The Claw

Youth Vote Essential in Presidential & Local Elections
Editor's Note: The original copy mistakenly stated that Donald Trump "would become the only president to serve in two non-consecutive terms if elected." This has been corrected to acknowledge that President Grover Cleveland was the first President to do so. With the 2024 presidential election...
Technological Transitions: 28 AP Exams Go Digital
The College Board announced that in May 2025 the use of paper tests will end for 28 Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The transition will move 16 exams to be exclusively online and 12 to be hybrids of part paper and part digital. The online exams will be taken by students through the Bluebook application...
Issue 4, Volume LXXII – Racing Toward a Summer to Remember
Check out the latest edition of The Claw.
The Final Stretch: Seniors’ Last Semester
\ When asked about how they felt about their last semester of high school, Campolindo seniors had varying perspectives on how they planned to manage it. There are mixed feelings surrounding the beginning of the end, but most of them are looking forward to their graduation. Senior Kendall Hollyfield...
The Reclamation of Hyperfemininity Has Gone Too Far
This past year, I spent more time scrolling through the disorienting realm that is TikTok than I’d care to admit. The entire app is built on trends, and I was encountering them at an extraordinary rate. Subconsciously, aspects of my personality began to revolve around internet culture, but I wasn’t...

Kendra Moon, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

On Monday, September 29, the 5th annual Black Student Union (BSU) summit was hosted at Saint Mary’s College. The annual summit has been happening in the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) since...

Lafayette Hosts 27th Annual Art and Wine Festival

Olivia Seelig, Lifestyle Editor • October 25, 2024

The City of Lafayette hosted its 27th annual Art and Wine Festival on September 21 and 22. The two-day long event consisted of food, art, and music, with a huge crowd to make all of it possible. Many...

Students Explore Local Walnut Festival

Jewel Mendiola, Staff Writer/Photographer • October 25, 2024

The Walnut Festival is a celebration for the community of the town Walnut Creek, California with thrilling carnival games, food trucks including corn dogs, french fries and pretzels. Also for those interested,...

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Homecoming 2024: The Stress To Find The Perfect Dress

Karly Kazliner, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

Whether it be weeks, months or even years, many students feel like it’s never too early to start shopping for homecoming dresses. The stress...

Embracing Autumn and Its Fall Flavors

Lauren Kawamoto and Olivia Seelig • October 25, 2024

With the summer season ending and the autumn season officially beginning, a new trend will start emerging in all sorts of ways at Campolindo,...

Do Extracurriculars and Schoolwork Clash?

Karly Kazliner, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

The schoolwork load is ramping up and students are stressed. Whether it be rushing to get assignments in or running to the finish line, students...

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Outdated School Pictures Are Frustrating Students

Karly Kazliner, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

A number of students dislike looking at their school ID and seeing a different version of themself. Bleached buzz cuts have grown out, braces are off, and it is upsetting...

Current Events: Bridging News and Education

Lauren Kawamoto, Business Editor • October 25, 2024

Although the Campo curriculum is well-rounded and competitive with its numerous AP classes and selection of unique elective options, one thing seems to be lacking in students’...

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Will Myers commits to play baseball at Occidental College

Myers Commits to Occidental

Harrison Fuller, Editor in Chief • October 25, 2024

After a long and impressive baseball career in the Lamorinda area and beyond, Will Myers has committed to Occidental College. Myers’s passion has been baseball since...

Boys Water Polo Starts Season Hot

Harrison Fuller, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2024

Campo’s boys water polo team is fast, hungry, and looks to make a splash with new head coach Brodie Jasper. The Cougars are 9-2 through their first eleven games and are...

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