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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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Ziya Myneni

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer

Ziya Myneni is a staff writer and sophomore (class of 2027) at Carlmont High School. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and playing the guitar. She also enjoys listening to true crime podcasts and mystery-esque stuff, as well as a plethora of different types of music.

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Pieces of food and trash are trapped within a water fountain's drain. Many resources such as water fountains are in poor or unsanitary conditions at public schools.

Opinion: Underfunding public schools can have detrimental effects

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Public schools harbor an array of issues, including excessive workloads, unhygienic bathrooms, and a lack of proper nutrition, which can have negative impacts on students' health and academic performance....

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Racism and public schools in the United States from 1827-1998

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

A girl stands in front of a mirror, doing her makeup and trying to perfect her lipstick by leaning into the mirror. Many girls follow tutorials promising they will teach them how to glow up. However, such promises tend to decrease girls' self-esteem as they become used to thinking that they are ugly.

Opinion: Beauty influencers destroy teenagers’ self-confidence

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

How to glow up. I'm sure you've seen at least one short-form video that starts with some form of these words. In a world so critical about how we look, it's no surprise that people are curious about...

In this photo, Aanya Myneni, an avid Honkai Star Rails player, is using her parents' money to buy their in-game currency. Honkai Star Rail's in-game currency is called Stellar Jades, and players can use them to buy can then be used to buy pulls in the game. They then can use the pulls to get characters and items to equip the character with.

Opinion: The rise of Gacha games foster gambling habits in children

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025

While most games are action-based fighting games or roleplaying games (RPG), Gacha games, a unique game style focused on collecting in-game items, have recently increased in popularity. Gacha games...

Japanese citizens and tourists visit the Asakusa Senso-ji temple, an ancient Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Visiting temples is one of many leisure activities that Japanese citizens enjoy. Unfortunately, due to the hectic work culture and the long hours spent at work everyday, Japanese citizen seem to find it hard to take part in such activities.

Opinion: Japan is not the perfect utopia

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer • January 20, 2025

Japan may seem like heaven on Earth with its gorgeous scenery, immaculate food, eye-catching tourist attractions, minimal street waste, and respectful nature. Japan's history dates back to 1400 B.C.,...

Victoria Llama, an illustrator and the owner of Panty Cats, stands in her booth. The booth displays all her cartoons in the form of pins, t-shirts, stickers, and much more.

San Jose Made enhances Small Business Day in the Bay Area

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

The San Jose Made (SJ Made) Holiday Fair returned to another successful year, hosting their free admission event to celebrate Small Business Day in the Bay Area. SJ Made, established in 2011, hosted...

Aanya Myneni, a contestant for the rangoli contest, works on adding the circles of sand to her teams piece. Among other events at the Peninsula Gujarati Association's annual Diwali celebration, the contest offered an exciting environment for creative expression with traditional art forms.

Peninsula Gujarati Assocation commemorates Diwali

Ziya Myneni, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024

The Peninsula Gujarati Association (PGA) honors Diwali with an event-filled celebration to promote community and inclusivity. Diwali is the festival of lights that celebrates the death of the Narakasura,...

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