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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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Maya Kornyeyeva

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor

Maya Kornyeyeva is a senior at Carlmont High School and she enjoys social media marketing and digital design. She is a co-founder of an ocean ecology club at school, through which she helps advocate for environmental issues. Kornyeyeva also participates in volunteering activities with Key Club, and likes to write about topics such as pop culture, climate, and science.
Twitter: @kor_maya

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[Photo] Home Café Ep. 4: Lychee Passion Green Tea

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • May 17, 2022

 

Home Café Ep. 3: Matcha Strawberry Layered Latte

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • March 21, 2022

 Matcha and strawberry is a world-famous combination that fuses tangy sweetness and earthy tea. While this flavorful blend is seen in pastries and baked goods, today we will be creating a three-layered...

Ukraine-supporters in Russia and across other nations in the world flock the streets to protest Russia's mobilized attack, advocating for peace in Europe.

Breaking News: Tensions rise worldwide as Russia invades Ukraine

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • February 24, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launching of a Russian “military operation” in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 5:55 a.m., Moscow time, through a televised address, which has...

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[Photo] Home Café Ep. 2: Caramel Macchiato

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • February 15, 2022

Dreams and the "out of body" experience they induce have captivated dozens of philosophers, psychologists, and scientists, many of whom have studied dreams to answer questions about the human mind.

Our chimeras: An exploration of dream psychology

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • February 2, 2022

His eyes open.   He raises his hand and touches the palm of it with his fingers, completely unaffected as they pass through it and graze the seat next to him. Out the window the sky is bright, and...

The booming big tech industry is contributing to a rise in information and data theft that leaves consumers worried for their privacy.

[Photo] Editorial: Surveillance technology is putting your privacy at risk

Editorial Staff • January 28, 2022

The booming big tech industry is contributing to a rise in information and data theft that leaves consumers worried for their privacy.

Home Café Ep. 1: Classic Boba Milk Tea

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • January 25, 2022

Over the course of the pandemic, Home Cafe videos have become all the rage on social media. Featuring flavors, ingredients, and preparation methods that vary in complexity and aesthetic appeal, this cinematic...

Are Starbucks’ 2021 holiday drinks worth the hype?

Payton Zolck and Maya Kornyeyeva • December 12, 2021

With the holiday season here, Starbucks has released its selection of 2021 holiday drinks. In this video, Payton Zolck and Maya Kornyeyeva decide whether these drinks represent the epidemy of the holiday...

Members of the Mission Marine Club search the beach for garbage while socializing.

[Photo] Mission Marine Club strives to educate students

Evelyn Welton, Staff Writer • December 5, 2021

Members of the Mission Marine Club search the beach for garbage while socializing.

Throughout the course of the 2021 California recall election, the state has become a battleground for Republicans and Democrats to clash political views.

[Photo] Editorial: Two party system leads to propaganda

Editorial Staff • September 29, 2021

Throughout the course of the 2021 California recall election, the state has become a battleground for Republicans and Democrats to clash political views.

Learning about money and the intricacies of financial security is often overlooked within school curriculums.

Opinion: Schools need to teach financial literacy

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • May 17, 2021

This year, roughly 4 million Americans turn 18. They will be free to become their own person, chase their dreams, and start their lives.  But will they get the chance?  Going out into the world...

The surge of Asian hate

The surge of Asian hate

Kiana George, Ruya Yaman, Payton Zolck, Maya Kornyeyeva, and Sabrina Lo • April 22, 2021

When the tsunami swept through the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, it disabled several power units and led to the release of dangerous radioactive particles into the surrounding environment.

Japan set to release Fukushima nuclear waste into ocean

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • April 20, 2021

An announcement made by the Japanese government has sparked controversy around the globe.  This declaration, made on Tuesday, April 13, featured Japan's plan to gradually release 1.25 tons of treated...

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientists are constantly making discoveries and pitching ideas for new projects.

Outer space explorations spark new opportunities

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • March 22, 2021

Space, at its core, is a constantly changing and expanding vacuum. It is filled with an enormous array of celestial bodies and, as of 1957, human-made ships and satellites.  The National Aeronautics...

Over the last several months, Bitcoin prices have risen sharply, allowing investors to reap the rewards of their financial trust in the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin prices skyrocket

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • March 1, 2021

A wave of early retirement is sweeping the United States.  Young investors leave work and go home with their virtual pockets full of money and their accounts positively emanating success. And it's...

With the lift of the stay-at-home order, Californians are able to venture out of their homes and enjoy more activities.

Stay-at-home order lifted, California back to tier system

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • February 1, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has lifted the regional stay-at-home order after over a month. Since the lift’s announcement on Monday, Jan. 25, counties have gone back to the color-coded tier system,...

Two Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) workers hook a wire to an electrical tower near the Redwood Shores Levee.

PG&E utilizes helicopters and drones for maintenance

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • January 11, 2021

Over the past several months, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has been performing maintenance work on the Redwood Shores Levee powerlines, employing several teams of construction workers,...

Ever since August of 2020, after the re-election of Alexander Lukashenko and the suspected rigging of the ballots, the people of Belarus have taken to the streets to protest in favor of peace and democracy. The protests often turn violent however, and many protesters have been arrested by the government.

Cartoon: A Fight for Freedom

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • December 8, 2020

On Black Friday in 2020, shoppers spent a total of nine billion dollars on online products. This was a huge increase from 2019, when shoppers spent roughly 7.4 billion dollars shopping online.

Cartoon: Spending the Most While Stuck at Home

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • December 1, 2020

With online learning, all the resources a student needs are available at their fingertips.

An Alternate Pathway

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • November 25, 2020

A black screen, and then a whirrrrr.  A soft humming escapes from the laptop as she props it up on her desk.  A couple of seconds later, the screen comes to life, illuminating her face as she quickly...

