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Will this autumn be the one where Trader Joe’s “fall”s short?

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An insider guide to the beloved pumpkin spice latte

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COVID-19 gives small business owners big problems

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Olivia Landon fights for passenger equality on the Big Blue Bus

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The Discovery Building: amazing or aMAZEing?

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Taking the "U" out of Universe

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Team Marine protest Toyota's abrupt stop on electric vehicle production

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After years, Samo's Discovery Building is open for classes

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"Fall" in love with food

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The bumpy transition to the new grading system

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Student survey shows little Samo support for Newsom recall

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"Shiva Baby" hit home, and I wanted to move away

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"The Falcon and the Winter Solider" is noting to Marvel at

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"Promising Young Woman": A technicolor creep crusade

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LACMA's Yoshimoto Nara's exhibit: a museum must-see

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I am Greta: A Panel Discussion

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Cafe Samo goes digital- and it's better than ever

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Why is college so expensive?

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All alone in my lunch zone

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The lasting implications of Trump's presidency

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Activism Clubs: moral change or amoral gain?

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Life on Mars, death on Earth

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In-person school: instruction or destruction?

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Samo orchestra students win music scholarship

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Get your fix of AP tips and tricks so a year's work is not for nix

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Four simple "waves" you can save water

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Confusion erupts over new Samo schedule

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A message from the ASB candidates

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Continued construction: a campus glow-up

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Junior state testing: cancelled

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Samo: in-person and back in business

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Getting clear on senior year

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Santa Monica and Malibu: a divided school district

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SMMUSD BOE members face recall election

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Vaccination season in full swing

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From “Swimming” to “Circles”, Mac Miller’s Consecutive Masterpieces

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Little Women rings relatable to a new generation

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Looking to prioritize your mental health? Meet Samo's counseling groups

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"Tyron": Slowthai's response to cancel culture

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"Music": Sia's backfired film attempt

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Must-watch Netflix documentaries for science lovers

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"Minari": a look at the true American dream

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Five shows to propel you into the world of K-drama

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Beyond the male gaze: five women artists who shattered the glass ceiling

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The benefits of attending community college

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Music and studying? Not the perfect "mix" when it comes to school

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How photo editing and social media distorts our reality

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Is "Test Optional" really test optional?

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How western media robbed my confidence and how I got it back through BTS

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Should this generation prepare itself for another Roaring Twenties?

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Throwback quarantine: cuisine straight from the TikTok screen

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AP season is almost here: final updates and scheduling

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Samo Acadeca's sixth consecutive Oceans Bowl win

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State of the City presentation provides relief plan

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SMMUSD classified staff lobbying the board for Hero Pay

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SMMUSD elementary schools open for in-person learning; secondary schools not far behind.

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Local history on the minds of Santa Monicans with the opening of Belmar Park, SMMUSD historical resources policy and the Discovery Building

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A letter to the weakest generation

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A quarantine diary

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The REAL college process

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Inside Samo's new peer leadership club: Margaret's Place

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Trends shared throughout the pandemic

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Teacher feature: the brilliant and bodacious Claudia Bautista

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Quarantine wrapped

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Everything you need to know about Distance Learning Plus

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Four local services that are combating food insecurity during the pandemic

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Elementary schools may open as soon as March 15 under a new agreement between SMMUSD and SMMCTA

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Episode 3: "I Fail Constantly"

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College athletes battle the NCAA in the Supreme Court

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Up your listening game with these sports podcasts

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Ads, defense and a seventh ring for Brady in Super Bowl LV

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Freshman athletes robbed of four-year sports experience

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Back on the field: the return of Samo sports

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Meet Samo's Spanish snowboarder Sara Dones

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A message to the underclassmen

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Why I believe in astrology

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Why I question astrology

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The COVID-19 vaccine: a shot that won't hit the target

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I have yet to outgrow stuffed animals. Why should I?

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Class of 2021’s senior year, another COVID-19 casualty

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The evolution of the photography industry

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"Magic 8 Ball" is a journey of love and loss

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Something's missing in "Lupin," and it's not a necklace

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Kota the Friend's music is much bigger than rap

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Samo Jazz Band performs live and online with new tech

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"Bridgerton" reveals the intricacies of the Regency Era

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The heartfelt history of the History Building

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Thank you for your (future) service

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Teacher feature: behind the wing with Kate Barazza

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Five must-have additions to your closet this season

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Samo activist highlighted in Super Bowl video montage

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Samo alumnus Dylan Early returns to his roots

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Samo's science department puts Physics First

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Goodbye Kamala Harris, hello Alex Padilla

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Biden's first 100 days give Samo students hope

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Former President Donald Trump is twice acquitted by Senate

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California waits on Pfizer and Moderna

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Evan Miner commits to play D1 lacrosse at Quinnipiac University

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Hey Samo, football fans deserve representation too

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Nets set to become best team in the league following massive NBA trade

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Episode 2: Homeward Bound

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Women's rights gone virtual amidst COVID-19

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New COVID-19 strain may slow vaccine plan

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Snack suggestions courtesy of the Samohi staff

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When does supervision in social media become censorship?

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Colleges should continue to waive the SAT and ACT after COVID-19

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The best milk alternative for the environment

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These Zoom activities provide some much-needed social interaction

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The rise of online entertainment during the pandemic

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Focusing in on Mr. Ledford, Samo's photography teacher

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Politics in the classroom? Yes, let's talk about it

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"Soul" is another animated win for Pixar

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Takeout is the new normal, and you don't want to miss out on these local restaurants

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Singing through the pandemic; Samohi Barbershop makes it to the finals

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From rehearsal to Spotify: Orchestra beyond the classroom

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Choir Fun Fridays: building a community from home

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Ma Rainey, star of the stage on screen

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Ask The Samohi! Edition: lonely in quarantine

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Former president Donald Trump makes history with second impeachment

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Samo athletics' latest challenge: the Bay League

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Virus-proof Valentine's date ideas!

