The outside of the trailer was lit up charmingly, adding to the shop’s warm aesthetic and staying true to its name. A station positioned just outside of the shop’s window was stocked with additions such as sugars and creamer, easy to add to your morning coffee on the go.

Tables were situated on the left of the van, making it the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or matcha. Pictured from left to right: iced matcha, hot mazapan latte, and pumpkin spice horchata latte.

Stay Golden Coffee Co. is located just outside the doors of the local Lowe’s, making it accessible and convenient for people just stopping by. Its bright exterior makes it stand out, warm and inviting to customers passing by.

At Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) there are constant problems with traffic when it comes to pick up and drop off. Though there are many routes for drivers to take, on school days it’s routine for the streets to be built up with cars. Street signs and construction are meant to protect drivers and prevent hazards, though done at the wrong time, can equally harm drivers as help them.

Jacob Hatler ’27 throws a lasso, roping the bulls horns in honor of the vaquero: the original cowboys in America. As he’s roping, he sports a vaquero hat, appreciating Hispanic culture.

Sydney Schlegel ’25 wears her vaquero boots in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. As a member of ASB, Schlegel helped students with roping the make-shift bull to honor the vaquero culture.

Barbara Martinez ’26 wears her cultural attire in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. With intricate, floral details and her Vaquero boots, she honors the Hispanic community.

After an intense campaign period, the nine different presidential candidates in all three of Richard Geib’s Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics (AP Gov) classes, were slowly wittled down to the winners in each period. In period one, Maxwell Fielder ’25 won as the new Republican President. Huzaifah Rangwala ’25 and the green party emerged victorious in period four. Finally, in period five, Democratic candidate, Lila Rosenthal ’25 secured the majority vote.

After an intense campaign period, the nine different presidential candidates in all three of Richard Geib’s dvanced Placement United States Government and Politics (AP Gov) classes, were slowly wittled down to the winners in each period. In period one, Maxwell Fielder ’25 won as the new Republican President. Huzaifah Rangwala ’25 and the green party emerged victorious in period four. Finally, in period five, Democratic candidate, Lila Rosenthal ’25 secured the majority vote.

During the fall season, many stores choose to sell specialty items themed after the season, and Trader Joe’s is no exception. With a variety of new selections from salted maple ice cream to pumpkin spice flavored cookies, they have a large amount of new options for fans of fall to enjoy. Join writer, Lyla Huff as she discusses some of the favorite fall options purchased at Trader Joe’s.

Henry Fulk ’25 focuses on his computer in the Media Center during nutrition completing work for his classes. Some students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) prefer to complete their work on paper and other prefer to complete it on the computer.

The advancement of technology has been getting more and more complex as well as more users getting involved. Schools have both digital and paper options for students but only if used in a correct manner. Using digital technology can help students with researching facts and databases making them more successful. However, teachers manage to balance by using paper as it prevents distraction and plagiarism from Artificial Intelligence (AI). By using paper, it is proven that students hang onto information better when it is physically in front of them and have the ability to express their understanding by writing their knowledge.

Colton Salles ‘27 scrolls on his phone at a table in the quad. Ever since the initial implemented device policy enacted in 2023 by Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), due to new district rules, has drawn those either to side or disagree with the old and newly implemented policies.

Assistant Principal, Frank Davis takes the phone of a student who, while out of class, was on their phone during class time. Staff personnel that find students on their phones out of class have the power to confiscate the phones until the ending of the school day.

Colton Salles ‘27 and Sawyer Donaldson ‘27 are on their phones while standing by the closed E-pod bathrooms during class time. The access to the E-pod bathrooms is closed due to the lack of administration available to make sure that students going to the restrooms do not use devices.

These goats relax in the shade while the hubbub of Underwood Farms Harvest Festival takes place around them.

Families gather to enjoy the festive month of Oct. in a variety of ways; haunted houses, trick or treating and feeding the goats.

Underwood Family Farms offers tractor rides, pumpkin picking and so much more during their Fall Harvest Festival.