Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
December 8, 2019
Exactly one year from the date where the Scots played Hillsdale in their last tournament, the new year brought a change in the script. While Carlmont saw themselves take a...
Recent Sports Stories
The life skills learned from sports
December 5, 2019
Leadership. Confidence. Teamwork. Competition. These are all essential attributes that are necessary for everyday life. The Carlmont JV boys soccer team exemplified...
Saint Francis knocks down Carlmont in 45-36 victory
December 5, 2019
Carlmont girls JV basketball suffered their first loss of the season against Saint Francis High School on Dec. 4. The match was one of three in the Mountain View tournament,...
The ‘new five’ kick-off the season with a promising impression
December 2, 2019
After the girls' varsity basketball team secured a 44-31 point victory over the Cupertino Pioneers, Carlmonts' Erica Mendiola said that learning how to play together and team...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
December 8, 2019
A stiff breeze wafted down Laurel Street, ushering in dark, rain-filled clouds. A sign advertising “Basic Beauty” was ripped from a pop-up tent and blew down the street....
Recent News Stories
Christmas tree lighting is a ‘tree-mendous’ success
December 3, 2019
Belmont citizens gathered at the Carlmont Shopping Center to listen to the performers and watch as the Christmas tree lit up. Belmont does not have a downtown area like...
Black Friday fails to live up to expectations
December 2, 2019
Despite its amazing deals, Black Friday impacts the environment and can be a poor experience for customers and workers alike. Black Friday is widely considered the biggest...
Uncertainty persists as PG&E blackouts continue
November 30, 2019
The recent power outages administered by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have caused inconvenience for Bay Area residents. In the past two months, PG&E...
Brianna Cheng, Scot Scoop Editor
November 19, 2019
At the front of the room, the conductor lifts his baton. The musicians watch closely, waiting for the signal. He quietly counts the beats: one, two, three, four, then the...
Recent Features Stories
November 6, 2019
If you took an image of any of the 15 fires that have afflicted California in the last week, it would look like a snapshot from hell. Here in the Belmont-San Carlos area,...
Cultural minorities haunt during Halloween
November 3, 2019
Children are skipping down the street, dressed up as skeletons, witches, and ghosts. Bright smiles are disguised by their face paint; jack-o-lantern-shaped baskets are dangling...
November 1, 2019
After more than a century, California’s legislature challenged the legacy of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has instilled in the very fabric of collegiate...
San Carlos families have a ‘de-light-ful’ time at the Night of Holiday Lights
December 8, 2019
A stiff breeze wafted down Laurel Street, ushering in dark, rain-filled clouds. A sign advertising “Basic Beauty” was ripped from a pop-up tent and blew down the street. A group of boys played on the road, pretending...
‘Knives Out’ is utterly ingenious
December 4, 2019
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of laying back in my chair and snacking on popcorn while I watched Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in theaters. I have much to say about this film, but first let me break down...
“The End Of The F***ing World 2” ruins its already perfect ending
December 3, 2019
Ava Richards offers her thoughts on the second season of "The End Of The F***ing World," explaining its major faults and minimals assets. Some of her talking points include the purpose, visual appeal, and acting...
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
As finals are just around the corner, students find themselves struggling to study for their upcoming exams. Many are overloaded with assignments leading up to review week, resulting in an overwhelming...
Recent Campus Stories
Jews connect at Carlmont’s Jewish Club
December 5, 2019
Religion is a sensitive topic to touch on. Due to the different views and opinions based on the subject, it is adequately discussed....
December 3, 2019
From sports to after school activities, Monty is always spreading school spirit and giving high-fives to the crowd. Carlmont’s...
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2019
As the temperature continues to drop, so does body image. The holidays are notoriously associated with massive feasts, over-the-top sales, and the excess of consumption. Christmas time is synonymous...
Recent Opinion Stories
Opinion: Don’t force gratitude
November 28, 2019
Our Thanksgiving gratitude is a lie to our families. We spend Thanksgiving saying we're grateful for the people we're around, such...
Opinion: Recommendations for getting letters of rec
November 9, 2019
I thought I had my college plan mapped out. I would research schools, study for my tests, write my essays, and then hit submit....
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
WARNING: This following article contains minor spoilers for the game "Jedi: Fallen Order." "Jedi: Fallen Order" has just reinvented the video game genre for years to come. The game was one of the most...
Recent Reviews Stories
Poor food service ruins the Cinépolis movie theater experience
December 5, 2019
The Hillsdale mall is currently adding new restaurants, an outside area, and a bowling alley. The Cinépolis movie theater, which was...
‘Knives Out’ is utterly ingenious
December 4, 2019
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of laying back in my chair and snacking on popcorn while I watched Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out”...