After the appearance of the Omicron variant and the recent spike of COVID-19, Carlmont and the Sequoia Union High School District have been facing unprecedented student and teacher absences throughout...

Few have not heard Yoda's famous quote, "Do or do not; there is no try." What many do not realize is that this simple phrase describes the human psyche to a frightening degree. When Luke tries to lift...

With the current climate crisis and the goals set at COP 26, green energy is more important than ever. But in California, access to green energy is complex issue. Continual droughts undermine hydroelectric...

High schools must follow statewide or national standards. Because of this requirement, most teachers use the same textbooks.  Consequently, schools can bulk purchase textbooks. The schools then lend...

The sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park are some of the oldest and largest trees on the planet. They contain hundreds of years of history, and the Sequoia National Park fire now threatens their future.  After...

After turning its focus towards television, Disney made a decision that shocked many: allowing seven anime studios to produce a non-canon “Star Wars” anime. And most surprising of all is that Disney...

Since the Jan. 6 riot in the Capitol, former Republican house chair and Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney has been staunchly anti-Trump. Immediately following the riot and the former President’s impeachment...

As one of the traditional pillars of a democratic society, freedom of speech has faced constant attempts to define and redefine its parameters.  This is especially true regarding the free speech rights...

Following the Voting Rights Act (VPA) ratification in 1965, American democracy has made great strides in increasing general voter turnout and diversity. In 2013, the Supreme Court annulled Sections...

Many believe that one of the potential dangers to a democracy is a possible lack of knowledge in the voting population on key issues. Specifically, the danger lies in how a lack of knowledge can cause...

Riots in the street.   A divided government that can’t pass any legislation.   The previous president refusing to give up office. These are the stories many are telling. America divided...

After the unprecedented Capitol riot two weeks ago, President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election was confirmed by Congress.   Before the confirmation, the Senate and House of Representatives...

Many renowned cities have unique advantages such as location, ancient architecture that attract tourists, increased revenue, beautification, and a sense of originality. Belmont, being similar to many...

The Twin Pines Park Tree Succession plan, which is the newest portion of Belmont’s Twin Pines Park Master Plan, was officially passed by the Belmont City Council on Sept. 2. The plan focuses on improving...