“The Lego Movie: The Second Part” is a humorous and charming film
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
Filed under Reviews
“The Lego Movie: The Second Part” is not necessarily the movie we need, but it is the one we deserve. An impressive sequel to an already impressive prequel, it transports the audience back to the world of Emmet Brickowski, an unassuming and cheerful Lego man who just returned from his persona...
Belmont’s farmers’ market vendors build close community
Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Starting bright and early on Sunday mornings, Belmont’s weekly farmers' market opens up to the public, inviting everyone around to enjoy the fresh and local merchandise. Tucked to the side of El Camino, this open marketplace partially occupies a parking lot, contributing to the friendly and welcoming a...
Carlmont Robotics strives to build teamwork
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
October 7, 2018
Robocop, Wall-E, Optimus Prime, and R2-D2 — all famous robots, yet none is as real as the robots created in the Carlmont Robotics’ workshop. The Carlmont Robotics team, also known as Deep Blue, is an organization of students from freshmen to seniors who work together on a yearlong project. Starting in the second se...
“Race to Build” color run raises money for affordable housing
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
April 29, 2018
It can be hard to afford to live in the Bay Area due to the expensive housing costs. Habitat for Humanity helps build houses for low-income families at little to no cost to them. Habitat for Humanity International is based in Atlanta, Georgia, but they have different branches stationed all across the U.S....
Family Crafts builds a sense of community for kids
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
Filed under News
Glue, glitter, colorful feathers, and more. These are the things that decorate the Belmont Library’s Taube Room every Tuesday afternoon and evening. Every week, the Belmont Library hosts Family Crafts, an event in which young elementary school age children get to express themselves through arts and crafts pr...
Key Club helps students build character and leadership
Aaron Trierweiler, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Filed under Campus
Key Club is a student-led international organization that gives its members opportunities to provide service, develop leadership, and build character. In room D12 at Carlmont during lunch on Thursdays, students get the opportunity to do just that. “Key Club is one of the largest clubs on campus...
ASB builds bonds at Jones Gulch retreat
Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
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Carlmont’s Associated Student Body spent the weekend of Nov. 10 in Jones Gulch for their annual retreat. The service council spent Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 at the camp and the activities council went on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. The retreat was filled with various challenges and team building activities to h...
District works with Happy Campers to build a daycare at Carlmont
Veronica Roseborough, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Filed under Campus
It is no secret that living in the Bay Area comes at a cost. Educators, as well as community members, may have a hard time living comfortably in this area, especially those with young children. Looking to provide affordable child care, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) plans to build...
Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
On April 19, local middle school students gathered at the San Carlos Youth Center, where a fun-filled...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Going on a Sunday morning run on an airport runway is not something many people have checked off their...
Talia Schreiber, Student Writer
Hundreds of people explored aquatic exhibits and conversed with scientists on Saturday, April 13, one...
Natalie Doud, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
The Scots were able to pull out a strong win in a close game against the Aragon Dons on Thursday night. The first set started out with both teams holding up long rallies...
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
Growing up, I never had just one pet. I have always lived with both cats and dogs at the same time. I loved having both of them in my life because each animal had distinct...
April 20, 2019
Progress is made through trial and error. Without trial, there will be no progress. This can be applied to gun violence. America is divided over all aspects of guns,...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
As the Mock Trial season draws to a close, the club members celebrate their successes with a potluck and new club officer elections. Every year, the Constitutional Rights...