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Jessica Li hints her character, Abraham Lincoln, to Ben Romanowsky as he attempts to guess in a game of charades in which actors could only speak gibberish. Improv Clubs final show of the year was formatted as a game show, with members participating in various games before a winning duo was ultimately determined by the audience.
Improv Club incites laughter at final show
Justine Desmidt, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024

Carlmont's Improv Club showcased their creativity and storytelling skills through a series of acting games in their final performance of the...

Sadie, one of the dogs that came to the quad, licks an ASB students face. Sadie and the fellow dogs bring joy to the stressed students.
Dogs in the Quad help relieve student stress
Lara Ibasco, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

As Advanced Placement (AP) exams start taking place and finals week approaches, students feel a heavy weight on their shoulders. The therapy...

Carlmonts String Orchestra, led by student conductor Aidan Yang, performs in the Celebrate the Music Festival.
Carlmont String Orchestra inspires youth at Celebrate the Music Festival
Jonas Sijbrant, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

The Carlmont String Orchestra participated and performed at the Celebrate the Music Festival while aiming to inspire younger students and showcase...

Two runners cross the finish line together as bystanders cheer them on. Many runners who participated in this 5K prepared weeks if not months before in order to build up endurance and strength.
AAPI community races toward May
Audrey Gong, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024

About 200 Bay Area residents gathered for AAPI 5K’s run in hopes of raising awareness for minorities and creating a welcoming community for...

A group of students scroll through their TikTok feed during lunch. Besides the passing period, lunch break is the only time for students to socialize. “If you’re at school you might as well just make the most of the opportunity to get to know some other people,” said Kevin Yang.
Potential TikTok ban strikes digital life concerns
Matthew Law, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024

Nearly 150 million American TikTok users, along with creators, may face the consequences of its potential ban within the next year.  The...

Two residents do suspended push-ups on the push section of the Redwood City Fitness Court. As they attended a class, Lacey Soares, the Fitness Court Ambassador, guided them on how to use the equipment. Im there as support and to make sure that people are using the equipment safely and effectively, Soares said.
Redwood City Fitness Court promotes wellbeing
Sophia Fu, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024

Accessible. Active. Social. These are the qualities that Redwood City and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are committed to bringing to...

Seventy three year old Rudolph Stag, suffering from chronic homelessness, stares into the street while smoking a cigarette. An immigrant from Hamburg Germany, Stag was left with no other option but to live on the streets following the foreclosure of his house.
Building hope on the streets
Nicholas Lee, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

A man without a home sits on the sidewalk. People quickly pass by, and his stomach growls; he hasn't eaten in the last 24 hours. He leans his...

Theatre You actors rehearse for a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, which was performed during the holiday season.
Acceptance on the global stage
Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024

As actors shuffle backstage and guests behind to fill the theater, the lights dim. One light shines as old record music begins to play. A hush...

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...

They may chant, from the river to the sea but what on Earth does that mean? American protestors dont know what theyre protesting.
Satire: The solution to the Israel-Hamas war is vandalism
Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024
Playing music with a guided therapy session helps to heal the mind. Music therapy ranges from listening to playing music with a licensed therapist to help a patient achieve their goal.
Opinion: Music is the new medicine
Rei Baxter, Highlander Editor • April 28, 2024
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
Crossword: Carlmont trivia
Crossword: Carlmont trivia
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
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
Bettergoods marks Walmart’s largest private brand food launch in 20 years.
Walmart launches new premium private label brand
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • May 4, 2024
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
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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.
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