Content warning: this article mentions death and contains other sensitive content related to being LGBTQ+. This article contains spoilers for “Supernatural” and “Killing Eve” and may contain...

Content warning: this article mentions anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.  Hair color is just another form of self-expression, right? Well, not exactly. When someone chooses to dye their hair, they aim to...

Content warning: this article mentions trauma and contains other sensitive content related to mental health.  This article may contain minor spoilers for “I Wish You All the Best,” “Euphoria,”...

Portraying characters that people can relate to should be the entertainment industry’s biggest priority. But it isn’t. Time and time again, entertainment media, including movies, TV shows, and books,...

Spirituality — the development of beliefs around purpose, connection, and peace, without set universal values — offers LGBTQ+ people the chance to learn more about themselves and the universe and find...

Think back to Aug. 24. Nearly two weeks after the fall semester began, the weather was still warm on this late summer day.  On this day, Starbucks chose to release the Pumpkin Spice Latte this year,...

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Whether you’re scrambling to find a Halloween costume less than a week before the festivities or a die-hard fan already scavenging for inspiration for your costume for next year, you’ve come to the...

Cheerleaders line the edge of the football field during a football game in 2019.

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Have the back-to-school blues got you down? Maintaining your motivation can be challenging, but a couple of things are sure to do the trick. Whether you lack motivation or are hoping to stay motivated,...

Being back to school is hard enough, and our current circumstances aren’t making it any easier. Tackle the back-to-school season with some advice from yours truly, a seasoned veteran of high school.  Ease...

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Belief: Masks with valves are effective in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reality: Because masks with valves release unfiltered air, which may contain viral droplets, they are not effective...

Water.  It covers nearly three-fourths of the entire planet and is vital to all life on Earth.  Although it may seem too vast and uncontrollable to be impacted, it is not in actuality an indestructible...

As we delve deeper into a state of climate disaster, the best way to see the ramifications is simple - just look around. Our Earth is struggling, and it’s evident in everything from the...

Belief: Cloth masks are ineffective at protecting from COVID-19.  Reality: Some factors make cloth masks less effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19, but they are still helpful. A study...

Belief: I cannot get exposed to COVID-19 outdoors. Reality: Being outdoors can reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19, but it is essential to avoid crowded spaces and take other precautions. Wearing...

Belief: I will not become infected with COVID-19 if I meet with people in small groups. Reality: While meeting with small groups of people can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, it is crucial to limit...

Belief: Wearing a mask lowers your oxygen levels. Reality: Wearing a surgical mask or cloth face-covering does not lower your oxygen levels.  Dr. Megan Hall, a pediatrician in South Carolina, and...

In an effort to adjust to the new normal, San Mateo Athletic Center (SMAC) had the solution of creating an outdoor fitness center to allow members to continue their workouts while staying safe, after being...

Students submitted their final projects and exams online, and the 2019-2020 school year came to a close.  Twelfth-graders put on their caps and gowns and joined their family to tune in to their virtual...

It’s common knowledge that some Americans doubt the benefits of the country’s growing diversity. Although Pew Research Center discovered that most people see a positive impact, that doesn’t shield...

A head made of clay. Dozens of landscapes and portraits. A collage made from construction paper cutouts. These were just a few of the art projects my classmates and I created while enrolled...

Recently I made a meatless lasagna without a recipe. To my surprise, it was successful.

COVID-19 has changed the lives of people worldwide. The pandemic's effects have extended to many aspects of life and changing the way everything is done. As federal, state, and local governments enact...

Frustrated, residents of Michigan protested against the extension of the state's stay-at-home order. The Michigan Conservative Coalition (MCC) and Michigan Freedom Fund organized a protest that attracted...

COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty and anxiety for many, and I’m no exception.  Even before the virus spread and disrupted our regular lives, the beginning of the spring semester brought high...

Libraries, amongst other public areas, are closed due to COVID-19, leaving its workers with compromised or nonexistent hours for an indefinite period.

Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have influenced the scheduling of the Democratic National Convention. The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the formal governing body for the U.S. Democratic...

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States surpass the number of cases in other nations.  Just over 83,500 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the U.S., which include over 1,000 deaths, according...

Someone might ask you: What are your hobbies?  It seems like such an innocent question. But take a minute, really think about it, do you have any hobbies? Taking a look at my life, I would say that...

Students are facing a time of uncertainty. With the loss of in-person classes, students worry about not seeing their teachers and not being able to succeed in online learning.  But, according to the...

The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has recommended that event coordinators cancel large gatherings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Under a new policy, the California Department of Public Health...

As the second semester progresses, some students have another year, two, or three to enjoy the high school experience. Seniors have 14 weeks.  It’s a tradition that Carlmont’s Associated Student...

Free hot chocolate. Free juice. Free popcorn.  That’s right. Free. If you bring a reusable container. During waste-free week, the Spirit commission of Carlmont’s Associated Student Body (ASB)...

Light jazz music plays, and an ever-changing rhythm beats in the background.  But the sounds aren’t from a band concert; the music comes from a speaker in the corner, the beat from the fast-typing...

Pastry chefs anticipate the start of the bake-off, listening closely for the countdown.  But they’re not professionals. They’re just regular people who love to bake -- and they aren’t exactly...

Boba shops like Teaspoon, Gong Cha, and BAMBU pack the streets of downtown San Mateo. But tucked away, outside of the main area, Cup of Blooms adorns the quiet street. Eleven months after its opening,...