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Virtual Guidance Appointments For Seniors Available Now
First Football Match Planned Against Capo Valley on February 19

Stephanie Hu (11) is the founder of the worldwide movement Dear Asian Youth. The movement strives toward helping minorities, especially Asians, accept and take pride in their identities.

Tesoro Teen Founds Global Movement: Dear Asian Youth

Gabby Laurente, Managing Editor
January 16, 2021

New California Senator, Alex Padilla, speaks at the 2019 California Democratic Party State Convention.

California’s Newest Senator: Alex Padilla

Jack O'Connor, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2021

2020 had barely begun when students and teachers were pulled from their normal routines and
plunged into an era of nearly constant uncertainty. Routines changed, school changed, and our lives changed
as the Covid-19 global pandemic altered lives and ended others. Nearly 300,000 Americans are now dead. The
stories in the following pages chronicle how Covid-19 has impacted us and how people are reacting to the pandemic, online learning, and a future that promises some relief.

A Year of COVID

December 14, 2020

English teacher and queer alliance advisor creates the LGBTQ+ care packages with several titles surrounding different aspects of queer experiences.

LGBTQ+ Book Care Package’s from the Queer Book Library

Isabella Mahar, Opinion Editor
November 21, 2020

A student in the pottery elective works on her clay project. The student wears a face mask to follow CUSD's safety precautions upon the return of schools during COVID-19.

In-Person School Returns, but with Changes

Jack O'Connor, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2020

McElory teaches his class about music from the Medieval era all the way to the classical era. While every class has needed to make adjustments this year, perhaps no class has had to make more adjustments than the instrumental class because with only half of the student being in-person in any given day, the other half of the band or orchestra are missing.

Instrumental Music Changes Beat Amidst Covid

Alyssa Morrone, Staff Writer
November 14, 2020

Members of CUSDAgainstRacism participated in and sponsored the Woman March back in October. CUSDAgainstRacism has been placing pressure upon the district to adapt more anti-racist policies.

CUSD Proposes Cultural Proficiency Plan To Address Inequality on School Campuses

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
November 13, 2020

The guidance office has many resources for students to utilize including information about college admissions and work permits.

Academic Advisors Adapt to the Pandemic

Sandhya Ganesan, News Editor
November 12, 2020

Adam Vuoso, a sophomore at SJHHS, performing with

A Look at Adam Vuoso’s Life in Band “Color of Sound”

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Sports Editor
November 9, 2020

Grace (10), Natalie (9), and Maddie Jo (7) Chapman take photos for their Etsy shop, CHAPS handmade. The sisters started their shop mid July, and have received immense success since its launch.

Chapman Sisters Turn a Hobby Into a Successful Business

Eva Smedeby, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2020

From left to right Shruti Marada (11), Lillie Ransom (10), and Taylor Zienblach (10) help participant out by handing them their running bibs and giving them the 4th annual James Henry Ransom 5k shirt. While the run is still going on right now, on November 24th, the foundation held a

James Henry Ransom Holds Virtual 5k to Promote Mental Health

Jack O'Connor, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2020

SJHHS Counselor, Kasey Kessler, reads an email from a student about her academic burnout.

Counselors Use Online Counseling to Reach Students

Sandhya Ganesan, News Editor
October 30, 2020

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