2011 October | The Bearcat

Love Is All You Need

Watch the giant group hug video that ended SMHS Peace Week

Oct 14 2011 | Posted in Front Page Slider | Read More »

San Mateo Marches and Plays on Columbus Day

Watch SMHS Marching Band and Color Guard at Columbus Day Parade in SF

Oct 14 2011 | Posted in Front Page Slider | Read More »

TV Shows That Shouldn’t Be

Living in America, we are used to the infinite amounts of television shows that run every second of every day. Some shows have run their course, or just have never been good to begin with.

Oct 14 2011 | Posted in A&E | Read More »

Modern Comedy About Your Favorite Families

If you are a teenage girl, an awkward boy, gay, married, or have family members–this is the show for you. Throughout television, people are able to relate to comedy sitcoms–especially when they hit a little too close to home. This factor is so overtly obvious in Modern Family, it’s borderline ridiculous. Modern Family follows three families that are linked together by the epitome of a patriarch, Jay Pritchett.

Oct 14 2011 | Posted in A&E | Read More »

Come Watch a Peace Week Video!

Watch this video on Peace Week if you missed it or would like to see the event in video form!

Oct 12 2011 | Posted in Front Page Slider | Read More »

Let’s Go Green and Join the Team

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after you, hopefully, put it in its corresponding bin? That’s right, your school’s Green Team takes and sorts all recycling for the school. Green Team is a club on campus that strives to make this school a cleaner and greener place for all students to enjoy. They make sure all classrooms have sufficient resources for recycling, collect recycling around the school, and sort it so it can be recycled instead of thrown away with regular trash. Green Team’s advisor is Mr. Appleman, and this year its leader is Natalie Kuan who also receives help from members and the school’s Green Commissioner Kiana Woodward.

Oct 12 2011 | Posted in Features | Read More »

Bay Area Fashion Rises

Saturday night in Vallejo, California on September 24th meant one thing for fashionistas: Iscah Uzza in the Pink’s 4th Annual Fashion Show! The event (hosted by the Empress Theater) showcased the cultural and contemporary African-American designs from a relatively small selection of designers from around the area. The show fundraised for the research and global awareness of breast cancer. Camari Henderson, the wonder woman behind the concept, and the crew were rewarded a fantastic turnout in honor of a crucial cause.

Oct 12 2011 | Posted in Features | Read More »

Penn is Mightier then the Sword

Junior year is an important year on many fronts: it’s the year students first take the SAT’s, the year most students get their licenses and jobs, and it’s the year students must begin to consider the pressing question, “where should I apply to college?” It is of the utmost importance to research, explore, and study the different options available. That’s what the majority of college guides will tell you. However, what many will neglect to mention is how to begin. How does one select a college and then weigh their options? Well, an article once a month in the newspaper isn’t as extensive or as informative as The Fiske Guide To Colleges, but it’s a start.

Oct 12 2011 | Posted in Features | Read More »

Todavía Hay Una Esperanza Para Ir a la Universidad Para Todos

ATENCION ATENCION! A todos los estudiantes indocumentados: estamos empezando el ciclo escolar y tenemos que empezarlo con el pie derecho, no importa en que ano estes, empieza ya, informate ahora, por que en el futuro la universidad hace una diferencia muy grande .Como latinos tenemos que estar reconcosidos en nuestra comunidad.

Oct 12 2011 | Posted in La Esquina Latina | Read More »

Varsity Football Kicks off the 2011 Season

The San Mateo Bearcats have high hopes for their 2011 Season. Finishing 2-8 last year, the Cat’s are looking to dominate in their PAL Lake Division, and make their way to CCS. This year’s opponents include, Hillsdale, Carlmont, Aragon and Burlingame, which is the most important game for the Bearcats.

Oct 12 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

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