Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 12/9/21 Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 12/9/21

The five “coolest” ways to keep moving this winter

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/21

The “M” in STEM does not only stand for “men”

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/21

Bath and Body Works: where Santa buys deodorant

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/21

Team Marine: Making a Difference Through Fossil Fuel Divestment

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/8/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/8/21

Hot Off The Lunch Bench : Students applying to international colleges

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/8/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/8/21

There’s been a lack of ICE lately; Santa Monica’s outdoor ice skating rink closed for yet another holiday season

SARA JAVERBAUM 12/3/21 SARA JAVERBAUM 12/3/21

School on Christmas

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/3/21

Santa MoniCAN’T handle the weather!

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/3/21

Black Friday? More like Bloody Friday

SARA JAVERBAUM 12/3/21 SARA JAVERBAUM 12/3/21

Empathy seems to be lacking at Samo this year

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/3/21

Reckless musicians and lack of accountability

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21

Cultural appropriation is inappropriate

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21

You "Gatsby" kidding me!

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21

Not all Samo students are Christian

Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 12/1/21 Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 12/1/21

Samo staff gathers to aid students with college applications

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21

From proposal to policy: the inner workings of the SMMUSD Board of Education

Former 2024 Staff Member 12/1/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 12/1/21

Everything you need to know about COVID-19

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21

Pop goes the wheel; marching band bus breaks down on the way to competition

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21

’Tis the season— for waste

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/1/21

COP26 measures disappoint Samo climate advocates

Former 2024 Staff Member 11/22/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 11/22/21

Homecoming game marks the end of the football season

Former 2024 Staff Member 11/22/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 11/22/21

“Young” football team looking for growth in 2022

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Green there; done that: girls’ golf comes to a close

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Game, set, season: girls’ tennis reaches its ends

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Cross country runs its last race

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Dive into Samo’s New Discovery Building Pool

SARA JAVERBAUM 11/22/21 SARA JAVERBAUM 11/22/21

Most daring sports at Samo

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Varsity boys’ water polo ends with a splash

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Cross country captain, Kai Sloan, says goodbye to a four year run

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Body-focused: a contemporary look at sexism in sports

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ is eternally succesful

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

‘Dune’ was drier than a desert

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

‘Last Night in Soho’ is so-so

Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 11/22/21 Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 11/22/21

Don’t diss ‘The French Dispatch’

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

Marching the band to victory

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/22/21

A snapshot of the photo class so far

Former 2024 Staff Member 11/22/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 11/22/21

Samo Band leads a fortissimo start for indoor concerts

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21

Trendy or timeless: will any of these trends stand the test of time?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21

Will Yoga-Urt be the downfall of dairy ice cream?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21

Comprehensive guide to curing test anxiety

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21

Back to in-person learning: the good, the bad, the ugly

Former 2024 Staff Member 11/19/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 11/19/21

Samo goes clubbing

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/19/21

A very haunted Homecoming weekend

SARA JAVERBAUM 11/17/21 SARA JAVERBAUM 11/17/21

Class of 2022 has no class

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21

Ask: The Samohi

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21

The journey to find funding

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21

Movie remakes “re-make” me want to throw up

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21

Should we recreate Jurassic Park?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21

SMMUSD: please instate a vaccine mandate

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/17/21

The turkey holiday deserves its time to shine

Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 11/16/21 Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 11/16/21

Unethical thrifting: an oxymoron

Former 2024 Staff Member 11/16/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 11/16/21

Chain reaction throws global supply chain into disarray

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/16/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/16/21

Homelessness in LA is on the rise

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/16/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/16/21

Reproductive rights under attack

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/15/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/15/21

SAT vs ACT: putting the tests to the test

SARA JAVERBAUM 11/15/21 SARA JAVERBAUM 11/15/21

Five seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/15/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/15/21

October: a month of virtual college visits

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/12/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/12/21

Talk to the backhand

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/12/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/12/21

Cross country team off to the races

Former 2024 Staff Member 11/12/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 11/12/21

Tackling the new season

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/10/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/10/21

Girls' golf tees off

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/10/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/10/21

The volleyball court is in session

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/8/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/8/21

Splashing into the new season

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/8/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/8/21

HOTLB: Who are you rooting for in the 2021-2022 NFL season, and why?

