by Georgia Laganiere, business and social media manager Republicans have been speaking up about their concern on the subject of mail-in voting fraud as President Trump shouts these claims from the White House after his loss of the election. With COVID-19 still looming over people’s lives, states had switched to a mostly mail-in ballot system […]
Month: February 2021
College Board cancels testing while UCs develop their own
by Sreya Putrevu, staff writer Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College Board ceased most SAT testing for the 2020 year, prompting various colleges to modify their original testing policies. The above action also helped the UCs to begin building their own testing system. According to Maria Carrillo High School’s College and Career Counselor […]
Getting a driver’s license during the pandemic
by Natalie Roe, A&E editor Getting your driver’s license in 2020 isn’t as different as you might think. While there are new safety precautions due to the ongoing pandemic, most of what you would expect from learning to drive is the same. The “drivers ed” portion to get your permit is the same, for instance. […]
Coronavirus screenings to improve over time
By Max Mwaniki, staff writer Quarantines, lockdowns, closures, and new protocols put in place have changed everyone’s normal day to day lives ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Various buildings like hospitals, urgent cares, and healthcare centers have implemented screenings. With this system there are benefits and downfalls. Entering a building that requires […]
A vaccine alone will not end COVID-19 restrictions
by Simon Peterson, staff writer Update Nov. 9: As reported in The New York Times and other outlets, pharmaceutical company Pfizer has just announced that their vaccine after analysis is more than 90% effective. They are planning to apply for an emergency FDA approval later this month. COVID-19 has been the main focus of the […]
Does Israel still need US support?
by Dante Benedetti, opinion editor For quite some time now America has been involved in Israel. This began in 1949 when the United States became allies with the small nation after World War II. For years after, the US has helped protect the country against the many surrounding countries that are constantly trying to attack […]
California schools should delay their start times now
by Joy Parker, staff writer Despite getting up early, exercising, and abstaining from caffeine and excess screen time, I have too often had the experience of staying up late because I just don’t feel tired. Worse yet, the next morning I wake up with a throbbing head and stinging eyes. I know that I am […]
Fall sports train under coronavirus restrictions
by Josephine Rivera-Hoagland, staff writer After interrupting sports in the spring, the pandemic has continued throughout the start of school and now well into fall. High school athletes haven’t had the same opportunity to train in enclosed bubbles approved by the league as many college and professional players have. However, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) […]
MCHS sports set to continue with new COVID guidelines
By Luke Shimer, staff writer At this point Maria Carrillo High School still plans on having a full season of each of the fall sports typically offered, but if cases spike or the pandemic gets worse, this might not happen. Some of the precautions being put in place are wearing masks at all times, being […]