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Art Honoree Zoe Taylor, in Barlow's courtyard at Homecoming on September 13, 2025.
Art Recognizes Zoe Taylor For Her Artistic Abilities
Lilith Sotin, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

This year, Sam Barlow's art teacher, Amanda Gibson, was asked if a particular student had stood out in her art classes. Her response was senior and four-year art student, Zoe Taylor. Gibson stated that she applauded and admired...

Senior Olivia Howell put in extra time and effort into planning Sam Barlow’s 2025 Homecoming event as the 2025-2026 school year ASB President, leading to the Leadership team recognizing her efforts this September.
Leadership Recognizes Senior Olivia Howell
October 1, 2025

Senior Olivia Howell was recognized this month by Leadership for her involvement in school events and her student communication. Mrs. Anderson,...

This is Sam Barlow High School’s College and Career Center, where many resources are available for you for scholarships. This is located in the main commons and was taken on September 23, 2025.
Senior Scholarship Opportunities
October 1, 2025

Sam Barlow’s College and Career Center has many opportunities and resources that will benefit you and your future. If you haven’t checked...

This is Maria Navarro Lodoso, a senior, a school photo of an exchange student from Spain, taken for Sam Barlow High School’s picture day, September 3rd, 2025.
Welcoming New Exchange Students
October 1, 2025

This school year, Barlow is welcoming two new exchange students to our school. Coming to us from Spain are Maria Navarro Lodoso and Claudia Gonzalez,...

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Harvard Beats Trump Administration.
Harvard Wins Lawsuit against Trump
Liliana Martinez, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

Harvard University was established in 1636, making it the oldest institution of higher education in America. Having an acceptance rate of only 3.5% as of 2023, Harvard is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. According to The Harvard Gazette, President Trump’s Administration...

Gallup polling shows a decline in American support for capitalism as support for socialism stays steady.
American Support For Capitalism At All-Time Low
Dylan Harris, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

In the United States, we live under a capitalist system, which is defined as a system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private individuals for the profit of those...

The off-campus passes are being regulated by our campus monitors and Mr. Bhear, Sam Barlow High School parking lot, September 18, 2025.
Change in Policy: Off-Campus Passes
Emry Heintz, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

The 2025-2026 school year has come with many changes, one of them being the reintroduction of off-campus passes at Sam Barlow. This had previously been a rule prior to COVID-19, though...

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu speaks at the end of the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon in Paris on September 10th
The French Government Experiences Collapse Once Again
Dylan Harris, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

74-year-old centrist Francis Bayrou was appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron in December 2024, and his policy of trying to balance the budget by slashing public spending angered...

A friendly reminder posted in classrooms at Sam Barlow High School to remind students of the cell phone policy.
Barlow Adopts New Cell Phone Policy
Vivian Atiyeh, Website Editor • October 1, 2025

  Governor Tina Kotek welcomes the new school year with a new statewide cell phone law. This law requires students to have zero interaction with their phones at any point in the school day. Governor...

Sam Barlow High School AP student, Brennah Rinard, works on her notes for AP European History during a study hall.
The Do’s and Don’ts of AP Classes
Lainey Mahurin, Editor-in-Training • October 1, 2025

Since the early 1950s, schools have offered Advanced Placement (AP) classes to high school students who want to be challenged with college-level work, providing the opportunity to earn college credit....

On May 13, 2025, a student scrolls past an AI-generated ‘Italian Brainrot’ video on Instagram.
AI Is Flooding Your Feed—Is It a Problem?
Brennah Rinard, Cub Writer • May 28, 2025

  When OpenAI’s ChatGPT was released on November 20, 2022, the internet landscape changed forever. Now, as technology has improved, AI is increasingly utilized for short-form video content and...

Katy Perry in space during her 11 minute suborbital flight
Katy Perry: A Missed Opportunity for Science and Symbolism
Madison Stephens, Historian • May 28, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Katy Perry joined a crew of six women aboard Blue Origin’s new Shepard rocket for a brief, 11-minute trip to the edge of space. The all-female crew, called historic by many, included...

Official Posters for Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Frankenstein film
The New and Upcoming Films of 2025
Andrew O, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

As the end of the year comes closer each day, we have the chance to look back at the blockbusters of the past year and look forward to some of the new releases next year. This year has seen the release...

Barlow students tape murals to fill 300 halls for the 2025-‘26 school year.
Tape Murals Bring Color to Barlow Walls
Kourtney Langford, Historian • October 1, 2025

As Barlow welcomes Bruins to the new school year of 2025-2026, Barlow’s art teacher, Mrs. Gibson, decided to decorate the 300 hall with beautiful designs that students made from tape. Mrs. Gibson, who...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pose for a picture just moments after getting engaged, on August 10, 2025.
A Swift Engagement
Jillian Renner, Editor-In-Chief • October 1, 2025

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce finally got engaged on August 16, 2025, after two years of dating. On August 26, 2025, the couple shared engagement...

Netflix’s poster for the announcement of K-pop Demon Hunters coming out June 20th, 2025.
Sony’s Idea of Kpop and Demon Hunters – Kpop Demon Hunters
Aidan Xiong, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

The crowd starts going wild, and fans are screaming for their favorite K-pop group HUNTR/X. The fans are fanning over their favorite idols, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. Now there are five minutes before the show...