The Phone-Free School Act, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23, 2024 required all school districts, charters and county offices of education to implement some policy that limits or prohibits smartphone usage during the school day by July 1, 2026. SJUSD decided to enact a complete prohibition in and out of the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year; phones must be kept off and...

By Sarah Perez Sept. 24, 2025 In a quiet corner of the classroom, a diligent student performs a series of tasks,...

By Srihita Madiraju Sept. 24, 2025 Catherine Nguyen Art In previous years, upperclassmen had the opportunity to become a teacher's assistant (TA). Selected by their teachers during course selection, TAs provide teachers with various forms of assistance depending on their unique teaching styles, with tasks ranging from collecting homework to reviewing classwork submissions. This year, the school adjusted its TA policies to better align with state education code, disrup

Stalking high schoolers and blocking incoming traffic are typically not activities one would deem school-appropriate. Given this, it was no surprise that this year’s senior assassin game sparked administrative intervention...

By Andrew Duval April 3, 2025  Whether on the roads or in the parking lots, students regularly face a variety of driving-related...

By Joshua Yan April 3, 2025 Millions of flesh-eating flies blot out the sun as they rain down on Panama’s forest canopy. Their...

By Eleanor Gil April 2, 2025 Time seems to pass by too quickly—it feels like you had just stepped into your third grade...