SF Cider Fest offers fall-themed fun for everyone
Emma Scott, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Families and friends celebrated the fall season with a cider festival filled with activities, food, and of course, apple cider. Over the course of Veteran’s Day weekend, about 3000 people from San Francisco and beyond attended the social event located in San Francisco’s Mission Bay. While at the...
San Mateo County responds to climate crises
Katerina Gaines, Staff writer
November 12, 2019
Concerned members of the San Mateo County Democracy for America (SMCDFA) met with Dave Pine, a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, to hear how the county plans to slow the effects of climate change. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month, discussing different problems that they hope to help with. At the meeting on No...
Belmont Library’s Diwali celebration warms hearts
Anika Marino, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Chatter and loud music echoed from inside the Belmont Library, where an annual Diwali celebration took place as participants laughed and bonded over a tradition-filled holiday. Diwali, the Indian new year, is typically celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The word comes from the Sanskrit word "de...
Día de los Muertos festival is alive with tradition
Kiana George, Staff writer
November 9, 2019
The Redwood City Dia de los Muertos festival brought together the Hispanic community to celebrate a meaningful occasion in their Latin heritage. The non-profit organization Casa Círculo Cultural was responsible for coordinating the event on Nov. 3. Their mission is to promote the commun...
Belmont pushes for affordable housing
Adri ten Cate, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
As more people move to the Bay Area to find jobs, the push for affordable housing has found a foothold in Belmont. According to Plan Bay Area 2040, the Bay Area has too little housing for too many people. The current imbalance between supply and demand is affecting the price and quantity of housing, leading to a...
New tools by Apple and Google attempt to cure smartphone addiction
Ethan Hsu, Staff Writter
November 6, 2019
In a study conducted by the Poland Medical University, one in every four children is addicted to the internet, according to PsychGuides, an resource from American Addiction Centers. To help curb this growing problem, Apple and Google are proposing new smartphone-based solutions and revising company...
Lawmakers consider public takeover of PG&E
Eddy Yeretnov, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
While PG&E goes through its public safety power shutoff program and the Kincade fire rages on, many lawmakers, both local and federal, consider a public takeover of the bankrupt utility. PG&E is facing bankruptcy over the damages caused in the 2018 Camp Fire. Now, with PG&E at the mercy of bankruptcy court, ...
San Mateo Cat Show presents a ‘pawsome’ lineup of exotic cats
Wyatt Binnard, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
iPurrcats's third International Cat Association (TICA) show at the San Mateo Event Center brought together over a hundred cats of all shapes and sizes to compete for prizes and to perform for visitors. Nov. 2 marked the third cat show that has been run by iPurrcats in San Mateo, connecting cat owne...
Voter’s Choice Act aims to improve democracy and voter participation
November 3, 2019
To increase voter turnout, California has implemented the Voter’s Choice Act. The U.S. is one of the only nations in the world where everybody has the right to vote freely. However, only a little over half of the population exercise this freedom, potentially affecting the outcome of elections. The Voter’s Choice Act aims to fix this problem by pr...
Anniversary of the Loma Prieta jolts earthquake concerns
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake rattled the Bay Area, causing $6 billion in damage, 3,757 injuries, and 63 deaths. The anniversary of this earthquake marks the most destructive earthquake in California's recent history. It is a solemn reminder to the Bay Area's residents who are often plagued wi...
Activists commemorate historic blockade of militarized weapons
Khalid Kishawi, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Few actions inspire more pride for Bay Area Palestinian activists than the blockade of an Israeli shipping line at California’s Port of Oakland on Oct. 24, 2014. A diverse gathering of activists in San Francisco’s Mission District commemorated the five-year mark of Block the Boat, a series of protests preventing the Israeli...
World Vegetable Festival attracts environmentally-inclined foodies
Lora Simakova and Isabelle Nunes
October 30, 2019
Rooted in guidance and education for healthy living, the 20th Annual World Vegetable Festival offered a variety of plant-based foods along with a fun and tasty atmosphere. The festival inspired attendees to lead environmentally-friendly lives by providing them with plenty of vegan snacks and meals, great s...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
With an increase in academic pressure, more and more student organizations are focusing on mental health issues. Carlmont students have combated these issues by establishing...
Emma Scott, Staff Writer
Families and friends celebrated the fall season with a cider festival filled with activities, food, and of course, apple cider. Over the course of Veteran’s Day weekend,...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
A new schedule, featuring significant changes from the previous one, faces student evaluation as the first semester comes to an end. The new schedule modifies the school’s...
Katerina Gaines, Staff writer
Concerned members of the San Mateo County Democracy for America (SMCDFA) met with Dave Pine, a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, to hear how the county...
Anika Marino, Staff Writer
Chatter and loud music echoed from inside the Belmont Library, where an annual Diwali celebration took place as participants laughed and bonded over a tradition-filled holiday. Diwali,...
Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
As the school year continues, students find their stress levels increasing, and an easy and relaxing way students can relieve this stress is through yoga. Yoga is the...
Katie Wheeler, Staff Writer
For many years, Carlmont had just one cheer squad. However, starting in 2019, the JV cheer team made its debut, and so far, they’re off to a great start. JV cheer was...
In their last game of the season, the Scots suffered a 38-28 defeat to rival Ravens in a game where the Scots were only able to force a change in possession once. Although...
Keya Arora, Staff Writer
Considering the current state of the environment, the expression "reduce, reuse, recycle" that is often used to promote good habits in children is more important now than...
Mira Bhatt, Staff Writer
The last football game of the year kicked off with a tailgate, led by the seniors on their annual senior night. This is the second tailgate that the Associated Student...