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High school is more about the academics, but also the social skills you learn along the way.
Although the SAT can seem unnecessary to some, it can be others' best bet on their college applications.
After the year we've had, what better to lighten the mood than short horror stories? Dive into some of the most well-known short horror stories, as well as a few you've never heard...
Just like most other children her age, you could find Ma’Khia Bryant posting videos of herself on TikTok. She was a friend to her classmates, a daughter to Paula Bryant, an honor roll student with bright...
After the year we've had, what better to lighten the mood than short horror stories? Dive into some of the most well-known short horror stories, as well as a few you've never heard of, with seniors Zach...
After the year we've had, what better to lighten the mood than short horror stories? Dive into some of the most well-known short horror stories, as well as a few you've never heard of, with seniors Zach...
After the year we've had, what better to lighten the mood than short horror stories? Dive into some of the most well-known short horror stories, as well as a few you've never heard of, with seniors...
After the year we've had, what better to lighten the mood than short horror stories? Dive into some of the most well-known short horror stories, as well as a few you've never heard of, with seniors Zach...
Indifference has been the cause of rising white supremacy throughout history.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has done it again: and by “it,” we mean release a surprise album for the second time in five months. Her ninth studio album, “Evermore,” follows July’s “Folklore,”...
Take a break from the screen and make time to relax this season.
Having a rough year? You’re not alone — but here’s the chance to hear some good news. Megan Thee Stallion, who has captured national attention with hits such as “Hot Girl Summer” and “Savage,”...
Warning: The following review contains spoilers from "The Haunting of Bly Manor."
In one of the last scenes of Netflix’s 2020 original mini-series, “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” the bride, whose...
When Jacob Blake was shot by police officers last week, his name resonated throughout Kenosha, WI.
Blake was unarmed and trying to break-up a fight, yet he was shot seven times.
And despite all odds,...
Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, “folklore” was released on Friday, July 24, and she has the whole world talking. Rather than choosing a traditional album roll-out, Swift decided to announce the...
Tonight, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her eighth studio album, “folklore.” Here is a comprehensive ranking of all of her previous albums, from her self-titled debut to 2019's "Lover."
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As discussion rages on about the future of Carlmont, students and staff weigh-in to offer their opinions and experiences with online learning.
Our journey in finding the meaning of love has finally come to an end.
Join Sam, Zach, Anna, Alena, and Kim for one last goodbye as they go over past podcasts and review what they have learned throughout...
Have you been reflecting on the memories you've made with friends over the years? Are you a senior planning on attending college without them? This is the perfect playlist for you.
Follow Is This...
Two months into quarantine, people all around the world continue to adjust to their new life under a pandemic.
In this episode of Is This Love? Zach, Kim, Alena, and Anna discuss how social distancing...
Are you most like Kimberly, Alena, Anna, Sam, or Zachary? Take this quiz to find out!
At-home AP testing is on all of our minds.
AP testing week is the perfect time for us to remind you that self-love is not only treating yourself to a warm bath at the end of the day or to dessert after...
Let's be honest.
Between the endless stream of news surrounding COVID-19 and the fact that most public facilities are closed, it can be difficult to think about how we are going to take care of ourselves...
Have you been looking for something to bake while in quarantine? Well, we have you covered. Give us a check-in, and we'll provide you with the recipe!
So far on the Is This Love? podcast, we've talked about the various types of love and how they fit into our everyday lives. However, what happens when love is taken to an extreme?
Join Zach, Alena,...
If I'm being honest, I discovered Isaac Dunbar earlier this weekend through a Tik Tok video about “singers who’ve never made a bad song," so naturally, I felt compelled to listen to his major-label...
Going through a bad break-up? Picking up the pieces can be hard, especially if we were pining our hopes that the relationship would last. If you need an outlet to cry it out and rediscover the meaning...
Bored while in quarantine? Spending way too much time on your phone? Try picking up a book! But first, take our quiz to find out which romance novel you should read! And yes, all of these books are also movies, so if you don't feel like reading, you can always just watch the movies.
She did a full 180, crazy.
When her chart-topping single “New Rules” gained popularity on the radio two years ago, I had pegged singer-songwriter Dua Lipa as one of the many pop singers who would...
We all have lots of free time now, so what better way to spend it than learning how to love yourself! Whether you're far long your self-love journey or you're just starting, this playlist will help you...
Disclaimer: This episode contains spoilers for "A Walk to Remember," "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?," "500 Days of Summer," "Titanic," "The Notebook," and "You." Listener discretion is advised.
With...
Stuck in self-quarantine, I’ve been listening to music a bit more than usual recently. Among the many releases that have dropped since I’ve said goodbye to the outside world is Abel Tesfaye's, better...
Between news that school will be temporarily closed until Monday, April 6 due to concerns over COVID-19 and the knowledge that the death rate of the disease is 14.8% for adults over the age of 80, we can’t...
Romantic movies tend to be some of the most famous movies ever. Take this quiz to find out which classic romantic movie you are!
Everyone has had a crush at some point in their life. All of us are familiar with the nervousness and excitement that builds up inside of you when you see your crush. So, we have made a playlist full of...
What is a crush? How do you know if you like someone and not just the idea of dating?
In this episode, join hosts Kimberly Mitchell, Sam Chu, Anna Feng, and special guest Zach Khouri as they explore...
Do you know who made your clothes?
The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that there are currently 40.3 million victims of human trafficking around the globe; 24 million are used for their...
I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift since I could talk.
I have memorized every single lyric off of her sophomore album, "Fearless," over the course of a million car rides, and ever since then, I have...
