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  • Many are consumed by negative emotions and mental illnesses, whether this struggle is visible to others or not. Especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to check in on your loved ones and provide them with love and support.

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    Cartoon: Mental Monsters

  • Even though SAT for some colleges is test optional, it still has a significant impact on college admissions.

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    Opinion: SAT test-optional is not really optional

  • Carlmont’s open house website provides an interactive experience for families to check out student work. Gay Buckland-Murray, the instructional vice principal, stressed the importance of the continuation of an open house, despite the abnormal circumstances. “Open House is a chance for students and families to ‘see’ teachers/classes that the student has been involved in all year [and say] ‘here’s the teacher/class that I’ve been talking about’. It’s a chance to look back in that sense to what has been happening this year,” Buckland-Murray said.

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    Virtual open house highlights perseverance with distance learning

  • Sadie Scott and Kyra Slattery create and lay out earrings for their business, Femme Fatale.

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    Femme Fatale helps customers find their inner femme

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    Diverse Creativity Ep. 3: Ladle and Leaf

  • 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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  • 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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Sophia Awoyinka is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and this is her first year in Media Arts. She looks forward to getting to know the Carlmont staff.

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Summer school will combine in-person and digital learning methods this year. “Some students will be digital-only while others will attend in person a couple of times per school week,” said Dan Deasy, the principal of Carlmont's summer school program. 

Summer school adopts the hybrid learning model

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
April 28, 2021
Several colleges have adopted a test-blind application process as SATs and ACTs have proven to be a poor measurement of intelligence. “There are so many different reasons why a student would not do as well as another student on a test that doesn't determine intelligence,” said Abby Kizner, a sophomore.

Students show mixed opinions regarding test-blind college admissions

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
April 5, 2021
The district is investing time and funds to ensure a safe return to in-person learning on April 5. “We long for the day when we can all be packed into a classroom and not wearing masks. But unfortunately, we probably aren't going to see that type of learning until 2022,

Sequoia Union High School District prepares for in-person learning

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
A great deal of hard work is required to construct a successful business in the face of financial struggles and risks.

The reality of running a business

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
The ASB junior class officers will deliver each Valentine's Day order consisting of a stuffed bear, candy, and a personalized note on Feb. 14. “It will definitely be a busy day for all of us, but none of us have dates anyway,

Valentine’s Bear Grams creatively promote student involvement

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
The Life and Literature club allows students to analyze literature through discussions with an objective to draw connections to modern-day society.

Life and Literature Club provides literary social outlet

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
Teachers adapt their teaching method in preparation for the next semester of distance learning.

Teachers prepare for the next semester of distance learning

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
December 9, 2020
Students can take shortcuts with schoolwork more easily during distance learning.

Teachers regulate cheating virtually

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
Students can add their pronouns next to their name on Zoom meetings.

Teachers ask for students’ gender pronouns to create a welcoming environment

Sophia Awoyinka, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
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