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. During these times, how have musicians kept in touch with the world to continue spreading their music? Social distancing has changed the way that many people around the world tackle their daily tasks. Many people
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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 reserves towards transportation support for students who wanted to transfer to Tahoma, in south San Jose. A community member asked where Rainier’s financial reserve was going. In response, SPS Chief of Staff Kelly Garcia said
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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 permanently. Last fall, SPS administration announced Rainier will permanently close on the last day of school, leaving 244 of the 313 students displaced. 133 of those students plan to enroll at the nearest Summit Public
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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 been left abandoned. Popular plazas, churches and places that are usually filled to the brim with people are now empty. Note: Click on photos to expand! Left: This is a VTA light rail that runs
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By Yasmeen Ali Staff Writer Although there are those who are forced to work on the front lines of dealing with COVID-19, some parents and students are able to work from home. To prevent the spread of disease, my family is part of the many families that are home to make sure we are clean and protected while making the
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By Maddie Knight Staff Writer 5:52 a.m. Friday, March 13: I was late. I rushed to the front doors of the ice rink, tying my hair back as I ran. I had less than 10 minutes to be on the ice for my first practice session, which started at 6 a.m. sharp. I pulled open the door; it didn’t open.
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By Polina Runova Staff Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has brought change in routine to everyone, and small businesses in particular are working to adjust. For some, this means requiring masks and shortening menus, while for others it means shutting down entirely. The pandemic is causing many to balance finances and safety in order to stay afloat. June Lake is
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By Kainoa Garo, Nethan Sivarapu and Ian Vu Staff Writers Vaping is a problem that has prompted schools around the country to create various methods to limit student vaping. These methods include educating students and their families about the dangers of vaping. With many Tahoma students and families expressing concern about vaping on campus, students and faculty have answered questions
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By Judy Ly and Maxwell Taniguchi-King Staff Editors Next school year, three major campus changes are expected: Denali moving into a new campus, Rainier closing, and Tahoma renovating its current portables. There have been recent attempts to standardize Summit schools across California. Despite these changes, all eight Summit high schools in the Bay Area remain largely different in regards to
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By Jacob Kahn-Samuelson, Max Taniguchi King and Polina Runova Staff Editors It has been announced that all Santa Clara County schools including Summit Public School: Tahoma will be closed starting Monday, March 16. Beginning Tuesday, students at Summit Tahoma are going to attend virtual school as the community deals with COVID-19. Tahoma Executive Director Jonathan Stewart has already been preparing
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