Ayal Meyers, Staff Writer

September 8, 2020

Preface: Many of the sentiments expressed in the Republican National Convention stand in stark contrast to past political conventions and elections. With a highly divided, bipartisan, political atmosphere, this year saw an abundance of cross-aisle attacks. Experts have alleged that while Americans...

Erwan Pal, Staff Writer

September 3, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his four-tiered system on Aug. 28. that was designed to allow businesses and counties to reopen while taking safety precautions. Newsom later allowed some businesses to begin reopening on May 4. for curbside pickup or socially distanced shopping.   The plan outlined...

Leanna Gower, Staff Writer

August 20, 2020

In efforts to combat the wildfires raging across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency on Tuesday afternoon. Within hours, strong winds infiltrated the Bay Area, covering it in a smoke blanket. The winds carried smoke from surrounding wildfires in Marin, Sonoma, San Mateo,...

Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer

June 27, 2020

On Friday June 26, the California Department of Motorized Vehicles (DMV) started administering in-person driver license tests for those with existing appointments.  During its two and a half months of online service, the DMV pushed back hundreds of appointments, creating a long line of resigned applicants.  “I’m...

Rachel McCrea and Maddy Ting

June 6, 2020

"I can't breathe." Pressed up against the railings of the San Mateo Police Department, the crowd is a seething mass of people, their voices raised as one. The death of George Floyd on May 25 by a police officer has sparked nationwide protests, from metropolitan areas to suburban towns like San Mateo.  The...

Claire Tseng, Staff Writer

May 19, 2020

For many students, college is a critical time in their lives. It is the time where each individual adjusts to adulthood and can focus on the studies they enjoy while setting up their future for success.  However, when the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic hit, it sent many college aspirers...

May 12, 2020

In order to satisfy high demands for medical equipment in California, the governor’s Office of Emergency Services has recently imported 3 million surgical masks from China. The masks are a part of a signed confidential agreement between BYD (Build Your Dreams), a Chinese automaker, and the state...

Khalid Kishawi and Katherine Tsvirkunova

May 10, 2020

At the beginning of the 1830s, nearly 125,000 Native Americans lived on the thousands of miles of land in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. Working on behalf of the white settlers who wanted to grow cotton on the Native American land, the federal government forced them to leave...

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer

May 9, 2020

While the world has erupted in chaos, many people are finding joy in having a furry friend by their side. With this new demand for comfort, some animal shelters are emptier than ever before. During the COVID-19 outbreak, many people have been adopting and fostering animals. This has provided people...

Cambell Kirk, Staff Writer

May 7, 2020

On Monday, Nike announced that they plan to donate 30,000 pairs of their Air Zoom Pulse shoes to health care workers. “Our Nike family has come together to serve our communities and support our COVID-19 response efforts in communities around the world ... From one athlete to another, Nike athletes...