STAFF EDITORIAL: If administration is concerned about the game itself, then it is reasonable to issue a warning, but when an activity such as this is occurring off campus, in no way should the school regulate the game, force its closure or forbid its revival.

The “Homestead Assassin” game was shut down by the administration last week due to potential safety issues and a violation of school rules, according to an email sent by principal Greg Giglio to the senior class on Feb. 12. Giglio said the competitive nature of the game could bring about potential safety and security concerns for students. Check out the full story here!

By Shruti Magesh with additional reporting by Jacqueline Beaufore, Seo Young Hwang and Ritaja Subrahmanya

OPINION: Gone are the days of peaceful laying out debate points. In its stead are dramatic bouts of hyperpartisanship, which is a sharply polarized situation in which political parties are in fierce disagreement with each other.

By Allen Zhang

Girls basketball played against Mountain View High School for their final home game on Feb. 11. During the break between the JV and varsity games, they held their Senior Night celebration, honoring seniors Isabel Sathy, Shannon Siu and Kendra Wong.

“Izzy pushes you really hard to be the best player you can be [by giving] you advice,” junior and teammate Jeanna Yi said. “With Shannon, she was really approachable. I was never afraid to ask questions and mess around with her. Kendra gives really good advice and she jokes around a lot. She instructs us, but it comes from a good place. I don’t feel bad when she tells me I’m doing something wrong.”

By Karen Li

Interested in summer programs or opportunities, but not sure where to start with your research? From academic enrichment to summer camps, check out this guide to summer programs across the nation.

By Nika Bondar

"Leadership skills are definitely one of the most important things when it comes to sports," freshman Aaliyah Bustamante said, "[but it] doesn’t matter if you’re the captain, you guys are still working as a team … to achieve one goal: scoring."

By Shruti Magesh