Opinion: Podcasts are the future of audio
Maddy Ting, Scot Scoop Editor
October 8, 2019
The average American spends more than 4.5 hours each day listening to music. But in a few years, that may change. This is not because music is going out of style. Rather, a new trend is coming to the forefront, rising in popularity throughout the past couple of years. Please welcome to the stage...
Opinion: The stigma around teenage girls needs to stop
Anna Feng, Managing Editor
September 29, 2019
I remember, when I was younger, how much I didn't want to be like other girls. I prided myself on never falling into the "Twilight" rabbit hole, I wore my dislike for One Direction like a badge of honor, and I refused to put effort into my appearance. Now that I look back on it, I wasn't "unlike other...
Opinion: Stop asking seniors where they are applying to college
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
Every year, an epidemic sweeps America -- and no high school senior is safe. There is no doubt that at some point during a student’s senior year of high school she will be asked one question. Consider the following scenario: A senior is walking down the street when she sees her grandmother’s ...
Opinion: More women, please
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 in our fundamental equality furthers our ability to get what we deserve: suffrage, jobs, wage equality, you name it. This mindset,...
Opinion: 9/11 is over
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2019
Today marks an important day in America’s history. Chances are, I do not need to spell it out for you. Eighteen years ago, the planes struck the twin towers, killing 3,000 people and injuring more. I’m not telling you this to teach you the story, you already know it. I’m telling you this be...
Opinon: Bathroom passes shouldn’t cost a grade
Nisha Marino, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2019
So, you need to pee. How much are you willing to pay? Apparently, "ten points for extra credit" is the best price around. In the past two years, a fair amount of my teachers have said students can leave whenever they need to use the restroom as long as they're respectful and don't abuse the privilege....
Opinion: High school relationships are not what they seem
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019
As teenagers transition into their high school years, they are faced with the overwhelming pressure to date someone based on societal expectations. Books and movies portray a message that romance and high school go hand and hand; however, this does not have to be the reality. These same students who fee...
The Ten Flex Commandments
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2019
Carlmont this year is piloting a new schedule this semester with one new feature: a flex period. Flextime is a time to meet with your teachers, work on homework, make up tests, etc. These 30 minutes are there for you. Only, there are some parameters, actually many parameters. So, here I have for...
Going with your gut
Sam Hosmer, Staff Ranter
May 30, 2019
For reasons I’ve never fully understood nor disclosed for fear of crucifixion in the sphere of county Democratic party politics, I sort of can’t stand Gavin Newsom. That might be understating it. I really do despise him. And I’m saying that as a dyed-in-the-wool capital D Democrat who tends t...
The retirement of Belmont’s city manager, and what comes with it
Sam Hosmer, Staff Ranter
May 29, 2019
A few thoughts on the resignation of Greg Scoles from Belmont Tuesday night, longtime and widely acclaimed Belmont city manager Greg Scoles attended his last council meeting, capping a 42-year career in public service. Which is a shame, really. It isn’t often that a city manages to achieve such a fr...
Op-Ed: The sadism of televised competitions
Sam Hosmer, Staff Ranter
May 28, 2019
There’s a pretty solid episode of Black Mirror called “Fifteen Million Merits” in which Daniel Kaluuya — Get Out, Black Panther — lives in a future where people ride on exercise bikes to generate power in exchange for currency. Having inherited 15 million credits from his dead brother, he b...
A few thoughts on student journalism
Sam Hosmer, Staff Ranter
May 27, 2019
It’s been a fun year. My time in Carlmont’s journalism program was pretty accidental. I signed up for the class because I had one period free, liked to write, and had friends in the class (who promised me somewhat, uh, broad editorial discretion). Although I’d been involved in local governmen...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
As the first meeting of the year commenced, the Ukulele Club welcomed its new and returning members with open arms. Students of all grades gathered at the front of the...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Carlmont DECA is a club that arranges students into their future ideals of business, management, and marketing finance. The purpose of the club is to guide students in competing...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
Friday's game of Carlmont at Menlo was something never seen before. Not only was it Menlo's homecoming game, but it was also the first time in Menlo football history that...
Cambell Kirk and Daniela Torrey
Behind the face of every Friday night football game is a dedicated team of students that work tirelessly to ensure that the game is enjoyable for all. Friday night football...
Ethan Man, Staff Writer
New California education laws have altered Carlmont's attendance policies, making it harder for students to get excused absences. In addition to these new policies, Carlmont...
Tripp Garrish, Staff Writer
The JV Carlmont girls volleyball team fended off a dynamic Aragon team in dramatic fashion to advance to 8-1 in league play. After defeating the Dons 2-1 on Oct. 10,...
Elena Chawla, Staff Writer
Members of the Positivity 101 Club enjoy making creative arts and crafts, helping them cope with the vast amount of school-induced stress in their lives. A small...
As the school year progresses, many eighth-graders look to high school students to set an example of what they can expect in their upcoming freshman year. On Oct. 1, Carlmont...
Eoin Cunningham explores why mascots are one of the most pointless parts of American culture.
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
Music, lights, and delicious smells lured thousands into FoodieLand's Night Market. From Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, FoodieLand held its third event of this year at...