Anti-Semitic Graffiti Prompts Response in Santa Monica
On Apr. 8, multiple reports came out detailing the use of swastikas and other anti-Semitic graffiti marked on sidewalks, trees and lamp posts within the SM-Pico neighborhood.
Boys’ volleyball off to a promising start under new coach
Samo Varsity Boys Volleyball begins off their season with a strong start, looking to go forward, win CIF and build valuable experiences with their new head coach Pete Barraza.
Wave of prestigious colleges re-requiring SAT and ACT
SAT and ACT tests, formally made optional in elite colleges around the country, have now in a wave decided to re-require the controversial exams for admissions. This decision will affect many members of the Samo class of 2024-2025 during their college applications.
Lights, Camera, Recycle: Is the movie industry running out of ideas?
Movies are arguably a foundation of today’s society. People generate much of their ideals from the information perpetuated in the media, especially when it comes to film. This presents a pressing problem when today, the film industry has increasingly refused to be original and daring. How will this travesty change our society to come?
2024 Primary Elections- An Ongoing Race
The primaries are a system utilized by the two prominent U.S. political parties, the Republicans and the Democrats, to determine their nominee for the 2024 presidential election, which will take place in November. The frontrunners for the 2024 election are President Biden and Former President Donald Trump.
Music- In With the Old, Out With the New
It is widely known that particularly in the US, there is a fad for older music. Why? It is simply due to the fact that this nostalgic fascination is far superior to that of the new generation’s. Old music has facets not contained in new music, like; originality, variety, and skilled vocals. These advantages of old music make it incomparable to the songs of today.
OpenAI’s CEO brought back after termination
On Nov. 17, the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, was termi-
nated without prior notice and reinstated after two weeks. His
rehiring came after over 500 OpenAI employees threatened
to leave the company unless Altman’s CEO position was
returned.
Chanukkah’s commercial turn in the U.S.
Every December first, many Jewish students at Samo celebrate the Jewish holiday known as Chanukkah. Since I was a little kid, I’ve heard every friend I know say essentially the same thing: “Jew Christmas.” This remark felt and still feels fairly demeaning. However, as I’ve gotten older I’ve come to recognize the sad truth. We — the Jewish American population — are indeed celebrating “Jew Christmas.” Chanukkah has become ultra-commercialized, as children now receive extravagant gifts and corporations market towards a holiday originally rooted in tradition and gratitude.
Understanding Israel, Palestine and Hamas
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a constant struggle since Israel’s establishment in 1948; this war is not just the beginning.
Lights, camera, karaoke night
Samohi Karaoke Night began on a brightly illuminated stage, full of anxious, excited and chattering students. The event, hosted by the Running with Speakers Club, may have been one of the most fun and liberating events to be had on the Samo campus so far this year.