Alana Wacker, Staff Writer
Alana Wacker is a senior (Class of 2024) at Carlmont High School. She is currently a staff writer and is excited to continue pursuing local stories. Outside of journalism, you can find her soaring on aerial silks, playing the flute in Carlmont’s Symphony Orchestra, rock climbing, working at Impact! Kickboxing Fitness, and baking. View her portfolio here.
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In the culinary world, where flavor reigns supreme, there exists an often underestimated but equally important factor of the culinary experience. From Michelin-starred restaurants to cozy neighborhood...
The San Francisco Coffee Festival draws thousands of attendees from all over the Bay Area every year. This year, the festival celebrated its eighth anniversary.
Filoli Gardens opens the Gentleman’s Orchard to the public for Orchard Days every weekend in October. This celebration of Autumn features entertainment for the entire family with interactive activities,...
The Mavericks Festival is a two-day event that kicked off the Mavericks Awards 2023-2024 season. All proceeds from the festival go towards funding the Mavericks Awards surfing contest prizes, supporting...
Mya Byrne’s newest album, “Rhinestone Tomboy,” brings to light the reality of being a transgender lesbian woman in the country music industry and recounts the numerous natural disasters she has experienced....
Love is infinite. This is a common saying in the world of polyamory and encapsulates the belief that love does not run out. It grows and changes but cannot deplete.
“I have a lot of love to give,”...
In 2016, the Belmont City Council unanimously approved the Corridor Context Sensitive Plan, now called the Four Corners Traffic Studies. It will implement 3 roundabouts at all the intersections in front...
It is finally Spring! That means it is the perfect time to begin using local, seasonal ingredients in your cooking. Using seasonal ingredients is a wonderful way to support your local farmers, it also...
Every March is Women’s history month; this national celebration highlights the often overshadowed achievements of women throughout history while commemorating their contributions to society. It is a...
With Lunar New Year coming to an end on February 15th, Carlmont students wrapped up their celebrations. From festivals to large family gatherings, the traditions of the 1.5 billion people who celebrate...
On Jan. 13, members of Youth vs. Apocalypse and concerned Bay Area residents gathered in front of the California Teachers Association's (CTA) headquarters in Burlingame, CA. The protesters demanded support...
As the effects of climate change increase rapidly, many organizations are calling people to action by organizing beach clean-ups, promoting sustainable products, and teaching people how to compost and...
From pottery embellished with images of goats to cacti ornaments woven out of green thread, West Coast Craft (WCC) displays the distinct works of artists and craftspeople from all over California.
Food...
Twenty-five years in prison.
Over 12 in solitary confinement.
All starting at the age of 17.
In 1992, Paul Bocanegra, an East San Jose resident, was involved in a drive-by gang shooting in high...
The James Webb Space Telescope will launch the scientific community into the future by gazing into the past.
After 16 days at sea, 10 billion dollars, and 25 years of development, the Webb telescope...
If one listened in closely, they would hear 12 different melodies dance through the air of the San Francisco Botanical Garden last week during Flower Piano.
Flower Piano is a collaboration...
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