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Latino students exiting Menlo Atherton's campous and entering the streets to stand up for justice. Two students are seen carrying posters in the rain while wearing Mexican flags over their bodies
Youth students fight for justice against recent immigration policies
Olivia Barton, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025

Over 600 students and community members from the Sequoia High School District marched through the streets of Redwood City on Thursday, Feb. 6;...

The Stanford Blood Center (SBC) in Mountain View remains operational until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. There are four SBC donation centers, but there are also services for mobile drives. "When I was in my twenties the blood draw people came by my work saying how having available blood could save lives, so I tried it," said Mary Beth Gray, a donor at SBC.
Stanford Blood Center launches Warriors ticket raffle for blood donations
Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025

The Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is launching a new opportunity for blood donors to enter a raffle to win two tickets to see the Golden State...

An empty classroom may be in the future for school programs, due to the Department of Education's order for educational institutions to remove DEI policies within the next two weeks or face losing federal funding. Cutting federal funding from schools could result in the removal of programs including free or reduced lunch, special education, financial aid, and more.
US Department of Education bans DEI initiatives in schools
Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to all federally funded K-12 schools and universities across the nation on Friday, Feb. 14, instructing...

Features
Carlmont student Chase Daru walks along a trail in Half Moon Bay. Due to the change in agriculture, it can be seen the amount of times people have gone off or overused the trail to expand it and make it look destroyed.
Keeping the trails alive
Olivier Kondo, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025

The benefits and the risks Among the rustling of leaves from the towering pine trees with the crunch of boots on dirt paths, a silent conflict...

Although everyone in the Bay Area is affected by the changing climate, climate change weighs more heavily on some communities than others.
Tipping the scale: climate change weighs more on some Bay Area communities
Michelle Chen, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025

Electric cars and solar panels dot the suburbs in Palo Alto, home to Stanford University and several tech companies. Greenery blends into the...

With four 100-square-foot food pantries in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Mateo, and San Rafael, the JFCS Food Bank has just enough space to successfully feed all its customers every month. Unlike a traditional food bank, JFCS clients make weekly visits to each pantry to "shop" for food, forcing them to always be clean, organized, and accessible. "I mark all the cans and boxes with expiration dates and stack and organize the pantries to make them look like a grocery store. So, when our food bank clients come in to shop, it's easy for them to navigate," Green said.
Fighting food insecurity differently
Claire Kornberg, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

Little food, no energy, poor health. This is the reality for millions of Americans who, despite continuous efforts from local organizations and...

Sports
Opinion
Several different Girl Scout Cookies line up next to each other. In recent years, Girl Scouts has had many Girl Scout Cookie-flavored items throughout large grocery store chains.
Opinion: Girl Scouts has sold its soul
Chloe Taylor, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Opinion: Birthday celebrations should not be a luxury
March 1, 2025
Opinion: Students must question history
February 28, 2025
Opinion: Hobbies should go beyond productivity
February 25, 2025
Opinion: The rise of Gacha games foster gambling habits in children
February 24, 2025
Entertainment
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
Finding the motivation to complete homework and projects can be challenging, but one's perspective shifts with simple changes. When the writing tools are unique, functional, and fun, productivity will increase, allowing students to build good study habits.
Spicing up studying with unique school supplies
Audrey Navasca, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
A Duolingo user earns rewards for completing a Spanish lesson. According to Duolingo’s 2024 Language Report, Spanish was the second most popular language learned globally and the most studied language in the United States. “I wanted to learn Spanish because my new babysitter spoke it,” said Michael Winters, a student at Ralston Middle School.
Duolingo speaks a new way of learning languages
Ava Rafii, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
Cartoons
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Cartoons: Clowns in Congress
Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025
In the buzzing world of K-pop, there are many dedicated fans. However, some intense fans can sometimes cross the line into obsession. Some fans develop an emotional attachment to the idols that can lead to entitlement over an idol’s choice. While fan support is crucial, there is a fine line between admiration and intrusion. To maintain a healthy fan to idol relationship, it is key to realize boundaries of artists.
Cartoon: Krazy for K-pop
Amber Chow, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025
Period products are often treated with a sense of secrecy, similar to how drugs are hidden and whispered about. Many girls, especially students feel pressured to keep these 'forbidden' items out of sight. This suppression can reinforce social stigmas and can make menstruation seem shameful. The silence only perpetuates the embarrassment around a normal part of life.
Cartoon: Period products are not drugs
Amber Chow, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025
Games
Trivia: The Oscars
Trivia: The Oscars
Emi Pajarillo, Scot Scoop Editor • March 3, 2025
Crossword: US Presidents
February 28, 2025
Crossword: A bug’s life
February 27, 2025
Quiz: Which AP class should you take?
February 26, 2025
Crossword: Thrills and Rides
February 25, 2025
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A Duolingo user earns rewards for completing a Spanish lesson. According to Duolingo’s 2024 Language Report, Spanish was the second most popular language learned globally and the most studied language in the United States. “I wanted to learn Spanish because my new babysitter spoke it,” said Michael Winters, a student at Ralston Middle School.

Duolingo speaks a new way of learning languages

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People have mixed opinions when weighing in on the case. "There is no standard 'sentence' to be given out in such speed racing cases or in any juvenile justice case," said Sharon Cho, a juvenile court judge. The defendants took part in a street race, in a Mercedes and a BMW respectively, on Nov. 4, 2022.

Juvenile manslaughter sentencing leads to widespread debate

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At a gathering at One Love Cafe in San Bruno, Sheriff Christina Corpus invited community members to ask their questions on Measure A. During the event, she also spoke out against the treatment she has faced in light of the allegations. "I disrupted a lot of plans for people when I won the election, and now there’s a major push for me to leave office," Corpus said. "But that push isn’t based on my performance or the promises I made to the people. It’s based on lies, hearsay, and the unions wanting to tell me what to do."

San Mateo County voters weigh in on Measure A

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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

Campus
A student grabs a mask from the office. Although masking is appropriate when feeling sick with a runny nose, frequent hand washing is the most important safety measure, according to Erica Quintana, Carlmont's health aide.
Winter illness severely lowers Carlmont attendance
Noah Galatin, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025
A student looks through the ASB election packet, which contains the information about how to run for a class officer position. However, if candidates don't win the election, they can still apply to be commissioners.
ASB prepares to open applications for new members
Sophia-Angelie Laluc, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
A group of students perform at the Heritage Fair. Students are preparing for the event as this year's Heritage Fair approaches. "We have contacted many clubs to see if they are interested in performing, and we have a good grasp of what the event will be like, but we have much more to prepare for," said Kara Kim, the lead facilitator of the ASB assemblies commission.
ASB gears up for upcoming Heritage Fair
Nathan Gonzales, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
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Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program risks undermining the trust of millions of users. With social media being a primary source of news for many, this change could make Meta's platforms more vulnerable to misinformation.
Editorial: Meta’s fact-checking ban turns it into a misinformation hub
Editorial Staff • February 25, 2025
Many Americans hold a deep national and patriotic pride for their country. In recent years however, this pride has been declining.
Editorial: The US is overrated
Editorial Staff • February 11, 2025
Donald Trump signs orders to green-light the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines.
Editorial: The Trump Administration will make no economic impact
Editorial Staff • February 4, 2025

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