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Children play with rhythm sticks during the music section at the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) free event.
The Community School of Music and Arts hosts free artistic event
Colette Leung, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) put on a free event for families featuring painting and music-making activities. The event took...

Tony Gapastione, founder of Bravemker Film Production Company, introduces his company and gives inspiring directors words of encouragement. "He’s going to talk a little bit about his agency tomorrow and really share with the directors an opportunity to potentially have films shared this summer, and other potential internship opportunities, which is amazing," said Telisha Brent.
Teen Film Festival empowers local youth to showcase their talents
Caitlin Stehr, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Redwood City kicked off its first Teen Film Festival, providing a platform for teenagers to express themselves through their passion for writing...

A student prepares a table for Thanksgiving with decorations, plants, and snacks. Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday that takes place on the fourth Thursday in November.
Immigrant families transform holiday traditions with cultural practices
Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Immigrant families celebrate the holiday season by blending cultural traditions and American customs, reflecting the diverse heritage of the...

Features
Wastewater transforms into clean drinking water — a process so overlooked it almost seems like magic. Yet, it requires advanced technology and care to ensure safety and sustainability.
The clear solution
Audrey Finigan and Daniella Smit • November 15, 2024

Jonas Sijbrant, a Carlmont junior, goes all in during a home poker game.
All in: the consequences of adolescent gambling
Bailey Chinnan, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

The clinking of chips against felt, the spinning of slot machines, the ring of a DraftKings notification. These are the sounds that surround...

Student homelessness is a large issue in not only San Francisco, but in California as a whole. Social workers contribute tirelessly to a system that effectively supports youth who qualify. But for those who don't, the road to housing is a bit less straightforward.
Studying on the streets: students struggle with homelessness in the Bay Area
Rachel Alcazar and Elaine Jiang • November 7, 2024

Just three months before she would have graduated high school, Issa Rivera got kicked out of her house by her parents. For the next few months,...

Sports
Opinion
Chegg has been struggling to gain subscribers as more and more students are using AI for homework help. The company has had to lay off 319 employees.
Opinion: Chegg’s decline serves as a warning for future companies
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Opinion: California needs to prioritize rehabilitation in its prisons
November 16, 2024
Opinion: Grade inflation is harmful in the long term
November 4, 2024
Opinion: Boeing needs to sell its space business
October 30, 2024
Opinion: Parasocial relationships are detrimental for everyone involved
October 13, 2024
Entertainment
The 2025 Grammy nominees for Song of the Year showcase a wide range of talent, from Taylor Swift’s storytelling to Beyoncé’s genre-blending creativity. Fans will have to wait until Feb. 2 to see who takes home the prestigious honor.
Grammys Song of the Year nominations spotlight music’s biggest stars
Shreya Parmar, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024
Costco offers a wide selection of vegetables available in bulk, ideal for customers looking to stock up.
Costco shoppers weigh the impacts of buying in bulk
April Diehn, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
A student takes home their birthday freebies from Sephora and Kendra Scott.
Students unwrap birthday deals
Leslie Roberts, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Cartoons
beep boop
Cartoon: Caffeine consumptions
Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
The recent E. coli outbreak sourced from McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers was not the beginning of the corporation’s struggle in 2024. Towards the end of July, McDonald’s witnessed a significant loss of customers and sales due to increasing prices and inflation. A Big Mac cost $5.69 in the U.S. and $8.07 in Switzerland. Just as McDonald’s began working its way back into American customers' hearts, the company and population confronted the E. coli outbreak. In 2022, a similar conflict occurred when several children were admitted to a hospital and experienced E. coli symptoms after consuming McDonald’s food. Considering the company didn’t suffer much from the incident, they will likely repeat this outcome and quickly return from their struggles.
Cartoon: Sickly sales
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Despite improvements in health coverage for racial minorities, bias and discrimination in healthcare persist. Research shows that about one in five adults in the U.S. have faced racial discrimination during medical encounters. This experience damages trust and diverts effective communication between patients and providers, leading to unwillingness to seek care in the future. One example of this bias is the distinction in narcotic prescriptions, where African American patients often receive fewer prescriptions compared to their white counterparts. Each patient should receive equitable healthcare, regardless of their race or background.
Cartoon: Bias check-up
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Games
Crossword: Online
Crossword: Online
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
Trivia: US Facts
November 18, 2024
Crossword: Parts of the body
November 15, 2024
Crossword: Famous Cities
November 14, 2024
Quiz: Are you more of a Glinda or an Elphaba?
November 13, 2024
Trending Stories
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Student homelessness is a large issue in not only San Francisco, but in California as a whole. Social workers contribute tirelessly to a system that effectively supports youth who qualify. But for those who don't, the road to housing is a bit less straightforward.

Studying on the streets: students struggle with homelessness in the Bay Area

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Archer Aviations' eVOTL aircraft aims to improve public transportation through its refined technological features. These flying taxis have been promised to Soracle Corporation to establish flying taxi networks across Japan.

Archer Aviation closes deal with Japan Airlines for flying taxis

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In Five Little Monkeys, a store located in Burlingame, California, a frog Jellycat sits on a shelf surrounded by other stuffed animals. "The popularity has increased in the past year significantly," said Michele Tambini, the manager of the store.

Jellycats rise in popularity due to social media success

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Roblox has established itself as a leading platform for game development, with the top 10 creators on Roblox making 30 million dollars annually, according to Roblox. "The magic of Roblox is that you can just do and make anything you want really fast and learn the entire ecosystem pretty quickly. Roblox is the best platform in the world to start making something," said Nathan Griffin, a developer on Roblox as well as former employee of the platform.

From Robux to revenue: innovating success

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Jonas Sijbrant, a Carlmont junior, goes all in during a home poker game.

All in: the consequences of adolescent gambling

Campus
Rhaya Szego dresses in a jean vest and pants and August Steunenberg wears an apron, carrying a doll in his right arm as they sing "Mr. Mom" by Lonestar. The song is about a man's new life taking care of his children while his wife works.
Students serenade the audience at choir Cabaret show
Sophia-Angelie Laluc, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
The PE weight room is filled with unfinished details in the final stages of its transformation. "It’s been a journey, but now we’ve got about three weeks before Christmas break, so we’ll be able to test everybody’s max lifting weight and then retest it at the end of the third quarter," said David Heck, Carlmont PE Department Chair.
Strength restored: PE weight room reopens after flooding
Ethan Ty, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Politics
The Kennedy family crest replaces the stars on the canton of the American flag. Much of American politics is dominated by a select group of families, including the Kennedys.
Opinion: How select families run American politics
Chloe Taylor, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
The importance of polling rises to the top of conversation after the results of the presidential election. Lowered response rates led to more uncertainty as to who the victor would be pre-election, symbolized by the question mark at the end of the polls. ""People who fill out polls might not be the most diverse representatives of the American population, but knowing the needs of a select group, a select sample size is definitely a lot better than not understanding the needs of any group," Sweekriti Ratnam said.
Presidential election showcases the importance of polling
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
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Editorials
With high shares of the market, industry giants monopolize content, forcing viewers to pay the price for exclusive media. Because the streaming industry has little to no regulation in subscription pricing, consumers are at the mercy of corporations.
Editorial: Streaming services cannot monopolize the entertainment industry
Editorial Staff • November 19, 2024
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