As our primary form of communication, language is the cornerstone of how we interact with the world. However, for marginalized communities like the LGBTQ+ community, language has a long politically charged...

A man mocked for his femininity. A non-binary person unsure of their gender’s validity. An indigenous person no longer able to comfortably and publicly identify with a gender once revered by their people. These...

As more and more genderqueer communities come into the national spotlight, many remain overshadowed by the misconceptions about them. Often, the portrayals of genderqueer communities are limited to...

Despite recent movements to draw more national attention in support of genderqueer communities and the gender spectrum, the toxicity of the gender binary system can be felt throughout everyday life. For...

Together, host Chels Chang and guest speaker Kasey Liu kick off the first episode of Gender Chicken Tender, a podcast dedicated to exploring the gender spectrum, identities, and everything in between. In...

Anti-homeless architecture is one of the top three most stupid things in the world, falling short only to Elon Musk and people who dislike “Pokémon.” A form of hostile and exclusionary design,...

In Arospace's fifth and final episode, hosts Chelsea Chang, Kasey Liu, and Jack Hansen discuss the American dialogue on sex and romance, from how it shows up in everyday life to mainstream media. They...

On April 20, former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges against him: second-degree manslaughter, second-degree murder, and third-degree murder. Chauvin could receive...

Georgia recently passed a new voting restriction law that many claim disproportionately affects minority voters. Some changes include new ID requirements for requesting mail-in ballots and the prohibition...

In the third episode of Arospace, hosts Chelsea Chang, Kasey Liu, and Jack Hansen discuss validation and relationships in the aromantic and asexual communities. Later in the episode, guest Anique Vachon...

Famous BLACKPINK singer Roseanne Park, commonly known by her stage name Rosé, made her solo debut on March 12. Since the release of BLACKPINK member Jennie’s hit single “SOLO” in 2018, fans, known...

The first migrant facility for teenagers under the Biden administration recently reopened, receiving criticism from many. Among the most prominent critics was Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who said it...

In the second episode of Arospace, hosts Jack Hansen and Elise Hsu discuss discrimination that members of the aromantic and asexual communities face within the LGBTQ+ community and in general society....

In the first episode of Arospace, Maddy, Chelsea, and Kasey will be busting some myths about aromanticism and asexuality, as well as answering a few commonly asked questions. Later, they'll be joined...

President Joe Biden declared the end of “all American support for offensive operations in the war in Yemen, including relevant arms sales” on Feb. 4, acting on a campaign promise. In addition to...

The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump for the second time on Jan. 13. The House cited “incitement of insurrection” and voted 232 to 197 in favor of impeachment. In addition...

Bacteria surrounds a trail of footprints leading to a pair of shoes.

Belief: There is a new COVID-19 vaccine, specifically Pfizer’s, that will be available shortly to everyone. Reality: The Pfizer vaccine is still undergoing a clinical trial. However, after the required...

As we delve deeper into a state of climate disaster, the best way to see the ramifications is simple - just look around. Our Earth is struggling, and it’s evident in everything from the...

Belief: Antibiotics, disinfectants, and supplements can treat COVID-19. Reality: There is no evidence to suggest that any of the substances listed above can effectively treat or prevent COVID-19. The...

Belief: Certain substances such as hydroxychloroquine and essential oils have been authorized to prevent or treat COVID-19. Reality: Currently, there are no medicines or vaccines for COVID-19 that have...

Belief: The Black Lives Matter protests are responsible for the rise in COVID-19 in the U.S. Reality: There is no evidence to suggest that the Black Lives Matter protests caused a notable increase in...

Belief: I can contract COVID-19 via mail and other imported goods. Reality: While it is possible, it is very unlikely. Currently, scientists believe COVID-19 is mainly spread through respiratory...

On Tuesday, California reported over 2,600 COVID-19 cases, surpassing its daily record of 2,417 cases from April 29. With over 1,500 cases, a majority of them came from Los Angeles County. On the other...

On Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan to slowly reopen California and possibly schools, according to the New York Times. The reopening of California is a four-phase plan. Currently,...

You grew up watching a certain type of actor dominate the screen: white, heterosexual, and cisgender. You rarely saw yourself as the protagonist; instead, you wished you looked and felt like the main characters...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19 under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The testing kit, named Pixel, is developed...

In the modern age of digitalization, social media use has become increasingly more common and ingrained in society. About 45% of the human population has a social media account, adding up to 3.5 billion...

Your timeline blows up with breaking news. A few hours later, you're still struggling to keep up with new posts. But this time, they are memes. Already trending, they have taken the internet by storm,...

Attendees gather on the dance floor as a DJ remixes a song in the background.

Chinatown came to life as dragons danced their way through packed streets during the Chinese New Year Flower Marker Fair. The Flower Market Fair is an annual two-day event that takes place on the weekend...

You scroll through your timeline. Dog video. Funny meme. Political post. A friend’s birthday party. Political ad. Rinse and repeat. If you agreed with the political post, you might have liked it....

As the school year continues, students find their stress levels increasing, and an easy and relaxing way students can relieve this stress is through yoga. Yoga is the physical, mental, and spiritual...

The French Honor Society is a national organization dedicated to enriching the lives of students through French culture and language. At Carlmont, it does just that. Students gather in S24 at lunch...

The newly founded Climate Change Club recently welcomed its first members and urged them to make their voices heard during its first club meeting. On Tuesday, students of different grades gathered in...