Opinion: Election ads are a waste of money
Allison Raisner, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
You've likely heard of Mike Bloomberg, but perhaps not of his accomplishments or goals. Instead, you've just seen his campaign ads, which permeate Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, the mail, and TV. That's because he paid $450 million on his self-funded campaign, according to NPR, making him the biggest self-fu...
Opinion: Mental health is trending, but it’s complicated
Elise Hsu, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
“You are not alone.” “It’s okay not to be okay.” “You are loved.” “You matter.” I have seen phrases like these float around the Internet too many times over the past few years. In the past, I wondered if the user who shared them just did it for popularity, or if they actual...
Editorial: Free college tuition is too ambiguous
Editorial Staff, Editors
March 1, 2020
When choosing which colleges to apply to, many factors come into play. For example, you may turn away from some of the U.S.'s top universities solely because of the very high and often unreasonable tuition. These top colleges include the Ivy Leagues, Stanford, Northwestern, University of Southern Califo...
Opinion: Students start to unravel as break is filled with homework
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
February 29, 2020
Homework. Every student’s favorite topic to complain about. I complain about homework just as much as the person next to me. But, despite all of our protests, to our parents and teacher’s ears, our objection often goes unheard. Our tired eyes fighting to stay open. Our blank stares revealing nothing...
Opinion: ‘Does it spark joy?’ is not the question to ask while decluttering
Keya Arora, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
I've always been a hyper-organized person; everything from the alphabetized books in my room, to my current to-do list, is meticulous. For me, "spring cleaning" is not a chore but a welcome opportunity to reorganize and make space for new clothes or items. Yet, recently, I've had serious doubts whether...
Opinion: The American dream has moved on
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
The American dream: where equal opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved. However, the American dream isn't actually "American." America was just the first place it came true for many people. This was due to two things: democracy and freedom for supposedl...
Editorial: Teens need educational tools to fuel political duties
Editorial Staff, Editors
February 23, 2020
Alexander Hamilton was the first secretary of the United States Treasury. Franklin Roosevelt implemented the First New Deal of 1933. The Marshall Plan was created by Americans to rebuild Europe after World War II. We have learned all of these facts from our history classes, but what do we know abo...
Opinion: Students need to connect with teachers
Kai Yoshida, Staff Writer
February 15, 2020
Over 2,000 students are enrolled in Carlmont, putting it in the top 5% of the largest public high schools in California. Due to its size, Carlmont suffers in its student-staff ratio, 22-1, which is far below the 16-1 national average, according to Public School Review. Thirty-plus students in a class are common at Carlmont, limiting the time teachers can devote to...
Opinion: Valentine’s Day will steal your cash, not your heart
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Be careful — cupid might try to poke a hole in your wallet. You know Valentine's Day season is upon you when every which way you look, stores explode with pink decorations, heart-shaped candies, and teddy bears. But, is this day dedicated to love or companies' love of profit? The National Retail Federation has predicted that U.S. consumers will spend a total of $27.4 billion this Valentine's...
Opinion: YouTube monetization rules prevent authenticity
Jack Hansen, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
“Broadcast Yourself.” This was YouTube’s slogan for almost half of its life but has slowly been phased out. Even so, the ideals of the motto can still be found on the site today. It’s a simple message that conveys the purpose of the site, where users upload videos of themselves or their interests, an...
Editorial: Gun violence is becoming too normalized
Editorial Staff, Editors
February 9, 2020
"This is a lockdown drill for an active shooter on campus. Please follow the lockdown drill procedures." As the announcement ends, students get up and barricade the classroom door with their desks. The teacher closes all of the window shades and turns off the lights. No one says a word; they sit ...
Opinion: Scouts BSA is a good fit for girls, too
Elise Hsu, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Feb. 1, 2020, marks the first anniversary of the allowance of girls into the Scouts BSA program, formerly known as Boy Scouts. Since that day in 2019, over 77,000 girls have joined the program, including me. I am a founding member of Troop 4301 (T4301), along with five other girls. Although T4301 i...
Rachel McCrea and Allison Raisner
As record-setting wildfires burn across the state, a brush fire broke out in the San Juan Canyon in Belmont, causing evacuations in the nearby community. The first report...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
For over a decade, Apple Inc. has been producing new phones and upgrades of its operating system, strengthening it each time. Apple introduced its latest update on September...
Niamh Marren, Staff Writer
The highly sought after position of the instructional vice principal brings an unfamiliar face to Carlmont's administrative team. Over the summer, Jennifer Cho, the former...
Kasey Liu, Staff Writer
Editorial Staff, Editors
Villains can be some of the most memorable characters in the media that we consume. Done right, they can evoke a blend of fear, anger, and awe from an audience member. But...
Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
Belief: The Black Lives Matter protests are responsible for the rise in COVID-19 in the U.S. Reality: There is no evidence to suggest that the Black Lives Matter protests...
Pavel Turovski, Staff Writer
In today’s modern society, open spaces are available to many at a premium. Especially to those who live in densely populated cities, parks provide one of the few places...
2020 has been a challenging year. Between COVID-19, a declining economy, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more, the upcoming election has proven to be more crucial...
Homework and home-life don’t always go hand-in-hand. Sometimes we forget that we can’t compromise on our mental health, even if it means excelling in school. In the second...
Allison Raisner, Staff Writer
The SUHSD school board unanimously supported the recommendation to continue distance learning for the second quarter, and possibly longer. At the monthly board meeting...