California voters push for rent control
CJ Ward, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
Proposition 10, also known as the Affordable Housing Act, is on the ballot for California’s general elections this year. If the measure is passed, it will repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. According to Curbed Los Angeles, Costa-Hawkins was passed in California in 1995, enabling landlords to raise the monthly rent of their properties as much as they wanted, usually to match t...
Hundreds of costumed corgis hit the sand at San Francisco’s Corgi Con
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
At a distance, the crowd at Ocean Beach seemed typical for a Saturday afternoon. There were surfers, Karl the Fog, and sparse parking. But as visitors descended down the steps and hit the sand, they were soon greeted by a chorus of barks as hundreds of stumpy corgis ran back and forth in elaborate cos...
Varsity football keeps playoff dream alive
Zain Patel, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
The Scots inch closer to the playoffs and league division championships with their decisive win over Jefferson, 42-22. This solidifies their first place position in the league, with a record of three wins and zero losses. Jefferson drops in the league standings with an overall record of 4-3. While the...
Belmont Water Dog Run makes a ‘pawsitive’ impact on local education foundations
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
October 14, 2018
Filed under News, Top News, Volunteering
The first annual Waterdog Run kicked off bright and early Saturday morning after two years of preparation. The sun had just come up when 210 runners lined up at the start of the 10K race. The race, which started on the pristine grounds of Notre Dame de Namur University, was the first of six running e...
Gas leaks threaten Belmont residents
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Julia Cogan, mother of two, had only her family’s safety in mind as she and her sons were evacuated Saturday morning, Oct. 6, by the local Belmont Fire Department. This incident, and similar cases, have recently occurred around the hills of Belmont’s residential area. The reason? Gas le...
Carlmont Robotics strives to build teamwork
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
October 7, 2018
Robocop, Wall-E, Optimus Prime, and R2-D2 — all famous robots, yet none is as real as the robots created in the Carlmont Robotics’ workshop. The Carlmont Robotics team, also known as Deep Blue, is an organization of students from freshmen to seniors who work together on a yearlong project. Starting in the second se...
JV girls water polo claims 10-6 victory over Dons
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Just minutes after the starting whistle, the girls JV water polo team jumped ahead with a lead that would bring them to a 10-6 victory against Aragon. Intensity was high from the start as shot after shot was made against both teams. However, it was Carlmont freshman Emma Elliot who scored the first goal of the match. Despite the Scots' strong defense, the Dons soon caught up with a goal by Aragon freshman, Jude Naber, ending the first quarter 1-1. According to freshman Anika Marino, Carlmo...
New Bay Area farmers’ market’s popularity grows
Nisha Marino, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
Fresh, local produce is becoming an important part of daily life in the Bay Area. Many people now prefer organic fruits and vegetables. Because of this, farmers’ markets are growing in popularity around this region. Bay Meadows is a relatively new community in San Mateo. It includes apartments, shops, and is...
Opinion: Brett Kavanaugh is not the victim
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
“I am not here because I want to be.” These were the words spoken by Christine Blasey Ford in her opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee about her allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday, Sept. 27. Continuing with her statement, Ford said, “I am terri...
Girls varsity volleyball sweeps Panthers
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Three matches were all it took for the girls' varsity volleyball team to take the win against the Burlingame Panthers, advancing their record to 4-3. The Panthers took the first lead of the game, but the Scots immediately fired back and closed the gap making the score 2-2. Carlmont struggled to make a...
‘Fear’ illustrates the frightening reality of Trump in office
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
"Fear" is quite possibly one of the most terrifying things I have ever read. I’m not versed in politics, nor do I know very much about what goes on behind the scenes. I live in a democratic bubble that has shaped my opinions and thoughts on our political landscape. And yet, when I read "Fear" ...
Varsity football dominates Bearcats 28-7
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
For the Scots, their non-league season began with losses against high division teams such as Sacred Heart Prep 21-6 and Terra Nova 21-10. However, as the Scots faced the Bearcats on Sept. 14, their string of victory is starting to take form, following their thrilling win against Mountain View on Sept. 7. Carlmont started the game off strong with each down bringing the Scots closer to the end zone....
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
North Dakota law limits voters The Supreme Court passed a law which prohibits citizen without an address...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
Hurricane Michael destroys Mexico Beach Hurricane Michael has killed at least 18 people and three are...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
In an attempt to gain more input from the community, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD)...