The film adaptation of musical theatre icon Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical rock monologue turned musical was released to rave reviews from the theatre community on Nov. 12, 2021. After the many disappointments of most movie musicals released in recent years, such as Camilla Cabello’s “Cinderella” and Netflix’s “The Prom” adaptation, “tick, […]
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Klay Thompson’s Long-Awaited Return was Emotional and Nostalgic
“In two and a half years the world has changed, but Klay Thompson hasn’t…He’s a BUCKET GETTER!” yelled Bob Fitzgerald, the play-by-play commentator for NBC Sports Bay Area, after Klay Thompson scored the first basket for the Warriors in his first game back. Fitzgerald’s reaction represents what Warriors fans everywhere […]
Reviewing Mask Safety as Omicron Cases Surge
After returning from winter break, it wasn’t difficult for anybody to notice the new change in masks. KN95 masks, made newly relevant by the Omicron variant, quickly replaced the common cloth and surgical masks spotted on campus. You might be rethinking whether your current mask is still adequate while Covid-19 […]
A Space Telescope Goes to Space
On December 25, 2021, NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a $10 billion telescope with unprecedented size and capabilities. The JWST is almost three times bigger than the Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched in 1990, and JWST could be a key to breakthroughs in our understanding of […]
Peak Cinema Episode 1: “The Garbage Pail Kids”
Film Review By: Junwoo Oh In 1985, famous trading card company Topps released a new line of collectibles spoofing the “Cabbage Pail Kids” called “The Garbage Pail Kids”, featuring 1,000 dollar worth cards such as “Schizo Fran”, a two-headed female monstrosity parodying patients who suffer from Schizophrenia. It was Rod […]
Bearcats Win in Spirit at Covid-era Little Big Game
The Little Big Game, known as the LBG, is one of the biggest annual sporting events at San Mateo High School. Every year, the LBG pits two rival high school football teams, San Mateo and Burlingame, against each other. This year’s LBG is a special one because it is the […]
We need better Covid-19 protocols
The United States is yet again in another coronavirus surge being backed up by the Delta variant. With schools reopened and everyone coming back to school, COVID-19 precautions are being taken. But are they enough? Currently we have to wear masks when we’re inside and nowhere else. We need more […]
Art Club Reacts to Modern Art
In a classroom surrounded by color, Art Club members meet up to discuss, create and observe all sorts of art. Everyone’s busy, moving around the room, talking with friends, drawing in sketchbooks. Their members consist of a diverse assortment of people, ranging from clothing and appearances, to their conceptions and […]
The Problem That Lurks Within the Indie Scene
Trigger warning: sexual misconduct, grooming. Counter-culture, pioneering new sounds, self-releasing and regulating. These are all aspects of the music industry, in particular the indie scene. Its acceptance of others and recognition of smaller artists makes the indie scene, on the surface, seem safe and welcoming, especially for women and Queer […]
District Students Host Mental Health Panel
Mental health is something that many of us struggled with, especially during the rise of COVID-19. More students than ever have begun to develop bad habits and experience declining mental health during this pandemic. This is why an outstanding group of people have decided to create a safe space for […]