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Mail in ballots from Washington wait to be counted. Mail-in voting has increased due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Election Eve: Millions of votes have been cast, yet the official presidential winner isn’t expected to be known for days

Madeline Mack, News and Feature Editor Nov 2, 2020

November 2, 2020- It is Election Day eve, yet over 91 million votes have already been cast throughout the United States. The 2020 election has been highly anticipated and voter turnout is on its way to...

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Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence on the debate stage. Both participants communicated how they plan to improve the lives of the American people.

Vice Presidential Debate Highlights

Kyle Gatti, Staff Reporter Nov 2, 2020

The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris was a highly anticipated event during this election year. Both candidates described what they would do to better...

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A pumpkin sits on a staircase while wearing a mask. This Halloween has been greatly affected due to COVID-19. Classic Halloween events like haunted houses and trick-or-treating are not recommended to help stop transmissions of COVID-19.

Halloween in the Times of a Pandemic

Isabella Bernabeo, Staff Reporter Oct 29, 2020

October 31st: Halloween night, the one time a year when ghoulish ghosts and monsters come alive. Typically children would be dressed up in costumes, running around neighborhoods trick-or-treating, spending...

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Morgan Mayorga and Maya Grudman stand in their floaties and matching outfits holding their “weapons” of choice. The pair are two of the game coordinators who organize the event.

Senior Assassins Continues Despite COVID-19

Bella Niems, Web Editor in Chief Oct 26, 2020

She was getting ready for work and thought about nothing but being five minutes behind. Rushing out the door she was pelted with squirt guns and the voice of her peers cheering that they had gotten their...

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A Carlsbad restaurant creates a temporary patio in their parking lot, allowing extra suitable seating due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many businesses have been given the green light by local governments to temporarily expand into streets in order to replace their lost indoor space.

Carlsbad Village Business Scene Shifts as a Result of COVID-19 Restrictions

Jacob Fletcher, Staff Reporter Oct 14, 2020

With unprecedented times, comes widespread business struggles and debates like never seen before. Since March, COVID-19 has been sweeping across the nation and wreaking havoc on populated cities and dense...

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Students attend in-person tours of UCSD. In previous years, students would complete college tours in person rather than the updated virtual tours.

Counseling Office Provides Online Campus Tours for Prospective College Students

Lulu Horne, Staff Reporter Oct 13, 2020

Traditionally, college tours are held on campus and allow students to learn about prospective colleges and universities. These tours can greatly influence a student's eventual college commitments....

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UCLA, one of the many colleges with a change in test-policy, witnesses the great impact of the pandemic. The college application process for the admissions cycle of 2021 has shifted dramatically in terms of requirements and the resources outsourced to prospective students.

The Guide to Virtual College Resources: Navigating the College Application Process This Year

Applying to College in the Time of Online School May Seem Daunting, However, the Virtual Resources Added This Year Add a Great Advantage in Facilitating the College Application Process.
Chloe Neal, Entertainment & Opinion Editor Oct 12, 2020

College applications can come off as a bit intimidating when first approaching the subject, but with the great number of virtual resources added this year, students have the ability to gain insight into...

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A student scrolls through social media unaware of its influence on her. The effects of social media can be harmful if screen time is not moderated.

The Trials and Terrors of Social Media: How Social Media has Influenced Students During Quarantine

Aedia Hamilton, Staff Reporter Oct 8, 2020

In a world where internet fame is increasingly easier to gain, it's easy to get caught up in social media. There are a few benefits of using social media, but if it isn't moderated, social media can be...

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A school girl wearing a mask uses hand sanitizer to keep bacteria off her hands. CUSD has implemented a whole new set of guidelines to help students and staff stay safe and healthy during school reopenings.

The Impact of Covid-19 on CUSD Custodians

Isabella Bernabeo, Staff Reporter Oct 8, 2020

As coronavirus swept through the United States, the world’s “new normal” was kindled. On March 13th, life as mankind knew it was changed. The strike of COVID-19 has re-constructed society and the...

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High school students are exposed to online bullying everyday. During quarantine, cyberbullying statistics have reached an all-time high.

Cyberbullying During Quarantine: Have the Statistics Been Rising?

Malea Williams and Becca Petty Oct 1, 2020

With school cancellations and social distancing orders in place due to COVID, students have turned to social media as a way of connection.  This rise in social media use has led to more negative...

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The CUSD board of trustees met on Sept. 11 to make their final elementary reopening decision. The goal was to find a plan that would be the best transition from online to at campus learning.

CUSD Elementary Students Will Return to Campus on Sept. 28

Madeline Mack and Bella Niems Sep 21, 2020

As of Sept. 28,  elementary level students will be allowed back on campus as per the Carlsbad Unified School District Board (CUSD), which is the first indication that high school level students will be...

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