Opinion: Sweaters can’t hide body insecurities
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 with gluttony. Moving from the dinner table to the couch, we hear our one cousin declare with pride,...
Editorial: Equality can’t wait
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
December 2, 2019
Whether it comes to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), the Equality Act, or movements such as Black Lives Matter, minority Americans will not be silenced. It’s been 96 years since the ERA was first proposed by Alice Paul of the National Woman’s Party (NWP). Before she wrote it, members of the NWP had previously ...
Opinion: Don’t force gratitude
Nisha Marino, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
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 as the family we may only see once a year. Maybe we only remember to be grateful for them this one time. But the gratitude we express isn't genuine; it's forced by the...
Opinion: Recommendations for getting letters of rec
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
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. It wasn’t until the second semester of my junior year when I realized that I had more questions than I did answers for the entire process. The biggest one was how t...
Editorial: Fat isn’t the villain you think it is
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
November 7, 2019
“Fat is bad for you.” We hear it every day. Whether we’re told by society or by our parents, it’s a never-ending cycle meant to instill fear of fat and a desire to avoid it at all costs in us. It’s why we check the nutrition label before eating and are biased toward buying anything that’s lab...
Opinion: What does it really mean to turn 18?
Alena Ruhstaller, Managing Editor
November 3, 2019
I’ve always looked forward to my birthdays as a kid. I viewed 13 as the start of being a teenager, and a sweet sixteen was something that always fascinated me in the movies. However, 18 was different for me. I thought I was excited to be an adult, but then reality hit. I was no longer a k...
Opinion: The clowns aren’t the only scary thing at the Halloween Haunt
October 31, 2019
I was confused as I saw a mob of people barreling towards us in the darkness. My friend grabbed my hand, and we bolted with the crowd. She told me she heard someone yelling about a shooter. As we sprinted, we saw people knock over barricades and get crushed under the horde. People panicked as they were se...
Opinion: Kanye’s ‘Jesus Is King’ is perfect
Miles Ozorio, Scot Scoop Editor
October 29, 2019
Let’s get this straight: Kanye doesn’t care what you think. He probably doesn’t care what anybody thinks. In fact, this attitude is most likely the reason you love him, or the reason you hate him. Yet, Kanye is himself. Undoubtedly, and in every scenario, he is himself. And in 2019, Kanye finds a n...
Editorial: Carlmont needs to communicate
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
October 27, 2019
Less than a year ago, fires blazed through California, prompting Carlmont to shut down for safety measures due to unhealthy air quality. Once more, with yet another set of wildfires scorching through the state, history is repeating itself. Only this time, the effects of the fires are much worse; wit...
Opinion: Maturity is an illusion
Nisha Marino, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2019
When you turn 18, a switch flips. Congratulations! Society has labeled you an adult, granting you the title every child dreams of. But what's the cost of that switch? Being mature means being responsible. It's adulthood, where people do their taxes and get to work on time and make themselves dinner...
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...
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
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....
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
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....
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
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,...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
The Hillsdale mall is currently adding new restaurants, an outside area, and a bowling alley. The Cinépolis movie theater, which was only recently integrated, sets itself...
Izzy Wilson, Staff Writer
Leadership. Confidence. Teamwork. Competition. These are all essential attributes that are necessary for everyday life. The Carlmont JV boys soccer team exemplified...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Religion is a sensitive topic to touch on. Due to the different views and opinions based on the subject, it is adequately discussed. High school students have reached the...
Carlmont constructed a $6.7 million lab building in 2011. The goal? To introduce possibilities for students. Since 2002, Carlmont has been offering biotechnology courses....
Isabella Wesson, Staff Writer
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,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
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...
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
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...