California Increases minimum wage for fast food workers
On Apr. 1, the minimum wage for fast food workers was increased from $16 an hour to $20 an hour as an attempt to provide aid to the low-paid workers, some of whom are homeless or supporting more than one person on their wage.
The dangers of Doctor Goodle: stop self diagnosing
In recent years, it has become far more common to find teens and young adults self diagnosing- as the stigma around mental health has begun to melt away… but this can be far more harmful than one may believe.
Fleeting Knowledge: The downsides of summer courses for student retention
In a society so brazenly proud and insistent of its sensitivity to women’s needs, there is a significant area in which we remain unenlightened: medicinal research. Despite major strides in recent years, the advancement of women’s health remains at a disadvantage, hindered by years of exclusion and discrimination in an industry so long dominated by the male perspective. To this day, women continue to suffer from the shortcomings of the pharmaceutical industry, an industry that they are forced to support if they wish to live.
WASC and State Testing assess Samo proficiency
From Mon. Feb. 12 to Wed. Feb 14, Samo was visited and evaluated by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Additionally, juniors are in the middle of California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Testing (CAASPP) — another metric attached to Samo. However, some question the real benefits these evaluations bring.
Should we separate the art from the artist?
The age-old question of whether or not someone should separate the art from the artist has been raised once again. Despite music that may be entertaining to listen to, the actions of an artist are often far too severe to excuse by supporting their music.
“West Side Story” Comes alive once again with Samo Band
On Feb. 6th, John Adams Middle School hosted Bands on the Road- a concert to generate funds for the upcoming Samohi Band tour.
World leaders combat climate change at 28th annual climate summit
From Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, over a hundred world leaders attended the climate summit in Dubai in order to negotiate climate change mitigations.
Sexual harassment highlighted in the sports world
On Aug. 28, a sexual harassment case arose in professional womens soccer when sexual harassment allegations were charged after Jenni Hermoso, a player for the Spanish Women’s National Soccer Team and the Mexican club Pachuca, was sexually harassed.
Smells like Samo spirit: a swell in Viking pride
In recent years, school spirit has been dampened due to the COVID-19 pandemic which halted pep rallies, sporting events and school dances. Without these key experiences, it can be challenging for students to connect with Samo. Now, with the full-fledged comeback of school-sanctioned events, there has been an uptick in school spirit.
Sexual harrasment highlighted in the sports world
On August 28, a sexual harassment case arose in professional women’s soccer after Jenni Hermoso, a player for the Spanish Women’s National Soccer Team and the Mexican club Pachuca, was sexually harassed.