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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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  • 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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Maya Kornyeyeva

Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer

Maya Kornyeyeva is a junior at Carlmont High School and she enjoys photography 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 at Carlmont, and likes to write about topics such as pop culture, climate, and science.
Twitter: @kor_maya

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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, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
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, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
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, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
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, Staff Writer
February 1, 2021
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, Staff Writer
January 11, 2021
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
With online learning, all the resources a student needs are available at their fingertips.

An Alternate Pathway

Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020

[Video] Land Protection

Maya Kornyeyeva and Raina Lahiri
November 16, 2020
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
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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, Staff Writer
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

October 5, 2020
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 , Staff Writer
June 27, 2020

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

Maya Kornyeyeva , Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Pixar's newest animated film

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

Maya Kornyeyeva , Staff Writer
April 18, 2020
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 , Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
A sign with the seal of San Carlos,

From the past and into the future

Maya Kornyeyeva , Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
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 , Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
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 , Staff Writer
January 21, 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.

[Photo] Placebos in a school environment

January 20, 2020
Hailey Hamady, a junior, watches as the choreographer explains the next section of the dance.

[Video] Students hip-hop into the holiday season

Maya Kornyeyeva , Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
Club president Payton Zolck and club secretary Kaitlyn Fong collect trash at their beach clean up in Daly City.

[Photo] Mission Marine Club takes on the environment

November 5, 2019
Co-president Emna Sellami writes statistics about mental health.

Green Team branches out with new projects

Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Shane Maxine Largo, a junior, and Riley Baum, a sophomore, practice playing a chord on the ukulele.

Ukulele Club bonds students through music

Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
October 13, 2019
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