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Campus
Intro to business students such as sophomore Jayden Lee try to get fellow students to purchase his product, Giftopia, for his project. It was super fun selling to people and convincing them to buy my product, Lee said.
Intro to Business students successfully design and distribute class projects
Mateo Golomb, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

Carlmont offers many diverse and unique classes for students. One of the most popular and intriguing options is the Intro to Business course,...

A Carlmont student places a piece of attire into a donation bin outside of the ASB room. We get all different kinds of clothes, said Maddy Ho, a Carlmont freshman.
ASB clothing drive offers old clothes new life
Benjamin Taylor, Staff Writer • April 20, 2024

Carlmont's Associated Student Body (ASB) is hosting a clothing drive in preparation for their Monty's Thrift Shop event. Students are encouraged...

During the Thespian Festival, students were able to experience many new activities, including playwriting, acting, and directing. Referred to in the photo was the juggling workshop, which were many of the students favorite. The thespian trip gives us an opportunity to experience parts of theater we may not yet understand or have the pleasure of knowing about, said Sam Dechaine, a current senior.
Carlmont Thespians attend the California Thespian Festival
Emma Wu, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

As some Carlmont students prepared for spring breaks of traveling and relaxing, the Carlmont drama program brought their thespians to the Thespian...

News
Lena Hui, a Carlmont High School freshman, uses a shovel to place dirt onto a piece of tarp. The first step of planting a tree is digging a hole in the ground. The hole had to be deep enough to fit the pre-potted tree.
In Photos: CityTrees host Earth Day tree planting
Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

CityTrees is a volunteer-run organization that works to create a greener community in Redwood City through tree plantings, pruning, and advocacy....

Seasonal allergies are a constant issue for Vincent Wong, a sophomore at Carlmont High School. Before, my allergies would start in early spring. Now, from wintertime to late spring, I get congested and have irritated eyes and skin, Wong said.
Climate change prolongs allergy season
Sophia Fu, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024

As flowers burst into various colors and fill the air with sweet scents, so do sneezes, runny noses, and itchy eyes, signaling the dreaded allergy...

The view from one of 42,300 seats that spectators can watch the game from. I dont really think there is a bad seat. Even far up at the top its nice because you can see all these orange specks that are from everyone being dressed up, Krystal Li, a junior, said.
San Francisco Giants unify the Bay Area through baseball
Hailee Byun, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

Every year, from early spring through late fall, Bay Area residents can go to Oracle Park to watch the San Francisco Giants play games against...

Features
A person waves their hands in despair as the effects of climate change unfold behind them.
Defying climate doomism
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024

A clock ticks towards midnight. Not to signal the next day, but to signal a point of no return for humanity. Our planet moves toward this reality...

As the world continues to develop, different peoples continue to move and create more diverse communities. However, even regions with long histories of diverse communities still have unresolved issues regarding representation in education. (Image originally created with AI/Canva)
Stepping out of the shadows in education
Katherine A. Zhang, Highlander Editor • April 4, 2024

America is a vibrant mosaic of diverse cultures and individuals, each unique and different. While many countries promote and celebrate diversity,...

Student-athletes have to balance their athletic, student, and social lives. This can easily get frustrating for a lot of student-athletes.
D1 student-athlete life: juggling student life with athletics
Justine Desmidt, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024

Wake up at 7:00, go to the morning team run at 7:45, quickly shower, eat, get some last-minute work in, get ready for class at 12:00 to 2:00,...

Sports
Opinion
Humalog and Lantus are some of several types of insulin that patients with diabetes use. With one in 10 Californians having diabetes, it is crucial that Gov. Gavin Newsom takes more action to achieve insulin affordability statewide.
Opinion: California needs insulin affordability
Sophia Fu, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
This is a side-by-side comparison of clothes for a young girl versus for a young boy. They are the same size and style, yet the girls shirt and shorts are significantly shorter than the option for boys.
Opinion: Girls clothing perpetuates harmful narratives from a young age
Samantha Crowther, Highlander Editor • April 21, 2024
As time passes and more health care workers become overwhelmed by their working conditions, workers have begun to protest and go on strikes. A common slogan during the Committee of Interns and Residents protest in Los Angeles was Care for us so we can care for you.
Opinion: Health care unions should be more widespread
Katherine A. Zhang, Highlander Editor • April 2, 2024
Culture
A customer faces multiple pre-selected tip options, including the choice to leave a custom tip or no tip at all. “People tip way too much. Its not even good service half the time,” said Carlmont senior Neena Nair.
American tipping culture sparks continuing debate
Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
A woman performs a musical number with a handheld drum and wooden stick. Along with other members of her group, she meshed together fluid arm movements, footwork, and music. Her group walked down the hill and started their choreography once they were at the bottom.
In Photos: Cherry Blossom Festival fosters Japanese culture
Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Wireless headphones have become increasingly popular among teens due to their convenience. “I wear my AirPods often because I can move around, and I’m not as restricted since there’s no cord,” said Sara Balach, a sophomore at Burlingame High School.
Wireless headphones disconnect social interactions among teens
Emi Sim, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
Trending Stories
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Eighty people participated in the protest on Tuesday, which resulted in nine arrests and 28 employees fired.

