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Figures stand holding signs that proclaim their support for the Las Lomitas Education Association teacher strike. The strike impacted 1,161 students. “I don’t think it was unanimous, but generally the community was in support of the strike,” said Prashant Cherpuri, a parent in the district.
Elementary and middle school teacher strike slides to tentative resolution
Anoushka Swaminathan, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024

Ninety-two members of the Las Lomitas Education Association (LLEA), along with numerous community members, picketed for three days in response...

Lucid dreams are vivid and realistic, and most of the time, the events are unexpected. Freshman Christopher Mazurek in Northwestern University dreamed he was inside the school's dining hall but realized he wasn't wearing his favorite coat. “I realized that if I don’t have the coat, I must be dreaming,” Mazurek said. “Gravity shifted, and I was flung down a hallway that seemed to go on for miles. My left arm disappeared, and then I woke up.”
Phone apps stimulate lucid dreaming
Rachel Hong, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024

A phone app on Google Play can help people have lucid dreaming. Made by the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Northwestern University, the app...

Archer Aviations' eVOTL aircraft aims to improve public transportation through its refined technological features. These flying taxis have been promised to Soracle Corporation to establish flying taxi networks across Japan.
Archer Aviation closes deal with Japan Airlines for flying taxis
Johan Sijp, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024

Archer Aviation, a California-based developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has finalized a deal to...

Features
Student homelessness is a large issue in not only San Francisco, but in California as a whole. Social workers contribute tirelessly to a system that effectively supports youth who qualify. But for those who don't, the road to housing is a bit less straightforward.
Studying on the streets: students struggle with homelessness in the Bay Area
Rachel Alcazar and Elaine Jiang • November 7, 2024

Just three months before she would have graduated high school, Issa Rivera got kicked out of her house by her parents. For the next few months,...

Carlmont pickleball club president Gabriel Rui and his teammate Ethan Roth compete in a tournament they organized amongst the school. The pickleball tournament had a massive turnout of Carlmont students and teachers participating in the event, showcasing the increase in popularity of the sport.
In a pickle: the battle for the courts
Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

In the past four years, pickleball fever has spread rapidly among Americans.  Characterized by its fun and social nature, the paddle...

Roblox has established itself as a leading platform for game development, with the top 10 creators on Roblox making 30 million dollars annually, according to Roblox. "The magic of Roblox is that you can just do and make anything you want really fast and learn the entire ecosystem pretty quickly. Roblox is the best platform in the world to start making something," said Nathan Griffin, a developer on Roblox as well as former employee of the platform.
From Robux to revenue: innovating success
Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • November 5, 2024

The clacking of a keyboard and the endless hum of a computer monitor fill the air of a bedroom. A teenager is hunched over their screen on Roblox....

