The Truth About College Essays
The college application process isn’t as stressful as most high school students think.
The fUTURE OF THE SANTA MONICA Airport
While the Santa Monica Airport is projected to close by the end of 2028, its spaces are being utilized in contemporary ways.
March Madness: UConn and South Carolina reign supreme
The 2024 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments have concluded, marking the end of another chapter in the story: March Madness. A surge of excitement in women's basketball has increased popularity, while the men's tournament saw more predictable results.
Federal aid falls behind as college expenses are on the rise
While students wait for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on how much government money they’re getting, some short-term fixes may alleviate the stress on the expenses of colleges.
PBL to move to samo campus in fall of 2024
At the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, the Pathways for Project-Based Learning (PBL) will be moving to the Business building on Samo’s campus.
The move will occur at the same time as the opening of the new Exploration building on campus, which will most likely happen in time for the fall semester; the staff in the Business building will transition to Exploration, as the moving of PBL will displace them.
Banned Books Find a Home at Samo
For the past few years, the issue of banned books has been a hotly debated topic across America, especially in terms of policies in education. From toddlers to teens, state governments have grown concerned about the information put into young minds through literature.
Ballot initiatives for this year's election
The primary election on March 5 offers students of age to vote for national and statewide ballot measures at their nearest polling center or by mailed ballot. Ballot measures are laws, issues or questions of both state-wide and local significance for voters to decide on. There are two ways a measure can be placed on the ballot. State legislatures can propose initiatives and 26 states including California allow residents to place measures by gathering enough signatures.
Changes in ASB elections will allow students outside ASB to run for leadership positions
Starting in the upcoming ASB elections, eligible students outside of ASB will be able to run for leadership positions.
Last minute valentines day date ideas
Oh boy! It's February 13, and you still don’t have a plan. Coming in hot, Valentine's Day should be memorable for all lovers. While dinner is a simple and safe option, here are some more unique ideas that will be sure to impress your partner. Whether you prefer an athletic climb or a simple night in, there is something here for everyone.
College applications are... easy
From K-12, my teachers, parents, counselors and peers have all worked the idea into my head that college was the end goal. The final destination. All of my work from elementary through high school was with the main purpose of applying to college, right? But, as I now sit as a high school senior writing my college applications, it feels like I am still waiting for the stress and anxiety that was promised for me as I began my application process.
It’s time to reframe the idea of new year’s resolutions
With the New Year encroaching, millions around the world set off to better themselves using one set of ideology: New Year's resolutions. These resolutions can entail many self-set goals, from exercising more to spending less time on social media. While seemingly a good motivator, these resolutions work counterproductively, with many people abandoning their goal, and having fallacious reasoning to wait until the New Year to start improving themselves.
What does the future hold for Pac-12 football?
This summer, UCLA and USC announced they would move from the Pacific-12 conference, or the Pac-12, to the Big Ten conference in 2024. This move was the start of the collapse of the Pac-12 conference, which leaves many college football fans upset because many would say the conference is the strongest it has been in years.
Disproportionality discovered in SMMUSD special education
SMMUSD is working to adopt a plan that addresses the
growing problem of disproportionality in special education
overidentification.
Fatal crash leads to road safety improvement efforts
Due to recent road safety incidents, one of them fatal, Santa Monica City Council voted to strengthen its Vision Zero plan to help reduce road-related injuries.
In-State: Deciding on your college path (Copy)
For any Samo student, not staying in-state would be a waste of the colleges and overall resources available to them. As California residents, Samo students have the privilege of living near an impressive list of state schools that should certainly be considered in their application process.
What's going on around Samo?
New superintendent; search for new I House Principle; approval of Team Marine’s climate literacy resolution; annual club row
Love, lies and laughter collide in “The Foreigner”
“The Foreigner” by Larry Shue came to life at Samo’s Humanities Center for the first time on Oct. 27, with three other shows following.
Local’s Night celebrates Samo community
On Oct. 19, Local’s Night was held at the Pier and consisted of a community pep rally to get folks in the spirit to support Samo and their community.
Students reflect on Israel-Hamas conflict
On Oct. 7, 2023, the Islamic Resistance Movement, more widely known as Hamas, led a series of coordinated attacks against the people of Israel… Students at Samo with connections to loved ones in Israel have been adversely affected by the conflict.
The true value of an Ivy education
To thousands of high school students across America, an Ivy League education is the equivalent of a lucid dream. The aura of its prestige and the alumni revered by each school makes it easier to be drawn towards the East Coast. However, there are mixed opinions today on what an Ivy League education can offer in contrast to what it may have previously.
“The Bear” season two and the path to healing
Season one of FX’s “The Bear” ended with a joyous discovery of $300,000 hidden in tomato cans, and it seemed like the show with 99% positive ranking from Rotten Tomatoes couldn’t get much better than it already was.
Girls’ flag football team is the newest ball to catch
This year, the CIF-Southern Section voted on adding Girls’ Flag Football as a sanctioned sport for the fall 2023-24 sea son. Ramsey Lambert, who was the strength and conditioning coach, is now the head coach of Samo’s new flag football team.
Around the World (in LA)
From Los Angeles natives to those who have just moved to the city, there are endless unique spots—especially restaurants— to explore. L.A. is a vast and diverse city with an abundance of different cultures present in the food scene. To celebrate the range of cuisines in LA, The Samohi has gathered a list of the best food spots from a variety of cultures!
Samo ranks in top 4 percent of schools nationwide
Samo is ranked in the top 4 percent out of the estimated 18,000 schools across the nation according to U.S. News, as of August 29.
Samo football kicks-off with a historic start to the season
Despite all of the doubters from last year’s 2-8 campaign and despite losing 14 players to last year’s graduating class, this year’s iteration of Samo varsity football is nothing like past Vikings teams.
Pep rally kicks off Homecoming festivities
On October 6, as students entered the Greek Theatre filled with excitement for the second pep rally of the year, they were greeted by an atmosphere filled with star decorations and lively music. T