"I'm going to pick up lunch today."  Many things come to mind when one hears this phrase; long lines and a variety of menu options, for example. This year, the Carlmont kitchen is implementing a few...

K-pop group Tomorrow x Together (TXT) has returned with another stellar album. This extended play album (EP), titled “Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child,” features five songs and is a continuation of TXT’s...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the book “Last Night at the Telegraph Club” by Malinda Lo and contains mentions of homophobia and alcohol. Reader discretion is advised. Identity. Relationships....

Food is often a source of comfort; familiar foods that we grew up with are especially comforting during tough times. “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner, better known as the lead member of Japanese...

Awards. Costumes. Dancing. But most importantly… music.  More commonly known as the Grammys, the Grammy Awards are often a hot topic during awards season. This is not only because of various controversies...

Lay’s potato chips come in a wide variety of flavors and lead to a range of enjoyment between each snacker. No two varieties are the same, a quality that enhances each chip’s appeal. I tried seven...

I am rarely ever a fan of books with morally gray protagonists. I find them difficult to relate to, and relatability — to some degree — is something I look for in books. Characters who regularly commit...

*Note: This review contains spoilers for the Netflix Korean drama “Our Beloved Summer.” Lazy afternoons can often lead to entertaining experiences. This was the case for me at the end of winter...

Although one-seventh of California’s population is Asian American, their history is not covered in high school curriculum. Despite the efforts to include ethnic studies requirements in high school...

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As Korean culture becomes more popular internationally, K-dramas have been rising in viewership. Although not all of them have made their way to Netflix, there are quite a few notable ones that deserve...

As Thanksgiving approaches, many people are preparing for the fall holiday and organizing family gatherings. There are many Thanksgiving foods, and your favorites out of a few popular choices can tell...

This year’s homecoming is a special one. The theme is "Haunted Halloween!" and the dance's theme is "Monster Mash." There are quite a few events throughout homecoming week, ranging from the Powderpuff...

Your favorite color can say a lot about you. From red to pink, different favorite colors can mean different things for your personality. Have you ever wondered what your favorite color means?  Red You...

With students returning to campus, classes have had to adapt new strategies for learning.  Not all classes have students sitting at a desk and taking notes for the entire period. Carlmont’s music...

Carlmont will not be participating in the National French Contest (NFC) this year due to distance learning challenges.  Last year, students taking French participated in the contest virtually. It was...

As the second semester rolls in, students must select their classes for the 2021-22 school year.  Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are scheduled to have appointments with their counselors beginning...

A new semester usually brings new routines, and this semester is introducing a new attendance procedure. Rather than sticking with the same Wednesday routine as the first semester of this school year,...

With the pandemic in full swing, many students are worried about the upcoming 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) tests and whether they are truly prepared for testing due to the hurdles of online learning. Many...

Do sports, learn a language, lead a club! This is advice that high school students hear many times in their lives. They are encouraged to add to their college applications with extracurricular activities....

One of San Carlos’s volunteer groups, the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), hosted a Homeless Care COVID-19 Donation drive as a project for the community.  The San Carlos YAC held their Homeless Care...

The Music Mentors program between Carlmont High School and the Belmont-Redwood Shores elementary schools plans to create a new program that encourages ease of learning as a response to the pandemic. Instead...

Bel Mateo Bowl is temporarily closed due to Covid-19, but there are plans to reopen. While the reopening date is unknown, Bel Mateo has made health and safety measures to fit COVID-19 guidelines. "I think...