With the installation of the month long curfew for 41 counties in California, people are advised to stay at home between 10 p.m and 5 a.m in order to curb Coronavirus cases.

Cartoon: Night Time is For the Virus Only

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • November 24, 2020

Despite the pandemic situation, Disney has had a successful year with over 73.7 million subscriptions to its streaming service Disney Plus.

Cartoon: You’ve Got a Friend in Streaming Services

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • November 17, 2020

Land Protection

Maya Kornyeyeva and Raina Lahiri • November 16, 2020

Natural disasters have detrimental effects on the environment. The California wildfires are no exception, having destroyed forests, structures, and more since they initially began in August.    One...

On Sept. 10, the sepia tint caused by the active California wild fires reflects off of the water beside Oracle headquarters.

Water

Ayal Meyers, Isabelle Nunes, Jessica Conley, Maya Kornyeyeva, Raina Lahiri, and Hanna Kryhina • November 12, 2020

Water.  It covers nearly three-fourths of the entire planet and is vital to all life on Earth.  Although it may seem too vast and uncontrollable to be impacted, it is not in actuality an indestructible...

As a result of the 2020 presidential election, Kamala Harris has been elected alongside Joe Biden as the vice president and president respectively. She has claimed the title of first female and first person of color to be elected as vice president.

Cartoon: History Has Been Made

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • November 10, 2020

Due to its rising popularity over the course of the pandemic, the arrival of competition from other streaming services, and the need to fund more shows, Netflix chose to bump up the prices of several of their most popular plans.

Cartoon: Netflix Bumps Up The Streaming Bill

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • November 3, 2020

The pandemic-induced National Coin Shortage has led many businesses to only accept exact change and card, and banks to pay people for their coins. Suddenly, coins seem much more valuable than before.

Cartoon: Coins Are The New Toilet Paper

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • October 28, 2020

During the Vice Presidential debate, the audience chose to focus primarily on the fly sitting on Vice President Pence's head rather than the topics being discussed.

Cartoon: The Unexpected Popularity of an Uninvited Guest

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • October 16, 2020

Rather than receiving a positive response to his contraction of COVID-19, President Donald Trump was met with thousands of memes that found his current state both expected and laughable.

Cartoon: Quarantine Meme Fuel

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • October 13, 2020

As a result of smoke from an abundance of fires in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington blowing into the Bay Area, the sky appeared a bright orange.

[Photo] One spark; decades of damage

Cambell Kirk, Kaylene Lin, and Jack Hansen • October 5, 2020

As a result of smoke from an abundance of fires in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington blowing into the Bay Area, the sky appeared a bright orange.

Many teens place bright yellow stickers on their cars when they practice driving, identifying them as student drivers.

California DMV opens for behind-the-wheel appointments

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • June 27, 2020

On Friday June 26, the California Department of Motorized Vehicles (DMV) started administering in-person driver license tests for those with existing appointments.  During its two and a half months...

"Outer Banks" follows the story of four teens from the wrong side of the tracks, and the obstacles they overcome during the ultimate treasure hunt.

Newly-released Netflix series ‘Outer Banks’ brings forth relatable characters but a typical storyline

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • May 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers "Outer Banks," the new teen drama series on Netflix, was released on April 15, 2020, and has quickly climbed up the Top 10 list and onto the recommended page of many teen...

Pixar's newest animated film "Onward" takes place in a magical society filled with elves, pixies, manticores, and unicorns with an uncanny resemblance to racoons.

‘Onward’ emphasizes the importance of familial bonds while keeping true to Pixar’s standards

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • April 18, 2020

Having watched Pixar’s animated films throughout my childhood and adolescent years, I’ve always been blown away by their carefully-developed global themes. Whether it was the fact that in “Ratatouille”...

Rolls of stickers are ready to be taken by people who have filled out the census.

San Mateo County libraries prepare to assist the community with the US Census

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • March 18, 2020

Large stands are lined with books, DVD’s, and magazines. The walls are covered in a variety of posters, ranging from advertisements for local shops to signs about book sales. In a corner, an assortment...

A sign with the seal of San Carlos, "The City of Good Living," stands in front of the entrance to the San Carlos History Museum.

From the past and into the future

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • February 25, 2020

When asked whether they think it is important to learn about their town’s history, student responses consisted of similar phrases. “It’s semi-important," said Maya Henry, a sophomore. “I’m...

A library member rides down to the Belmont library to return his bike before closing.

Belmont library leads the way into 2020 with new bike lending system

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • January 28, 2020

With every new year comes a new resolution. Whether it be through a new diet, fitness plan, or even a vow to try something completely out of the ordinary, the implication of another 365 days often prompts...

The power of medical placebos is in the way they blend in, looking like a pill rather than something else in order to trick the mind into believing that it is medication.

Mind before matter

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • January 21, 2020

Relief beyond measure.  All the pain, gone. All the worries, evaporated.  But what could have caused this kind of change? What new science was at work inside the body, spreading a sense of freedom...

Elly Xu's necklace is a symbol of a silver tree, with the roots representing her parents and the branches as herself and her brother.

[Photo] Placebos in a school environment

January 20, 2020

Elly Xu's necklace is a symbol of a silver tree, with the roots representing her parents and the branches as herself and her brother.

Hailey Hamady, a junior, watches as the choreographer explains the next section of the dance.

Students hip-hop into the holiday season

Maya Kornyeyeva, Cartoon Managing Editor • December 10, 2019

With the first semester coming to an end, members of Carlmont's hip-hop club took their first steps towards planning the Heritage Fair. A lively atmosphere filled the dance studio as the group gathered...

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