Former 2024 Staff Member 11/5/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 11/5/21

Samo scores with new athletic director

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21

New jv-tennis coach heading for a grand slam

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21

A complete guide to the diet of a Samo athlete

Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 11/5/21 Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 11/5/21

Pro/con: competing in masks

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21

The shadow of COVID-19 dulls the glitter of this year’s award shows

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21

How the pandemic refashioned Samo clothing trends

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/5/21

Dear Evan Hansen, you should've stopped at the show

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/2/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/2/21

Surviving the Discovery Building 101

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21

Impromptu musical performance & more (or less)

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21

“Sex Education” 301, a course in changing world media

SARA JAVERBAUM 11/3/21 SARA JAVERBAUM 11/3/21

The “Scoop” on “Montero” by Lil Nas X

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21

"Squid Game" kills Netflix records

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21

Orchestra’s animated return to the stage

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21

Sweet safe serenade; choir sings again

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/3/21

COVID-19 protocols and construction draw the arts to uncharted territory

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/2/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/2/21

Hot Off The Lunch Bench: after all this, what are your thoughts on the health field?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/2/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/2/21

Will this autumn be the one where Trader Joe’s “fall”s short?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/1/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 11/1/21

An insider guide to the beloved pumpkin spice latte

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21

COVID-19 gives small business owners big problems

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21

Olivia Landon fights for passenger equality on the Big Blue Bus

SARA JAVERBAUM 10/29/21 SARA JAVERBAUM 10/29/21

Delete social media from your college process

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21

The Discovery Building: amazing or aMAZEing?

Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 10/29/21 Aili Forster, Editor-in-Chief 10/29/21

Get a grip, take a trip and get vaccinated

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21

Taking the "U" out of Universe

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21

Team Marine protest Toyota's abrupt stop on electric vehicle production

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/29/21

After years, Samo's Discovery Building is open for classes

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/26/21

"Fall" in love with food

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/27/21

The bumpy transition to the new grading system

Former 2024 Staff Member 10/26/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 10/26/21

Stay in school with Samo's 2021-2022 COVID-19 protocols

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 10/26/21

Student survey shows little Samo support for Newsom recall

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21

"Shiva Baby" hit home, and I wanted to move away

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21

"The Falcon and the Winter Solider" is noting to Marvel at

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21

"Promising Young Woman": A technicolor creep crusade

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21

LACMA's Yoshimoto Nara's exhibit: a museum must-see

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/27/21

I am Greta: A Panel Discussion

Former 2024 Staff Member 5/27/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 5/27/21

"Fearless (Taylor's Version)" outshines the 2008 album

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/26/21

Cafe Samo goes digital- and it's better than ever

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21

Why is college so expensive?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21

All alone in my lunch zone

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21

The lasting implications of Trump's presidency

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21

Activism Clubs: moral change or amoral gain?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21

Life on Mars, death on Earth

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/25/21

In-person school: instruction or destruction?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Samo orchestra students win music scholarship

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Get your fix of AP tips and tricks so a year's work is not for nix

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Four simple "waves" you can save water

Former 2024 Staff Member 5/24/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 5/24/21

Dear Samohi...

