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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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  • 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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  • 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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Hillcrest Juvenile Hall is one of the youth centers affected by the passage of the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan.

San Mateo County passes new Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
April 28, 2021
JV players John Griffith and Chris Campbell practice tackle drills during a three pod rotation circuit.

A day of training for the JV football team

Jordan Dooley, Staff Writer
April 11, 2021
The football field used to be packed with excitement (right), but now sits empty (left).

Students struggle to acquire necessary credits admist pandemic

Niamh Marren, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Rather than teachers logging attendance this semester, Canvas sends a report that helps attendance clerks code a student as absent or present in Infinite Campus.

Carlmont changes its asynchronous attendance policy

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
February 6, 2021
The VITA program is helping the underprivileged with their taxes. Their student volunteers will get certified in February.

VITA student volunteers help prevent panic a-tax

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
February 1, 2021
As the search for a superintendent continues in the Sequoia Union High School District, the community is giving input to help aid the next steps.

SUHSD searches for new superintendent with community input

Robin Linares, Staff Writer
January 31, 2021
The success of a school and its students can often depend on the amount of funds a school is able to secure.

Inequities in the education system

Andrew Tolu, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
Mora controls the ball with his chest at the

A leap of faith

Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
January 5, 2021
Aanika Tiwary raises her racket as she prepares to swing and hit the ball against the wall.

Students adjust to the loss of extracurriculars

Amogh Dhumal and Parsa Kazerani
December 18, 2020
People wait in line to pick up food provided by Samaritan House on a busy afternoon.

Local charities adapt to COVID-19 while maintaining holiday spirit

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
December 4, 2020
Once someone enters the Scots Gym, the hand sanitizing station and a list of directions and procedures await them.

Administration revises, expands reach of cohorts

Robin Linares, Staff Writer
November 28, 2020
Robert Tsuchyamia reviews a homework problem regarding the law of cosines in his classroom.

Teachers provide input on the reopening process

Amogh Dhumal and Parsa Kazerani
November 8, 2020
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