Christmas tree lighting is a ‘tree-mendous’ success
Adri ten Cate, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
Belmont citizens gathered at the Carlmont Shopping Center to listen to the performers and watch as the Christmas tree lit up. Belmont does not have a downtown area like other neighboring towns. Because of this, there are few places for local events to take place. To make the shopping center a better...
Thanksgiving in the Tenderloin
Aylin Salahifar, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
Through their annual Thanksgiving Day Outreach, San Francisco City Impact (SFCI) delivers thousands of hot Thanksgiving meals to underprivileged members of the Tenderloin community. A one-square-mile neighborhood, the San Francisco Tenderloin is home to nearly 30,000 people, 6,000 of whom are homeles...
Black Friday fails to live up to expectations
December 2, 2019
Despite its amazing deals, Black Friday impacts the environment and can be a poor experience for customers and workers alike. Black Friday is widely considered the biggest shopping event of the year. It comes the day after Thanksgiving and attracts large amounts of people who flock to different...
Uncertainty persists as PG&E blackouts continue
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
November 30, 2019
The recent power outages administered by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have caused inconvenience for Bay Area residents. In the past two months, PG&E has shut down the power four times due to weather issues. However, their handling of the situation and last-minute communicati...
Alcatraz Sunrise Ceremony commemorates history and celebrates the future
Khalid Kishawi, Staff Writer
November 30, 2019
While most of the Bay Area was fast asleep, looking forward to the turkey feast they would indulge in, a quarter-mile-long line stretched past Pier 33 to buy tickets for a ferry ride out to the middle of the Bay. By 5 a.m. on Nov. 28, thousands of people gathered on Alcatraz Island. However, they w...
Finding beauty in the ashes
Isabelle Nunes and Lora Simakova
November 20, 2019
Spurred on by the recent fires that devastated many California communities, local residents banded together to install an art piece in the Redwood City Art Kiosk. Titled “Bonds Unburnt,” the piece embodies people’s connections with others concerning the tragic California wildfires. Devoted to portraying art with me...
Starbucks’ holiday cup release fails to make everyone merry
Elise Hsu, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Starbucks locations across the United States and Canada have started using festively decorated cups in honor of the holiday spirit. According to Starbucks Stories and News, these designs were released along with seasonal drinks, such as the Peppermint Mocha, on Nov. 7. The designs utilize traditional holiday colors and bold typography to get customers into a f...
San Mateo’s Harvest Festival carries on artistic tradition
Julia Roseborough, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
The bustling crowd and lively activity at the San Mateo Harvest Festival attracted vendors and customers alike. The exhibitors of this festival all produce handmade goods to create the best possible festival each year. The festival took place at the San Mateo County Event Center, from Nov. 15-17....
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...
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
Despite being an integral part of welcoming summer vacation, many remain unaware of the work that goes into creating the yearbook. The lengthy process starts and ends with...
Josh Barde, Segment Producer
The Homeless Cat Network has been helping the community for over 28 years, keeping the feral cat population under control and giving stray cats new and better homes. If...
Payton Zolck, Staff Writer
A young girl. She has been told her whole life she is something worth less than a cow. By the time she is a teenager, her father and uncles have already picked an older...
Lora Simakova, Staff Writer
According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, the official definition of feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights based on the equality of the sexes. Although this definition...
Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer
Anna Wilkinson, Staff Writer
Blood and hair all over the floor was not an uncommon sight at Carlmont High School when it came to fights in the 1990s. But today, Carlmont's administration has been trying...
Sean Liuli, Podcast Producer
There are many fears to be had if a third world war should break out. The United States, Russia, North Korea, and Iran all pose great nuclear threats. China has a huge influence...
Clarisse Bell, Podcast Producer
Over the years, Carlmont has been recognized for its excellence in education, specifically in STEM fields. However, how do students at Carlmont who aren't in these studies...
Andrew Ghazouli, Segment Producer
Many know of the physical benefits associated with exercise and sports, but few know the academic edge these activities give athletes.
Elise Hsu, Staff Writer
We’re only two weeks into 2020, but a lot has been happening in those two weeks. Between the looming threat of a war between Iran and the U.S. and the fires in Australia,...