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by Dante Benedetti, op-ed editor Because of distance learning, teachers of many of Maria Carrillo High School’s classes have had to radically alter how their material is taught. One such class is auto shop. A class that is almost entirely hands-on has been a challenge to teach over Zoom. So when Assistant Principal Albert Ettedgui, […]

by Maddie Qualls, staff writer Inhibited by pain, discomfort, or preoccupation with their health concerns, students with disabilities, health conditions, or disorders have a more challenging experience in school than their peers. Luckily, 504 plans are available to these students.  According to MCHS assistant principal and 504 coordinator Andrew Campbell, 504 plans are “part of […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Jon Donohue, staff writer When the Glass Fire forced many residents in Sonoma and Napa County to evacuate on the night of Sept. 27, it conjured  many scary memories of the past Tubbs and Kincade fires. The evacuation process has changed greatly over the past three years, and it is clear that 2017 evacuations […]

By Sam Leitch, copy editor After the College Board required AP exams to be taken online in light of the current coronavirus outbreak, students at Maria Carrillo High School and across the world faced a dire, unforeseeable problem: that as a result of software glitches or other problems with the internet format, several students faced […]

By Rituja Bhowmik, staff writer Disclaimer: Information in this article is based on personal opinion and experience. It should not be considered professional financial investment advice. The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the economy as much as the public health sector right now. As of April 30, 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment, and the […]