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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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Connor Lin

Connor Lin, Staff Writer

Connor Lin is a senior at Carlmont High School. He enjoys writing, graphic design, and photography. He is currently Managing Editor for The Highlander.

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Emma T Capps, a cancer survivor, speaks about how her fear of being shot by a gun is greater than her fear of cancer.

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People of all ages, ethnicities, and political ideologies gathered together in front of Redwood City Courthouse to demand greater gun control legislation.

[Photo] March for Our Lives

February 18, 2020
Vandenberg sits on the staircase in front of Redwood City Courthouse and listens to student speeches.

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February 18, 2020
Carlmont students Jill Albertson and Kendall Butler participate in the rally by chanting and holding up signs calling for more gun control.

[Photo] Students march for their lives

March 24, 2018
Sophie Penn, a rally organizer, gives the opening speech about the need for increased gun control.

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March 24, 2018
Third-grade student Hayden Vandenberg stands on the staircase overlooking thousands of protesters to chant.

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March 24, 2018
Stefan Sujansky, one of the rally organizers, introduces himself and explains the purpose of the event.

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March 24, 2018
Before students read their speeches, younger children initiated various call and response chants.

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March 24, 2018
Redwood City Councilwoman Shelly Masur speaks with two student activists about gun control.

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March 24, 2018
In addition to multiple student speeches and student-led chants, various organizations, such as the Sister District Project, set up booths around Redwood City Courthouse Square.

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March 24, 2018
Hundreds of students made their way down to the quad for 17 minutes on March 14 at 10 a.m. to stand in solidarity with Parkland, Fla. Rosie Asmar, a senior, helps to lead the rally by singing songs and holding a moment of silence to honor the 17 students who were killed.

Students express support through nationwide walkout

March 15, 2018
Eight parking spaces in the senior parking lot are now reserved for staff members.

Changes made to senior parking lot inconvenience students

February 18, 2018
In addition to supporting women's rights, marchers also hold signs for sexuality and identity equality.

The Women’s March is not just for women

January 21, 2018
The identity of the victim has not been released. However, the Belmont Police Department believes this act was not random.

Community responds to shooting of Belmont resident

January 17, 2018
Beginning this school year, the Monday of final exams week will begin with a minimum day schedule in the morning, followed by a lunch period and then the sixth-period final.

Carlmont reacts to changes in final exam schedule

December 3, 2017
Despite the rainfall, approximately 30 students and staff members sat in the quad to mourn the loss of the victims of recent attacks.

Candlelight vigil brings Carlmont community together

November 10, 2017
Kristin Ma, a senior and member of Carlmont's Biotechnology Institute, presents her project at the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research conference.

Student receives ‘out of this world’ experience through Biotechnology Institute connections

November 5, 2017
Words have an indispensable role in our society, especially when it comes to protesting. However, we need to put more focus on constructive action instead of further divisiveness.

[Photo] Support a cause with more than just a tweet

September 30, 2017
Flowers lay at the Whipple Avenue railroad crossing in Redwood City in memory of Sequoia High School freshman Holly Spalletta.

Community mourns the loss of freshman student

October 4, 2017
On the second level of S-wing, students can relax and eat lunch in the outdoor lounge area.

Carlmont reacts to campus expansion with new S-wing

September 14, 2017
Heather Tyler, a mental health caseworker, watches the solar eclipse with her students on the football field.

Solar eclipse gives Carlmont a unique view

August 23, 2017

San Francisco protesters rain down on white supremacy

August 15, 2017
Students discuss the new history class, called race, ethnicity, and immigration, with Karen Ramroth, who will be teaching the class.

New ethnic studies course welcomes diversity

February 8, 2017
Carlmont history teacher Karen Ramroth accepts the Dorothy Boyajian Honored Teacher Award after giving a speech.

History teacher awarded for social justice work

January 21, 2017
Depending on the vision of the new superintendent, changes to administration in the Sequoia Union High School District may affect the daily life of Carlmont students.

Superintendent announces retirement after 39-year-long career

December 7, 2016
When traveling alone in Uber cars, passengers face the risk of being sexually assaulted.

Sexual assault in Uber cars raises hesitation

November 16, 2016

Student Union reopens with improved facilities

October 28, 2016
English teacher Kristen Fewins welcomes senior Hana Wong into the new tutoring center during zero period.

Zero period tutoring center provides new opportunities for students

October 18, 2016
Foreign language teacher Roberta Scott speaks into a microphone when she teaches in order to project her voice over the sound produced by the construction outside of her classroom.

Construction creates substandard learning environments

October 6, 2016
Carlmont's defensive line opens a lane for running back, Devon Sagon to move down field.

[Photo] Varsity football surges to a strong win over El Camino

October 1, 2016
Sophomore Kayla Gustafson and senior Alyssa Fine pose for a photograph to celebrate Kind Week.

Kind Week spreads love and acceptance

September 19, 2016
Students who take Personal Finance at Carlmont learn how to manage their money and prepare themselves for life after high school.

Personal finance class prepares students for life after high school

September 6, 2016
Like many other students, sophomore Gianna Lippi begins her school day an hour later than in previous school years.

Carlmont reacts to new late start schedule

August 22, 2016
In iOS 9, Apple’s operating system, users can opt to have a six digit passcode instead of four digits. This provides more security because instead of the original 10,000 combinations, there are 1,000,000.

Data security becomes a widespread issue

February 21, 2016
Apple Music user Emma Armstrong streams unlimited music from iTunes from the convenience of her iPhone.

Listening in the cloud

January 21, 2016
The cost of the Powerball lottery ticket begins at $2.

Powerball lottery frenzy continues, despite improbable odds

January 14, 2016
Sophomore Katie Gray reviews information for her chemistry final.

Finals are looming over Carlmont

December 10, 2015
Students sign a banner in remembrance of the lives that were lost in the attacks in Paris.

Students react to attacks in Paris

November 18, 2015
Sophomore Jules Hart continues to use Snapchat regardless of the new policy.

Updated Snapchat regulations place users at risk

November 9, 2015
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Connor Lin