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Confusion erupts over new Samo schedule

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

A message from the ASB candidates

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Continued construction: a campus glow-up

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Junior state testing: cancelled

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Samo: in-person and back in business

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/24/21

Getting clear on senior year

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/23/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/23/21

Santa Monica and Malibu: a divided school district

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/23/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/23/21

SMMUSD BOE members face recall election

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/23/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/23/21

Vaccination season in full swing

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/7/21

From “Swimming” to “Circles”, Mac Miller’s Consecutive Masterpieces

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 5/7/21

Little Women rings relatable to a new generation

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Looking to prioritize your mental health? Meet Samo's counseling groups

Former 2024 Staff Member 3/21/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 3/21/21

The marvelous new Marvel series: "WandaVision"

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

"Tyron": Slowthai's response to cancel culture

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

"Music": Sia's backfired film attempt

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Must-watch Netflix documentaries for science lovers

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

"Minari": a look at the true American dream

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Five shows to propel you into the world of K-drama

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Beyond the male gaze: five women artists who shattered the glass ceiling

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

The benefits of attending community college

Former 2024 Staff Member 3/21/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 3/21/21

Student work days are the fresh breath we all needed

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Music and studying? Not the perfect "mix" when it comes to school

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

How photo editing and social media distorts our reality

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Is "Test Optional" really test optional?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

How western media robbed my confidence and how I got it back through BTS

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Should this generation prepare itself for another Roaring Twenties?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/21/21

Throwback quarantine: cuisine straight from the TikTok screen

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

AP season is almost here: final updates and scheduling

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Samo Acadeca's sixth consecutive Oceans Bowl win

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

State of the City presentation provides relief plan

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

SMMUSD classified staff lobbying the board for Hero Pay

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

SMMUSD elementary schools open for in-person learning; secondary schools not far behind.

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Local history on the minds of Santa Monicans with the opening of Belmar Park, SMMUSD historical resources policy and the Discovery Building

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

A letter to the weakest generation

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

A quarantine diary

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

The REAL college process

Former 2024 Staff Member 3/20/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 3/20/21

How online learning developed from March 2020 to now

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Inside Samo's new peer leadership club: Margaret's Place

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Trends shared throughout the pandemic

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Teacher feature: the brilliant and bodacious Claudia Bautista

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Quarantine wrapped

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Everything you need to know about Distance Learning Plus

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/20/21

Four local services that are combating food insecurity during the pandemic

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/9/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/9/21

Elementary schools may open as soon as March 15 under a new agreement between SMMUSD and SMMCTA

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/4/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 3/4/21

Episode 3: "I Fail Constantly"

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

College athletes battle the NCAA in the Supreme Court

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Up your listening game with these sports podcasts

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Ads, defense and a seventh ring for Brady in Super Bowl LV

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Freshman athletes robbed of four-year sports experience

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Back on the field: the return of Samo sports

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Meet Samo's Spanish snowboarder Sara Dones

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

A message to the underclassmen

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Why I believe in astrology

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Why I question astrology

Former 2024 Staff Member 2/27/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 2/27/21

What's with the "Drivers License" drama?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

The COVID-19 vaccine: a shot that won't hit the target

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

I have yet to outgrow stuffed animals. Why should I?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

Class of 2021’s senior year, another COVID-19 casualty

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

The evolution of the photography industry

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

"Magic 8 Ball" is a journey of love and loss

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Something's missing in "Lupin," and it's not a necklace

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Kota the Friend's music is much bigger than rap

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

Samo Jazz Band performs live and online with new tech

Former 2024 Staff Member 2/28/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 2/28/21

"The Winx Saga" was fated to fail from the start

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/28/21

"Bridgerton" reveals the intricacies of the Regency Era

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

The heartfelt history of the History Building

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

Thank you for your (future) service

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

Teacher feature: behind the wing with Kate Barazza

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

Five must-have additions to your closet this season

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21

Samo activist highlighted in Super Bowl video montage

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21

Samo alumnus Dylan Early returns to his roots

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21

Samo's science department puts Physics First

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21

Goodbye Kamala Harris, hello Alex Padilla

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21

Biden's first 100 days give Samo students hope

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/26/21

Former President Donald Trump is twice acquitted by Senate

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/27/21

California waits on Pfizer and Moderna

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/17/21

Evan Miner commits to play D1 lacrosse at Quinnipiac University

Former 2024 Staff Member 2/17/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 2/17/21

Four hours of watching random men exercise should not constitute a holiday.

