While some students already have jobs, many do not. They still rely on their parents for monetary assistance. Students are encouraged to find jobs not only to start earning money for themselves but also to gain some experience in the fields that are related to what they want to study […]
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Celebrity Involvement in Politics
You’re scrolling through Instagram and a video of an actor who you probably followed for their hilarious posts appears on your feed endorsing a president. You’re checking out your favorite band’s Twitter page and you see that they retweeted some information about the Supreme Court. Whether we like it or […]
Should you buy the “RTX 3000” graphics cards?
Most graphics card launches change up the market and the competitiveness of other graphics cards. This year’s “Ampere” graphics card launch from Nvidia Corp was different as it had a jump in performance unseen in over 20 years. Sony Corp. and Microsoft Corp. also announced their PS5 and Xbox Series […]
When will students likely return to SMHS?
It’s been a while since students have returned to school in-person due to the outbreak of COVID-19. March 13 was the last time students attended San Mateo High School, and the last time students saw their friends and teachers face-to-face. School closure was only predicted to last for a couple […]
A Guide To The Different Sides of TikTok
After Vine was removed from the App Store in 2016, internet users around the world looked for a new platform that would allow them to post short videos in a similar format. Many turned to Musical.ly, which allowed them to lip sync to already existing sounds or create their own, […]
September to August Album Reviews
Amine-Limbo Amine shows a great amount of improvement on all fronts on Limbo: lyrical prowess, wit, production, versatility, and emotional depth. Limbo skillfully balances tracks with real emotional impact (Fetus, Mama), fun bangers for the car (Woodlawn, Compensating, Shimmy), and a wide range of styles and moods while remaining thoroughly […]
Staying Healthy Physically and Mentally
Quarantine is an easy way to get pulled back into old bad habits. Not exercising, eating badly and spending time on social media more often are all bad habits that we tend to lean towards during lockdown. Our physical and mental health needs a lot of support and focus during […]
Rise of Draco Malfoy
If you’ve been on the app Tiktok at all in September, then you’ll likely have seen at least a few Wizarding World related Tiktoks, specifically about Draco Malfoy. But why the sudden resurgence of this infamous fantasy series, especially after the author herself revealed her true colors over and over […]
The Future of Visual Art
As larger “non-essential” businesses begin to reopen, people in many places around the world are making their way back to their favorite locales. Art has been missing from the lives of many Americans in lockdown. Arguably the most popular form of art in the US — movies- – are becoming […]
Overrated Culture In Music
You have probably heard someone tell you some song is overrated. You might have listened to “Wonderwall” by Oasis when you were discovering the “90’s essentials” on Spotify or on the radio and found that song an instant classic though everyone seems to be sick of it. Or you might […]