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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    How are Carlmont’s favorite local restaurants doing during the pandemic?

  • 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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    In Defense of YA: The Lord of the Reads #4

  • 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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Sophie Gurdus

Sophie Gurdus, Staff Writer

Sophie Gurdus is a sophomore, and this is her first year in Carlmont's journalism program. She is also a new member of DECA and Key Club but spends most of her time at volleyball practice, both beach and indoor.

Twitter: @sophieegurdus

All content by Sophie Gurdus
A person plans their pandemic getaway to Hawaii, oblivious to the negative repercussions of their actions.

Spring break makes way for Hawaii’s COVID-19 outbreaks

Marrisa Chow and Sophie Gurdus
April 11, 2021
People gather together to protest racism and Asian hate crimes.

[Video] X marks the spot for xenophobia in New York

Marrisa Chow and Sophie Gurdus
March 12, 2021
Noe Foehr shows off her Bernie Sanders inspired crewneck, donning his famous Inauguration Day pose.

Bernie Sanders: the man, the mitts, the legend

Sophie Gurdus and Marrisa Chow
February 12, 2021
A shopper compares Depop and Goodwill prices in her search for the best bargain.

Stopping the stigma around secondhand shops

Marrisa Chow and Sophie Gurdus
January 31, 2021
Eco-friendly products like these line the walls in The Source Zero.

Source Zero provides many with a path to living sustainably

Marrisa Chow and Sophie Gurdus
January 22, 2021
A student attempts to relax with a face mask while studying for finals.

Students say ‘yes’ to stress during finals

Marrisa Chow and Sophie Gurdus
December 11, 2020
A student's desk is filled with SAT and PSAT prep books in anticipation for the tests.

PSAT cancellations frustrate sophomores

Sophie Gurdus and Marrisa Chow
November 18, 2020
A student's planner demonstrates the uncertainty regarding homecoming and its activities.

ASB stands tall against homecoming hurdles from home

Marrisa Chow and Sophie Gurdus
October 29, 2020
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