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A woman distributes groceries and money to a homeless man on the street. Point-in-time count volunteers provided the homeless people they encounter with food, water, and gift cards in exchange for participating in a housing situation survey.
Sunnyvale kicks off Santa Clara County point-in-time homeless count
Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

Hundreds of volunteers across Santa Clara County gathered to count the unhoused population in Sunnyvale and provide them with support and food.  Sunnyvale’s...

A young boy plays a racing simulator at Redwood City's pop-up arcade, the Parcade.
Game on: Parcade brings family fun to Redwood City
Caitlin Stehr, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025

Part of Red Morton Park Armory in Redwood City was transformed into the Parcade, a vibrant pop-up arcade, bringing excitement to the winter...

Teams in New York conduct targeted enforcement operations resulting in multiple arrests. These arrests spark controversy nationwide.
Mass deportations spark controversy amongst high schoolers
Sumehra Esguerra, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025

As mass deportations begin in multiple cities around the United States, high schoolers find themselves embroiled in the controversy. Last week,...

Asians on the big screen
Asians on the big screen
Ami Dong, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

Two hundred thirty-nine million dollars. That’s how much money the American romantic drama “Crazy Rich Asians” has earned since its...

A young rider with a neuromuscular disability experiences the freedom and excitement of theraputic horseback riding at BOK Ranch.
Harnessing strength through the healing power of horses
Madilyn Shoop-Gardner, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025

Stephanie Biscan sits poised in the saddle, her hands firm on the reins, her legs anchoring her seamlessly to the horse’s sides. The horse...

Editor-in-chief Jon Mays discusses salt ponds in Redwood City and Foster City for a reporter’s upcoming news story. Mays writes and edits for the San Mateo Daily Journal, which has had a “pretty consistent audience that has grown over time,” according to Mays.
Finding hope in between the lines
Noah Galatin, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

As he aims to solve the nation's most pressing issues, President Donald Trump insists that buying Greenland is an absolute necessity. Danish officials have rejected Trump's calls to give up Greenland. Nevertheless, acquiring Greenland from Denmark should be a top priority for all Americans.
Satire: The US must buy Greenland
Jacob Galatin, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025
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
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
Season two of "XO, Kitty" is available for streaming on Netflix as of Jan. 16. The show appeals to a teen audience and fans of the series' predecessor film, "To All the Boys I've Loved Before". The show's second season explores themes of friendship, romance, and self-realization.
‘XO Kitty:’ hugs, kisses, and the breakdown of Season 2
Jasmine Zelnis, Staff Writer • January 26, 2025
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Cartoon: Progress to prejudice
Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • February 2, 2025
Literacy rates in children are going down, as many children arent being taught to read in early stages of school. Many teachers enter the professions not knowing how to effectively teach young kids how to read.
Cartoon: Losing literacy
Leher Kawadia, Staff Writer • February 2, 2025
The ban on TikTok left millions of users saddened after becoming part of their daily lives. It has become more than just an app for entertainment, it was become a community and a platform that has created thousands of jobs, leaving some worried about the future. However, just 12 hours later surprisingly, the ban was lifted. Right before his inauguration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order for the ban to be delayed. The online community rejoiced. Turns out, the ban was a quick pause. We all just need a break from scrolling, even if it’s just for. 12 hours!
Cartoon: Temporary TikTok trouble
Amber Chow, Staff Writer • February 2, 2025
Crossword: Behind the Curtain
Crossword: Behind the Curtain
Emi Pajarillo, Scot Scoop Editor • January 31, 2025
Crossword: Lots of Corn
January 30, 2025
Crossword: Sunny side up
January 28, 2025
Trivia: Lunar New Year
January 27, 2025
Students in the Naptime Club eat their lunch and catch up with their friends in a calm environment. "Other clubs that I attended are really rowdy and noisy," said Jaysie Ho, the president of the club. "Having the blinds closed and the lights off really creates a comfortable atmosphere for the members."
Naptime Club opens students’ eyes to lunchtime naps
Noah Galatin, Staff Writer • February 1, 2025
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Despite an ever-growing health and wellness industry, the United States still has the 20th-highest obesity rate in the world. With factors like exercise out of institutions' control, re-evaluating the nutritional labeling system toward more transparency is imperative for a more health-conscious future.
Editorial: The United States needs an overhaul of its nutritional labels
Editorial Staff January 28, 2025

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