Diversity in mass media remains an issue

You grew up watching a certain type of actor dominate the screen: white, heterosexual, and cisgender. You rarely saw yourself as the protagonist; instead, you wished you looked and felt like the main characters you saw.
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While mass media has become more diverse in recent years, many still feel underrepresented.

​Social media plays a double-edged role in society

In the modern age of digitalization, social media use has become increasingly more common and ingrained in society.
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About 45% of the human population has a social media account, adding up to 3.5 billion users. Due to that large number, many prominent social media sites aim to create worldwide communities. For example, Facebook strives “to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.”

“Social media is a way I can talk to my friends, especially now, during the shelter-in-place. It helps me connect with them when I’m not around,” said Caroline LeVans, a junior at Castro Valley High School.

Despite this, studies regarding the negative impacts of social media are causing some to question its effects on society.

​The effects of turning problems into memes

Your timeline blows up with breaking news. A few hours later, you’re still struggling to keep up with new posts. But this time, they are memes.

Already trending, they have taken the internet by storm, and their popularity grows by the minute.
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Whether you find the memes funny or insensitive, one thing remains the same: the internet loves to turn a time of crisis into a joke.

​Sweetheart Dance builds family and community

Colored lights illuminated the room as attendees gathered around a chocolate fountain, staring in awe. Lines formed in front of two photo booths, participants exchanging goofy poses or large smiles. The building was packed, and the Sweetheart Dance was in full swing.

​Chinatown welcomes Chinese New Year with Flower Market Fair

Chinatown came to life as dragons danced their way through packed streets during the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair.

​Yoga and Wellness Club aids mental and physical health

As the school year continues, students find their stress levels increasing, and an easy and relaxing way students can relieve this stress is through yoga.

​French Honor Society celebrates French culture and language

​The French Honor Society is a national organization dedicated to enriching the lives of students through French culture and language.

​At Carlmont, it does just that.

​New Climate Change Club advocates for environmental awareness

The newly founded Climate Change Club recently welcomed its first members and urged them to make their voices heard during its first club meeting.