California State Proposition 18 contends that 17 year olds who will be 18 in time for the general election should be permitted to vote in…
Violet TaylorOctober 9, 2020
NOTE: This article was originally published in our Spring Mark magazine and has since been updated. The United States has over 5.8 million confirmed…
Toni Shindler-RubergAugust 27, 2020
Illustration by Lara Smarandoiu “That’s so gay.” “Don’t be a pussy.” These are words that are often thrown around at high school campuses, including M-A.…
Sathvik NoriApril 18, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has—among many revelations—shown how difficult it can be for some students to complete schoolwork at home. With the Sequoia Union High School…
Nate ViottiApril 12, 2020
As we finish the fourth week of distance learning, the Sequoia Union High School District is deciding whether to keep traditional grading or move to…
Sarah MarksApril 12, 2020
Throughout these first couple weeks of shelter and place due to the spread of COVID-19, many professional athletes have used their influence and posted inspiring…
Cole TriggApril 3, 2020
Illustration by Karina Takayama Like many of my peers, I started senior year by filling out the Common Application. Name, birthday, email, and high school…
Toni Shindler-RubergMarch 18, 2020
It is worth mentioning that any of the current candidates would make a better president than Donald Trump. Each has pushed the national debate forward…
The Editorial BoardMarch 2, 2020
This is a dissenting opinion in response to the M-A Chronicle's endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren for the 2020 Democratic Primary. Sure, there are differences…
Nathaniel GerhardMarch 2, 2020
By fifth period on November 15th, M-A had reached a boiling point. Over two hundred students left class to protest the proposal to end the…
The Editorial BoardFebruary 6, 2020
January 29th marks Student Press Freedom Day– a national day celebrating the contribution of student journalists. On this day in 1988, Cathy Kuhlmeier, a high…
Sathvik NoriJanuary 29, 2020
“Carlmont’s goal is somewhere around 2,000 cans. Just this morning we brought in well over 3,000 to 4,000 cans,” said leadership teacher Michael Amoroso. Through…
Izzy LeakeDecember 2, 2019
Known for their Southern-influenced food and bigoted political alliances, Chick-fil-A is stirring up controversy within San Mateo County because of their plan to open a…
The Editorial BoardOctober 9, 2019
Editors’ Note: A different version of this article was published in The MArk.
The Editorial BoardApril 9, 2019
With the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2019 Basketball Tournament starting today, millions of people are predicting who they think will win. However, choosing a…
Cole TriggMarch 19, 2019
Written by Amelia Wu and Brynn Baker America’s leading nonprescription drug, surprisingly, is none other than coffee, or rather, the caffeine found within it. Most…
Brynn BakerMarch 10, 2019
Editors' Note: A different version of this article was published in The MArk. One of our M-A journalists stepped into a student bathroom for the…
The Editorial BoardJanuary 25, 2019
Living in Silicon Valley, it can often feel as if value can only be derived from higher education by pursuing what is widely seen as…
Nathaniel GerhardJanuary 22, 2019
Every November marks the start of a new M-A canned food drive. As with any large event, it never comes without controversy. Some believe that…
Isabella MontoyaDecember 10, 2018
