San Carlos City Council strives to make better gun regulations
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
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A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The topic of guns has caught the attention of many San Carlos citizens, especially since a chain store that sells guns, Turner's Outdoorsman, applied to open a store in San Carlos. In November of 2017,...
Cities make an effort towards a more environmentally friendly future
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
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For many people, the turn of the new year marks the starting point for new goals and aspirations, whether it to become more fit, save money, or something completely different. This “starting point” not only applies to individuals, but to entire communities who seek to improve themselves in 2019. I...
ScotSkim: waiting
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
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Government shutdown continues The United States government is in the midst of the longest government shutdown ever with a record 25 days and counting. The previous record for the longest shutdown was 21 days. This shutdown has fueled further divisions as Democrats and Republicans continue to battl...
Carlmont parent bikes solo across the country
Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
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To kids, biking is a fun way to play with friends. To teenagers, biking is a mode of transportation or a hobby. To Michael Kleiman, biking is his passion. At a young age, he discovered this passion for cycling during two different bike trips. "When I was a teenager, I went on a couple of...
News Brief: Carlmont student found dead at Central Elementary
Alena Ruhstaller, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
Mohammad Othman, a Carlmont senior and varsity football player, was found shot dead in a parking lot at Central Elementary School on the evening of Jan. 7, 2019. The Belmont police arrived at Central Elementary School around 11 p.m. Monday night after receiving a requested welfare check on the Carlmont...
Brave Maker hosts their first private feature film screening
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
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Hundreds of people gathered in Redwood City for Brave Maker’s first feature film screening event at the Cinemark Theatre. “For tonight, my hope is to create a conversation about immigration. It is something I have felt pretty ignorant about in the past few months, and I wanted to find ways to ...
Eucalyptus Avenue lights up the winter season
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
December 16, 2018
Filed under News, Uncategorized
As the countdown to Christmas continues, holiday spirit can be discovered on Eucalyptus Avenue, where families gather to appreciate the extravagant lights set up for the holiday season. Eucalyptus Avenue, located in San Carlos, is incomparable to any other neighborhood in December, when it transforms...
ScotSkim: terror
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
December 15, 2018
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Bomb threats spark nationwide anxiety A wave of bomb threats was sent to schools, businesses, hospitals, and other places nationwide and in Canada on Thursday, Dec. 13. These threats sent public facilities across the continent into a panic. Many locations that received threats were evacuated. ...
Folk songs bring holiday spirit into the community
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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As the holiday season reaches its peak, songs such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Jingle Bells” can be heard almost everywhere. However, tunes that are popular today are nothing like the traditional Christmas carols. In an attempt to bring the holiday spirit into the community, Belmont Library...
Bay Area radio stations ban Christmas song after calling it ‘controversial’
Aaron Penn, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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Several songs were taken off of a Bay Area radio station's Christmas playlist this year, including Frank Loesser’s 'Baby It’s Cold Outside.' The song was taken off 96.5 KOIT radio station after several complaints from listeners were called in about the song’s lyrics. The sudden action against the Christmas classic, which has appeared in ...
San Francisco greenery is a sight for sore eyes
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
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When people imagine a hospital, they usually think of an uncomfortably sterile room lit by bright fluorescent lights. But at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, this is not the case. On the grounds of the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, there is an expanse of lush, g...
Belmont’s farmers’ market vendors build close community
Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Starting bright and early on Sunday mornings, Belmont’s weekly farmers' market opens up to the public, inviting everyone around to enjoy the fresh and local merchandise. Tucked to the side of El Camino, this open marketplace partially occupies a parking lot, contributing to the friendly and welcoming a...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
For many people, the turn of the new year marks the starting point for new goals and aspirations, whether...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
Government shutdown continues The United States government is in the midst of the longest government...
Natalie Doud, Staff Writer
January 19, 2019
While students work in their English class, at least one student is found struggling to stay awake. Sitting in the corner with their head down and eyes fluttering, the image...
Mandy Hitchcock, Segment Producer
January 19, 2019
Dogs typically finish their vaccinations within their puppy years and then make additional visits to the vet for boosters and checkups. Still, pet owners should be aware that...
Anna Delmas, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Over 600 students lined up at lunch on Wednesday to get their tickets to winter formal, a number that crushes last years sales by over double. The theme this year is going...
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Girls varsity basketball took down the San Mateo Bearcats on Wednesday night, bringing in their fifth home win this season with a score of 72-21. Within the first possession...