Two years ago, China practically stopped accepting the world’s recyclable materials, forcing other countries, including America, to scramble in search of other ways to dispose of those recyclable products. In 2016, China imported about two-thirds of the world’s plastic waste-seven million tons a year; America exported 700,000 of that 7 […]
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The Rise and Splintering of Streaming Services
This past June, fans of “The Office” were shocked to learn that the massively popular sitcom would be leaving Netflix. NBCUniversal, the company that owns the rights to the show, released a statement informing fans that the sitcom would be leaving Netflix and be exclusively feature on NBC’s own standalone […]
After “Jesus is King,” Who is Kanye?
In his first solo full length album since the brutally honest “Ye”, Kanye West has returned in full force. After months of strange political activism, offhanded comments about slavery and femininity, and his avid support for President Donald Trump, Mr. West has released his first gospel album, Jesus is King. […]
2019 Little Big Game Recap
With 8 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter, the 92nd annual Little Big Game looked like it could go either way. The matchup between perennial rivals San Mateo and Burlingame was exciting as always, and much more competitive than in previous years. The Bearcats had several standout performances, with […]
2020 Presidential Candidates Preview
The 2020 presidential elections are less than a year away, and there are currently four prominent Democratic candidates running against Donald Trump for the 2020-2024 presidential term. In order to make an educated vote next year, or just become more aware of the candidate’s platforms, it is necessary to have […]
America is Racist, and Donald Trump is Proof
When browsing the news on your TV, it has become increasingly difficult to avoid one word: impeachment. The current American political landscape is being dominated by the impeachment inquiry recently lodged against President Donald Trump. It is becoming one of the defining hot button topics of the 21st century, and […]
1917: The Movie Shot in One Take
This movie seems like it is filmed in one shot. One very long shot. Sam Mendes’ upcoming feature film, “1917,” follows the journey of two British soldiers tasked with transporting news across devastated WWI landscapes and behind enemy lines to another British battalion of 1600 troops to warn them of […]
San Mateo Security Evolves: A Sitdown With Adam Gelb
San Mateo is a vibrant and unique place, home to arguably some of the greatest educators and facilities in the Bay Area. When we think about what makes SMHS so great, it is easy to name our favorite teachers and classes, list all the amazing clubs we have or any […]
The New iPhone is Here
The annual mid-September announcement of Apple’s new technology seems to have ingrained itself into becoming a modern American tradition. And this year, that trend didn’t seem to change. All the buzz, tweets and posts on the internet focused predominantly on the release of the new iPhone, as American consumers looked […]
How “The Good Place” Redefines Sitcom
“The Good Place,” a fantasy comedy television series, describes the lives of four friends in the afterlife. The show follows Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell), who discovers after speaking with the angel-architect overseeing the Good Place neighborhood, Michael (Ted Danson), that she was mistakenly put in the Good Place, a heaven-like […]