Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
The last time Carlmont played Palo Alto in football, George Bush was president, "High School Musical" first aired on Disney Channel, and Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" was the...
Recent Sports Stories
Carlmont Scots stun the Independence 76ers
September 15, 2019
Friday the 13th has always been rumored to bring bad luck. For the Independence 76ers, the old superstition rang true. They walked away with a crushing 69-19 loss. Going...
Scots blow out Wildcats in first road win of season
September 8, 2019
The Carlmont Scots took the field against the Woodside Wildcats Friday night, looking to erase their recent loss to Sacred Heart Prep from memory. And they did just that,...
Carlmont falls to Sacred Heart Prep in rough season opener
September 1, 2019
When the Carlmont Scots started their season with a game against the Sacred Heart Prep (SHP) Gators last year, the Scots did not have a happy ending. Carlmont suffered one...
September 22, 2019
Whispers died down as the movie screen brightened, the start of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” filling the night with color and sound. On Sept. 20, the Belmont Parks...
Recent News Stories
Autumn Moon Festival shines light on family values
September 17, 2019
From traditional lion dances to eating mooncake, the Autumn Moon Festival brought families together to celebrate a cherished Chinese tradition. The festival took place...
San Carlos experiments with a downtown block party
September 13, 2019
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the summer comes to an end. On Sept. 8, the San Carlos community held...
Apple’s prominence creates stigmas in smartphone culture
September 12, 2019
The iPhone, first introduced to the world in 2007, has grown to become an undeniable icon for the life we lead today. Over the past 12 years, this beloved yet berated handheld...
Bella Reeves, Segment Producer
September 12, 2019
Screamin' Scots held their first meeting on the football bleachers for students to attend and learn Carlmont cheers in preparation of the football game on Friday.
Recent Student Life Stories
Seniors embrace the opportunity to park in the senior lot
August 29, 2019
After years of walking, getting rides from parents, or taking the bus to school, many Carlmont students embrace the opportunity, when provided, to drive themselves to school. These...
Ralph Crame: Parenting and principal-ing
August 27, 2019
Principal Ralph Crame considers the path which led him to his position at Carlmont and the happenstance of working where his kids went to school — in other words, the...
Kaimei Gescuk: Mindset of success
June 20, 2019
Junior Kaimei Gescuk describes her path towards becoming a runner and the strength she needs to get there. Check out the Anchor Humans of Carlmont page here. See...
September 19, 2019
Women and men are not equal. We may have the same legal rights in America, and even those are on thin ice, but we are not equal. Equality begins with a mindset. Believing...
Aspiring artist overcomes challenges to pursue career in the art field
September 17, 2019
Never in a million years did Nina Chung think that her artistic abilities might lead to a career in the field. Chung, a senior, began drawing and painting at a very...
Screamin’ Scots nurture student inclusivity and expression
September 12, 2019
Screamin' Scots held their first meeting on the football bleachers for students to attend and learn Carlmont cheers in preparation of the football game on Friday.
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
It's that time of the year and the be-all, end-all tournament is here — it's Carlmont Cup season. Each year, groups at Carlmont face off in a competition put on by the...
Recent Campus Stories
Aspiring artist overcomes challenges to pursue career in the art field
September 17, 2019
Never in a million years did Nina Chung think that her artistic abilities might lead to a career in the...
ASB’s Save The Bees event spreads a buzz around campus
September 13, 2019
The Save The Bees fundraiser, held by ASB, helped to spread awareness about the reality of our future...
Nisha Marino, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2019
Women and men are not equal. We may have the same legal rights in America, and even those are on thin ice, but we are not equal. Equality begins with a mindset. Believing...
Recent Opinion Stories
September 11, 2019
Today marks an important day in America’s history. Chances are, I do not need to spell it out for you....
Opinon: Bathroom passes shouldn’t cost a grade
September 8, 2019
So, you need to pee. How much are you willing to pay? Apparently, "ten points for extra credit" is...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Independent artist mxmtoon's debut album, “the masquerade,” is a raw, honest, and gorgeous testament to the modern teenager. Mxmtoon (pronounced em-ex-em-toon), or...
Recent Reviews Stories
‘Mangos a Go-Go’ snacks do not exceed expectations
September 16, 2019
I knew the name "Mangos a Go-Go" sounded familiar, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. It finally...
‘The Girl Downstairs’ offers enjoyment but leaves no lasting impact
September 12, 2019
As someone who reads and enjoys young adult novels, I loved this book a lot, but as someone who understands...