Did you know that whipped cream cans are used as an old method to get high? But inside a whipped cream can is a dose of nitrous oxide that, if inhaled, can…
Month: December 2013
Hookah pens, e-cigs prevalent with students
Teenagers have always yearned to be older, to appear cooler, to have more freedom. When once teenagers rolled Marlboro packs in the sleeves of white tee shirts, now they pull hookah pens…
Financial education lacking in California
If you had a savings account at a bank, which of the following would be correct concerning the interest that you would earn on this account? a) Sales tax may be charged…
Pressure builds as students face college app season
Senior Alexis Lopez-Beltran is planning on applying to Monterey Peninsula College because it’s cheaper to go there her first two years and then transfer to a four-year school. But despite her decision…
Students take plunge as volunteers at Aquarium
As some students were at the beach or having a Netflix marathon last summer, sophomore Anna Bransford, among other Carmel students, spent her vacation at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, learning about marine…
Choir teacher hopes to hit high notes at CHS
Hustling away from his computer, which contains myriad files of recordings he has been listening through, Tom Lehmkuhl smiles widely and gives his hand for a handshake. The vibration of his voice…
’12 Years a Slave’ lives up to pre-Oscar hype
“12 Years a Slave,” an autobiography written by Solomon Northup in 1853, tells his story of 12 years living as a slave on Louisiana plantations after being abducted as a free man….
Yafa dazzles taste buds with authentic Greek cuisine
For authentic Greek and a cozy atmosphere, Yafa is the place to go. Located in downtown Carmel, this tiny one room Greek restaurant is bursting with big flavors. Opa!
‘Catching Fire’ burns up big screen with sequel
Aram: Did you catch that new flick? I think it’s called “Catching Fire.” Tatjana: Yeah, well who hasn’t? So did you like it? Aram: You know, I liked some parts, especially the…
Vince Vaughn’s ‘Delivery Man’ doesn’t deliver
“Delivery Man” is one of those films that you forget about when you step outside the theater.