“Tonight’s the best night of our lives / can you feel it? I can feel it…”
So begins the fourth studio album of pop singer-songwriter Kesha Rose Serbet, better known as Kesha. “High Road”...
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of laying back in my chair and snacking on popcorn while I watched Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in theaters.
I have much to say about this film, but first let...
No community is perfect, and the LGBTQ community is no exception. On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy, Zach, and Miki sit down to discuss their opinions on issues within the LGBTQ community....
You’re never going to find an artist out there that’s quite like FKA Twigs.
I stumbled upon this realization midway through listening to the song “home with you” off of her new album “MAGDALENE,”...
If you took an image of any of the 15 fires that have afflicted California in the last week, it would look like a snapshot from hell.
Here in the Belmont-San Carlos area, the air pollutant PM 2.5 lingers...
Children are skipping down the street, dressed up as skeletons, witches, and ghosts. Bright smiles are disguised by their face paint; jack-o-lantern-shaped baskets are dangling in their hands.
On...
I must admit, I was excited about this album. And by excited, I mean very excited.
I have been following King Princess’s career since her debut single, “1950,” was released back in February 2018....
The chorus to Tessa Violet’s “Crush” has been ringing in my ears since I first heard it last year. The song, with its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and relatable lyrics, instantly garnered the attention...
On today's episode, Maddy, Zach, and Miki cover the latest breaking news fresh off the press. If you’re confused about the Supreme Court, the presidential candidates’ plans for LGBTQ+ rights, or want...
In today's episode, "Who am I?" guest star Emma Evans joins Maddy on a discussion about questioning one's sexuality. Zach finishes off the episode by talking about recent studies on conversion therapy...
On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy, Zach, and Miki cover LGBT+ rights across Asia and the Middle East. They discuss the progress being made in these countries and how it fares compared...
The Queer Time Podcast crew returns in Season 2 Episode 1: Gender Identity! Today, Maddy, Zach, and Miki welcome you back with an in-depth discussion on the connotations surrounding the idea of gender...
Taylor Swift’s seventh studio album, “Lover,” dropped Friday, Aug. 23, and there is much to discuss. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter has been in the game for 13 years since the release of her 2006...
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Alabama.
Ohio.
Mississippi.
Kentucky.
Anti-abortion legislation is continuing to spread across the United States—and it’s no different at Carlmont High School, where news of every bill...
The question surrounding the ethics of animal testing has wracked the scientific and cosmetic communities for years. Hundreds of millions of animals are tested in U.S. labs annually, and many are left...
On the season one finale of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy and Zach discuss the LGBTQ community's relationship with government and politics. They cover the finalization of Donald Trump's military trans...
Four hundred and eleven million people across the world would be exposed to drought.
The suitability for the transmission of deadly diseases on land would rise by 27%.
Coral reefs, ice in the Arctic,...
Episode Nine: Mainstream Media will be split into three parts: music, books, and television & movies.
On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast comes the last part of Episode Nine:...
Episode Nine: Mainstream Media will be split into three parts: music, books, and television & movies.
On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast, 'Episode Nine: Mainstream Media - Part Two: Books,'...
The rulebook of the U.S., like it or not, is always changing. To keep up with modern times, we are forced to interpret and amend the constitution where ever needed. So why do some still cling onto the...
Episode Nine: Mainstream Media will be split into three parts: music, books, and television & movies.
In Part One of Episode Nine, Zach discusses controversy in the LGBTQ music community along...
Three-hundred and fourteen individual cases of measles were recorded between January and March of this year in 15 states across the country.
Of the 157 cases recorded in Rockland, New York, 82% had...
On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy and Zach talk about resistance to the LGBTQ community here in America and abroad, while Miki conducts an interview about LGBTQ education in...
On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Zach discusses the Equality Act and a recent controversy surrounding a school in Birmingham. Edited by Mikayla (Miki) Nguyen.
DISCLAIMER: This article has themes involving depression, anxiety, and suicide. If these topics are likely to trigger you, it is suggested that you stop reading.
“I want to die.”
It rolls off...
On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy and Zach discuss the Methodist Church, recent developments in the Jussie Smollett attack, and new bills drafted in California.
If you have any questions...
Maddy and Zach discuss events surrounding controversy in the LGBTQ community and a new global campaign run by the Trump Administration regarding the decriminalization of homosexuality. Edited by Maddy...
On this episode, Rachel and Zach discuss New Jersey, Kansas, Pakistan, and Ed Buck. Edited by Zachary Khouri.
This week, Rachel discusses the Chechnya Gay Purge, the hate crime against Jussie Smollett, the Supreme Court Ban, and gender dysphoria. Edited by Zachary Khouri.
On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Miki and Zach discuss the Oscars and LGBT representation in the media.
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Violence Against The Trans Community
Thirty-five years old. That's the average life expectancy for a transgender woman of color in America.
Twenty-five known trans people were murdered in 2018 alone.
Karla...
On this episode of Queer Time, we will be discussing Jair Bolsoñaro, Jared Polis, Stephens College, and California's new self-gender ID law. Stay tuned to the end to hear our opinions on gender stereotypes.
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With millions of Americans paying by credit rather than cash, mobile payments are expected to reach an unprecedented high of $142 billion by 2019, according to the Federal Reserve.
Cashless restaurants...
Running for the position of Assessor-Recorder in San Francisco this year is Paul Bellar, a science teacher in the Sequoia Union High School District.
The office of the Assessor, or Assessor-Recorder,...
Midterms are coming up soon on Nov. 6, and California’s citizens will be voting on Proposition 7 — and whether or not to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent throughout the state.
DST was first...
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