In Photos: Carlmont seniors sign off during Commit Day celebration

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026

Carlmont High School’s Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted the annual Commit Day celebration on May 1 to honor the graduating senior class. Throughout the event, students recorded "senior sign-off...

In Photos: Monarchs defeat Scots during senior night match

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026

The Carlmont Scots varsity girls lacrosse team fell to the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs, 14-9, on Wednesday, April 29. While both teams opened the game with high-energy performances and balanced defensive...

In Photos: Scots face defeat against Ravens during varsity match

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • April 3, 2026

The Carlmont Scots varsity girls lacrosse team lost to the Sequoia Ravens, 13-8, on Friday, March 27. Both teams started strong in the first half, showcasing a combination of fast-paced offense...

In Photos: Barnyard Buddies help students peck away at stress

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026

The Animal Assisted Happiness barnyard visited Carlmont High School during lunch as part of their Barnyard Buddies program on Thursday, March 26, bringing a variety of trained animals to...

In Photos: Colors fly during second annual Holi festival celebration

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • March 15, 2026

  South San Francisco Parks and Recreation hosted its second annual Holi festival on March 8, celebrating the festival of colors with people of all ages in the community. Holi is...

[Photo] Unlocking cultures: Heritage Fair 2026

Ashlyn Wong, Michelle Chen, Wesley Kron, Ziya Myneni, and Rowan Sheng • February 28, 2026

Sophomore Arya Hosseinzadeh, junior Persephone Clynes, junior Colette Leung, and sophomore Kayla Huang pose for their subunit's dance. The unit danced to "HOT" by LE SSERAFIM for the Korean Culture Club...

[Photo] Student creativity shines at Carlmont art exhibition

February 14, 2026

A wall of digital photos covers the back wall of the studio. While physical art was heavily showcased during the exhibit, digital art and photography also made a standout appearance. “People can get...

[Photo] Student athletes express frustration over physical education requirements

February 6, 2026

Carlmont senior Lance Navarro runs across the track carrying his school materials between classes. The requirement that student athletes needed to take physical education classes influenced the challenge...

In Photos: Contestants make waves during Redwood City paddle race

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • January 20, 2026

Sunlight sparkled across the water as contestants of all ages gathered in Redwood City on Sunday morning for the annual paddle boat race. Hosted by Redwood Water Sports, paddlers in multiple divisions...

[Photo] Opinion: 'TikTokification' didn't kill music, culture did

January 21, 2026

Music notes surround a phone with the TikTok app open, featuring a checkmark on one side and an X on the other. Critics argued that TikTok has reduced music to bite-sized trends, echoing past concerns...

[Photo] Rising e-bike use sparks new safety laws in California

January 17, 2026

Carlmont teacher Michael O’Neall prepares to ride his electric bike off campus. California’s new 2026 e-bike safety laws affected riders like O’Neall by requiring them to have visible rear lights...

Quiz: Which ‘ATLA’ bender are you?

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • December 10, 2025

San Mateo’s Smart Corridor signals the future of traffic technology

Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • November 23, 2025

San Mateo's Smart Corridor system continues construction on the U.S. Highway 101 merge as a part of the countywide project. With support from several regional agencies, the project aims to modernize traffic...