The Penn Perspective Published December 2017 It’s cliché, I know, but high school really has gone by incredibly fast.
As a senior, I still vividly remember walking onto Carlmont’s campus for the first time - looking up (both figuratively and literally) to all the upperclassmen, sprinting to my classes when the minute bell rang, and practically shaking with excitement at everything I thought high school was going to be.
The Penn Perspective: Subliminal messaging manipulates humans subconsciously Published October 2017 What if ads you see on TV, on your phone, and in your email inbox were covertly manipulating your subconscious into wanting their product?
The Penn Perspective Published September 2017 I don’t like going places alone. Let me rephrase that. I hate it.
Being home alone? That’s fine. Not preferable, but fine.
But making a grocery run? Going to the gym? Studying at the library? I almost always end up dragging a friend with me. If no one agrees to accompany me, chances are I won’t end up going.
The purpose of protesting is blurred by fads Published September 2017 Hundreds of protesters march through the city of San Francisco, holding signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Not My President.” They walk proudly, with their heads held high, as they chant in unison and… grab a Philz coffee as they walk past a food truck.
With all the chaos that has occured in the U.S. over the past 8 months, protests have become almost an everyday occurrence, especially in the Bay Area.
Society's tattoo count increases Published May 2017 Less than two decades ago, it was rare to see the average middle class citizen walking around with visible tattoos. However, with the growing culture of creativity and self expression, permanent ink is trending, particularly among millennials.
Rejection season reaches students Published March 2017 For seniors, spring is a time of anxiously awaiting college admissions letters.
The season typically brings a mixture of disappointment and joy, as students find out if the letters coming in the mail hold acceptances or rejections.
Lying your way into college Published January 2017 Soccer. Volunteering. Babysitting. Improv. Jobs. Girl Scouts.
Maddy Meier, a junior, partakes in a plethora of activities in addition to keeping up her grades in multiple Advanced Placement courses.
“A lot of the things I do are because I enjoy them and am passionate about them, but I don’t think I would be doing as much if it didn’t increase my chances of being accepted to colleges,” said Meier.
Income prioritized above family time Published December 2016 What typically comes to mind when one thinks of the holidays is going home, spending time with family and friends, and taking a break from school and work. However, for many, it simply means another day at work, and making a little more money than usual.
Robotics evolves from a club to a class Published October 2016 Last year, students may have noticed a particular group of kids who would hang around after school hours, sometimes for long periods of time. A lot of people didn’t know why they were there, or what they were doing that took up so much time. It wasn’t sports kids, or ASB kids, or drumline. No, these students were holed up in a tiny room on the edge of the quad, building a robot.
Deaf Community: working for acceptance Published April 2016 Imagine a world of silence. No constant background noise. No birds chirping or cars honking. Just silence. You can see people’s lips move as they speak, but nothing comes out.
Licensed: the adventure after the test Published March 2016 Junior Tori Miranda walked into the DMV in November absolutely terrified. However, by the time she left, she was an ecstatic new driver. Little did she know, that simple test would change her lifestyle forever.
What it really means to be desensitized to violence Published February 2016 In today’s society, violence is apparent everywhere. In the news, in video games, the latest action and horror movies, books, and in the everyday discussions about what’s going on in the world. Children run around with plastic guns and pretend to stab their playmates with foam swords. There is a common belief that the current adolescent generation has been desensitized to violence.
How to make New Year resolutions stick Published January 2016 With the beginning of the new year comes a new list of resolutions. Whether it is to try something new, break an old habit, or build a new one, people have something to add to their New Year’s resolutions list.