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A World of Protests

One million, two hundred thousand.

That’s how many people protested in the 2018 March for Our Lives.

Two million.

This is the number of people protesting in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019, according to the Civil Human Rights Front.

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Academic Center provides support for students

A little-known resource for Carlmont students lies in the upper A hall, providing students with opportunities to catch up on homework and study for tests.

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BTI students find paths for their future

Carlmont constructed a $6.7 million lab building in 2011. The goal? To introduce possibilities for students.

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Deep Blue inspires students to create in STEM

Many students imagine robotics as a group of computer geeks living in a lab year-round.

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Opinion: News will always be sensationalized

Humans get distracted.

Among the many things we get distracted by is shocking news.

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Opinion: Sales tax should be included

Growing up in the U.S., we are taught that the price we see is not going to be the price we pay. I’ve known that since the first time I tried to buy something with my own money. I took my carefully counted cash, only to find out it wasn’t enough. Sales tax had thwarted my plans, and it continues to do so today. The tax had deceived me, but if the price included tax, it would no longer be a problem.

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Opinion: YouTube monetization rules prevent authenticity

“Broadcast Yourself.”

This was YouTube’s slogan for almost half of its life but has slowly been phased out. Even so, the ideals of the motto can still be found on the site today.

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