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A screen displays SNL's 50th Anniversary Special, marking 50 years of live sketch comedy. SNL's legacy will continue to grow, while the previous casts remain unforgotten.
‘Saturday Night Live’ reaches 50th anniversary
Colette Leung, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025

When Saturday Night Live (SNL) began in 1975, no one knew how long it would last. Now, the show is still running and celebrating its 50th anniversary. As...

A display of the vinyl version of Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album, released on Mar. 29, 2024, features country imagery celebrating her artistry. Her debut solo album, “Dangerously in Love,” set the stage for her popularity with her first Grammy wins over two decades ago.
Beyoncé breaks through at the Grammys with her latest album
Sarita Josephson, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Beyoncé has won more Grammy awards than anyone else in music history, but prior to this year, she’d...

The Oscars statuette is a figure of a knight holding a crusader's sword on top of a reel of film. The Oscars are held every year and marked by their iconic statuette. Over the years, over 3,000 of these statuettes have been given to award winners, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The Oscars serve as both a celebration and a debate
Colette Leung, Staff Writer • February 8, 2025

A new year brings new awards to celebrate the past year's movies. Each year, people debate which movies...

Tate McRae sings in front of a crowd in San Francisco in 2024. "I always love seeing her perform," said Yashvi Shah. "She's so empowering."
FireAid benefit concert unites Los Angeles for wildfire relief
Johan Sijp, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, the city was alive with music and resilience as some of the...

Many young people love to write. It begins on pen and paper in their rooms, but it can grow to much more, including publications and winning awards. "Even though I am writing for myself — I write because I love to write — there's a part in every writer that wants to be recognized for their work," said Rishi Janakiraman, a youth poet.
Literary publishing gives a voice to young writers’ truest selves
Anoushka Swaminathan, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

Literary publishing has practically always existed. However, in the 21st century, young writers are able...

Ethan Yao and Grant Ashcraft battle with their Pokémon cards during lunch at the Pokémon club. The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has become increasingly popular, and many players will spend lots of time and money building strong decks to battle with.
Pokémon cards ‘catch ’em all’ in a craze
Chloe Chu, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

Pokémon cards are more popular than ever, with collectors, investors, and casual fans hunting for rare...

A TV shows the description for 'The Sex Lives of College Girls' on Amazon Prime. The header image shows the four initial main characters, Bela, Leighton, Whitney, and Kimberly. In Season 3, Leighton was replaced by two secondary characters: Kacey, a new roommate, and Taylor, a freshman who Bela mentors. “Taylor has had the most interesting plotline from this season. She’s a completely new character so we’re learning more about her every time she appears. I would like to see more of her,” said Carlmont senior Cecilia Baranzini.
‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ leaves audiences wanting
Anoushka Swaminathan, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

For fans of feel-good comedies, the return of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" on Max was exciting. In...

A teenage fan listens to one of Wallen's newer songs in anticipation for his upcoming album. Fans suspect that "Lies Lies Lies" will be one of the songs on his new album.
Morgan Wallen announces highly anticipated album and tour
Marin Moon, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025

Morgan Wallen, a popular country artist, has announced tour dates for his upcoming album, "I’m the...

A Monopoly player adds the “Go to Jail” expansion pack to their preexisting board game. This expansion pack includes corruption and super corruption cards which allow players to steal each other's properties, buy properties for discounts, and get free properties. “This pack seems like it would be my favorite because a game with mischief seems more fun than the classic Monopoly game,” said Sophia Lee, a sophomore at Carlmont.
Monopoly rolls past ‘Go’ with new expansion packs
Ava Rafii, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025

Monopoly levels up the board game world as it celebrates its 90th anniversary with brand new expansion...

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Crossword: US Presidents
Crossword: US Presidents
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Crossword: A bug's life
Crossword: A bug’s life
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
Quiz: Which AP class should you take?
Quiz: Which AP class should you take?
Linda Reeder, Scot Scoop Editor • February 26, 2025
Crossword: Thrills and Rides
Crossword: Thrills and Rides
Jessica Li, Scot Scoop Editor • February 25, 2025
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