Opinion: Expressing unnecessary opinions promotes insecurity
Raina Lahiri, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Everybody has an opinion. It's unavoidable. Frequently, people will say that it's bad to be opinionated since it often leads to conflicts. I disagree. Having an opinion is perfectly fine. However, choosing to express it isn't always necessary. Some people feel the need to express their opinions on everything, ranging from politics to what the kid in the grocery store is wearing, even when they know that what they're saying is insulting. It's common to say something like "no offense, but" before convey...
Opinion: We need to stop complaining about quarantine
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
As humans, one of our natural instincts is greed. When we lived in the caves, we had to be greedy to survive, as the ability to successfully hunt and gather determined whether one would live or die. However, now, humanity has a different kind of greed. In fact, we foster many types of greed, with...
Opinion: Hardship paves way for leadership
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Throughout history, leadership is always needed. From monarchies to elected officials to unassuming individuals thrust into positions of leadership, society needs leaders who have the charisma to take charge. Though it might be hard to define leadership, times of crisis allow for stark contrast...
TikTok impacts modern music
Anthony Eliopoulos, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
The extremely popular social media app TikTok has had a negative and positive effect on music, as it brings attention to unknown artists but also over-popularizes songs as well. The app uses "sounds" that play over the user's video that is often a song, and if this video blows up, people tend to replicate...
Opinion: Marine life needs coral reef protection
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
Coral reefs create a colorful and lively habitat for marine life to thrive in. According to NOAA, coral reefs support over four thousand species of fish and eight hundred species of hard coral. Scientists believe there are still millions of species that have yet to be discovered. These vibrant animals, who...
Opinion: Young Thug inspires others, breaks standards in rap
Ari Ravi, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
After nearly 11 years of making music, rapper Young Thug has truly solidified his name as one of the best artists currently in the music industry. Young Thug uses various flows mimicked by other rappers and a variety of features that appeal to fans of different music genres. A case can be made for Young Th...
Opinion: Climate change approaches faster than we think
Kai Yoshida, Staff Writer
May 3, 2020
To most of us, climate change seems like something distant, something intangible, affecting parts of the world that don't quite matter in our daily lives. As the polar bears lose the ice they call home, coral reefs die, and the Amazon rainforest burns daily, many other tragedies take place all ar...
Opinion: Disney promotes unrealistic body standards
Amber Chia, Staff Writer
April 26, 2020
Disney princesses. These iconic characters have immensely impacted almost every girl’s childhood. Every girl has probably crawled into bed, wearing a princess costume, as they drifted into a dream where they starred in their own princess movie. Personally, I remember watching Disney prince...
Editorial: Students need to stop stressing about college in the midst of COVID-19
Editorial Staff, Editors
April 26, 2020
The modern school system that we take part in has put a significant emphasis on working towards one specific goal throughout our high school career: college. As students, we are told to work hard, study every day, and involve ourselves in extracurricular activities as much as possible to achieve...
Opinion: Dear parents, stop kicking your kids out
April 23, 2020
Last month, Gavin Newsom issued a statewide lockdown to take action against the spread of COVID-19. Many students viewed this as a fun opportunity to stay at home from school, go out and party with friends, and stay up all night. But many other students knew this would be hell. An overwhelming number...
Opinion: We need to treat COVID-19 like a war to come back strong
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
After World War II, America was the most prosperous it had ever been. The reason for this was because of the sheer amount of collaboration between every citizen that occurred. Although we cannot currently work together as they did during the war, we should try to after the pandemic is over. The first...
Opinion: Evolution shouldn’t be taught as a fact
Erin Kee, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
Despite evolution's widespread acceptance by the general public, evolution is not a fact; it has never been one, and shouldn't be taught as one. As students, we're required to take biology, in which one of the fundamental principles taught is Charles Darwin's scientific theory: evolution by natural sel...
Preston Kwok, Segment Producer
In this episode of Quarantine Life, Preston goes over what he spends a lot of his time doing during this time, video games. He features a collection of clips with his friends...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Finally, the day has come where your seaplane is ready for flight. You can put on your goggles, start your propellers, and explore the neighboring islands to build your...
Eddy Yeretnov, Staff Writer
The First Amendment guarantees religious protections to all Americans through the Establishment Clause, which states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment...
Polina Engovatov, Staff Writer
Your body and everything around you is filled with a yet unknown substance that you cannot see or touch. Many people wonder about what this substance is made up of. Many...
Elise Hsu, Staff Writer
Natalie Nielsen was almost done with her Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus test. She had already finished the first question; all she had to do now was submit her answer to...
As discussion rages on about the future of Carlmont, students and staff weigh-in to offer their opinions and experiences with online learning.
Eddy Yeretnov, Staff Writer
In this episode of Quarantine Running, Eddy discusses staying mentally healthy while social distancing and training. This episode features a run at Highlands Park in San Carlos. Music:...
Eddy Yeretnov, Staff Writer
In this episode of Quarantine Running, Eddy discusses finding places to run while everything is closed. This video features a run alongside Cañada Road. Music: Inspiring...
Miles Oetzel, Staff Writer
While the United States' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is varied and inconsistent, South Africa's is firm. Hoping to avoid a devastating outbreak, it's lockdown is among...
Lexi Romanowsky, Staff Writer