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Students showcase their 2024 Spotify Wrapped, comparing vibrant visuals and personalized summaries. This year’s AI-driven features sparked mixed reactions, fueling conversations about music trends and listening habits.
Students share their take on this year’s Spotify Wrapped
Shreya Parmar, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

Each December, Spotify users eagerly anticipate their Spotify Wrapped, a personalized summary of their listening habits throughout the year....

Carlmont sophomore Dakota Chang listens to Matthew Ifield’s new Christmas album while reading her favorite book to de-stress before studying. Besides holiday music, many other aspects of the holidays invoke the holiday spirit. “Since decorations are Christmas themed, it allows those who see them to realize that the holidays are coming. They get excited and realize there will be a time for them to take a break from the regular chaos of their lives as they relax and spend time with their families,” Chang said.
Students share their opinions on holiday music
Ashlyn Wong, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

As the festive season rolls around, students begin listening to festive songs, adding to the holiday...

Baking during the holiday season immerses people within their surroundings and sparks baking memories from the past. "Baking helps me get into the holiday spirit, and there's some nostalgia attached to it because I would do it with my mom every year when I was younger," said Jennifer Leung, a home baker.
Bakers create delicious memories through holiday baking
Jessica Sun, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

As the holidays approach, baking brings families and friends together to transition from a year's hard...

Addison Miller snacks on her custom creation at Menchie's, where topping choices turn dessert into a personalized experience.
Menchie’s transcends traditional ice cream shops
April Diehn, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Menchie's is not just a frozen yogurt shop; it's an experience. When customers walk through the door,...

On the inside of Art Bias, paintings and works line the walls for people to explore. Artists and community members can enjoy the minds and creativity that surrounds them.
Art studios spark creativity among artists
Marlena Reinshagen, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Paintings line the corridor, coloring the blank walls of the building with life. Art pieces hang from...

“Wicked,” a remake of its namesake Broadway production, is displayed on screens at Cinépolis theaters. Remakes, both of movies and live theater productions, have become a controversial topic, with the sheer amount coming out in recent years, however, there is reason for the trend. “Producers almost need to rely on the fact that there is a built-in audience to know that their show even has a shot at surviving,” said Andrew Cole, who was a marketing director and press agent for Broadway shows on tour.
Stage or screen: how movie and Broadway remakes fare in the entertainment industry
Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Since Broadway's rise to prominence in 1866 with its first musical, its productions have gained widespread...

Author Ellen Kirschman balances writing with teaching and conducting workshops in the Bay Area. However, Kirschman doesn't have a set schedule. "I work until I'm tired. I'm writing to get words on the page, and I know when to quit," Kirschman said.
Redwood City author examines police psychology through fiction
Jacob Galatin, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Bay Area author Ellen Kirschman is combining her passion for storytelling with her lifelong work as a...

The "Wicked" movie logo is displayed on a movie theater screen.
New ‘Wicked’ movie sparks discussion about film vs. musical experiences
Jasmine Zelnis, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

The new "Wicked" movie, recently released on Nov. 22, has reignited conversations about films compared...

Domingo (Marcello Hernandez) has become a very popular character after being featured in two Saturday Night Live sketches. He then rose to fame on social media, with people loving Hernandez's character.
Sketch to social media: Domingo becomes an adored character online
Alexis Mayberry, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Popular Saturday Night Live (SNL) character Domingo has sparked social media popularity with his charm...

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Crossword: Winter Wonderland
Crossword: Winter Wonderland
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024
Crossword: Red and Green Icons
Crossword: Red and Green Icons
Jessica Li, Scot Scoop Editor • December 12, 2024
Quiz: Naughty or Nice?
Quiz: Naughty or Nice?
Emi Pajarillo, Scot Scoop Editor • December 11, 2024
Crossword: Legendary Philosophers
Crossword: Legendary Philosophers
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
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