Architects and designers showcase handicraft and talent
Katherine Tsvirkunova, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
With mass-production businesses booming on the market these days, local artisans often struggle to find ways to showcase their talent. The Excavating Treasures festival created a stage for small businesses to demonstrate their handiwork and crafts, as well as to raise money for charities. Formed by t...
March for Education campaign encourages students to take action
Pavel Turovski, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Bay Area students who believe enough isn’t being done to support the education system are eager to close the gap. Social justice organization GenUp is student-led and aims to ensure all student concerns are addressed. On Nov. 9, the group held several March for Education rallies throughout the Ba...
Rescue animals find new homes through National Pet Adoption Weekend
Saya Deshpande and Aleyda Contreras
November 13, 2019
In 2010, the Friends of Madera Animal Shelter (FMAS) had to put down over 5,000 animals. In 2016, that number dropped significantly to about 1,000. There are an estimated 70 million stray animals in the United States alone. PetSmart contributes to the salvation of these animals by hosting national a...
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 crisis
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 community's understanding of Sp...
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...
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...