Fun Things to do with your Friends
Malavika Santhosh, Reporter
May 18, 2020
With all of us stuck inside our homes for what feels like an eternity, we’re all yearning to go back before the time of a global pandemic, where going out and spending time with friends was something we took for granted. Being in quarantine has left many of us feeling bored and isolated. ...
Mental Health during the Pandemic
Aya Long, Reporter
May 8, 2020
So we’re all cooped up at home-or at least we should be-but what does this mean for mental health? According to the CDC, this abnormal time in our lives can lead to change in sleeping and eating patterns, worsening of chronic and mental health conditions, increased substance use, and, not surprisingly, fea...
Positivity during Pandemic
Ethan Yamamoto, Reporter
May 3, 2020
In a world where a microscopic organism has taken over all of humanity and has stricken fear within all beings on planet Earth, the positive stories of the world have been overcast by the commotion this virus has created and it feels as if all is lost! However, The Catamount has come to save ...
How Viruses Work
Diya Anoop, Reporter
May 3, 2020
A virus is a tiny particle, typically even smaller than bacteria, with the ability to infect humans/animals. Virus particles (virions) come in many shapes and sizes and consist of nucleic acid —which contains the virus’s genetic information— cased in protein and sometimes surrounded by a lipid...
Chuck E Cheese catastrophe
Michael Marquess, Cover Editor, Co-Art Editor
May 13, 2019
Amidst a flurry of allegations of health code violations, the lovable little mouse of Chuck E. Cheese Entertainment will squeak clean no more. According to a new wave of social media influencers, the uneven slices of pizza served at local establishments point to a shady business practice that underm...
Calming down guide
Gabe Araujo, Co-Litterbox Editor
May 13, 2019
School stress can be difficult to manage. With the first 3/4 of the year behind us, many students may be getting more concerned about their GPA. However, unless you are one of those people who is motivated by stress, it will only make your grades worse. Therefore, I’m writing this guide to calm down...
Perfecting pronouns
Gabe Araujo, Co-Litterbox Editor
May 13, 2019
Pronouns are an important part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the rest of society. They define us as a person, and give us as humans more comfortable labels. If not for them, conversations would sound pretty weird. For example if you are telling a friend about your favorite song artist, and l mak...
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Evie Smith, Photo Editor, Co-Litterbox Editor
May 13, 2019
The 5th of May is just the day after May 4th and the one before May 6th for many, but for Americans, Beer companies, and the city of Pueblo, Mexico it is much more. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the country's victory in the Battle of Puebla. It all started because Mexico owed Fr...
Is spelling becoming obsolete?
Téa Schmid, Design Editor
May 13, 2019
In a world with seemingly endless technological advancements, previously important skills of the past are becoming less necessary. Many jobs became unnecessary due to advanced machinery, and some people do not even have to drive their car anymore because it drives itself! Every year the human race ventu...
STEM corner
Sanjana Chava, Feature Editor
May 13, 2019
With advancements in cloning technology in the past few years, ethical issues surrounding the topic have created debate among the public. However, cloning has had various benefits that do not relate directly to the cloning of an entire human or animal. Cloning has opened a new door in the field of...
BHS brings new options
Stephanie Rodriguez, Reporter
May 13, 2019
Another year, another schedule, another frenzy of freshmen scurrying about searching for their classes. We are preparing to say farewell to the class of 2019 and introduce new courses in our everyday schedules. Many students have different interests and skill levels so therefore our school decided to...
Take care of yourself, from inside to out
Mary Conaway, News Editor
May 13, 2019
Healthy habits don’t have to be started in January, everyday is a new day to start eating healthier and living a more active lifestyle. Here are some ideas and habits to get into for starting a new healthy and active lifestyle! Working out does not have to be at the gym! Going outside and goin...