SF Cider Fest offers fall-themed fun for everyone
Emma Scott, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Families and friends celebrated the fall season with a cider festival filled with activities, food, and of course, apple cider. Over the course of Veteran’s Day weekend, about 3000 people from San Francisco and beyond attended the social event located in San Francisco’s Mission Bay. While at the...
San Mateo County responds to climate crisis
Katerina Gaines, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Concerned members of the San Mateo County Democracy for America (SMCDFA) met with Dave Pine, a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, to hear how the county plans to slow the effects of climate change. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month, discussing different problems that they hope to help with. At the meeting on No...
Belmont Library’s Diwali celebration warms hearts
Anika Marino, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Chatter and loud music echoed from inside the Belmont Library, where an annual Diwali celebration took place as participants laughed and bonded over a tradition-filled holiday. Diwali, the Indian new year, is typically celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "de...
Día de los Muertos festival is alive with tradition
Kiana George, Segment Producer
November 9, 2019
The Redwood City Dia de los Muertos festival brought together the Hispanic community to celebrate a meaningful occasion in their Latin heritage. The non-profit organization Casa Círculo Cultural was responsible for coordinating the event on Nov. 3. Their mission is to promote the community's understanding of Sp...
Belmont pushes for affordable housing
Adri ten Cate, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
As more people move to the Bay Area to find jobs, the push for affordable housing has found a foothold in Belmont. According to Plan Bay Area 2040, the Bay Area has too little housing for too many people. The current imbalance between supply and demand is affecting the price and quantity of housing, leading to a...
New tools by Apple and Google attempt to cure smartphone addiction
Ethan Hsu, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
In a study conducted by the Poland Medical University, one in every four children is addicted to the internet, according to PsychGuides, an resource from American Addiction Centers. To help curb this growing problem, Apple and Google are proposing new smartphone-based solutions and revising company...
Lawmakers consider public takeover of PG&E
Eddy Yeretnov, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
While PG&E goes through its public safety power shutoff program and the Kincade fire rages on, many lawmakers, both local and federal, consider a public takeover of the bankrupt utility. PG&E is facing bankruptcy over the damages caused in the 2018 Camp Fire. Now, with PG&E at the mercy of bankruptcy court, ...
San Mateo Cat Show presents a ‘pawsome’ lineup of exotic cats
Wyatt Binnard, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
iPurrcats's third International Cat Association (TICA) show at the San Mateo Event Center brought together over a hundred cats of all shapes and sizes to compete for prizes and to perform for visitors. Nov. 2 marked the third cat show that has been run by iPurrcats in San Mateo, connecting cat owne...
Voter’s Choice Act aims to improve democracy and voter participation
November 3, 2019
To increase voter turnout, California has implemented the Voter’s Choice Act. The U.S. is one of the only nations in the world where everybody has the right to vote freely. However, only a little over half of the population exercise this freedom, potentially affecting the outcome of elections. The Voter’s Choice Act aims to fix this problem by pr...
Anniversary of the Loma Prieta jolts earthquake concerns
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake rattled the Bay Area, causing $6 billion in damage, 3,757 injuries, and 63 deaths. The anniversary of this earthquake marks the most destructive earthquake in California's recent history. It is a solemn reminder to the Bay Area's residents who are often plagued wi...
Activists commemorate historic blockade of militarized weapons
Khalid Kishawi, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Few actions inspire more pride for Bay Area Palestinian activists than the blockade of an Israeli shipping line at California’s Port of Oakland on Oct. 24, 2014. A diverse gathering of activists in San Francisco’s Mission District commemorated the five-year mark of Block the Boat, a series of protests preventing the Israeli...
World Vegetable Festival attracts environmentally-inclined foodies
Lora Simakova and Isabelle Nunes
October 30, 2019
Rooted in guidance and education for healthy living, the 20th Annual World Vegetable Festival offered a variety of plant-based foods along with a fun and tasty atmosphere. The festival inspired attendees to lead environmentally-friendly lives by providing them with plenty of vegan snacks and meals, great s...
Keya Arora, Staff Writer
Alec Sun was sprinting, running faster than he had ever run before. He could see the end, with the big gate and the line. Adrenaline was coursing through his veins as his...
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
Healthy Living Club explains the importance of having good health to its club attendees. The club focuses on many different topics related to health and includes lesson plans...
Keya Arora, Staff Writer
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...
Jessica Conley, Staff Writer
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
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...
Isabelle Nunes, Staff Writer
To extend art beyond the limits of material beauty, the Zoetic Tapestry Project (ZTP) partnered with the San Mateo Arboretum Society to produce an art show that features...
Raina Lahiri, Staff Writer
Teachers are the key not only to the academic development of an individual but to the social dynamic of a school's community. High school teachers, in particular, contribute...
Nicole Coleman, Staff Writer
Every year, the Outdoor Education program provides fifth and sixth graders with the opportunity to leave home and spend five days at Jones Gulch, where they will develop leadership...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
When asked whether they think it is important to learn about their town’s history, student responses consisted of similar phrases. “It’s semi-important," said Maya...
Andreas Cintron, Staff Writer