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...
Opinion: There should be no Q about favoring EQ
Sophia Deynega, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
A world filled with robots. That’s what competitiveness, the internet, and lack of empathy for others are causing us to become. Many of us stay up all night studying because we are overly-determined with our educational goals, and we spend most of our time memorizing information. We focus mo...
Opinion: A furry little friend is a necessity right now
Savannah Velschow, Staff Writer
April 18, 2020
Four months ago, if somebody told me that I would be stuck in quarantine right now, I probably would have laughed and walked away. Our world has changed very rapidly over the past few months, and due to these immense lifestyle changes, millions have lost their jobs, and thousands have lost their ...
Opinion: Sports should be suspended for the remainder of 2020
Brayden Young, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has shut down nearly all aspects of society, and it has the sports world wondering: "Will there be sports in 2020?" So far, it seems that the answer to that question is no, there will be no organized sports in the year 2020. Many organizations have done testing of the players for COVID-19. The NBA, for example, was one of the first leagues to begi...
Opinion: Students should be thankful for their futures
Anna Wilkinson, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
145,417. That's how many people who no longer have a future due to COVID-19. Students at Carlmont High School are requesting the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) board of trustees to change their minds about their ruling of Credit/No Credit grades. This may seem like an insignificant pro...
Opinion: Captive breeding of endangered animals needs to stop
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
After watching the exhausting and emotional rollercoaster (or should I say roaring-coaster) of Tiger King, I never realized some of the controversial topics on endangered species. The documentary was initially supposed to be about the big cat sanctuaries and how each one is different, but when the doc...
Opinion: Race does not define intelligence
Raina Lahiri, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Growing up, I always felt the expectation to excel in academics. Straight A’s weren’t seen as an accomplishment; rather, anything less was viewed as a failure. My parents instilled a hard work ethic in me, always telling me to get good grades and enroll in advanced classes. It was taken for granted...
Opinion: It could be worse
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
"I don't want to go to school." Practically every teenager has uttered that phrase at some point in their high school career. Unfortunately, it's not the paradise vacation many of us envisioned it to be. But I'm not the only one in my household who has been forced to stay home, away from high school...
Editorial: Ethical journalism is part of the cure for COVID-19
Editorial Staff, Editors
April 13, 2020
In times of crisis, it is more important than ever that people are well-informed in order to take the appropriate precautions and stay calm. However, the media can either be a help or a hindrance. The COVID-19 outbreak and response have been accompanied by a massive "infodemic," an over-abundance of...
Opinion: The greatest footballer of all time
Kai Yoshida, Staff Writer
April 12, 2020
With school canceled, there is plenty of time to tackle one of the most debated topics in the world of football. Not American football, but the sport played with the foot. Who is the GOAT (greatest of all time), Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? For over a decade, these two players have been lighting up the international foo...
Opinion: Count every vote
Isabelle Nunes and Cori Nicholson
April 10, 2020
America. A place where everyone has a say on key issues and can vote for change. A place where everyone's voice is heard. Or so it seems. Since its approval in 1787, the Electoral College has directly undermined this nation’s democracy with a state-by-state voting system. The Electora...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
This week, I am reviewing a game that I got by accident. I considering purchasing the regular Azul game, but I ended up buying Azul's sequel, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, “folklore” was released on Friday, July 24, and she has the whole world talking. Rather than choosing a traditional album roll-out,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Tonight, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her eighth studio album, “folklore.” Here is a comprehensive ranking of all of her previous albums, from her self-titled...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Dominion is one of my favorite games of all time and one of the few games that received a 10 out of 10 rating. It has many expansions and we're about to take a look at the...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Kingsburg is under attack, and you must prove your worth as you influence the king's advisors and build up your strength to defeat monsters every winter. You'll need to...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
7 Wonders is an extremely popular game, but this week, we are looking at a 2-player version of the game, 7 Wonders Duel. To be clear, 7 Wonders does have a 2-player variant,...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
As you enter the Land of 1001 Nights, news spreads that the Sultan recently died. That means that control of Naquala is up for grabs, but you must maneuver the five tribes...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
On Friday June 26, the California Department of Motorized Vehicles (DMV) started administering in-person driver license tests for those with existing appointments. During...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Designed by Peter McPherson and published by Alderac Entertainment, Tiny Towns is a city-building game where 1-6 players compete to build the best town. Players take turns...
Claire Tseng, Staff Writer
You can’t say that protests don’t do anything after the words “George Floyd,” “justice,” and “Black Lives Matter” have been ringing in the streets for the...