By MICHELLE FOLEY As college campuses nationwide shut down in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, universities and students alike began adapting to help incoming college freshmen decide where they will be…
Safety a concern as students find ways to spend time with friends
By RILEY PALSHAW With social distancing rules in place in Monterey County, Carmel High students have been longing to hang out with their friends, and although the majority of teens seem to…
Before you enroll for college, beware the lingering repercussions of COVID-19
By KYLIE YEATMAN It’s no secret that the traditional college process has been all but robbed from this year’s senior class. Announcements came out during a time of great uncertainty–a phrase all…
Padres work to find ways to maintain relationships during quarantine
By EMMA BROWN In the past few weeks, teenagers have learned the true meaning of the saying “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” After roughly one month of distance learning, teenagers have…
Vacation rentals shut down amid pandemic
By ARIELLE CASTAGNA The COVID-19 pandemic has touched countless businesses on the Monterey Peninsula, as the Mobility Market Outlook estimates that the global revenue for travel will decrease by 34.7% from last…
Restaurant industry switches to takeout and delivery during pandemic
By ELLAH FOSTER Lisa Weiman, the owner of Peppers Mexicali Cafe in Pacific Grove, was unsure of the first move for her business when California Governor Gavin Newsom requested that all restaurants…
Teachers experiment with unfamiliar online resources to enhance learning
By CASSIE GORMAN As distance learning poses unique challenges to teaching and reviewing content, some teachers have decided to branch out and experiment with novel teaching methods to enhance online learning and…
Teens react to season of quarantine during age of TikTok
By MIA KOTELEC With the shelter in place giving rise to widespread reliance on technology, social media has become even more inescapable for a generation already stereotyped for its excessive social media…
CHS food suppliers lead way with essential home distribution
By KEA YENGST The Carmel Unified School District has been using aid from volunteers and cafeteria staff to distribute food to families in need, distributing bundles while simultaneously practicing social distancing, all…
Local candidates adjust campaigning efforts as COVID-19 creeps in on election season
By ALICIA KRUEGER November 2020 marks the beginning of most local elections, and during a normal year, fundraising and campaigning would be a pressing part of any candidate’s schedule, yet COVID-19 put…