It was late May of 1776 when three secret committee members from the Continental Congress called upon Betsy Ross for a favor. Those members were George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross — and...

I love Snapchat as much as the next person. I send pictures back and forth with my friends, post on my private story, and interact with the app’s various filters and mini-games for hours.  These...

The announcement that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter elicited reflection and celebration across...

The State of California launched the My Turn website, a new system for delivering, tracking, and scheduling coronavirus vaccines, on March 1. The website, run by insurance giant Blue Shield, serves...

Although the world is still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines for the virus are presenting promising results.  To begin, all five of the vaccines — produced by Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca,...

The fall semester of distance learning made it especially challenging for choir students to learn, sing, and perform music.  Over the past three months, they compiled various songs into a virtual concert,...

As we delve deeper into a state of climate disaster, the best way to see the ramifications is simple - just look around. Our Earth is struggling, and it’s evident in everything from the...

Following the Cleveland presidential debate, the vice presidential candidates got a chance to take the stand on Wednesday night. Democratic nominee Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris, and President...

After months of a dry spell, rain may finally be coming to Northern California.  And we need it — really badly.  The National Weather Service anticipates that it will sprinkle, not shower. Sacramento...

For the past few decades, California and other states along the West Coast have experienced annual fires. Traditionally, these are natural, seasonal events caused by warmer seasons and an increase in dry...

With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, experts stress the importance of getting vaccinated as flu season rapidly approaches. Flu season this year will look much different than it has in the past....

Bay Area residents awoke to a thick layer of wildfire smoke blanketing their cities on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 9.  The ominous orange haze resembled an apocalyptic landscape, or perhaps the...

On most days, waking up feels like a nightmare for her. The alarm clock reads 7:01 a.m. as sunlight cascades through her window panes. She slams her hand down over her alarm clock, silencing the buzzing...

Music is easier to access than ever. With over 3.2 million smartphone users worldwide, it is as simple as the click of a button to access a seemingly infinite gallery of tunes. Everyone has their own...

On Monday, Nike announced that they plan to donate 30,000 pairs of their Air Zoom Pulse shoes to health care workers. “Our Nike family has come together to serve our communities and support our COVID-19...

In spite of all that's happening in the world today, there is some good news to be shared. Recently, some koalas that were injured in the recent Australian bushfires were re-released into the wild. Australia...

Bay Area residents are stepping up to donate masks and gloves to local hospitals as the need for protective gear becomes more dire. As of Monday, there are an additional 1,200 confirmed cases of COVID-19...

Downtown San Carlos is a ghost town.  San Francisco parks, once bustling with tourists, are eerily quiet.  Not a single swimmer can be spotted at Venice beach.  Few cars pass over the Bay Bridge.  Since...

Carlmont's Improv Team put on a show Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19, at the Belmont library. Friends, family, and members of the community attended to watch the actors showcase their talents in this unique...

Megan Hughes finds that music, both happy and sad, helps her to cope with depression.

As Thanksgiving break approaches, a wave of anticipation, excitement, and stress washes over the student body. Some students eagerly discuss their plans over break, while others are wary of finals just...

As the sun began to set, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors alike gathered in the quad for a night of food, games, and school spirit.  During homecoming week, the Administrative Student Body...

Behind the face of every Friday night football game is a dedicated team of students that work tirelessly to ensure that the game is enjoyable for all. Friday night football games are notorious for the...