[Photo] Funding the future: Celebrate the Music 2026

Mia Ghosh, Isla Iyer, Tsukina Ohashi, Talia Simon, and Eleanna Swartz • April 27, 2026

Opinion: Profanity can be a positive form of self-expression

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • March 7, 2026

“Watch your tongue.” I’ve heard rebuttals like this more times than I can count, whether from a parent or vehemently portrayed by characters in a TV show. Like many others, I’ve come to recognize...

Opinion: We need joyful protest to create a brighter future

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • February 7, 2026

In an increasingly polarized world, large-scale demonstrations have defined our reality. The cries of protest have never been louder than when anger is our only crutch. But at some point, the line between...

[Photo] Between the stacks

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • January 19, 2026

A young girl and her father scour a library’s shelves for new books to read. In many places, the number of banned books has become so high that children are discouraged from reading. “I was reading...

Opinion: Media overload has redefined tragedy as entertainment

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • January 16, 2026

Following a dramatic increase in popularity over the last decade, social media has redefined the news standard. Traditionally, platforms such as the Associated Press (AP) and Reuters have set the expectations...

[Photo] Food assistance organizations struggle with rising demand during the holiday season

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

The Second Harvest food bank welcomes visitors with a #FeedingSiliconValley sign. Food pantries such as the Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) help food banks distribute food to those in need, which is particularly...

SamTrans bridges the gap between transportation and education

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

Public transportation is one of the most accessible ways for students to commute between school and home. More than 10 million people have used the San Mateo County Transit System (SamTrans), the San...

Students grapple with financial aid as college application season begins

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

As college application season descends on seniors, families contemplate whether to fill out this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the most accessible way for students...