What Makes a Psychopath? Inside the Mind of Criminals

What Makes a Psychopath? Inside the Mind of Criminals Author: R. Panchavaktra, Megaphone Staff Writer “Beneath a friendly smile,Lies a heart grown cold.No guilt, no tears, no true careA dark secret to be told?” Some people seem normal and even charming. Yet, behind their pleasant face, they may hide a lack of real feeling. This hidden emptiness is called psychopathy. Psychopaths can be found among … Continue reading What Makes a Psychopath? Inside the Mind of Criminals

Judge orders VTA Transit Workers’ Strike to End

Judge orders VTA Transit Workers’ Strike to End Author: E. Cherkuri, Megaphone Staff Writer This Friday, the strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union, the largest union that represents transit workers in the U.S. and in Canada was ordered to end. This comes after a VTA began negotiating a new contract with the ATU in August of 2024, which was roughly seven months before the end … Continue reading Judge orders VTA Transit Workers’ Strike to End

The Battery of Southeast Asia, or China: Laos and China’s Modern Neo-Colonial Ties

The Battery of Southeast Asia, or China: Laos and China’s Modern Neo-Colonial Ties Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-Chief In the 21st century, the rise of China globally has been accompanied by a growing pattern of influence economically – “debt trap diplomacy”. This strategy offers large-scale infrastructure loans to developing countries vulnerable to financial pressure, often leaving smaller nations deeply indebted and politically burdened to China. … Continue reading The Battery of Southeast Asia, or China: Laos and China’s Modern Neo-Colonial Ties

White House Signal Messages Leaked

White House Signal Messages Leaked Author: V.Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-Chief Earlier this week, the Atlantic published an article titled “The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans.” This article sent shockwaves throughout the country due to the fact that Jeffrey Goldberg,Editor-in-Chief of the Atlantic and the journalist who leaked this story, was a person without clearance to have access to classified government information. Goldberg was … Continue reading White House Signal Messages Leaked

Interview with Musician Tiffany Barry

Authors: G. Li & V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Grace and Vrinda: Hi!  Ms. Barry: How are you both?  Grace and Vrinda: I’m good.  Ms. Barry: That’s nice to meet you. I’m Tiffany. And, well, I’m just curious. Like, how did you, how did you find my information?  Vrinda: We found you from a book you wrote called, Songs of the Sun, so we wanted to, talk to … Continue reading Interview with Musician Tiffany Barry

Almaden Barnes & Noble closes Jan. 19th 

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On January 19th, the Almaden Plaza felt … empty. Gone were the crinkling of pages, the clinking of coffee cups, and the community of readers that considered the Barnes & Noble bookstore in San Jose’s Almaden Plaza a second home. Officially closed, this bookstore was cut short with its 26 years of history. It was a bookstore frequented by many, and … Continue reading Almaden Barnes & Noble closes Jan. 19th 

AR Goggles for Firefighters

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief As fires ravage Southern California, local firefighters in Menlo Park are training with augmented reality (AR) googles that could potentially make it easier for them to save lives. When firefighters enter a burning building, they face danger, not only from the fire, but also from the smoke produced by that fire, which can make it difficult to breathe and see. The … Continue reading AR Goggles for Firefighters

What is Starlink?

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief In January 2015, SpaceX announced its plans for Starlink for the first time to the public. Since then, it has launched 6912 satellites into orbit as of January 2025, 6874 of which are working, according to Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer who tracks the Starlink constellation on his website.  How does it work Starlink is a satellite internet service that provides high-speed … Continue reading What is Starlink?

Healthy Homework Act

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Photo from KHTS In the new year, a new law is set to create healthy boundaries separating the school and home life for students. The “Healthy Homework Act”, or AB 2999, is a law which plans to prevent excessive stress placed on students because of homework. Written by assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, this law compels schools to create homework policies in … Continue reading Healthy Homework Act

November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On November 5th, there will be an election to fill the Senate seat previously filled by Democrat Dianne Feinstein in the United States Congress for California. In this election, candidates Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey will be running. Adam Schiff is of the Democratic party and Steve Garvey is of the Republican party. As of October 16, according to polls … Continue reading November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California