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Dancing in the Spotlight: Student dancers twirl, whirl and impress at the 50th Sequoia Dance Show

Andrew Mancini, Staff Reporter May 31, 2019

From Advanced Dance students rocking out to the 1985 hit “Conga” to senior Sonja Frazer’s self-choreographed act about positive body image, Sequoia’s 50th annual Dance Show dazzled audiences...

Cherokees to Ravens name change sparks conversation

Caitlin Sorensen and David Ramirez May 29, 2019

Sequoia officially changed the name of the mascot from Cherokees to Ravens after a unanimous vote from the Sequoia Union High School District School Board on April 17. The announcement led to an uproar...

What have you heard?

Mia Padilla, Staff Reporter April 24, 2019

Teachers always hear more than they let on, so what is the weirdest thing they have heard?

On Dec. 10 Bradley and Greg Parmer-Lohan swore in their mother Laura to San Carlos’ City Council before she participated in her first City Council meeting as a councilwoman.

Politics hits home for students with parents in office

Shannon Coan, Copy Editor April 24, 2019

Pride, stress, excitement and a sense of responsibility filled the air Dec. 10 as Bradley and Greg Parmer-Lohan swore in the newest member of San Carlos’ City Council: their mother Laura.  Laura...

Jonas Brothers released Sucker on March 1, 2019 (Image via @jonasbrothers on Instagram)

Suckers for the Jonas Brothers

David Ramirez, Staff Reporter March 29, 2019

Blast from the past: Jonas Brothers return with show-stealing song After a six year hiatus, the sibling trio of our dreams, the Jonas Brothers have made their comeback to the public eye in the release...

Special sports showcased by Sequoia students

Madeline Carpinelli and Caitlin Sorensen March 20, 2019

Camogie   Balancing a sliotar on a racket and lunging it into a goal sounds like something out of Harry Potter. But in fact it’s real, and freshman twins Colleen and Bridget Diether play Irish...

Teachers must balance between their responsibilities as a teacher and their responsibilities as a new parent when considering when to go on Maternity Leave or Parental Leave. Parents, including spouses not giving birth, adoptive parents and foster parents, are only given two days of full paid leave.

Planning maternity leave with school policy pains teachers

Beatrice Bugos, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2019

Every year, there are a handful of teachers who go on maternity or parental leave for months on end. Many students don’t know what it fully entails. Months before the leave takes place, the teachers...

The stereotypical Bay Area look remains unaffordable for many, typifying the stark divides between groups.

Stereotypical Silicon Valley look caters to the rich

Ysabelle Punzal, Feature Editor March 15, 2019

From Airpods and Hydroflasks to North Face and Patagonia, the Silicon Valley lifestyle is evident in the halls and in the classroom. Many students in the Bay Area are seen sporting this look, flexing...

A quick request on Snapchat fro pictures of e-cigarettes resulted in a flurry of responses from teenagers.

The good and the bad of e-cigarettes

Laniah Dickinson, Staff Reporter March 15, 2019

E-cigarettes are starting to take over teens’ lives outside and during school. At Sequoia, students have been seen smoking in the bathrooms, during class, at lunch and while waiting for the bus. E-cigarettes...

Dream Club Seniors hold butterflies depicting their country of origin, which they later flipped to become the American flag.

Alum advocates for change with art installation on US border

Shannon Coan, Copy Editor February 6, 2019

Two eyes stare unblinkingly up at the sky. People gather around them, sharing food and drinks at a giant picnic, ignoring the fact that half the attendees are on the other side of the U.S.-Mexico border. “I...

Holiday cheer lights up Peninsula with snow many lively activities

Kelsie Garay, Sophie Harris, and Caitlin Sorensen December 17, 2018

Twinkling lights. Festive decorations. Sparkling trees.  With so many options on the Peninsula, it can be a challenge to decide what to do during the most wonderful time of the year. In San Carlos,...

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