High school can be a stressful experience for many teenagers. It sometimes feels like nobody outside of your tight circle can understand what you’re going through, and if even they can’t, you end up feeling truly alone. And that’s not mentioning the increasingly...

     Every year students compile testimonies from previous AP class students, some to find the easiest AP classes and for others to discover a challenge, and over the years there always seem to be a few courses students consistently warn others against as they tell horror...

     There’s a rumor floating around Monte Vista High School: AI tools might be unblocked next year. Some say it’s happening for sure, others think it’s just wishful thinking. So, let’s bust this myth—or perhaps confirm it!      “AI is already a huge...

     Have you ever driven on I-680 North and thought you caught a glimpse of a zebra on the side of the road? It turns out that you're not hallucinating. This infamous zebra is very real, along with a few camels, an alpaca, llamas, and numerous other exotic animals.      All...

       With 18 Grammy nominations, 2 wins, and a nomination for the “Best Supporting Actress” for her role as Glinda in the film adaptation Wicked, Ariana Grande has recently released her new album Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead on March 28, 2025....

     With spring finally here, Monte Vista students are looking for an excuse to enjoy the nice weather. The Bay Area has a vast range of trails to choose from that are guaranteed not to disappoint. Hiking is proven to reduce stress while building muscle. So if you plan...

When it comes to phone usage at school, students tell their teachers that they forget their phones at home, that they need it to text their parents, or they simply put a burner cell phone in a phone jail. Administrators across the country have taken notice of this and decided...

       An epidemic has been infecting the world's population ever since the 1990s, when opioids became much more accessible and popular. And, out of all nations, the U.S. has the highest rates of overdose fatalities, with 136 of them for every day that passes. That's...

     Picture an action movie — heavy drum beats playing in the background, protagonists running through the jungle, machine guns firing in every direction. Which bald, buff man plays our hero? If it’s any recent movie, it’s probably The Rock.       Ever since...

     The board of Academic Boosters is undergoing a transformation as multiple members are shifting positions, leaving three open for parent applicants, including secretary, financial secretary, and classes and testing chair. Academic Boosters is a parent-supported, non-profit...