Editorial: Black Friday sales should only be on Friday
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
November 23, 2018
Black Friday used to be a one-day event where shoppers would rush into stores to buy as many discounted items as possible within the 24 hours. Now, most stores give shoppers the luxury to start shopping on Thanksgiving, the Thursday before Black Friday. Black Friday is a day in which many stores...
Opinion: Amazon is ripping this generation apart
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
As a child, I always loved trips to the toy store with my family. I remember going to the Toys "R" Us in Foster City with them; running down those never-ending aisles with my siblings, pushing those little carts around, and grabbing as much stuff as we can. It gave us the thrill of what a time it was ...
Editorial: Youth vaping is no less than an epidemic
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
November 18, 2018
“If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” This is the typical response of a parent when their child asks if they can do something because all of their friends are provoking annoyance and a regretful "no" from the child regardless of whether it pertains to their original request. Although seemin...
Editorial: Our democracy is eroding
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
November 10, 2018
If you have ever studied any type of history, chances are that you will come across a figure named Adolf Hitler. Yes. That Adolf Hitler. And if you look a bit closer, you may find that Hitler was, as it so happens to be, not that great of a person. In fact, he committed some of history's greatest...
Opinion: Finding the right college is often overlooked
Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018
CollegeConfidential.com says decisions are to be released today at 11:50 a.m. It's only 11:15 a.m., but you've checked your email countless times already. Finally, the clock strikes. Your hands are shaking and sweating as you open the message: "We regret to inform you..." You've been rejected. It...
Op-Ed: Don’t let rhetoric trump reason in Belmont
Sam Hosmer, Staff Ranter
November 2, 2018
A couple months ago, I published a pretty lengthy article that drew a few conclusions on the nature of development in Belmont and how certain past forces have left us in our present position. I don’t claim it was objective — I didn’t intend to make any secret of the fact that I have an opinion. B...
Opinion: Abstinence is (not) the solution
Nisha Marino, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2018
For centuries, humans have searched for a solution to unwanted pregnancies. From coitus interruptus to condoms to the infamous Pill, nothing has worked better than good old-fashioned abstinence. According to Planned Parenthood, there are 18 forms of birth control. Abstinence, the practice of not having sex, is the only form listed as 100 percent effecti...
Opinion: Steve1989MREInfo is the best
Joseph Gomez, Segment Producer
October 29, 2018
Joseph Gomez ran out of ideas and was too exhausted to do a scandalous video on politics or social issues. So, he decided to give attention to something that legitimately makes him happy...for some reason. Introducing Steve1989MREInfo, the second best channel on YouTube. Praise be.
Opinion: Photographers bring people together
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
A photo captures so many perspectives. Whether it is a picture of a football game or assembly, every photo gives off a unique emotion. According to Time magazine’s Director of Photography, Kathy Ryan, “[Photographers] call our attention to the things we miss in our everyday lives and they call our attention to events ...
Editorial: Belmont’s streets are sideways
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
October 22, 2018
The city of Belmont is currently feeling the wrath of the physical realm. As of late, it has come to the attention of the editorial board that Belmont's streets, its symbolical winding roads and lush wildlife framed boulevards, are egregiously lopsided, far outstripping the national minimum for street...
Opinion: Limiting protests conflicts with American principles
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
October 21, 2018
What’s more American than apple pie? Protesting. From the Boston Tea Party to boycotts of the Stamp Act, the United States was founded on the basis of protesting. But this could change. The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking to limit the scope of protests in front of the White House and the Nation...
Opinion: Bay Area residents are ignorant of cultural differences
Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
It's no wonder why so many people are attracted to the Bay Area; the ever-booming tech industry provides new opportunities and high-paying jobs every day, the temperature rarely drops below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and the region is known for being one of the most diverse areas in the United States. In...
Hanna Kryhina, Staff Writer
Light jazz music plays, and an ever-changing rhythm beats in the background. But the sounds aren’t from a band concert; the music comes from a speaker in the corner,...
Nisha Marino, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
For six semesters, I've found the first few days of break after finals incredibly difficult. It took me a while to figure out why, but I've finally got it: the way the week...
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
A young girl in a historical setting who’s not like the girls around her. A love interest that she’ll turn away in favor of a childhood friend. And a constant reference...
Emma Scott, Staff Writer
The holiday lights tradition on Eucalyptus Street will continue to go undisturbed despite the confusion that arose around Halloween time. In October of this year, residents...
Lexi Romanowsky, Staff Writer
As students discuss their holiday vacations and plans, soccer players know precisely what theirs look like during the break: arriving at school almost every day for practice. Soccer,...
Saya Deshpande and Aleyda Contreras
The sight of fake snow and the sounds of Christmas music were just two of the main features of the Hometown Holidays celebration. The annual Hometown Holidays celebration...
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
ASB's Human Relations Commission hosted their biannual Dogs in the Quad event on Friday, Dec 6. to help students relax before the stress of dead week and finals. But this...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
In this episode, Nihal Karim sits down with Emily Kim, a junior, to talk about her role in a campaign with other high school students to raise funds towards curing leukemia...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
With the first semester coming to an end, members of Carlmont's hip-hop club took their first steps towards planning the Heritage Fair. A lively atmosphere filled the dance...
Anna Feng, Managing Editor
From a small town in Texas to playing in stages nationwide, Conan Gray has come a long way. In the past two years, Gray has skyrocketed to stardom. Gray started his music...