The Rise of Betting Markets in Sports and its Potential Consequences
December 15, 2019
Sports gambling has been popular since ancient times, where Mayans gambled on the religious “Mayan Ball Game.” In short, sports gambling is a form of gambling where people place a bet based on the outcome of a sporting event. People with money and confidence in their knowledge of sports often engage in...
Sports Feature: Eric Ferrante
December 15, 2019
Unlike most teachers on campus, JAVA, and AP Computer Science teacher, Eric Ferrante leads a uniquely active lifestyle. Being situated in Santa Cruz, Mr. Ferrante enjoys going surfing through the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. “Surfing is one of those sports that you have to keep doing to...
The Helmet Game 2019
November 14, 2019
Everything was set last Friday, Oct. 25, when the Cupertino and Monta Vista football teams stepped onto the turf and got ready to begin the year’s annual helmet game. Students from Monta Vista were eager to see if their team could grasp the title this year, while Tino students chanted “Keep the helmet!...
Japanese Martial Artists: Megu Kanzawa, Kotomi Inaba
October 8, 2019
People all around the world love to exercise and participate in sports regardless of their age, gender, or skills. While sports such as basketball or soccer may be popular, here in most of the world, there are students at CHS who play a more uncommon sport. Sophomores Megu Kanzawa and Kotomi Inaba both...
Kristine McLaughlin – Athlete of the Month
October 6, 2019
Athletes are often susceptible to injury, but it is rare for athletes to face injuries that cause them to regain their motor skills. One athlete who has come across this fate is Kristine McLaughlin, a junior at Cupertino High School on the girls’ varsity volleyball team. She previously tore her anterior...
Prepare for Sports Season (satire)
October 6, 2019
1. Get inspired: In order to focus on your sport season preparation, unfollow all the people who don’t inspire you to keep up that daily grind or remind you to work on your biceps. Serious athletes cannot afford distractions about boba drinks and friends. #Sorrynotsorry. Post motivational captions...
Uneven Distribution of Money in Sports
October 6, 2019
Fueled by the competitive nature of sports at Cupertino High School, rumors that individual sports teams are being favored over others have been spreading around the student-athlete population. In particular, the perceived difference between funding received by sports teams, especially with regards to...
Why are some Freshmen swimming and others not?
September 23, 2019
Swimming, the new sport for incoming high school students was something that excited each and every one of them. As exciting as it may sound, this year will be the first year where some classes may not receive the chance to participate in the swimming unit.. The lack of opportunity for swimming to ma...
Cupertino Field Hockey Wins Big at Longhorn Roundup
September 20, 2018
On Saturday, Sept. 8, Cupertino High School’s field hockey team competed in the Longhorn Roundup hosted by Leigh High School. Cupertino triumphed over all four schools in their pool, taking home the “Varsity Pool Champion” plaque. The team’s exceptional performance allowed them to win 3 -...
The Benefits of Acupuncture Therapy for Athletes
June 18, 2018
As senior Aaron Ho described the feeling of having needles jabbed into his skin, he made the process sound surprisingly idyllic. After tearing a tendon in his knee, Ho eagerly tried out acupuncture at the request of his mother. Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine in which practitioners insert thin needl...
Cheer Decides Not to Attend Nationals
February 12, 2018
Cupertino School’s cheer team has been selected to compete in the annual USA Spirit Nationals taking place in Anaheim later this February after qualifying in countless regional competitions. Every year, hundreds of spirited high school cheerleading teams compete to place in the annual USA chee...
Helmet Game
Claire Warner, Tal Ashkenazi, and Sydney Liao
January 1, 2018
The Helmet Game is one of the most popular football games of the season; however, only a few people are aware of its origins. Although Monta Vista and Cupertino had been rivals for many years, the competitive spirit intensified in the 1980s, when both schools developed high-performing baske...
