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Spirit Week Is Next Week! Here's an In-Depth Schedule

It is that time of year again. Spirit Week is right around the corner, and right here is where you can find what to expect from this upcoming week. A healthy mix of old favorites and ...

Recap of the Expeditions Fair

The 2024 Expeditions Fair was a huge success! Let’s take a look back at the event, and look forward to the upcoming expeditions for this year.

Enhance Your Canvas Experience: Extensions to Improve Organization and Customization

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Tahoma Talks: A Lesson on Endurance in School with A Tahoma Sub

While only here for a short stint, subs still receive a useful and sometimes more authentic view of the state of students learning. Mr. Tai, the substitute teacher for Mr. Choi’s Mode...

Tahoma Talks: Discovering the world of IEPs and 504s

April is Autism Awareness Month, so I wanted to write something about the role that IEP teachers play in supporting and helping disabled students, since I have had an IEP/504. I had a...

Record-breaking Storm Hits California and Tahoma Alike

Earlier this week, a record-breaking storm slammed into California, causing a massive amount of damage and power outages across the state.

February Upcoming Events!

Hey Tahoma! We have a bit going on in the next two months, so let's recap…

Why Your Favorite Expeditions Teacher Might Leave Next Year

Everyone knows that Summit Tahoma is vastly different from its public school counterparts. You're definitely not going to find any public schools out there with mentor groups or Exped...

Tahoma Talks: A Sit Down With a Former Tahoma Student & Staff Member

Summit Tahoma opened its doors in 2011 to bring a new medium of learning with the Summit curriculum to South San Jose. Ms. Nguyen, a college student and employee at Summit Tahoma, att...

Upcoming Events

Many exciting events are coming up at Tahoma! Here is a quick overview of what to expect in these coming weeks.

Exploring Expeditions

With the most loved (and hated) time of the year coming up, Expeditions are on everyone’s minds! In this article, I’ll reveal the results of a poll I conducted to see how many people ...

PSAT: 4 Tips to Help You Get a Good Score

The PSAT is coming up, and as of October 6, it is less than two weeks away. Some people are stressing out over this, as expected, but here are four tips to get the best possible score!

Ethical Journalism at The Tahoma Times

At the Tahoma Times, our dedication is to provide high school journalism that istrustworthy, transparent, and empowers our student community. We hold ourselvesaccountable to ethical p...

The Reach of Generative AI Has Just Been Extended

Over the past few years, AI has skyrocketed from something seen in science fiction and labs at midnight to useful tools used for daily life. How have investors been impacted? Some say...

Journalism Is Not a Crime - Remembering Shireen Abu Akleh

Over two years ago, on May 11, 2022, the world started mourning Al Jazeera Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed by an Israeli sniper. 

Iran’s President Dead in a Helicopter Crash

Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. He was 63 years old.

Stunning Total Solar Eclipse Makes Its Way Across the US

This past Monday, a rare total solar eclipse occurred over the Central part of the US and other parts of North America.

Princess Kate's Battle with Cancer Unveiled

Last week, in a stunning turn of events, Princess Kate of Wales announced to the world that she has cancer. She is 42 years old.

Preserving Voices: The Battle Against Language Extinction

Saving endangered languages

Ship Hits Baltimore Bridge, Causing It to Collapse

In the wee hours of Monday, a massive cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, causing it to collapse.

Joe Biden Delivers Fiery State of the Union Address

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address, discussing issues including abortion rights, the war in Israel, and concerns about his age.

The English Language: A Legacy of British Colonialism

English, the lingua franca of the world, is spoken by 1.5 billion people worldwide, making it the world’s most spoken language. 67 countries worldwide have it as an official language ...

Urbanization and the Environment

California has some of the most populous cities in America, with 9 cities making the top 50. These cities are so populated because of the abundance of options available in urban areas...

Prince Harry wins case against UK Tabloids

Prince Harry was ruled as the victim of widespread hacking by English tabloids including the Sunday People and the Daily Mirror.

From Crisis to Progress: Unraveling Homelessness in America

The Climate Crisis: South Asia's Struggle with Intensifying Monsoons and Water Scarcity

The summer monsoon of South Asia is a period with heavy rainfall between the months of May and August, sometimes extending into April and September. Air from the Southwest Indian Ocea...

George Santos Kicked Out of Congress

Georges Santos (R-NY) has been officially kicked out of congress after only a year in his position.

A Quick Breakdown of the War in Israel & Palestine

Last weekend, the Hamas government of Palestine launched a surprise attack on Israel, taking innocent people hostage and launching airstrikes on major Israeli cities. Hundreds of peop...

Stunning Total Solar Eclipse Makes Its Way Across the US

This past Monday, a rare total solar eclipse occurred over the Central part of the US and other parts of North America.

Preserving Voices: The Battle Against Language Extinction

Saving endangered languages

Your Vote 2024: Tomorrow Is Super Tuesday; What Is It, and Why Is It Important?

Tomorrow is Super Tuesday, meaning in 15 states, the primary election will be held for President, Congress, State Assembly, and Senate. Unlike the November elections that decide who w...

Soluna, Brightlife, and CalHope: California’s Mission for Free Mental Health Services for People One to Twenty-Five

According to the Office of Population Affairs, almost 50% of teens in the U.S. struggle with mental health problems, and an even higher amount of teen students (77%). The American Phy...

Record-breaking Storm Hits California and Tahoma Alike

Earlier this week, a record-breaking storm slammed into California, causing a massive amount of damage and power outages across the state.

Severe Weather Patterns Will Cause a Wetter Winter Than Usual

California is expected to get more rain this winter than in prior years. In return, the Northern U.S. should expect less rain than usual, which isn’t panning out too well. The NOAA pr...

Urbanization and the Environment

California has some of the most populous cities in America, with 9 cities making the top 50. These cities are so populated because of the abundance of options available in urban areas...

Humorous Highway Signs Will Be Gone by 2026

You may have seen signs on major highways in the US using clever and funny ways to get the public to be more careful on the road. But the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has sai...

From Crisis to Progress: Unraveling Homelessness in America

How California Plans to Save Lives on the Roads

In 2022, 65 San José citizens lost their lives on small, local roads due to speeding vehicles. Bill AB-645 aims to lower this number for the future.

Why Social Media Wants You to Stay Young Forever

With the rise of social media, we as a society have seen pressures to not age from every corner of the internet. It seems that there may be an underlying fear or cause for the obsessi...

Matthew Perry, Beloved TV Actor, Dead at 54

Matthew Perry, an actor who starred as Chandler Bing on Friends, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on October 28. He was 54 years old.

The Reach of Generative AI Has Just Been Extended

Over the past few years, AI has skyrocketed from something seen in science fiction and labs at midnight to useful tools used for daily life. How have investors been impacted? Some say...

Folklore Corner: Church Grims & Black Dogs

Black. To many, it’s a color associated with death, evil, and bad luck, but to some, it’s associated with protection and power. Pagans, witches, and spiritualists, both ancient and mo...

Folklore Corner: An Introduction

Looking at the title of this article, nobody could blame you for wondering what it’s doing in a school newspaper of all places. The answer, simply put, is that the headlines these day...

Opinion: The Bitter History of BetterHelp

Influencers have promoted this app frequently, but is it a legitimate business?