Christmas comes earlier every year
November 27, 2017
Filed under Opinion
After finishing Thanksgiving dinner, some think about the meal and their family. Others, however, are already plotting their Christmas and have made plans to pick up a tree the next day. It used to be that families would get their tree a week or two before Christmas. But now it seems that people cannot...
Kids need to learn that life isn’t fair
Jordan Hanlon, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017
Filed under Opinion
"Everyone's a winner." "You did your best." "It's not about winning." "That's unfair." Yes, life isn't fair. We live in a society, especially in the Bay Area, where children believe that everything should be fair and everything should go their way. Should we blame the children? No....
Thanksgiving should hold a greater significance this year above others
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Thanksgiving is often overlooked as a pre-Christmas, no-present holiday, especially by the younger generations. This year, recent events have precipitated the need, now more than ever, to focus on unity across America and within households. Between the Oct. 1 Las Vegas shooting, the northern California fires, and the Nov. 5 San Antonio shooti...
The predator is victimized even in 2017
Jordan Hanlon, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Ninety-three. That's how many women have accused famous movie producer Harvey Weinstein of some form of sexual harassment or assault. Poor Weinstein. At least that's the narrative being pushed by the media. Women, especially those showcased in media, are afraid to come out and speak about...
Sex robots encourage objectification of women
November 1, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Imagine coming home to a woman that will never leave you, never turn you down for sexual desires, and never fight back against dominance. Welcome to the world of female sex robots. The sex industry is often an uncomfortable subject that isn’t widely discussed—let alone those creepy silicon...
Powderpuff doesn’t help feminism’s cause
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Fall is here, which means pumpkin spice, comfy sweaters, and homecoming. And homecoming means Powderpuff. However, powderpuff is a step backward for women. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Powderpuff is defined as a traditionally male activity or event done or played by women. Powd...
Vaccinations are not one-size-fits-all
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Vaccines are a norm for today's society. Those who are not vaccinated are often stereotyped as uber-spiritual or hippie-like. This is not always the case. The choice to not vaccinate or partially vaccinate is often seen as a health hazard to others. But what many people don't realize is that...
Donations help now but volunteering benefits the future
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Filed under Opinion
On Oct. 8, several Northern California wildfires destroyed buildings and forced residents in Napa and Sonoma to evacuate their homes. The smoke from the fires even drifted to many areas along the California coast. The burnt smell that came with the smoke from the fires was overwhelming and masks...
Old men ‘Trump’ women in health care decisions
Jordan Hanlon, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Once again females don't have a say in something that only affects them. According to The Washington Post, President Trump's administration and the Department of Health and Human Services have made it more difficult for women to obtain birth control by putting religious labels on it. Trump's administration has altered the rules of the Affordable Care Act, which now allows insure...
Family meals positively affect teens
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Opinion
When was the last time you sat down with your family and ate dinner with them? If it's been a while, consider the benefits. Dinner time is an opportunity to take a breath and forget about whatever is happening in life, whether it be work, friends, homework, or an APUSH test the next day. It...
Social media continues to veil effective coping
October 8, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Whether news comes through emails, texts, or snapchats, we all use social media to share experiences and get information. But social media veils the truths about lives and events. “Social media is like this giant filter on everyone’s lives and in my eyes, it’s fake and not genuine, so having...
Guns are out of control
Jordan Hanlon, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
Filed under Opinion
It happened again. Politicians are about to say how concerned they are about the most recent tragedy. However, they're also going to say that this isn't the time to talk about gun control. On Oct. 1, a country festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, was attacked by 64-year-old Stephen Paddock. Currently,...
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
Pelosi combats Trump’s state of emergency Following the Senate resolutions which denied President...
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
Trump and O’Rourke butt heads in El Paso Former Rep. and potential Democratic presidential candidate...
Sjoerd Huitema, Staff Writer
Yellow papers that display the messages "Move here, nerds are the virus!" and "Every day sucks with move...
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Roses are red, violets are blue, a Valentine’s gift is long overdue. The rose sale is an annual event at Carlmont that takes place during the two weeks leading up to...
Andrew Shao, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
One remarkable December day, on the mostly unremarkable year of 1946, two employees of the Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Earl Menefee and Ralph Salisbury, founded a soaring...
Kimberly Brodersen, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
There is always at least one student in every classroom who can't stay put — twitching, talking, or daydreaming when they shouldn't be. They are often considered to be disrespectful...
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
Mid-winter break, otherwise known as ski week, is one of a few breaks left before the scheduled dates for the Advanced Placement (AP) tests. This often causes students to...