Pumpkin spice, fall fashion trends, and Spirit Halloween all come together as the perfect breeding grounds for the October overconsumption season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF),...

As I stepped through the glass door of Kaizen & Coffee, I was greeted by the buzzing of chattering friends, quiet laughter, and the hum of coffee machines. The small, sleek, and black painted exterior...

The excitement of trying new drinks and foods, the bliss of discovering a hidden gem, and the unique overall experience of cafe hopping are just a few factors that have drawn people to cafe hopping. "The...

With the school year coming to a close, the future beyond high school continues to become a closer and closer reality. The senior class will soon become alums, and the junior class will only have two semesters...

As the weather begins to warm and the days seem to stretch, time in the sun feels endless, prompting people to look for ways to stay cool. Places like Sharetea and Teaspoon have added new items to their...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to expand, and the timeline of all the movies and shows can be tricky to understand. With new shows like "Agatha All Along" and "Daredevil: Born Again" and...

The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The city that never sleeps. New York City goes by many names, but one thing that remains constant is the city's delicious food. Carlmont Choirs headed to New York...

A woman waits to order as she debates what item to order. This chain can be found all over the streets of New York and has a vibrant interior welcoming people inside. Playa Bowls strives to bring summer...

From flimsy, white, college-ruled paper to writing with the same uncomfortable wooden pencil and unusable pink eraser, the typical ideas of school supplies are just like the paper itself: plain.  Sometimes,...

Blank stares, tilted heads, and confused looks scatter the room. Everyone is talking about their favorite artist, maybe the latest song they released or a new post on Instagram, but when someone brings...

America loves medical dramas. With shows like "ER," "General Hospital," "Scrubs," and "The Good Doctor," to name a few, their popularity never seems to flatline. However, despite their popularity and...

A quick snap of the camera, and away the picture goes to be plastered on social media. "The phone eats first."  There's nothing wrong with sharing the latest foods, a new coffee shop, or even a local...

The hero saves the day, the guy gets the girl, and everyone lives happily ever after.  The creation of motion pictures served as a way to tell stories and convey emotions outside of everyday life while...

When the weather begins to cool down and pumpkin spice makes its return, there is no denying fall is approaching. In the iconic TV show, "Gilmore Girls," Lorelai Gilmore mentioned that fall is her favorite...

In a social media-centered world, your favorite cafes and boba shops are no exception to the effects of online communities. According to Eater LA, social media has made these places more focused on aesthetics...

Students have the opportunity to save lives and help the community by donating blood. The Associated Student Body (ASB) holds a blood drive every semester. On April 4, students and teachers gathered...

From practicing public speaking, learning about the U.S. government, and getting involved in the community, students in Carlmont's Junior State of America (JSA) get to take these skills and bring them...

“Most immigrants believe strongly in the American Dream. That is what brings them here. I wish some young Americans had that dream, as much as immigrants do,” said Margaret Sands Orchowski, an author...

Sweat, stress, and speed walking. About a quarter-mile long trek, every year, students get assigned the infamous F-U walk from F hall to U hall or vice versa. Some teachers have realized that the...

From decorating Halloween-themed cookies to a flash mob of Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Carlmont students vibrantly showed their school spirit during "Halloweek." "Halloweek" is an annual tradition...

Floods of students entered the western-decorated Scots gym in anticipation of the year's first big assembly on Oct. 6. The assembly featured Associated Student Body (ASB) organized Toy Story-themed...