Written by Kayla Hoffman (Features Writer) Spring Break is coming up which means that we all get time off from school. With the Covid-19 vaccine rolling out, more people are getting vaccinated every day. However, this is the older age range, which puts a lot of worry off of sick, old, or people working as … More What Students at SLVHS are Looking Forwards to During Spring Break – Keeping COVID Cautions in Mind

Written by Caitlynn Woods (Features Writer) Saint Patrick’s day is an annual, cultural holiday that is primarily celebrated by people of Irish descent but is also celebrated by people of other cultures. This holiday was dedicated to Saint Patrick, the greatest patron saint of Ireland. The celebration occurs on Saint Patrick’s death date, which was … More The History Behind the Holiday St. Patrick’s Day

Written by James Carlos (Features Writer) Netflix has become a savior for many people during this time as we are all at home with nothing much to do. The streaming service has been known to bring new movies and tv shows but unfortunately gets rid of some of their precious media. So in the article, … More A Recap of the 2021 Grammy Awards Show

Written by Azella LaFever (Features Writer) Since the COVID-19 lockdown officially started one year ago there is not much to do. Being at the house for so long there isn’t anything new and exciting to do but one fun thing to do is cook. There are endless possibilities with cooking. You can cook breakfast, lunch, … More How to Make a Yummy Pasta Dish Popularized by the Social Media App “Tik-Tok”

Written by Sam Hughes (Features Writer) Death metal has existed for thirty-plus years, and throughout the decades we’ve been able to see how it’s progressed, changed, and evolved. I’ve always categorized the different types of death metal, and today we will be going over the different categories or waves of death metal that have occurred … More How Death Metal has Changed Throughout the Years and What it Might Look Like in the Future

Written by Ashli Trageser (Features Writer) Similar to “The Promised Neverland,” which was reviewed a few issues back, “My Hero Academia” is another Japanese anime that would be great to start with if you’re new to the genre. With the release of season five just around the corner, now is as great a time as … More A Review of the Popular Japanese Anime “My Hero Academia”

Written by Kayla Hoffman (Features Writer) A common underlying theme of holidays is food. Whether or not it’s candy or a full-blown feast, food has been used as a tradition of celebration for centuries and the month of March is known for Saint Patrick’s Day. This holiday consists of tons of green-themed foods, alcoholic beverages, … More How to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage for this St. Patrick’s Day!

Written by Azella LaFever (Features Writer) Marinis candy store is a locally owned business handed down from generation to generation and has something for everyone in the family. It opened in 1980 and has rows of homemade chocolate, taffy, and caramel. Marini’s has many different locations in Santa Cruz; they have one on the wharf, … More Marinis, a Great Local Business to Visit for Taffy!

Written by Natasha Gunion (Features Writer) Coming 2 America was directed by Craig Brewer, and is the sequel to Coming to America, which was produced in the late 1980s. The movie runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes and is rated PG-13. This movie is about a king in the kingdom of Zamunda. He rejects … More A Review of the Movie “Coming 2 America” –

Written by Ashli Trageser (Features Writers) Similar to “The Promised Neverland,” which was reviewed a few issues back, “My Hero Academia” is another Japanese anime that would be great to start with if you’re new to the genre. With the release of season five just around the corner, now is as great a time as … More A Review of the Show “My Hero Academia “

Written by Lucas Hede (Features Writer) The state of play for the Playstation 5 came out a bit ago and left quite a lot to be desired. After waiting months people were excited to see what new stuff Sony had come up with for the PlayStation. Sony had said before it was going to focus … More A Review a of the Playstation 5 Along With Games to Go With it

Written by James Carlos (Features Writer) Netflix has become a savior for many people during this time as we are all at home with nothing much to do. The streaming service has been known to bring new movies and tv shows but unfortunately gets rid of some of their precious media. So in the article, … More What is Coming and What is Leaving Netflix This March?

Written by Natasha Gunion (Features Writer) Black History Month was started in 1926 by President Gerald Ford. This was created because Gerald Ford wanted to honor all of the hard work that was neglected over the years. Black History Month starts on February second of every year to celebrate and honor African American history and … More February is Black History Month – Here’s a Deeper Dive Into What it is all About

Written by James Carlos (Features Writer)   Marvel has become one of the most iconic pop culture franchises ever since their first live-action movie in 2008. Since then the franchise has grossed over 22 billion dollars from all of its films and been bought by Disney. If you are one of the many fans of … More “WandaVison” and Other Upcoming Marvel TV Shows

Written by Kayla Hoffman (Features Writer) When it comes to fast-food chains, Taco Bell is a well-known favorite amongst the public. Their menu presents lots of unique items like nacho cheese fries and icy drinks called “freezes” that can come in flavors like Baja Blast. However, a common menu item that cannot be found anywhere … More How to Make a Crunchwrap from Taco Bell at Home!

Written by Lio Rowan (Features Writer) The Boulder Creek Pizza Pub is a centerpiece of our little town. Opened in 2012, it feels like they’ve been a part of our town forever. Originally opened by Justin Acton, this Pizza Pub is special, they are proud supporters and donors to the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Boulder … More A Review of Boulder Creek Pizza Pub in the Local San Lorenzo Valley Area

Written by Caitlynn Woods (Features Writer) Mardi Gras is an annual carnival practice full of food and goods, to celebrate the start of the fasting season for many Christian individuals. Mardi Gras can also be known as its French translation, Fat Tuesday. This is referring to the last day of eating more rich foods, before … More What Mardi Gras Looks Like in 2021 During a World-Wide Pandemic

Written by Azella LaFever (Features Writer) It is soon to be March and that means a new month of new movies. Many movies are coming out this upcoming month, due to the long stretch of movies that canceled their production being released since the pandemic. I’m very excited to watch as many as I can, … More Looking at Upcoming Movies in March 2021

Written by Lucas Hede (Features Writer) On the seventeenth of February Nintendo had their first director of the year. It has been quite a while since the last official Nintendo direct due to Covid 19 and the restrictions that come with it. Nintendo fans were hoping for a lot of different things and updates on … More Nintendo Launches New “Direct”- A Series of Live Shows and More

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 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 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 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 Konnor Long (Features Writer) The Brookdale Lodge has been a staple of the San Lorenzo Valley for decades, hosting the likes of Marylin Monroe, President Herbert Hoover, and James Dean. It was first cemented as a mainstay in local history when Judge James Harvey Logan, perhaps known more famously as the creator of … More A Look Into the Dark History of the Brookdale Lodge