Opinion by ANASTASIA ZOLOTOVA Published June 5, 2020 The father of Gianna Floyd, a 6-year-old girl from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was murdered at the hands of police on May 25. George Floyd was…
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Opinion: Tuck Box restaurant’s reopening puts Carmel at risk in more ways than one
By ELLAH FOSTER Published May 22, 2020 A turn down Dolores Street in the mostly shuttered, empty town of Carmel-by-the-Sea reveals what looks like a political rally. American flags, Trump hats and…
Jordi’s Guide to Fringe Political Ideologies
By JORDI FAXON Published May 22, 2020 They say quarantine is the best time to try some new political ideologies. Why not put the saying to the test? Here’s my curation of…
In defense of journalism
By ATHENA FOSLER-BRAZIL When I signed up for Mike Palshaw’s Newspaper class as a sophomore at Carmel High, I had no idea what I was stepping into. Journalism, to me, was something…
YA novel ‘Radio Silence’ speaks triumphantly about teenage struggles
By GRACE PAUL Sheltering in place has affected people in many ways. For me, it has led me back to my bookshelf to pick up books that I hadn’t gotten to. The…
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…
Is my resting bitch face making you uncomfortable?
BY ATHENA FOSLER-BRAZIL Working at my part-time barista job in Carmel-by-the-Sea, I am told frequently by customers to smile more. Before I even speak, I’m often ambushed by a “Can I get…
The culture of self-deprecation overwhelmingly present among teens
BY JORDI FAXON It’s common to see students jokingly flaunting their D’s on tests, insisting that they’re stupid for asking a question or criticizing themselves unprompted. This behavior is normal enough that…
The case for Sen. Bernie Sanders
BY ANDREW WANG As the Democratic primaries draw closer, it’s clear that all candidates have one goal in common: defeat Donald Trump. Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Bernie Sanders is the only one who…
CUSD overlooks environmental flaws in accepting the Green Ribbon Award
BY GRACE PAUL When one thinks of Carmel Unified School District, one thinks of a relatively eco-friendly place. After all, the middle school focuses heavily on being environmentally friendly with its use…