Jasper Ridge Farms, a non-profit focused on helping those in need through the comforting power of animals, strives to create unique experiences and therapeutic interactions for clients from various walks...

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...

Peninsula Food Runners is an organization that has volunteers pick up food and deliver it to people in need. Every Sunday, these volunteers pick up extra produce from the Belmont Farmer's Market and drop...

After lunch, students are leaving trash around the tables and on the ground. Instead of relying on others to clean up after us, we have to be more aware of our effect on the environment and be considerate...

People acted too afraid to touch him or be in the same room with him. Fighting for his voice to be heard was a challenge Steve Pieters began facing when he was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency...

On September 24th, students from around the globe participated in a global climate strike. One organization that organized a local strike in San Fransisco is Youth Vs. Apocalypse. At  Carlmont, Climate...

This school year, Carlmont students have the opportunity to take a new AP course, AP Environmental Science, also known as APES. Teachers and students reflect on the importance of the class, what differentiates...

Throughout, this series Payton Zolck has spoken with various people about climate change and different environmental issues. Join her in the last episode of Living with mother Earth, where she speaks with...

As vaccine distribution becomes a priority across the country, San Mateo County works to maintain an effective plan to distribute vaccines to its citizens.

In this Episode, Payton Zolck speaks with Kirsten Andrews-Schwind from Peninsula Clean Energy about how energy affects us and the environment, as well as the different types of energy and how it gets to...

In this episode, Payton Zolck speaks with Charlie Onorati from Save The Bay about the different impacts we have on the Bay, the restoration Save The Bay is doing, and some of the things you can do to help.

In this episode, Payton Zolck speaks with Lizbeth Ibarra from Youth Vs. Apocalypse about the climate crisis and the social issues that accompany it.

In this episode of Living with mother Earth, Payton Zolck talks with Heather Rockwood, a Recology waste zero specialist, about what happens to our waste once we are done with it, including what happens...

With the rate of animal adoptions increasing due to COVID-19, Peninsula Human Society and other shelters alter their adoption and volunteering processes, while adopting safety measures that align with...

Plastic is everywhere, in our waters, on our lands, in our food, in animals, and in us. In this episode of Living with mother earth, Payton Zolck examines the problem of plastic pollution. Zolck questions...

You turn on the TV, go onto a social media account, or read an article. You see it pop up multiple times throughout your experience, and you have heard talk about it millions of times. Climate Change is...

In this episode of Duck Tales, the ducks will be introduced to the lake behind Payton's house. Join the ducks as they explore this "new world." Music obtained from Youtube’s Audio Library: Musik...

In this episode of Duck Tales, the ducks embark upon a new journey as they make their way to the park near Payton's house. At the park, the ducks start to explore new places. Music obtained from Youtube’s...

The Duck Tales series continues as the ducks embark on a major milestone. Join Payton and her 12 ducks as they begin to learn how to swim. Music obtained from Youtube’s Audio Library: Potato Deal...

Payton's journey with her 12 ducks continues as they begin to explore their surroundings. In this episode, she will follow the ducks on their journey of venturing outside into the front yard. Music...

You may have a pet dog, cat, fish, or even a bunny. But not many people have pet ducks. During the summer of 2017, Payton and her dad raised 12 pet ducks and have decided to do it again as a result of...

A dog has always been said to be man’s best friend. Some owners believe their pet positively impacts their mental health and feel a strong connection in the relationship. Whether it be from the stresses...

As society becomes more and more reliant on technology, schools have increasingly changed with this reliance. It is being used more often in these environments, helping to create a variation in learning...

A young girl. She has been told her whole life she is something worth less than a cow. By the time she is a teenager, her father and uncles have already picked an older man for her to marry. Despite...

You gather around the table with your family. You smell the warm aromatic smell of rosemary coming from the bubbling turkey. A sweet smell flows from the vibrant red cranberry sauce, and buttery, fluffy...

Sophomore Valentina Espinosa and sophomore Marguerite Fields walk to their next class in their spirit week outfits.

With so many tests that high schoolers are required to take, several students tend to use an immense amount of testing books. Once the test is over, many students are left with books they will never use...