Art has presented itself in the political world throughout history, from Théodore Géricault’s solemn “The Raft of the Medusa” to Andy Warhol’s unnerving “Big Electric Chair.” Art influences the impact, interpretations, and future complications of political events by providing commentary from an unadulterated and outspoken lens. Despite the harsh circumstances […]
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SMHS Student Wins Annual CEC Student Film Festival
Film festivals are well known for their award-winning movie screenings and often picturesque outdoor settings. This year’s CEC Student Film Festival sought to promote another aspect of film – its ability to share important messages. Held on March 22, the Citizens Environmental Council, or CEC, of Burlingame collaborated with Burlingame […]
Inside the Recent MLB Lockout
This past season, the MLB, or Major League Baseball, had its longest lockout in its history. This lockout and the policies and deals that took place will change the MLB forever. What is a lockout, how is it resolved and how will these policies influence the future of the MLB? […]
CAASPP Testing is Unnecessary
This year, CAASPP testing has returned after the year of online school, and junior and senior students will have to undergo several hours of testing. The return of CAASPP testing is a nuisance and causes unnecessary stress for students and no one’s going to take it seriously. Juniors will take […]
Lindsey Huang Golfs Her Way to Amherst
Given that golf is usually associated with establishing tactical business connections, complicated company transactions, and is viewed as an elite hobby, many people fail to recognize the tenacity and determination required to become a successful golfer. Lindsey Huang, a senior here at San Mateo High, is an exceptionally skilled golfer. […]
Review: “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
What’s remarkable about good films is their ability to transform a personal anecdote into a universally accepted truth. What’s remarkable about great films, which are definitely much rarer, is their ability to take the insignificant, the seemingly below-than-average, and treat it with such serious zest that its eventual fluorescence into […]
School Board Rezones, Opens Up to Diversity
Elections for the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees will look a little different in the upcoming 2022 elections. The school board has officially transitioned to a By-Trustee Area Election, which will greatly impact the representation on the school board. A By-Trustee election means that the school […]
NASA Will Crash the ISS in 2031
The ISS has been a big progress point in space expeditions, launched by five different corporations from five different locations. Now, NASA has made the decision to bring the ISS down in 2031. “This third decade is one of results, building on our successful global partnership to verify exploration and […]
Peninsula High Demands Change in Letter to the Board
The staff and students of Peninsula High School are calling upon the school district to fix the many problems plaguing their school campus—problems that arose from district neglect. In a letter to the SMUHSD Board of Trustees, the staff and students outlined the problems and the steps that must be […]
Ups and Downers of the Winter Olympics
Starting on February 4, 2022, and ending on February 20, 2022, this year’s Beijing Winter Olympics has been a monumental time for new records, achievements, and strong disputes. Norway finished first in the gold medal count with 16 gold medals, Germany followed with 12 medals, then China with nine, and […]