Poor food service ruins the Cinépolis movie theater experience

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • December 5, 2019

The Hillsdale mall is currently adding new restaurants, an outside area, and a bowling alley. The Cinépolis movie theater, which was only recently integrated, sets itself apart from other theaters with...

Spill the Tea is amazing, period

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • October 22, 2019

"And I oop—" Hearing that there was a new boba place in Redwood City called Spill the Tea made me think of all the memes regarding James Charles and Jasmine Masters and everything in between. When...

Tea Hub is the next best boba shop

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • October 1, 2019

Boba Guys, T-pumps, Bambu, Chatime, Quickly, Teaspoon. With the boba boom in the Bay Area, boba shops seem to be opening up everywhere. Tea Hub is an example of one of these boba places that opened...

‘Mangos a Go-Go’ snacks do not exceed expectations

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • September 16, 2019

I knew the name "Mangos a Go-Go" sounded familiar, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. It finally occurred to me that Mango a Go-Go is a Jamba Juice menu item. I knew that Mangos a Go-Go was...

Waffle & Wrap evolves typical breakfast food

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • September 5, 2019

If you had told me five years ago that I would have ice cream out of a puffy waffle cone, I'd have said you were crazy. However, such egg waffle cones are a signature to Bubble & Wrap, a dessert-based...

Belmont library says farewell to librarian Jordan Kan

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • May 26, 2019

All good things must come to an end. With the end of the school year, Carlmont students who visit the Belmont library aren't only going to lose the graduating seniors. Jordan Kan, a librarian, is also...

Asian Pacific Heritage dances its way into San Mateo

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • May 21, 2019

Dancing is a deep-rooted tradition for many cultures around the world. Learning about a culture's dance can also be a way to learn about cultures that are not familiar to oneself. For Asian Pacific...

Skydiving leprechaun brings St. Patrick’s Day to Hiller Aviation Museum

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • March 19, 2019

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Wrong, it’s a leprechaun! St. Patrick’s Day is usually a day filled with parades, drinking, and the color green. But at the Hiller Aviation Museum,...

Congresswoman and author Jackie Speier visits the Belmont library

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • February 12, 2019

Jackie Speier. A congresswoman. An author. And a fighter. Speier visited the Belmont library on Feb. 9 to talk about her book and her life. The library estimates there were more than 400 people that...

New regulations encourage dog walking

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • February 2, 2019

Dogs are a man’s best friend, but they can’t follow men everywhere. Dogs are prohibited in certain hiking and recreation areas in San Mateo County, such as Coyote Point and Crystal Springs. There...

Hometown Holidays spreads Christmas joy

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • December 4, 2018

As the seasons change and fall rolls into winter, Christmas celebrations begin. The annual Hometown Holidays celebration took place on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Some activities featured were a craft...

Harvest Festival inspires creative spirit

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • November 15, 2018

With technology becoming more prevalent in society, it can be hard to find traditional art that still resonates with people. The annual Harvest Festival celebrates small businesses and artists alike....

New stoplight on Ralston Avenue works to ease traffic

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • October 21, 2018

The traffic that faces people going on Ralston Avenue is difficult to manage. A commute that would normally take a few minutes can end up becoming a much longer one. In hopes of reducing traffic, the...

‘Art at Play’ helps to beautify the Belmont community

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • May 10, 2018

A scene of children playing a the playground would not be complete without the bright colors of the play structure. In an effort to help add more color to playgrounds, Art at Play is coming to help make...

“Race to Build” color run raises money for affordable housing

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • April 29, 2018

It can be hard to afford to live in the Bay Area due to the expensive housing costs. Habitat for Humanity helps build houses for low-income families at little to no cost to them. Habitat for Humanity...

Kabuki play honors Japanese culture

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • April 19, 2018

The bright, intricate costumes. The sound of the banjo-like shamisen. The audience cheering. These are all important aspects of kabuki. Kabuki is a Japanese performing art, coming in the form of plays...

Gem and jewelry show allures gemstone fanatics

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but the Intergem Gem and Jewelry Show had more than just diamonds. The show took place from March 16-18 in the San Mateo County Event Center. It boasted a list...

‘Spectrum Talks’ meeting discusses how to be a good ally to the LGBT community

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • March 13, 2018

The LGBT community has faced a lot of controversy in years past, but there is an increasing number of people who want to be LGBT allies (straight or cisgendered supporters of the LGBT community), especially...

New year event celebrates Chinese culture

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • February 9, 2018

Chinese New Year is a holiday that goes back to ancient times, and it is still celebrated today. The date of Chinese New Year, which is also known as the lunar new year, usually falls between Jan. 21 and...

Bernstein not hindered by disability

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer • February 8, 2018

Imagine your morning routine. You wake up, get out of bed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, and then you get in the car to go to school. Once you're at school, you make your way to class and start your...