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Weaving or Rambling: Unpacking Trump’s Controversial Appeal
Weaving or Rambling: Unpacking Trump’s Controversial Appeal
Manvik Johar, Siddharth Belegere, Grace Wang, and Vincent Kwan December 4, 2024

“You know, I do the weave.” The now-famous words of President-elect Donald Trump show how presidents are often associated with their distinct addresses...

Asher Freeman
Surviving the School Day: The Flaws of Graded Participation
Joy Song, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024
Graded participation, instead of enhancing a learning environment, encourages performance over focused thought, increases stress, and punishes introverts.
The Grass Isn’t Greener: Rethinking America’s Lawn Obsession
The Grass Isn’t Greener: Rethinking America’s Lawn Obsession
Jonathan Chen, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
"The grass is always greener on the other side." Maybe that's true, but America needs to stop caring so much about their green lawns and move on to something new.
From Earth to Beyond: The NASA-SpaceX Collaboration
From Earth to Beyond: The NASA-SpaceX Collaboration
Varnika Arun, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
NASA and SpaceX are two titans in space exploration, with the former growing increasingly reliant on the latter. Yet, with their drastic differences, their partnership could become a dream or a disaster.
The Official Holiday Calendar: A Guide to the Season
The Official Holiday Calendar: A Guide to the Season
Anika Bhutani, Madison Lin, and Mia Evans December 2, 2024
Each year, the day after Halloween, arguments start to boil between the closest of friends and family about whether they can play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. Fret not, for the answer to all of those holiday planning debates is in this definitive guide to the holiday season.
Stanley Cups’ newest, Christmas coded launch of leakage-prone, lead-containing tumblers.
WE LOVE STANLEY CUPS!
Ellen Son, Laura Noel Mathews, and Ali Allarde December 8, 2024
We’ve all seen the gloriously aesthetic Stanley Cups toted across campus by everyone and anyone. That’s because Stanley Cups the world’s best water-bottle, EVER. Don’t believe us? Read on.
Legally-obtained MRI scan of a teenager infected with the "brainrot epidemic." That's not very skibidi, is it?
Thou Art a Rizzler
Manvik Johar December 2, 2024

There is a blinding flash of light from which enters a middle aged man of average height and build. Wearing a sumptuously embroidered velvet...

Love: A Comprehensive Guide by an Inexperienced Student
Yoonwon Jo, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024

“My dad once told me, 'If you really like someone, being friends with them would be better than dating them. I was too young to understand...

Brainrot, Costco Guys, and What it Means For the Future
Brainrot, Costco Guys, and What it Means For the Future
Tristan Brady, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Brainrot. Chances are you know this term if you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, irrespective of the platform. Originally used in an ironic...

Arcane: A Modern Masterpiece of Storytelling and Design
Arcane: A Modern Masterpiece of Storytelling and Design
Aryn Rizal, A&E Editor • December 9, 2024
Smashing back onto the scene, the award-winning animated show, Arcane, comes returns roaring, continuing to achieve and exceed expectations with its stylish animation, cleverly crafted story, and hype beyond its first season.
Stanley Cups’ newest, Christmas coded launch of leakage-prone, lead-containing tumblers.
WE LOVE STANLEY CUPS!
Ellen Son, Laura Noel Mathews, and Ali Allarde December 8, 2024
We’ve all seen the gloriously aesthetic Stanley Cups toted across campus by everyone and anyone. That’s because Stanley Cups the world’s best water-bottle, EVER. Don’t believe us? Read on.
Sushi Without Seafood: Tane Redefines the Roll
Sushi Without Seafood: Tane Redefines the Roll
Amira Mulji, Staff Writer • December 7, 2024
Who says sushi lovers can’t be vegetarian? For me, it’s one of my favorite cuisines—and Tane Vegan Izakaya proves why. In a world where sushi is filled with fresh seafood and thinly sliced fish, many find it impossible to have the perfect dish without these staples. Yet, Tane shatters expectations transforming the art of sushi into a plant-based masterpiece and delivering a jaw-dropping twist on Japanese cuisine.
The Truth Behind Catfishing
The Truth Behind Catfishing
Hannah Greene '26, Staff Writer • December 7, 2024

As teenagers in an increasingly online world, the internet is both a safe haven and a dangerous space. As a member of Gen Z and user of the internet, I...

Featured Creative: Matthew Cha
Featured Creative: Matthew Cha
Mary Pham ‘26, Staff Writer • December 7, 2024

“The Creek Near My Home—One of my more recent photos, aiming to place the Sun at the end of the water (Matthew Cha).” Eighth grade...

Gallery: Autumn Nature
Gallery: Autumn Nature
Nikethana Karthikeyan ‘27 and Amber-Thy Huynh ‘26 December 2, 2024
Click on the gallery to join your fellow monarchs in looking back at the nostalgia of fall!
Photo courtesy of Disney
Gallery: Spooky Halloween
Nikethana Karthikeyan '27 and Amber-Thy Huynh '26 December 1, 2024
Click on the gallery to join your fellow monarchs in reminiscing about Halloween!
Mr. Wise: Star Athlete, Mitty Counselor
Mr. Wise: Star Athlete, Mitty Counselor
Aarav Mehta, Varun Girish, Vaibhav Kishore, Nathan Han, and Ansh Bhadani December 7, 2024
Taking an unconventional path, Mr. Wise, a man who had never played competitive football before, found himself on one of the most dominant college football teams of all time.
A Bright Future for Women's Soccer
A Bright Future for Women’s Soccer
Kaitlyn Altmar and Millie Lu December 7, 2024

  On the night of Monarch Madness 2024, the already fired up crowd of students gathered in the San Jose Civic Center exploded into cheers...

Women’s Basketball: The Necessity of Nutrition
Women’s Basketball: The Necessity of Nutrition
Colin Zhao, Raghav Ramji, and Siddharth Belegere December 7, 2024
Currently ranked second in the country, the Archbishop Mitty Women’s Basketball Team is looking to continue their success and claim their spot as the best in the nation. While much of the team’s recent dominance can be attributed to the sheer talent of the program, one foundation of the team’s success lies in its focus on nutrition.
The 49ers’ Disastrous 2024 Season: What on Earth Happened?
The 49ers’ Disastrous 2024 Season: What on Earth Happened?
Aarya Srinivasan, Ansh Singhal, and Niranjan Ashok December 6, 2024

The San Francisco 49ers suck. But why? They have the best coach in the league, the best running back in the league, a quarterback finishing...

Artist's Choice
Artist’s Choice
Zoey Crisan and Azure Livingston December 5, 2024
Meagan Mekata ‘28
Around Every Star
In the expanse of space, anything is possible.
Zoey Crisan and Azure Livingston December 2, 2024
Suriya Roy ‘27
Artists’ Choice
Zoey Crisan and Azure Livingston October 16, 2024
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