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A student points at a 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) poster. DDAM is celebrated annually in March, aiming to foster a more inclusive environment for people with disabilities. This campaign shows how people with and without disabilities work together to build unified and supportive communities.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month sparks inspiration and transformation
Rachel Hong, Staff Writer • March 16, 2025

Throughout the United States, millions of Americans observe Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) every March to promote inclusion...

Health professionals urge stronger federal messaging following a recent measles outbreak, as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s complex stance on vaccines and public health policy guides the national conversation. Kennedy has previously suggested that COVID-19 could be an ethnically-targeted bioweapon and that Lyme disease may be a militarily-engineered bioweapon. "I think it's unfortunate that vaccines are viewed negatively. In my opinion, and in the opinion of many of my colleagues, vaccines are a modern miracle — a marvel of medicine," said Bryan Chiem, a pharmacist with a master’s in public health.
Measles outbreak intensifies vaccine debate as trust in health care wavers
Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025

The recent passing of an unvaccinated child amid a measles outbreak last week has brought the United State's increasingly divisive stance on...

Broadway Street in Redwood City bustles with energy following several new restaurants opening in 2024. “Restaurants come to Redwood City because they know that it’s diverse and lively and that residents and visitors want high-quality, delicious food, and drinks without having to go to San Francisco or San Jose," said Amanda Anthony, an economic development manager for the city of Redwood City.
Redwood City booms as a culinary hot spot
Anika Warrier, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

It is early evening in the middle of the week, and downtown Redwood City is bustling. Whether someone is craving coffee and bagels, a weekend...

Features
A teenage girl and her neurodivergent brother make a pinky promise, signifying her oath to take care of him even after their parents pass away. Neurotypical children tend to set high standards for themselves at a young age, frequently out of the pressure to compensate for their sibling’s disability. "You might have certain expectations about what you want your relationship with your sibling to look like, and sometimes you have to drop those," said Ana Magallanes, a certified speech-language pathologist.
Beyond the spectrum: sibling stories
May Lin, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

“Why me?” “Why wasn’t I given a normal sibling?” That was what Scott Wallace* thought when he was just 6 years old. From kindergarten...

At Capo, a chef prepares the Spitfire Chicken Pita, one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. Made with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this favorite keeps customers coming back. “You can tell they put their heart into this meal, it’s like tasting a piece of their story,” said Coco Tomita, a customer.
The inspiration behind signature dishes
Olivia Wang, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

Many people have concerns about the safety of nuclear power. However, there are many benefits of nuclear that could pave a way towards a more sustainable future.
Nuclear power’s potential to fill the global energy gap
Rowan Sheng, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Nuclear energy has long been a topic of fascination and fear, often depicted as a double-edged sword in science fiction movies, shows, and books. Many...

