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As students return to school, they encounter new or updated cell phone policies that often restrict their use completely in classrooms. "So far, the teachers, staff, and parents have been very supportive of our intentional enforcement of the policy. It is too early to tell how effective we have been, but from informal conversations with teachers, they indicate there has been increased student engagement in the classroom," said Grant Steunenberg, the administrative vice principal at Carlmont.
San Mateo high schools adopt ongoing nationwide phone restrictions
Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • August 26, 2024

Ninety-seven percent of students use their phones during school hours, with a median use time of 43 minutes per day, according to a study by...

Samsung is the global leader in memory, though it faces significant competition from SK Hynix, which leads the market in artificial intelligence memory, or high-bandwidth memory. The strike represents another challenge for the tech giant.
Samsung union announces first ever strike
Bowen Yan, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

The largest Samsung Electronics union announced a strike — a first for the 55-year-old company. The National Samsung Electronics Union,...

One barrier China continues to face is its lack of access to cutting edge extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, which are necessary to make cutting edge microchips. These machines are only made by the company ASML, who is banned from shipping ultraviolet lithography machines to China.
China raises record $48 billion for chip fund
Bowen Yan, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

China established a multibillion-dollar chip investment fund on May 24, the largest in the country’s history. The fund is worth 344 billion...

Features
The debate on the accessibility of firearms has been the subject of heated discussion among pro-gun and anti-gun activists. However, according to a survey taken by Newsela, nearly 45% of students across the nation stand against the rampant accessibility of firearms. "Every year, I feel as if I just see more and more gun cases on the news and school shootings, shootings in churches, shootings in malls, and public shootings in general. All of this stuff is frightening to see because what will happen as weapons become more deadly? What will happen as markets start to become more productive in the manufacturing of guns? I'm worried that if we don't have restrictions now, it would be potentially harder to set up regulations in the future, and by then, more violence would occur," said Jordan Reed, a junior at Homestead High School.
Biting the bullet: uncovering student perspectives on gun accessibility
Nicholas Lee, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

Every year, the nation is shocked as news of another shooting is shown on the TV screen. However, as officials and representatives give their...

Middle ground: Reconciling free speech and university response to pro-Palestinian protests
Middle ground: Reconciling free speech and university response to pro-Palestinian protests
Elaine Jiang, Isabelle Ling, Kiana Chen, Isabella Zarzar, and Franklin Kuo • May 31, 2024

A teacher desperately browses Zillow for an affordable home amidst the skyrocketing housing market. While most teachers are unable to afford a home with their sole income, renting is unattainable as well. This is due to 46.8% of a starting teacher’s salary being spent on rent while 30% is deemed affordable.
Bay Area teacher salaries fall behind rising home prices
Maya Godina, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024

Most people spend more than 12 years of their lives in a classroom. During these 12 years, they are bound to meet at least one teacher who significantly...

Sports
Opinion
Many kinds of water bottles have become popular on social media, encouraging people to buy new ones or multiple of the same one that they don't need.
Opinion: Social media is promoting excessive overconsumption
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • September 3, 2024
It was recently ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly. The Department of Justice is currently discussing steps on breaking it up.
Opinion: Google should be broken up
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • August 28, 2024
A student places her phone in the phone pocket in her classroom. Each pocket is labeled with numbers and students' names in each period, so the teacher can ensure all students' phones are accounted for and simultaneously take attendance.
Opinion: Schools need stricter cellphone policies
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024
Entertainment
Crossword: Food Around the World
Crossword: Food Around the World
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • September 6, 2024
Crossword: Pets
Crossword: Pets
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • September 5, 2024
Quiz: Which fast-food chain are you based on your tastes?
Quiz: Which fast-food chain are you based on your tastes?
Jessica Li, Scot Scoop Editor • September 4, 2024
Cartoons
Half a dozen Bangladeshi police officers blindfolded and handcuffed law student Iftekhar Alam after bursting into his apartment and dragging him outside. Alam was taken as a political prisoner since he was involved in anti-government protests and associated with influential protest leaders. His captors threatened and pressured him to expose the location of these leaders. Alam was tortured and could not speak properly after being rescued, according to his father. “I was like, ‘There is no escaping from this, and my life will end here, and no one will know,’” Alam said. Alam was rescued, but the whereabouts and status of over a hundred others experiencing the same crisis remain unknown. Immediate action must be taken to find and bring the rest of the prisoners home.
Cartoon: Torture and tyranny
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • September 8, 2024
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Cartoons: Toxic dyes die out
Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • September 3, 2024
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Cartoon: Baby talk
Keira Sarmiento, Staff Writer • September 3, 2024
Trending Stories
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As students return to school, they encounter new or updated cell phone policies that often restrict their use completely in classrooms. "So far, the teachers, staff, and parents have been very supportive of our intentional enforcement of the policy. It is too early to tell how effective we have been, but from informal conversations with teachers, they indicate there has been increased student engagement in the classroom," said Grant Steunenberg, the administrative vice principal at Carlmont.

San Mateo high schools adopt ongoing nationwide phone restrictions

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Ciera Stratton, Hunter Crawford-Shelmadine, Allegra Ferme, and Megan Olazar prepare for practice while the players warm up. In their discussion, they outlined what each of them will do with different groups of players. Their primary focus is getting ready for their first game of the season.

Coach Profile: Back in the game

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Actor Chris Charonis entertains the audience in a Greek mythology play produced by youth members of the Holy Cross Church titled "Echoes of Gold." This play follows the journey of greedy King Midas, who wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold, accidentally turning his daughter into gold, emphasizing the importance of family and friends over earthly possessions. "I love performing for my church in the festival and entertaining the people going," said Jared So'oto, the actor for King Midas.

Belmont Greek Festival shares a taste of Greece

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Several Notre Dame defenders chase after senior Gabriela Cole as she runs toward the end zone. Cole caught two interceptions during the game, one of which she was able to run in for a touchdown. Her presence in defense and offense proved her to be an influential member of the team.

In Photos: Flag football kicks off with Battle of the Belmont scrimmage

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It was recently ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly. The Department of Justice is currently discussing steps on breaking it up.

Opinion: Google should be broken up

Campus
A Roto-Rooter truck arrives at Carlmont to fix the sewer clog before any leaks can spill. The worker fixes the issue quickly, allowing people to use the S, T, U bathrooms again.
Breaking news: Carlmont sewer clog releases disrupting odors across campus
Lara Ibasco, Staff Writer • August 29, 2024
Carlmont student Nathaniel Dempsey working on an extra credit opportunity in class right before it is due. “I had forgotten about this extra credit opportunity to write a speech for Memorial Day. It just slipped my mind because I've practically finished history,” Dempsey said.
Students scramble to boost grades as the semester closes
Benjamin Taylor, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024
Social Studies teacher Greer Stone prepares for upcoming finals. Despite often being overshadowed by student stress, teachers nevertheless word hard to wrap up the school year.
Teachers prepare for approaching finals
Gianna Madra, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024
Podcasts
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Editorials
For every student proudly posting their college decision, there are plenty more students disappointed by their college rejections.
Editorial: College decision accounts do more harm than good
Editorial Staff and Charlotte Gordon • May 28, 2024
The negotiations displayed in the image represent global politics — a topic that many young Americans need to become more familiar with.
Editorial: High schools should teach current events
Editorial Staff • May 28, 2024
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