Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant provides staple Chinese fare
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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Nearly every family seems to have a restaurant that they can go to when they are hungry and don't know where to go. For my family, this restaurant has always been Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco. We have been going there for years, and they never fail to disappoint. The restaurant...
‘Big Mouth’ is a humorous and entertaining new show
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
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'Big Mouth,' a relatively new release on to Netflix, follows the lives of four middle school students and how they deal with the difficulties of puberty. With interesting animation and even more intriguing players, 'Big Mouth' was able to capture the attention of its viewers whilst discussing a touchy...
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ exceeds all expectations
Daniel Friis, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
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This article contains spoilers from 'Avengers: Infinity War.' Since its release on Apr. 27, 'Avengers: Infinity War' has made $1.2 billion worldwide making it the fastest movie to ever reach $1 billion, according to BoxOfficeMojo. Ever since the initial announcement of 'Avengers: Infinity War' a...
‘Rampage’ pushes through mediocre ratings
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
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Based off of a 1986 arcade video game, 'Rampage' features stunning special effects and time-appropriate humor. However, this is mashed together with a ridiculous plot and unrealistic events. With a 51 percent from Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.4/10 from IMDb, 'Rampage' had decently low expectations to...
The Weeknd has the blues in ‘My Dear Melancholy’
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
May 16, 2018
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As one of pop music’s top selling artists, Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, has defined modern music with his unique sound and mysterious persona. In his true artistic pursuit, he has made R&B his own with his dark, perplexing tone, making his own style of music that has buil...
Laurel Street’s Gelataio exceeds expectations
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
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Peanut butter and Oreo-flavored gelato topped with a dark chocolate drizzle and a vanilla wafer is just one of the creations you can find at Gelataio. The 600 block of Laurel Street in downtown San Carlos is reaching the end of its recent construction projects. Sneakers American Grill has recently move...
Teaspoon’s boba tea fails to compare with local options
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
May 4, 2018
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Iced tea topped with tapioca balls, also known as boba tea, is yet another of the latest food trends. While boba tea is enjoyed by children and adults, it is especially popular among teenagers. Within a five-mile radius of campus, Carlmont students have 13 different boba tea options to choose...
Locanda serves out of this world Italian cusine
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
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San Francisco is a hub for delicious restaurants serving food from a variety of cultures, and the up and coming Mission district is full of them, including the Italian restaurant Locanda. Locanda was founded by local restaurateur Craig Stoll, who also owns Pizzeria Delfina. The restaurant is...
Post Malone’s ‘beerbongs & bentleys” is on its way to break records
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
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Post Malone’s original single, “rockstar” feat. 21 Savage, hit the top of Billboard’s Top 100 in late 2017. The song title is more than fitting: he is indeed a rockstar. Post Malone’s explosion in mainstream music cannot be ignored; not even critiques can scoff at his success. His past a...
Mitchell’s Ice Cream doesn’t live up to the expectation
Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer
April 28, 2018
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Chaos, rude employees, and sub-par ice cream: that pretty much sums up my experience at popular ice creamery in San Francisco, Mitchell's Ice Cream. Located in South San Francisco, Mitchell’s has been pulling in large crowds for years. The creamery first opened up in 1953 and has become a stap...
‘Truth or Dare’ fails to scare audience
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
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For a movie that's main focus is horror, 'Truth or Dare' leaves the audience unfrightened and bored. 'Truth or Dare' has received a 4.4/10 from IMDb and a 15 percent from Rotten Tomatoes. The premise of the movie had a chance to be interesting. However, the way that it was done left it an over...
Cardi B is No.1 on the charts once again
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
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Cardi B became popular with her hit song, “Bodak Yellow” last year, making records along with its release. Since her hit single, the former stripper’s fame has skyrocketed as a result of fans not only loving her music, but her outgoing personality. 2017 was her year, with “Bodak Yellow...
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...