Delivery services become crucial during COVID-19
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
While COVID-19 is still present in the U.S., delivery services are a resource that residents can utilize to stay safe during the shelter-in-place. On March 17, seven Bay Area counties were mandated to a shelter-in-place protocol. Later, the order was altered to a statewide shelter-in-place by Gov. Gavin Newsom. This means that residents are not to leave their homes unless f...
Zoom video conferencing is investigated due to privacy concerns
Ethan Hsu, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
With a sharp increase in social distancing across the globe, more people are using digital services to replace in-person messages than ever before. However, the top video-chatting service, Zoom Video Communications, is under significant scrutiny for privacy and security issues. Warnings from the...
Social media plays a double-edged role in society
Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
In the modern age of digitalization, social media use has become increasingly more common and ingrained in society. About 45% of the human population has a social media account, adding up to 3.5 billion users. Due to that large number, many prominent social media sites aim to create worldwide comm...
Businesses shut down and lay off workers due to COVID-19
Erwan Pal, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
The streets are empty as business owners are forced to shut down stores and lay off workers due to COVID-19. Multiple stores across America are forced to shut down. Big names such as Best Buy, Kohl's, Ikea, Apple, Gap, and Boba Guys are all closing stores to combat the spread of COVID-19. In a...
Woman spends her quarantine helping the homeless
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020
The streets are empty. Since the COVID-19 epidemic hit the world, everyone is quarantining in their homes. However, the population of the homeless are forgotten. Having no place to stay or a proper support system, these individuals suffer from no income. Considering this situation, many are donating...
Fear in the night
Jenny Arrellin, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020
There are new incidents that have been occurring daily in the small cities of Mexico, such as Ojo Caliente, Zacatecas. Women are scared to go outside alone during the nights or even in broad daylight, and it's not because of the coronavirus; it's the violence against women. Many of the people in M...
Bakeries adjust to bring joy during COVID-19
Amber Chia, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020
The sweet smell of vanilla, apricot, and almond wafts through the crisp morning air in San Francisco, California. A woman beams as she walks out of Dianda’s Bakery with her daily order of an apricot twist. She smiles and thanks the owner, Floyd Goldberg, for staying open during the intensive circu...
MacOS Catalina catapults students into boredom during the quarantine
Kasey Liu, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
From the first MacBook operating system (OS) to macOS Catalina, Apple has continued to add new features, some of which do not please everyone. Apple is known for its simplistic, sleek user interface, and they have continued to improve their software from OS X Leopard to macOS Catalina. However, mac...
Rappers often die young
Anthony Eliopoulos, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
In our culture, seeing rappers dying at ages as young as 20 is the new norm. The cause of these deaths is often murder due to gang violence or overdoses. Many rappers are openly affiliated with gangs and violence, and even more are open about their drug and alcohol usage. "I think drugs and alcohol...
San Mateo County libraries prepare to assist the community with the U.S. Census
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
Large stands are lined with books, DVD’s, and magazines. The walls are covered in a variety of posters, ranging from advertisements for local shops to signs about book sales. In a corner, an assortment of new and glossy bright orange posters about the U.S. Census fill the space. That’s because...
Stock Market Crash: the change of America’s economy
Lora Simakova and Isabelle Nunes
March 14, 2020
The stock market is an integral part of America's economy. Yet, there are moments in time when just one day can make a world of a difference. The stock market crash on March 9, 2020, has become an important date in history. As one of the most dramatic single-day drops in history, the crash has evidently made an impact on society. Here's what you need to know: Oil Price War by Lora Simako...
The EARN IT Act revives the legal war over encryption
Miles Oetzel, Staff Writer
March 14, 2020
The new bill, the EARN IT Act, makes tech companies more liable for what occurs on their platforms, but critics are worried that it could weaken privacy and security on the internet. Historically, internet companies have not been legally responsible for the content on their service. The hope is...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
This week, we look at another Days of Wonder game, Quadroplis, designed by Francois Gandon. Quadropolis is a city-building game where players take the role of mayor...
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...