By Shivani Bhattacharjya and Nihitha Palacherla Staff Writers Global Warming has been impacting our planet for many years. But in recent studies of the year
Sunnyvale: Denali
The crucial question of human evolution: Have we evolved to run?
By Ethan Narimatsujayne Staff Writer Running is the most basic form of athleticism. Many scientists believe that we humans actually evolved to be runners. Scientists
Racism against Asians is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Kristen Dalida and Kate Goshko Staff Writers Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Asians have reported experiencing racism and having felt discriminated
Sunnyvale city council members come to Denali to share about city politics in virtual press conferences with student journalists
EDITOR’S NOTE: On Nov.17 and Nov. 30, student journalists from Summit Public School: Denali held a virtual press conference to meet Sunnyvale City Councilmembers Michael
Daly City: Summit Shasta
NBC’s “Weakest Link” is back on the air, but needs improvement
By Ethaniel Reyes Staff Editor “You are the Weakest Link, goodbye.” It ranks high on some of the most popular catchphrases television has gifted us,
“West Side Story” is as relevant today as it was in 1961
By McKenna Seegmiller Staff Writer Recently I watched West Side Story again for the first time in a while. Behind the dramatic romance and
“Barbie of Swan Lake” is more problematic than you may think
By Alex Diaz Staff Writer Starting in 2001, the franchise, Barbie, released its first ever movie, Barbie in the Nutcracker. Its initial success led to
After months of online schooling, Shasta Freshman reflect on a rocky transition
By Albert Chang-Yoo Shasta Editor-In-Chief As difficult as starting high school can be, this year it has been made much harder. Due to the
Redwood City: Summit Prep and Everest
Summit Prep community bids farewell to current administrators
By Eliza Insley and Jon Garvin Editors-in-Chief On Thursday, April 23, the current Summit Prep administration announced changes for the 2020-21 school year. Current Executive
Vice Chair of the Parks and Rec. Commission discusses homelessness in California
By Jovani Contreras Staff Writer The homeless population in California has been growing at alarming rates in recent years; the last official count found over
California’s high cost of living affects the homeless population
By Jovani Contreras Staff Writer Homelessness in California has surged at alarming rates in recent years. At over 150,000 homeless citizens, the “Golden State” has
Immigrants come for a better life
By Giselle Maldonado Staff Writer Raul and his family immigrated to the United States in May 1982 when he was 12 years old. Raul, who
South San Jose: Summit Tahoma
Musicians keep in touch with their fans during quarantine through online concerts
By Nethan Sivarapu and Ian Vu Staff Editors In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we see ourselves as more disconnected from society than ever.
Summit Public Schools has not decided what to do with Rainier’s estimated $500,000 in savings
By Jacob Kahn-Samuelson and Judy Ly Editors-in-Chief In a Q&A meeting, following the announcement that Rainier would close, community members advocated to use Rainier’s remaining
Tahoma prepares for a large number of Rainier transfers next fall
By Kyle Fujisaka and Judy Ly Staff Editors As students finish their school year online, Rainier students count down the days before their school closes
Downtown San Jose left empty during the lockdown
By Kainoa Garo Staff Writer Ever since the Bay Area counties declared shelter-in-place orders on March 16, downtown areas and popular places seem to have
East Bay: K2 and Tam
Social media: a machine transcending politics
By Hannah Kim Editor-in-Chief Since 1980, statistics have indicated that U.S. presidential candidates with the most campaign funds win the general election. However, in 2016,
Social media reignites Black Lives Matter Movement after death of George Floyd
By Hannah Kim Staff Writer On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an African American citizen, died after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him down