Saya Deshpande

Cheap Ways to Revamp Your Closet: A breakdown on different accessories to use

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • May 8, 2020

Another way to spice up your closet in a cheap and easy way is to use accessories. There are so many different types of accessories to use, so here is a breakdown of the different types you can use to...

Cheap Ways to Re-vamp Your Closet: Bleach is here to rescue your plain jeans

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • May 2, 2020

If you have a plain pair of jeans sitting in your closet, bleaching them is a perfect way to create something new and unique. Bleaching is not hard; you just have to be cautious when using it. After...

Cheap Ways to Revamp Your Closet: Creating new designs by drawing on clothing items

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • April 24, 2020

After writing about iron-on patches last week, I decided to write about something even easier this week: drawing and painting on clothes. Even if you are not the best artist, you can always draw or...

[Photo] Cheap Ways to Revamp Your Closet: How to use iron-on patches

April 17, 2020

When ironing the patches, make sure to put a thin towel or cloth underneath the iron, so you do not ruin the patches.

Cheap Ways to Revamp Your Closet: How to customize clothing by cutting it

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • April 10, 2020

Last week, I wrote about how thrifting is a great way to find new clothing at cheap prices. This week, I will talk about how to redesign clothing items into different designs or make them fit better by...

Cheap Ways to Revamp Your Closet: Thrifting essentials and smart shopping

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • March 27, 2020

Thrift. Thrift. Thrift. Yes, I know how cliché that sounds, but if you ask me about the cheapest way to spice up your closet, I would say thrifting. Thrift shops have unique items that can take...

Just one bite could kill

Kiana George and Saya Deshpande • March 24, 2020

Her group of friends had planned one last late-night dinner before they embarked on their college adventures. The trees that lined the street twinkled with lights as they walked toward the restaurant. "Are...

Students mourn canceled music tours

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • March 20, 2020

For months, Carlmont choir and band members anticipated their upcoming tours. These tours included separate trips to New York and Chicago, which featured a performance at Carnegie Hall and a clinic at...

Students catch up on work during mid-winter break

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • February 28, 2020

Mid-winter break. Often, these words evoke images of skiing, relaxing, and family leisure time. But for many students, this break is quite the opposite, as they utilize this time to catch up on studies...

Fortifying Bridges gives students a voice to reflect on their communities

Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer • February 1, 2020

Carlmont students and local citizens filled the Student Union for the annual “Fortifying Bridges” event after school on Friday, Jan. 31. This unique, student-run event brought the community together...

[Photo] Hometown Holidays celebration provides opportunities for all

Saya Deshpande and Aleyda Contreras • December 11, 2019

Paul Asare sells crafts made by children in Africa.

Rescue animals find new homes through National Pet Adoption Weekend

Saya Deshpande and Aleyda Contreras • November 13, 2019

In 2010, the Friends of Madera Animal Shelter (FMAS) had to put down over 5,000 animals. In 2016, that number dropped significantly to about 1,000. There are an estimated 70 million stray animals in...