Marrisa Chow is a senior at Carlmont High School and in her third year in journalism. She is also a coxswain at NorCal Crew, which she loves, but does not love the 5 a.m. wake-up.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, a government-appointed health panel, posted their final recommendation that kids ages eight and up should be screened for anxiety.
While...
In February's edition of the Highlander, Samantha Williams* shared her experiences regarding first times and sexual expectations for the Scotlight center spread. Here is the full transcript of the interview.
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All good things start from somewhere. That's what Sadie Scott and Kyra Slattery like to think. The two are co-owners of Femme Fatale SF, a jewelry company that found its humble origins in a sparkly hot...
Today Hawaii is renowned for its beautiful beaches, massive volcanoes, exotic fruits, and thousand-foot waterfalls cascading off steep mountainsides. Its white-sand beaches and lush flora beckon nearly...
“Hey, get your filthy Kung Flu self out of my way!”
With a jolt, she realizes the man has pushed her to the ground, where she hit her head against a metal newsstand box. He kicks her twice again,...
Although Inauguration Day was a scaled-down affair this year, it was nothing short of eventful. Outfits from Lady Gaga's "Hunger Games" inspired outfit to Michelle Obama's plum-colored Sergio Hudson belt...
As her fingers run through the racks of rejected shirts and long sleeves, she wonders if what she is doing is right. It’s hard to ignore the accusations that she’s benefitting herself by stealing from...
The average American will contribute over 1700 pounds of waste annually, making the United States the king of producing waste. Their waste production surpasses countries like China and India, with 250...
No finals season is complete without the barrage of review packets, harried students, and sleepless nights. This year is no different. Many students are left stressed and struggling as finals loom over...
The cancellation of the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is yet another loss for sophomores in the wake of online learning, making it even more challenging to stay ahead of the curve in a competitive...
Homecoming is known as a time of fun for Carlmont students, but the drawbacks COVID-19 has caused make it a tough event for the Associated Student Body (ASB) to tackle. ASB has had to adjust to the change...