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Curative tests raise concerns among Samo students

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Schools continue to weigh reopening options

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Samo students encouraged by SAT essay removal

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Keith Coleman fills SMMUSD Board of Education seat

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2021 NFL Playoffs: The Year of Firsts

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Episode 1: Pass the Aux!

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Man on The Moon 3's astronomical success

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Choir cozies up for some Christmas carols: the home edition

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These songs will help you "Make it Through December"

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Everybody's talking about Jack Harlow

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Mr. Sandman

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Senior Victoria Taylor is named a Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist

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QuestBridge scholar Alejandro Lopez earns full-ride to the University of Pennsylvania

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Drive-in days have returned

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Lebron James: the greatest of all time

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Michael Jordan: the greatest of all time

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Yes, the show "Big Mouth" is too insensitive

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Meet Ian Brown: Samo's figure skating champion

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Winter break? Or Christmas break?

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Why English class makes us hate reading

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Real christmas trees don't just smell better...

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Ariana Grande's "Positions" is "just like magic"

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Avoid COVID-19 with these at-home accessible extracurriculars

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Debate ensues over how to replace Illuminate Education

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Demolition discord: the uncertain future of the History Building

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Biden's plans to bring back in-person education

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2020 Santa Monica City Council and Board of Education election results

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“Unbrock Santa Monica”: Why the message that propelled council member Phil Brock to his position is backward

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Spray painting a movement

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Not just a gateway holiday: why we should be grateful for Thanksgiving

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Why politicians are not your friend

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Ice: loved by American, resented by Europeans

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Job opportunities still allow for cashing-in during COVID-19

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A collection of clubs continued throughout COVID-19

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Meet Ms. Cruce: Samo's new I-House Principal

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The ins and outs of Samo's Affinity Groups

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Branch out to these breathtaking LA hikes

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Meet Theo Tobel, Samo's biggest baseball enthusiast

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Newsom must appoint new Senator to replace CA Senator Kamala Harris

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How Samo athletes celebrated Signing Day amid the pandemic

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The history of politics in American sports

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A senate party majority: where the real power lies

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Queen's Gambit calls checkmate as Netflix's drama of the season

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Netflix's Top 5 Comedy Specials

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"On The Rocks" Rocks!

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Vaccine visionaries: Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna

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Hockey receives the least recognition for the best COVID-19 response

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Kamala Harris: CA Senator turned first female POC VP elect

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Meet Samo's 2020-2021 homecoming court

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Advice Column: “Tips to Avoid Awkward Encounters"

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The best animes to watch, according to Samo's Japanese program

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Cozy in with these fall favorites

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Day of the Dead brought to life

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The Great Shakeout: COVID-19 edition

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Vegetarian victories: three delicious AND eco-friendly recipes

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Chocolate chip pancakes gone bananas

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Sustainability club, One Swap at a Time, makes a difference one video at a time

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Excess screen time a day does not keep the doctor away

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Construction continues despite COVID-19

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Grandma's Noodle Kugel

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Who wants to be a Kajillionaire?

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“Borat 2” is 2 funny, a moviefilm not to skip

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TikTok's tasty Thanksgiving treats

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Savage Mode II by Morgan Freeman ft. 21 Savage

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The origins of your favorite Thanksgiving staples

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Malibu abruptly separates from SMMUSD (no art yet)

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SMMUSD ranked among top public school districts in California

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Still trying to mix masks and fashion? Samo has you covered

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Meet this year’s ASB executive board

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"Be a Better Earthling" is Samo's latest endeavor to improve our environment

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Grass lawns: iconically American and environmentally disastrous

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The electoral college: a threat to our democracy

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Samo athletics inches closer to a return to campus

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Quarantine workouts: Chloe Ting shaping our lives and abs

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London Wilkes accepts DIII offer to Vassar College

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Sports or normalcy; take your pick

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Dodgers crowned MLB World Series champions

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Sexism should stay on the sidelines

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Print Edition! Downloadable PDFs

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Vote! Samo's Junior State of America hosts a voter registration drive

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed The Recruiting Game!

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America’s game falls ill

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These humiliating Zoom stories will make you want to turn your mic and camera off forever

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H-House office welcomes Stephanie Miller as new advisor

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Entrepreneurs Aplenty!

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Algorithms, influencers and hashtags

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Air Quality Issues, Not Fire Damage for Santa Monica during Latest Wildfires

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The death of a trailblazer: remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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The Rite of Passage should be your first vote, not your first legal sip of beer

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Virtual Events - Conveniency Over Human Connection

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With Everyday Technology, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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Samo's newly-acquired music maestro

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“The Devil” Didn’t Try

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The environment is important, and "Kiss the Ground" agrees

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Senior Kristen Bartlett commits to UCSB to join the school's D1 swim team

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Lakers pop the NBA bubble and win their 17th NBA championship

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COVID-19 will cause unfair disparity in college apps nationwide

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Highschool is a difficult time; here are five resources to help ease the stress of life

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Virtual viewing: Museum-going in the time of COVID-19

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The fate of Samo sports

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Friend or foe: a review of "Among Us"

inventory_2 Archive: Fall 2020 - Spring 2023