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The iconic Redwood City sign stands proudly on Broadway. This sign, seen in many areas across downtown, features the slogan "Climate Best by Government Test," created in 1925 during a contest to sum up Redwood City's charms in a slogan. One of the contest organizers claimed there are only three areas in the world with perfect weather: the Canary Islands, North Africa's Mediterranean Coast, and Redwood City, and a government test backed it up. He ended up winning the contest.
Redwood City follows trend of urbanization
Everett Keninger, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

"What should our downtown be?" This was the million dollar question that the Redwood City Council asked their community in the late 90s. Working...

Carlmont's Indian Club performed a dance to the song "Gallan Goodiyaan" at Belmont's Diwali Festival, hosted in Twin Pines Park
Belmont Diwali Celebration unites community
Colette Leung, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

Belmont partnered with the library to host a Diwali Celebration in Twin Pines Park to celebrate the cultural diversity within the community. The...

A trail closure sign blocks access to a hiking path near Crystal Springs Cross Country Course. Trails in high-risk areas can act as firebreaks, but dry brush nearby increases wildfire spread potential. Conditions of low humidity and high wind gusts increase the risk of fire danger.  “If there’s a strong indication of those conditions well in advance, they will issue a Fire Weather Watch so that people can prepare,” said Kari Hall.
Fire risks ignite Red Flag Warnings
Sarita Josephson, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

A Red Flag Warning across the Bay Area intensified concerns for nearby communities as gusty winds and dry conditions pushed fire risk to critical...

A child types out a message on Discord, a popular online messaging platform. Discord was created in 2015 and has over 150 million active monthly users, connecting people from all over the world. The minimum age requirement for the platform in the United States is 13, allowing teens to communicate with each other; however, this policy also poses risks, as online predators may be present on the platform.
Adolescents face growing risk of online exploitation
Chloe Chu, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

As technology advances, cyber crimes have become increasingly prevalent in society. The internet connects people from various demographics,...

A student dealer discretely passes a vape pen to a customer.
Hidden narratives: individual realities of student drug dealing
Alessandra Tremulis and Jackson Sneeringer September 20, 2024

The debate on the accessibility of firearms has been the subject of heated discussion among pro-gun and anti-gun activists. However, according to a survey taken by Newsela, nearly 45% of students across the nation stand against the rampant accessibility of firearms. "Every year, I feel as if I just see more and more gun cases on the news and school shootings, shootings in churches, shootings in malls, and public shootings in general. All of this stuff is frightening to see because what will happen as weapons become more deadly? What will happen as markets start to become more productive in the manufacturing of guns? I'm worried that if we don't have restrictions now, it would be potentially harder to set up regulations in the future, and by then, more violence would occur," said Jordan Reed, a junior at Homestead High School.
Biting the bullet: uncovering student perspectives on gun accessibility
Nicholas Lee, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

Every year, the nation is shocked as news of another shooting is shown on the TV screen. However, as officials and representatives give their...

The Boeing Starliner was originally planned to be operational in 2017, however it has been repeatedly delayed by problems in management and engineering.
Opinion: Boeing needs to sell its space business
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
Chappell Roan performs at the Vogue Theater in San Francisco in Nov. 2022. Since then, her songs have dramatically increased in popularity and she has sold out much larger venues.
Opinion: Parasocial relationships are detrimental for everyone involved
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
Toyota's Prius is one of the most popular hybrid cars. Toyota has sold roughly 6 million of them.
Opinion: Hybrid cars bridge the gap to zero-emissions
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
The audience cheers and dances along to the performing artist at a concert. Concerts have been shown to increase happiness on a scientific level, leading to more positive emotions. "I get to see live music and listen to the music with the people that I love," said Savannah Russon, a Carlmont sophomore.
Students weigh pros and cons of attending concerts
Ashlyn Wong, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Crossword: Dance Styles
Crossword: Dance Styles
Linda Reeder, Scot Scoop Editor • November 1, 2024
A Carlmont student focuses on a game of Block Blast during class.
Leveling up: Teens are hooked on mobile games
Mia Chklovski, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
Despite improvements in health coverage for racial minorities, bias and discrimination in healthcare persist. Research shows that about one in five adults in the U.S. have faced racial discrimination during medical encounters. This experience damages trust and diverts effective communication between patients and providers, leading to unwillingness to seek care in the future. One example of this bias is the distinction in narcotic prescriptions, where African American patients often receive fewer prescriptions compared to their white counterparts. Each patient should receive equitable healthcare, regardless of their race or background.
Cartoon: Bias check-up
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
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Cartoon: The battle of the states
Keira Sarmiento, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
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Cartoon: Murder Outside!
Keira Sarmiento, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
A student peruses the pamphlet for information about the admission process to San Jose State University (SJSU) in the College and Career Center. As Carlmont seniors go through the college applications process, the College and Career Center offers a variety of resources to assist them in this busy time.
College and Career Center paves the way for students
Sumehra Esguerra, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
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Concerts are meant to be events full of spirit and excitement to celebrate a shared love for music. Instead, they are venues for tragedy.
Editorial: Concert etiquette needs to change
Editorial Staff October 29, 2024
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