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Thursday, September 10, 2026
On a bright sunny day at the archery range, you can see someone with piercing eyes staring down the target with a bow. In the middle of an important competition, the arrow is released as it travels at astonishing speed, hitting the bullseye with maximum precision. The person behind the […]
When asked what makes someone a good artist, many often associate the word good with talented. However, art at its core is an expression of individuality. It shows our greatest moments and our melancholy, our emotions at their rawest and our lives at their most honest. Most importantly, art is […]
Nyanna Maluluan is a beautiful senior here at San Mateo High that shows what true dedication is. She is an incredible soul that radiates with positive energy and continues to support and contribute to her community. As every senior works hard to finish off their last year strong, Nyanna continues […]
This year, Spotify was banned on school Chromebooks as a way to address the Wi-Fi speeds of San Mateo High School. Not only is this solution ineffective and harmful, leading students to become more distracted and Wi-Fi speeds to slow down, but it also foreshadows a dark future for censorship […]
War is a word that often brings images of fire, bombing, chaos, and death immediately to mind, but there is another side of war that many don’t consider. For example, people living in war-torn countries often suffer from financial ruin and severe inflation as well. With the Russian invasion of […]
Berkeley residents opposed to development, or “NIMBYs” (short for “not in my backyard”), recently obtained a court order to cap UC Berkeley enrollment at the levels of previous years. California’s state government quickly wrote a bill to reverse the order, and Governor Gavin Newsom signed it on March 14. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]