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/17/21

Hey Samo, football fans deserve representation too

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/17/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/17/21

Nets set to become best team in the league following massive NBA trade

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/11/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/11/21

Episode 2: Homeward Bound

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/8/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/8/21

Women's rights gone virtual amidst COVID-19

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/8/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/8/21

New COVID-19 strain may slow vaccine plan

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Snack suggestions courtesy of the Samohi staff

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

When does supervision in social media become censorship?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Colleges should continue to waive the SAT and ACT after COVID-19

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

The best milk alternative for the environment

Former 2024 Staff Member 2/7/21 Former 2024 Staff Member 2/7/21

Ditch fast fashion, make plans to slow down

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

These Zoom activities provide some much-needed social interaction

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

The rise of online entertainment during the pandemic

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Focusing in on Mr. Ledford, Samo's photography teacher

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Politics in the classroom? Yes, let's talk about it

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

"Soul" is another animated win for Pixar

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Takeout is the new normal, and you don't want to miss out on these local restaurants

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Singing through the pandemic; Samohi Barbershop makes it to the finals

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

From rehearsal to Spotify: Orchestra beyond the classroom

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Choir Fun Fridays: building a community from home

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Ma Rainey, star of the stage on screen

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Ask The Samohi! Edition: lonely in quarantine

Louis Rotgin, Sports Editor 2/7/21 Louis Rotgin, Sports Editor 2/7/21

There isn't a universal timeline for when to fall in love. That's a good thing.

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Former president Donald Trump makes history with second impeachment

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/7/21

Samo athletics' latest challenge: the Bay League

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21

Virus-proof Valentine's date ideas!

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21

Curative tests raise concerns among Samo students

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21

Schools continue to weigh reopening options

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21

Samo students encouraged by SAT essay removal

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/6/21

Keith Coleman fills SMMUSD Board of Education seat

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/5/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 2/5/21

2021 NFL Playoffs: The Year of Firsts

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 1/27/21 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 1/27/21

Episode 1: Pass the Aux!

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/23/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/23/20

Man on The Moon 3's astronomical success

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/22/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/22/20

Choir cozies up for some Christmas carols: the home edition

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/22/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/22/20

These songs will help you "Make it Through December"

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/22/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/22/20

Everybody's talking about Jack Harlow

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20

Mr. Sandman

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20

Senior Victoria Taylor is named a Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20

QuestBridge scholar Alejandro Lopez earns full-ride to the University of Pennsylvania

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20

Drive-in days have returned

Former 2024 Staff Member 12/21/20 Former 2024 Staff Member 12/21/20

COVID-19 melts any chances of ICE reopening this year

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20

Lebron James: the greatest of all time

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20

Michael Jordan: the greatest of all time

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20

Yes, the show "Big Mouth" is too insensitive

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20

Meet Ian Brown: Samo's figure skating champion

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/20/20

Winter break? Or Christmas break?

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20

Why English class makes us hate reading

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/21/20

Real christmas trees don't just smell better...

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/9/20

Ariana Grande's "Positions" is "just like magic"

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20

Avoid COVID-19 with these at-home accessible extracurriculars

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20

Debate ensues over how to replace Illuminate Education

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20

Demolition discord: the uncertain future of the History Building

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20

Biden's plans to bring back in-person education

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/7/20

2020 Santa Monica City Council and Board of Education election results

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20

“Unbrock Santa Monica”: Why the message that propelled council member Phil Brock to his position is backward

Former 2024 Staff Member 12/6/20 Former 2024 Staff Member 12/6/20

Lights, Camera, COVID-19!

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20

Spray painting a movement

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20

Not just a gateway holiday: why we should be grateful for Thanksgiving

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20

Why politicians are not your friend

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20

Ice: loved by American, resented by Europeans

Former 2024 Staff Member 12/6/20 Former 2024 Staff Member 12/6/20

Samo's most awkward breakout room stories

Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20 Former Samohi Writer (Spring 2010-Spring 2024) 12/6/20

Job opportunities still allow for cashing-in during COVID-19

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