Sports
Opinion
An incarcerated person mops the floor while looking outside of their cell and sees a desk and lightbulb. Many people in prison are unable to prioritize rehabilitation and education due to prisons having them work instead.
Opinion: California needs to prioritize rehabilitation in its prisons
Kiana Chen, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024
A student scrolls on their phone instead of doing their homework. However, they still have very high grades. Many students are able to get away with doing less work and still obtain As, as grade inflation continues to increase.
Opinion: Grade inflation is harmful in the long term
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
The Boeing Starliner was originally planned to be operational in 2017, however it has been repeatedly delayed by problems in management and engineering.
Opinion: Boeing needs to sell its space business
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
Entertainment
The 2025 Grammy nominees for Song of the Year showcase a wide range of talent, from Taylor Swift’s storytelling to Beyoncé’s genre-blending creativity. Fans will have to wait until Feb. 2 to see who takes home the prestigious honor.
Grammys Song of the Year nominations spotlight music’s biggest stars
Shreya Parmar, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024
Costco offers a wide selection of vegetables available in bulk, ideal for customers looking to stock up.
Costco shoppers weigh the impacts of buying in bulk
April Diehn, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
A student takes home their birthday freebies from Sephora and Kendra Scott.
Students unwrap birthday deals
Leslie Roberts, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Cartoons
The recent E. coli outbreak sourced from McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers was not the beginning of the corporation’s struggle in 2024. Towards the end of July, McDonald’s witnessed a significant loss of customers and sales due to increasing prices and inflation. A Big Mac cost $5.69 in the U.S. and $8.07 in Switzerland. Just as McDonald’s began working its way back into American customers' hearts, the company and population confronted the E. coli outbreak. In 2022, a similar conflict occurred when several children were admitted to a hospital and experienced E. coli symptoms after consuming McDonald’s food. Considering the company didn’t suffer much from the incident, they will likely repeat this outcome and quickly return from their struggles.
Cartoon: Sickly sales
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Despite improvements in health coverage for racial minorities, bias and discrimination in healthcare persist. Research shows that about one in five adults in the U.S. have faced racial discrimination during medical encounters. This experience damages trust and diverts effective communication between patients and providers, leading to unwillingness to seek care in the future. One example of this bias is the distinction in narcotic prescriptions, where African American patients often receive fewer prescriptions compared to their white counterparts. Each patient should receive equitable healthcare, regardless of their race or background.
Cartoon: Bias check-up
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
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Cartoon: The battle of the states
Keira Sarmiento, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Games
Crossword: Parts of the body
Crossword: Parts of the body
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Crossword: Famous Cities
Crossword: Famous Cities
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Quiz: Are you more of a Glinda or an Elphaba?
Quiz: Are you more of a Glinda or an Elphaba?
Jessica Li, Scot Scoop Editor • November 13, 2024
Trending Stories
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Student homelessness is a large issue in not only San Francisco, but in California as a whole. Social workers contribute tirelessly to a system that effectively supports youth who qualify. But for those who don't, the road to housing is a bit less straightforward.

Studying on the streets: students struggle with homelessness in the Bay Area

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In Five Little Monkeys, a store located in Burlingame, California, a frog Jellycat sits on a shelf surrounded by other stuffed animals. "The popularity has increased in the past year significantly," said Michele Tambini, the manager of the store.

Jellycats rise in popularity due to social media success

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Freshman Dennis Yang explains a practice problem while another student listens at the library. "Having multiple people work on the same problem allows for deeper insight," Yang said. "It helps me understand how there might be more efficient ways to solve a problem."

Students prepare for the American Mathematics Competitions

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Parents exposing their children to the anonymity of the world leads to many negative implications that are explored in this article.

Rethinking parental oversharing

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Roblox has established itself as a leading platform for game development, with the top 10 creators on Roblox making 30 million dollars annually, according to Roblox. "The magic of Roblox is that you can just do and make anything you want really fast and learn the entire ecosystem pretty quickly. Roblox is the best platform in the world to start making something," said Nathan Griffin, a developer on Roblox as well as former employee of the platform.

From Robux to revenue: innovating success

Campus
Student works diligently on their work for AP Seminar. The beginning of the year is a lot of work and takes time but in end it is all worth it in preparation for the Advanced Placement test, which gives students college credits for the course.
AP Seminar finishes preparations and begins testing
Jamison Elliott, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024
Cañada College's Middle College flyer displays important details for students looking to apply. After its applications process for the Fall 2025 semester opened on Nov. 1, sophomores and juniors are now able to start applying for Middle College.
Students weigh the benefits of Middle College
Sumehra Esguerra, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024
Politics
The importance of polling rises to the top of conversation after the results of the presidential election. Lowered response rates led to more uncertainty as to who the victor would be pre-election, symbolized by the question mark at the end of the polls. ""People who fill out polls might not be the most diverse representatives of the American population, but knowing the needs of a select group, a select sample size is definitely a lot better than not understanding the needs of any group," Sweekriti Ratnam said.
Presidential election showcases the importance of polling
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
The Sequoia Union High School District office is the workplace for the Board of Trustees. This is where the Board of Trustees hosts meetings discussing current issues and policies relating to the school district.
Sequoia Union High School District elects new board member
Ethan Zhao, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Podcasts
The Highlander
Editorials
An American Airlines Airbus A321neo taxis towards the runway at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Taxiing and takeoff of a plane takes up more than 10% of its fuel, leading to excess emissions. Planes must shift towards alternative power sources to lead to a sustainable future.
Editorial: Aviation should shift towards sustainability
Editorial Staff • November 13, 2024
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