The Human Library is coming to Redwood City
Catherine Dahlberg, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under News
A library is typically a place to study, browse, hold meetings, and check out books, periodicals, and videos. Starting in September of this year, Redwood City Library will begin offering a new service to residents — a Human Library, the first of its kind in the Bay Area. The Human Library, whic...
Dogs and kids form ‘pawsitive’ bond through Paws for Tales
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
On a rainy day at the Redwood Shores library, Marianna the golden retriever wags her tail happily as a little girl reads “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” to her. Marianna is part of Paws for Tales, a joint effort by the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and the Peninsula Library System that allows children to form bonds with dogs by readin...
Books students read don’t reflect Carlmont’s diverse population
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion
J.D. Salinger, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Shakespeare. All three are accomplished writers. All three are white. Sandra Cisneros, also an accomplished writer. Cisneros is Mexican-American. During my two and a half years at Carlmont, Cisneros is the only Latino writer whose book I've been give...
Used books serve new purpose
December 6, 2017
Donations of money and books are given to various causes due to the monthly used book sale put on by the “Friends of the San Carlos Library.” On the third Sunday of every month, the second story of the San Carlos Public Library is transformed into a consignment shop where consumers can buy books...
Carlmont donates ‘Ready Player One’ books to at-risk teens
Amelia Espinosa, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
Carlmont is accepting used copies of "Ready Player One," the 2016 school-wide summer reading book, from students. Every English teacher has been given a book drive donation box and has collected books since April 19. The drive will last until May 13. Then, the books will be donated to organizat...
ASB inspired by children’s books for Celebration Assembly theme
Anya Meredith, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia
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Transitioning from books to tablets
Tian Chary, Staff Writer
March 10, 2014
Filed under A&E
In recent years, different school administrations have been discussing the digital divide between the “haves" and “have nots.” Many new and state-of-the-art technologies are developed daily, and most of them are being directed at the younger generation. As technology has advanced, so has the gap t...
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
Bikers will soon have access to new riding terrain in San Francisco. On the grounds of the Laguna...
Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer
Starting bright and early on Sunday mornings, Belmont’s weekly farmers' market opens up to the public,...
Katherine McKinney, Staff Writer
Christmas spirit is starting to light up the faces of citizens in the Bay Area. The Night of Lights...
Elle Brough, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
During the holidays, small string lights cover houses all throughout the Bay Area. Many are Christmas lights, twinkling red, white, and green. However, some are Hanukkah...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Every year, a handful of teachers are evaluated by Carlmont's administration to help them teach effectively and grow professionally. Principal Ralph Crame, Administrative...
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
‘Tis the season for gifts. Whether giving them or receiving them, November through January has become the time of the year most known for present exchanges as several...
Andrew Shao, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Raising money for affected Boy Scout troops in the heart of the Camp Fire in central California earlier in November, the San Carlos Youth Advisory Council (YAC) sold pizza...