News
From April 26-29, the Mateo Marching Band and Colorguard, Symphonic band, Jazz Band, Orquestra, and Concert Band traveled to Disneyland in Anaheim, California to perform and enjoy the two Disney parks. All sitting ensembles performed at the band stage in Frontier Land in the park to adoring crowds. The marching [...]
Opinion
There are two main reasons I am pro-life. The first and most important reason is all in the title–life. The process of human life begins at conception and it’s proposterous that someone can argue that the “real” beginning is some arbitrary point dictated by the Supreme Court. In his speech [...]
Opinion
If and when a terrorist attack is launched on American soil, our country reacts without hesitation with unlimited resources and power, not stopping till the guilty are hunted down. But what is our country doing to prevent such horrors from plaguing our country? What are we doing to stop gun [...]
Arts & Entertainment
This year’s prom was full of beauties but a few students really stood out, click the picture to see more.
Special
San Mateo High School is known for its extreme diversity and unique collection of students from various backgrounds. It is a place where these students can meet each other and learn about different cultures, as demonstrated by events such as International Week. However, even though the students are diverse and [...]
Opinion
by The Bearcat × on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 8:52 AM ×
Click to see a political cartoon by Karen Chee.
News
Five San Mateo artists were honored with first place wins in the annual City Arts competition this month. Accepting the first place awards were Masafumi Kawakatsu for 2D, Vi Bautista for 3D, Caitlin Waddington for Photography, Andrea Caceres for poetry, and Karen Chee for prose.
La Esquina Latina
Historically, Cinco de Mayo celebrates freedom and democracy during the Battle of Puebla. But today, it is a day where people in the United States and Mexico celebrate Mexican pride and heritage. There are several ways to be a part of the celebration. Many parades and events are held [...]
News
SMHS SEEDS is at it again! The club went to Lake Lagunita on Stanford University’s campus to participate in the annual BioBlitz event on Saturday, April 20.
Sports
Amanda Perez-Murillo stands tall as a starter on the roster of the U-20 National Mexican Women’s Soccer Team as well as on the University of Washington’s women’s soccer team.