Sports
Opinion
A person holds up a plain white pill bottle marked with a bold question mark, representing the uncertainty of compounded weight-loss drugs. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, compounded drugs should only be used when no FDA-approved option exists, as poor compounding practices can cause contamination or incorrect dosages, posing serious health risks such as injury or death.
Satire: Gambling it all on unapproved weight-loss drugs
Madilyn Shoop-Gardner, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Opinion: AI is the future of education
March 13, 2025
Opinion: Family content online needs reevaluation to protect children’s privacy
March 13, 2025
Opinion: Beauty influencers destroy teenagers’ self-confidence
March 12, 2025
Opinion: Dance should be recognized as a sport and an art
March 11, 2025
Entertainment
A Taco Bell location displays their new menu on smart screens. The new menu includes new creations like the Midnight Baja Blast, but omits beloved items like Nacho Fries, much to the chagrin of fans.
Taco Bell cooks up a revamped menu
Jasmine Zelnis, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter reveals a Union Jack and sparkling dress during her performance in London as part of the tour for her album, "Short n' Sweet." The tour will continue this fall. The past few years have shown her great successes, and this year appears to be continuing the trend with her appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and her Grammy victories.
Sabrina Carpenter gets in many ‘Saturday Night Live’ viewers’ good graces
Anoushka Swaminathan, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
Asha Mehta, a member of Carlmont Improv, laughs to the side of a jazz clarinetist. They are both improvising in different ways.
Spotlight to swing: exploring the art of improvisation
Piper Nguyen, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
Cartoons
Student debt shouldn’t be a factor or why someone doesn’t go to college, but for many, it does. Instead of choosing the best college with the best education quality for a student’s goals, they are forced to pick based on price and affordability. The stress of lifelong debt takes a toll on not just a student’s wallets but also their mental and physical health. Education should open doors, not chain students to a lifetime of financial struggle.
Cartoon: The lifetime bill of education
Amber Chow, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
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Cartoons: Clowns in Congress
Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025
In the buzzing world of K-pop, there are many dedicated fans. However, some intense fans can sometimes cross the line into obsession. Some fans develop an emotional attachment to the idols that can lead to entitlement over an idol’s choice. While fan support is crucial, there is a fine line between admiration and intrusion. To maintain a healthy fan to idol relationship, it is key to realize boundaries of artists.
Cartoon: Krazy for K-pop
Amber Chow, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025
Games
Crossword: Floral Frenzy
Crossword: Floral Frenzy
Nicolaas Foks, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Crossword: March On
March 13, 2025
Quiz: What ice cream flavor are you?
March 12, 2025
Crossword: Great women of history
March 11, 2025
Trivia: Shakespeare
March 10, 2025
Trending Stories
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At a gathering at One Love Cafe in San Bruno, Sheriff Christina Corpus invited community members to ask their questions on Measure A. During the event, she also spoke out against the treatment she has faced in light of the allegations. "I disrupted a lot of plans for people when I won the election, and now there’s a major push for me to leave office," Corpus said. "But that push isn’t based on my performance or the promises I made to the people. It’s based on lies, hearsay, and the unions wanting to tell me what to do."

San Mateo County voters weigh in on Measure A

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A Duolingo user earns rewards for completing a Spanish lesson. According to Duolingo’s 2024 Language Report, Spanish was the second most popular language learned globally and the most studied language in the United States. “I wanted to learn Spanish because my new babysitter spoke it,” said Michael Winters, a student at Ralston Middle School.

Duolingo speaks a new way of learning languages

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Quiz: Which Jellycat are you?

Quiz: Which Jellycat are you?

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Several different Girl Scout Cookies line up next to each other. In recent years, Girl Scouts has had many Girl Scout Cookie-flavored items throughout large grocery store chains.

Opinion: Girl Scouts has sold its soul

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The renovation plans draw inspiration from the outdoor space added to the north end of the mall a few years ago. "The current outdoor space is really nice and makes the mall look a lot more modern," Lin said.

San Mateo unveils plans for Hillsdale Mall redevelopment

Campus
Carlmont's student store offers seasonal items and extended working hours, which increases purchases and student satisfaction. The extended hours accommodate sports games throughout the seasons. "A lot more people will purchase items, especially those who already go to the student store often. The store hours will be tailored to more people who want food during those time frames,” said Jaysie Ho, a sophomore.
Carlmont’s student store provides timely tastiness
Jessica Sun, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025
Carlmont’s Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) members take a group photo at the California State Career Development Conference. Out of the 90 students who participated, 32 will be going to the international competition. “Because of DECA, I’m considering minoring in some kind of business major and it's also influenced me to apply to a few business leadership programs for the summer," said Chloe Zhao, a DECA member who placed fourth at states.
DECA students advance to Nationals competition
Lauren Roberts, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Jim Kelly speaks to his class as ASB prepares for the many applicants. "The best advice I could give to the kids is just be who you are," Kelly said.
ASB applications hit record high
Olivia Wang, Staff Writer • March 9, 2025
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Editorials
A student reads "Beowulf" as part of their English class curriculum. Literature such as this one has been standardized in many high school classes over other diverse literary options.
Editorial: High school English curriculums needs to diversify
Editorial Staff • March 12, 2025
President Trump sits at his desk amongst stacks of executive orders he signed in the first two days of his second term.
Editorial: Donald Trump is abusing his executive power
Editorial Staff • March 4, 2025
Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program risks undermining the trust of millions of users. With social media being a primary source of news for many, this change could make Meta's platforms more vulnerable to misinformation.
Editorial: Meta’s fact-checking ban turns it into a misinformation hub
Editorial Staff • February 25, 2025

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