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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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    Cartoon: Killing Killer Whales

  • University of California, Los Angeles received a 28% increase in freshman applicants. This year, they had 139, 500 freshman applicants, making it the most applied university in the nation.

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    Passionate applicants stand out during UC’s 2021 admissions process

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  • Gen Z Ep. 4: Environmental problems

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    Gen Z Ep. 4: Environmental problems

  • There is a surplus amount of stress that is placed on students.

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    Opinion: We need to continue to appreciate how far we’ve come

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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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    In Defense of YA: The Lord of the Reads #4

  • 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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    Cartoon: Corals Fight Climate Change

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Maddy Mercado is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. This is her first year in Media Arts. She plays three sports and is very into pop culture and music. Twitter: @_maddymercado

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Perspectives of the same event can differ from person to person.

Students adapt to a new school environment

Maddy Mercado and Glydelle Espano
February 23, 2021
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