We have so many different kinds of artists here at San Mateo. There is seemingly unbounded creative talent within our halls. Some draw, some write, some improvise. But where are our performance poets? When I first discovered spoken-word last year, I was immediately hooked. Stumbling through the archive at TedTalks, I discovered the magic that [...]
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For a lot of students in the Bay Area, colleges like UC Berkeley and Stanford come to mind immediately when prompted for their choice in college. But with tuitions rising hysterically in the past decade, only an elite group of students can afford to make their way through college without being crushed by massive amounts [...]
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As second semester has started, seniors are reflecting on their high school years. After looking back on their achievements, failures, and memories made along the way, most realize that they have become much wiser. In hopes of helping the remaining students in high school, they share knowledge gained from their journey. Looking back on this [...]
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Lomography—This website showcases an older form of photography, analogue pictures. You can randomize it and see recently posted pictures, or go to the selected tab to see the very best of the site. Check out the store in San Francisco (on Sutter Street) for cool events. Lookbook—Sometimes when I’m studying around in the dark at [...]
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Soundcloud musician Thomas McCall is one of our very own talented bearcats.
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There are at least five percent of San Mateo High’s student population has more than the typical struggles of sleep deprivation, class preparation, GPA maintenance, and school sports.
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Do you love to challenge your brain by fabricating routines and songs on the spot? If so, you can join the improv club, which was started by junior Karen Chee.
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Ms. Mitchell, previously Ms. Stanley, San Mateo’s beloved Spanish teacher, has returned from her semester-long hiatus, and she has brought good news with her.
Is the battle against online piracy finally over? Many hoped so, with last week’s defeat of the SOPA and PIPA bills bringing hope to the online community.
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You know it’s Chinese New Year’s when the the house starts smelling of dumplings and parents start putting up red decorations all over the house.
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