Samo’s unorthodox idea of school spirit and admin’s attack
Despite consistent suppression from administrators and ASB members, the grade camaraderie that is amplified by pep rallies might be the most outright expression of school spirit that samo has. The games played during rallies separate the grades into four teams. This division forces friendly competition subsequently causing a divide between the grade levels which fosters an environment that expresses rivalry and pride simultaneously. Of course, the main issue that dissuades teachers and parents from promoting this behavior boils down to one thing: senior superiority.
Boys’ lacrosse wins Ocean League, before falling short in CIF (Copy)
Nyla Ryf - Soccer - University of California Santa Cruz
The Samohi’s scoop on the City of Santa Monica versus Waymo
On April 22, Waymo and the City of Santa Monica met at the Santa Monica Courthouse for the newest hearing in the city’s ongoing lawsuit against the autonomous driving technology company. In this hearing, Waymo requested to delay a preliminary injunction filed by the city that would require Waymo, in the months leading up to the trial, to shut down the activity in their charging lots from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Waymo’s legal counsel argued that they needed more time for discovery (the pre-trial period in which evidence is collected). The hearing delayed the date of the preliminary injunction to July 10 and set up a scheduled status conference for this meeting on May 18.
Boys Volleyball CIF Bound
The Samo Boys Volleyball team finished their regular season with a 17-17 record and a 7-1 record in the Ocean League. Their record in the ocean league gives them the top spot, securing them a spot to compete in CIF playoffs.
Dodgers look to three-peat this season
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is the 126th season in its history, with popularity on an all time high. The league is expected to reach its fourth consecutive year of attendance growth.
ASB’s prom boutique redefines affordable fashion for students
From ticket prices to clothing, shoes and accessories,
Samo’s Prom is notoriously expensive for students, and the
date is rapidly approaching. The prom boutique, held in
E100—run by the Associative Student Body (ASB)—offers a
creative solution, allowing students to shop for second-hand
items for no cost.
All women cast performs Samos first spring play
For the first time in Samo history, the theater production presented students who preferred not to do the musical with an opportunity to perform in a Spring play. The all female cast put on “the Wolves”, a play originally written by Sarah DeLappe. This social commentary/comedy follows a girls high school soccer team as they learn how to navigate life as young women. This special two night production gave audiences the opportunity to laugh while also raising awareness to how everyone faces their own struggles and the importance of kindness, especially in high school. During rehearsals, because of it being a smaller production, the cast had the opportunity to form a more tight knit group than a cast of 50 plus students. Many cast members shared a similar sentiment from their experiences in the play.
Samo defeats Culver City 6-5 to win the crown
The Samo boys’ baseball team are crowned league champions. The Vikings beat Culver City 6-5 on Tuesday, Apr. 28 to clinch the Ocean League title and finish league play at a perfect 7-0, sitting 13-9 overall on the season.
Boys’ lacrosse wins Ocean League, before falling short in CIF
Having tied for first place in Ocean League last year, boys’ lacrosse stepped onto the field determined to claim first place yet again, and to go further into playoffs this year. The boys’ last league game took place on April 13 against Beverly Hills High School resulting in a 17-2 victory. This win ended their league with a 5-1 record, placing first and earning their spot in CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs. Despite a few losses throughout the season, boys’ lacrosse has proved to be a force on the field, going into playoffs with a 13-6 overall record. Having worked hard to win first in Ocean League, the team takes pride in the accomplishment of claiming the title all to themselves. One of the three seniors and team captain, Bernard Van-Bilderbeek (’26), shared how he feels about claiming the Ocean League title.
Swim finishes the season strong at D1 and D2 CIF meets
Samo’s swim team wrapped up their season on May 9 at the CIF Championship meet. The team also recently competed at the Bay League Championship, finishing second place by eight points after a questionable disqualification call on a relay race that ended up costing the team first place.
Investigation of Cesar Chavez uncovers sexual assault
In March 2026, the public legacy of labor organizer Cesar Chavez was tarnished after a major investigation by The New York Times reported allegations from multiple women who said Chavez sexually assaulted or abused them during the height of the farmworker movement in the late 1900s. According to reports from multiple news outlets, the accusations came from three women, two of whom were minors at the time and were connected to families involved in the farmworker movement.
California governor election
On June 2, 2026, California voters will go to the polls and select the state’s two gubernatorial candidates for the primary election on Nov. 3. There will be 62 candidates on this year’s ballot according to ABC10 News. The highest pollers according to the California Democratic Party’s poll on May 4 were Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Tom Steyer and Katie Porter.
U.S. transitions from manual to automated draft registration
Men ages 18-26 in the United States (U.S.) will be automatically registered to the American draft list starting in Dec. due to a new change in how the enrollment system functions requested on Mar. 30. This change was requested by the Selective Service System (SSS), the U.S. government body tasked with making sure those eligible sign up for the draft list.
THE GRIEVANCES OF A DISGRUNTLED STUDENT
“The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Does it not concern you that if you look at what school actually rewards—shortcuts, the appearance of learning over the thing itself—we aren't building thinkers with morals? We're only building the very same people he warned us about.
Is your boyfriend making you less woke?
Will there ever be a time when a woman breaks away from a relationship and isn’t bombarded by a storm of embarrassment? I am in no means an Etsy witch that holds all the secrets to love, nor are the few men I’ve dated some conglomerate of hyper-conservative individuals that morphed me into an ignorant woman. However, I experienced the following predicament to a fairly acute degree. In high school as I’ve begun to navigate romance, it is safe to say that I’ve truly become enlightened to the various ethical ambiguities that I swept under the rug. I’ve found that the headline above acknowledges a universal truth in young women: we have become accustomed to overlook moral and political issues that arise in conversations within heteronormative relationships.
Girls’ lacrosse makes CIF for the first time in recent history
Samo girls’ lacrosse has faced a trying season this year, experiencing victorious wins and challenging defeats. They have ended off the season with a 9-10 overall record and a 2-4 Ocean League record. This year, for the first time since the 2023 season, the girls made it to CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs.
A24 Film’s take on a simple rom-com
In recent years, Zendaya has shined as a young and up and coming movie star, dazzling the screens with her effortless presence and sincerity. This year, Zendaya will be starring in numerous projects with a wide range of characters— Ruby “Rue” Bennet in “Euphoria”, Chani in “Dune: Part Three”, MJ in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and Athena in “The Odyssey”. Hollywood has seen many stars rise and fall; Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Sicily Tyson and Dorothy Dandridge have all made waves in the film industry. Zendaya has been marked as one of these actresses, one who will continue to inspire the film industry for years to come.
Girls’ softball dominates league
The Samo Girls Softball team started their season dominating their league games. The softball team has taken the number one spot in the Bay League, with a league record of 3-0, and an overall record of 9-9.
California governor candidate Swalwell drops out amidst allegations
On April 12, Former Democratic United States
(U.S.) Representative Eric Swalwell dropped out
of the California gubernatorial race amidst sexual
assault allegations.