Google fires 28 employees following sit-in

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The view from one of 42,300 seats that spectators can watch the game from. I dont really think there is a bad seat. Even far up at the top its nice because you can see all these orange specks that are from everyone being dressed up, Krystal Li, a junior, said.

San Francisco Giants unify the Bay Area through baseball

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Sophomore Valeria Lehman prepares to write a DBQ. The first DBQ I wrote was pretty good because I managed to finish it, which I wasn’t expecting, Lehman said.

College Board announces changes to AP tests

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Not only does climate change raise environmental concerns, but also threatens California homeowners access to home insurance, critical to protecting ones property and personal belongings. Increasingly, in recent years, large insurance carriers are offering less policies in the state and more residents are unable to insure their homes.

Climate change heightens California's home insurance crisis

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Social media plagues kids and tricks them into following trends. One of these trends includes using face cream made with retinol, which is not for young skin.

Opinion: Social media is ruining Generation Alpha

Business & Tech
Eighty people participated in the protest on Tuesday, which resulted in nine arrests and 28 employees fired.
Google fires 28 employees following sit-in
Bowen Yan, Staff Writer • April 20, 2024
Automated grading is gradually being adopted by states across the country.
Texas moves to automated grading for state assessments
Bowen Yan, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
Teslas dropping vehicles deliveries may be a sign that the company is losing grip in the EV market.
Tesla’s deliveries drop as turmoil arrives to the EV market
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024
Cartoons
A long-standing divide between Apple and Android users remains; one indication is the color of their text messages. Apples distinct blue-colored bubbles are a defining feature amongst its products, opposing those who own Androids. Androids green messages and other limits on features are used to outcast products not from Apple. However, this marketing tactic has been under fire from the U.S. Government, which has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of abusing its power to monopolize its rivals and consumers. With Apples worth close to $3 trillion and the addition of features such as Apple Pay, the Justice Department alleges that Apple undermines the quality of rival devices to maintain its high value. Many younger users, both from Apple and Android, hope to see the spread of blue text bubbles. (Skylin Lui)
As the school year drags to a close, Juniors cheer, preparing for a summer of fun before they find themselves back in the classroom. However, for Seniors, an uncertain future awaits. Some have been rejected from their dream schools, some accepted, and others at a crossroads. The college admissions process is no easy task, with highly competitive students and parents, and limited spots. The future may be daunting, but there are always options. Taking a gap year, working and getting real-life experience, or going to a community college are all solid and successful options. 
Pregnancy and childbirth are often considered symbolic of new life and new beginnings. However, many undergoing pregnancy face concerns about losing their own life. Most maternal deaths are caused by excessive bleeding and infections after childbirth or can be a result of complications during delivery. Those who experienced severe or mild complications such as high blood pressure and gestational diabetes during a past pregnancy are also at high risk. Complications during pregnancy can cause deaths up to 50 years later. Informing oneself about the risks during pregnancy and the possible aftermath is critical to staying safe and preventing death.
Editorials
Given the amount of political issues that the American public faces, it is very easy for teenagers to dismiss politics altogether. However, it is essential that Gen Z stays in the loop, whether it is by reading local news, following political accounts on social media, or joining advocacy organizations.
Editorial: Gen Z must resist disengagement in the face of political issues
Editorial Staff • April 21, 2024
Easter egg hunts are now a quintessential aspect of the holiday, which was just celebrated on Sunday, March 31. However, it is just one example of the consumerist traditions of modern holiday celebrations.
Editorial: Holiday traditions have fallen to consumerism
Editorial Staff • April 6, 2024
While attempting to remove TikTok from U.S. phones, the government is inadvertently hurting small businesses and free speech – key pillars of society.
Editorial: TikTok ban fails to address cybersecurity concerns
Editorial Staff • March 27, 2024
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