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  • Due to their intelligence and playful personality, killer whales became animals of interest for entertainment. However, life in captivity has led to terrible consequences; captive killer whales often only live half as long as their wild counterparts, and many develop pathologies such as the dorsal fin collapse.

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  • Many restaurants are struggling during the pandemic, but others have found new ways to stay afloat. For instance, some restaurants on Laurel Street in San Carlos: "Just taking a walk down Laurel Street, there’s a bunch of outdoor seating, and cars aren’t allowed on the road, and I personally really like that change; I think it’s nice to have a walkable area with outdoor seating,” said Rory McGann, a senior.

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    How are Carlmont’s favorite local restaurants doing during the pandemic?

  • Young adult science fiction and fantasy has divided readers for years. Despite valid criticisms, the subgenre has more than meets the eye.

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  • Change in water temperature, generally caused by climate change, induces coral bleaching. When coral is stressed from the extreme temperatures, the algae producing its color expels and the coral typically dies. An absence of coral greatly affects ecosystems that wildlife depend on.

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Chelsea Chang

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer

Chelsea Chang is a junior and a Highlander editor at Carlmont High School. She believes it is important for people to stay updated on current events through the media and is currently on the COVID-19 coverage team.

Twitter: @chlseachng

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Across the U.S., many important events take place, such as the Derek Chauvin trial and the Johnson & Johnson investigation.

ScotSkim: Derek Chauvin verdict, Leaders Summit, Johnson & Johnson

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021
California focuses on the cash bail and vaccine eligibility while Georgia implements a new voting restriction law.

[Video] ScotSkim: Georgia voter restrictions, California cash bail, vaccine eligibility

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021

Arospace Ep. 3: All aboard the relationship

Chelsea Chang, Kasey Liu, and Jack Hansen
March 21, 2021
Rosé poses for her most recent group comeback release, “THE ALBUM,” before her solo debut.

Rosé’s solo debut ‘On the Ground’ breaks records

Chelsea Chang and Kasey Liu
March 16, 2021
In Texas, the mask mandate ends and the Biden administration's first migrant facility for teenagers reopens.

[Video] ScotSkim: First migrant facility, Texas’ mask mandate, National Guard request

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021

[Video] Arospace Ep. 2: Combatting phobias and gatekeepers

Chelsea Chang, Elise Hsu, and Jack Hansen
March 7, 2021

[Video] Arospace Ep. 1: Blast off! Navigating the myth storm

Chelsea Chang, Kasey Liu, and Maddy Ting
February 21, 2021
President Joe Biden and Rep. Marjorie Greene discuss former President Donald Trump. “The [Republican] party is [Trump's]. It doesn’t belong to anybody else,” Greene said.

[Video] ScotSkim: Foreign policy speech, Trump’s intelligence briefings, Rep. Greene removal

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Protestors gather during a rally, calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

ScotSkim: Impeachment, Biden’s COVID-19 plan, Harris’ Vogue cover

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
January 20, 2021
Bacteria surrounds a trail of footprints leading to a pair of shoes.

[Photo]

January 20, 2021
A syringe with unknown contents is photographed above an empty row of seats.

Will there be a COVID-19 vaccine available to the public soon?

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020
The Santa Rosa Glass Fire burned over 1,517 buildings and was active for 23 days. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Earth

Cambell Kirk, Elle Horst, Raina Lahiri, Ayal Meyers, Hanna Kryhina, Chelsea Chang, Kai Yoshida, Isabelle Nunes, Jessica Conley, and Hanna Kryhina
November 11, 2020
Despite warnings from health officials, some are exploring the effects of antibiotics, disinfectants, and supplements on COVID-19.

Can antibiotics, disinfectants, and supplements cure COVID-19?

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
October 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some have turned to essential oils and other products to combat COVID-19.

Can certain substances prevent COVID-19?

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020

Orange Sky

Chelsea Chang, Katherine Tsvirkunova, Cambell Kirk, and Audrey Boyce
October 6, 2020

Q: Can you get COVID-19 from food or water?

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
October 3, 2020
Amidst a pandemic, some are worried that the Black Lives Matter protests may be linked to the upsurge of COVID-19 cases.

Are Black Lives Matter protests responsible for COVID-19 rise?

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
September 20, 2020

Q: Which masks protect against COVID-19 and wildfire smoke?

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
September 13, 2020
Bacteria lingers near and on an envelope.

[Video] Can you get COVID-19 from mail?

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
September 3, 2020
A map of COVID-19 cases in California by county details the extent of the virus. The map was last updated on April 12.

California surpasses New York on daily COVID-19 cases

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives a speech.

[Video] California governor announces the state’s plan for reopening

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
A group of silhouetted, featureless people gather, their identities unknown.

[Video] Diversity in mass media remains an issue

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
Microbiologist Kerry Pollard extracts a sample of COVID-19 in a lab.

FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 test

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
A girl is on her phone, surrounded by social media.

Social media plays a double-edged role in society

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
As tensions rise, some have taken to social media to voice their opinions in the form of memes.

[Video] The effects of turning problems into memes

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
Attendees gather on the dance floor as a DJ remixes a song in the background.

[Photo] Sweetheart Dance builds family and community

February 13, 2020
Lion dancers parade through the streets before the ceremony begins.

Chinatown welcomes Chinese New Year with Flower Market Fair

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Social media is rapidly gaining popularity as a source of news. While traditional print remains the preferred consumption source, online news is becoming ever more popular.

How politics flood social media

Anita Beroza and Chelsea Chang
January 14, 2020
Club members stretch together as relaxing music plays in the background.

Yoga and Wellness Club aids mental and physical health

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
Club member Ethan Tobias, a junior, sorts conversation topic cards.

French Honor Society celebrates French culture and language

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Sophomores Jessica Conley, Keria Swei, and Arcelia Duran discuss how they can help counter climate change.

New Climate Change Club advocates for environmental awareness

Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
September 29, 2019
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