Mandy Major, editor of the MediaNews-owned Los Gatos Weekender, announced in her column Friday that she’s stepping down to pursue a master’s degree at Columbia University. “It has been nearly a year since I came on board to help launch the Weekender, and it’s been a remarkable experience. Each week I have had the delightful opportunity to shine a light on the town and celebrate all that it has to offer, which has proven to be an impressive cornucopia of arts, events, exhibits and neighborhood programs.” MediaNews Group’s Silicon Valley Community Newspapers launched the Los Gatos Weekender last year after it pulled the plug on what was previously known as the Los Gatos Daily News.