Music streaming is a highly personal experience, but Spotify has found a way to transform it into a viral phenomenon.  Spotify Wrapped began as a marketing campaign, but has evolved into a much-anticipated...

Natural. Plant-based. Gluten-free.  As consumers grow increasingly mindful of the contents found in their food, healthy buzzwords have become commonplace on food packaging. While these terms can be...

Marvel Studios’ most recent release, “The Marvels,” made its debut on Nov. 10. Before it hit theaters, the movie was already forecasted to be a commercial disappointment and projected to reach only...

From endless candy to elaborate decorations and creative costumes, Halloween has become a sensational holiday celebrated by millions around the world. As enjoyable as the spooky season can be, it's not...

In the past decade or so, Disney has committed itself to releasing live-action remakes and adaptations of many animated classics, from Cinderella (2015) to The Lion King (2019) and The Little Mermaid (2023)....

Maintain a good GPA above all costs, but don’t focus too much on grades.  Attend all the football games and school dances, but don’t go alone.  Dating isn’t worth it, but you should do it...

Google, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft. For decades, America has dominated the global technology and social networking market.  Then came TikTok.  Launched in 2017 as a subsidiary of the Chinese company...

Since the beginning of time, music has been a form of expression distinctive to humanity. Recent innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), however, are calling into question the true value and impact...

I remember the first time I came across a BTS music video in 2016. The seven boys on screen utterly mesmerized me, and before I knew it, they had become the highlight of my world.  It’s a familiar...

“Democracies cannot be sustained in the 21st century. Autocracies will run the world.” This ominous warning, issued during a phone call with President Joe Biden on the night of the 2020 election,...

Race doesn’t define you, they say.  Yet in a society so rooted in racial classification, stereotypes and prejudice are mundane experiences. Race has integrated its way into countless aspects of life,...

Consistently posting on BeReal generates a archive of memories that only you can see. The calendar encapsulates entire months through singular moments, offering a visual documentation of your life.

Buying concert tickets is known to be ridiculously difficult, and through the recent Taylor Swift fiasco, Ticketmaster has revealed itself as the primary culprit.  Ticketmaster and parent company Live...

Teenagers need more sleep. It's a problem everyone acknowledges, and a problem California's Senate Bill 328 (SB 328) hopes to solve. The bill states that high schools should start no earlier than 8:30...

If you are reading this, you might live to 130 years old. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the Census Bureau (CB) forecasts that the average life expectancy in...

One in ten Californians goes hungry every day. Meanwhile, 30% to 40% of America's food supply ends up in landfills each year. Food waste is a global pandemic that destroys the environment and deprives...

The beginning of 2022 marked an optimistic recovery from the pandemic's crippling economic effects. Then, on Feb. 24, Russia invaded Ukraine. The United States and its allies quickly responded by imposing...

Woom Sing Tse was shot 22 times in broad daylight, only a block away from his home. Eight months after being attacked, Yao Pan Ma passed away from severe head injuries. Two weeks later, a homeless man...

Carlmont girls JV soccer won a shutout against Burlingame in a pre-season home game on Tuesday, Dec. 7. As part of the Firebird Classic tournament, the Scots currently have a record of 2-0 with no...

Upon the mentions of vasectomies, many teens can't help but snicker. Some don't even know what the word means. Even for adults, the subject is highly stigmatized and obscure. This year, World Vasectomy...

Carlmont JV volleyball celebrated a smooth conclusion to their season, dominating the Hillsdale Knights two sets to none in an impressive display of strength and resilience from both sides.   This...

After over a year immersed in pandemic uncertainty, Carlmont’s badminton athletes are hopeful for a smooth transition into the upcoming season. The badminton open gyms are designed to support this...