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Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas cuts the ribbon for Phase 1 of the Stack Center.

Hayward Community Celebrates First Phase of the Stack Center

Kaylyn Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2025

Organizers of the Stack Center, a future South Hayward community plaza, cultural center, and service hub, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Phase 1 of the project’s completion on March 14. Located...

The actors take a bow after their performance.

Theater Premieres a Killer Production: “Deadline”

Sofia Cordoba and Aaron Madrid Pelayo April 21, 2025

Mt. Eden Theatre Arts put together a play that outsmarts the audience: “Deadline.” The show took place at the Hayward Unified School District’s Performing Arts Center on March 28 and 29. “Deadline”...

The high school and middle school band directors take the stage for an applause.

HUSD Hosts All District Music Festival

Kaylyn Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2025

HUSD held a two-day All District Music Festival, featuring middle school and high school choirs, orchestras and bands, from March 19 to March 20. The festival took place in the HUSD Performing Arts Center...

Sado High School students and Mt. Eden’s Japanese Club pose for a photo alongside Principal Dr. Walton.

Mt. Eden Welcomes Sado High School Exchange Students

Sofia Cordoba, Co-Editor March 10, 2025

Mt. Eden welcomed five exchange students from Sado High School in Sado Island, Japan. From March 1st to 8th each student shadowed a Mt. Eden student throughout the week to receive a taste of the American...

Mt. Eden swim team chilling in the pool.

Mt. Eden Swim Team Makes A Splash

Jarryd Manangan, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

As the weather begins to warm, Mt. Eden welcomes their spring sports season featuring Mt. Eden’s swim team. “Our goal is to continue to grow, get fast, and have fun,” said Mt. Eden swim coach...

Alebrije artist Jesús Sosa Calvo displays his pieces at the STEAM Makerspace in a demonstration for Mt. Eden art and Spanish students.

Oaxacan Alebrijes Artist Jesús Sosa Calvo Visits Mt. Eden

Catherine Escoto, Copy Editor February 3, 2025

On December 13, 2024, Jesus Sosa Calvo, a wood sculptor from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico, visited Mt. Eden among other schools in California. During his visit to the school, Sosa Calvo spent...

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy take a joyride in a Tesla.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and DOGE in Trump’s Second Administration

Aida Gawhari, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

As Donald Trump enters his second term in the White House, two figures have emerged as driving forces of his administration’s driven agenda: Billionaire Elon Musk—CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and X (formerly...

Squid Game protagonist Seong Gi-hun tries to persuade other contestants to vote to end the games.

TV Review: Squid Game Season 2

Maria Villanueva, Graphics Editor February 3, 2025

 Season 2 of “Squid Game” was released at the end of 2024, three years after the first season’s release, to restless fans who couldn’t get enough of season 1. Although it’s generally similar...

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