finally December, which means for some of us, a rush to decorate for the holidays. However, it’s not exactly safe to be shopping for decorations right now, and some of us have even lost our decorations or ornaments. All hope is not lost, there is a plethora of … More Some D.I.Y Decorations That are Perfect for the Holiday Season
Written by Gionni Oliveira (Sports Writer) It’s been a busy NHL offseason with the 2020 NHL Draft being held Oct. 6-7 and NHL free agency opening Oct. 9. Teams have been hard at work adding players in free agency and trades or re-signing their own free agents. But which team is the most improved to this … More What is Happening With the NHL Draft?
Written by Zane Krikke (Sports Writer) It’s an exciting time for American football fans as we get into week 13 of the 2020 NFL season. As we get closer and closer to the championship 32 teams will battle each other for the remaining weeks to hopefully claim a spot for their team in the Super … More A Look at the NFL Finals
