[Photo] Opinion: Political polarization has been taken too far

Kenzi Johnson, Staff Writer • June 3, 2026

Democratic and Republican views have become increasingly divided in the United States. For some, their political affiliation is just a label, but for others, it's a personality.

Cartoon: The small price Americans pay

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • May 26, 2026

Cartoon: Redistricting and redrawing

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • May 13, 2026

[Photo] Opinion: For children, innocence is no longer an option

Kevin Zhang, Staff Writer • May 10, 2026

A parent leads their child through education teaching them about America. By doing so, they help their child begin on their journey through understanding and fighting against the sterilized and cherry...

Cartoon: Your license is… revoked

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026

Cartoon: Melting in the heat

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • March 22, 2026

[Photo] Opinion: Addiction to comfort drowns out the desire to get better

Kevin Zhang, Staff Writer • March 22, 2026

A person sinks into stagnation as they become addicted to the waters of emotional comfort, because pity and compassion aren't enough to get them out. While they can see the light above them, they lack...

[Photo] Satire: Eat the dogs!

Radhika Agrawal, Staff Writer • March 14, 2026

A shopper reacts to packaged dog meat in a grocery store display, highlighting society's inconsistent views on which animals are acceptable to eat.

[Photo] Opinion: Profanity can be a positive form of self-expression

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • March 7, 2026

A woman's words are censored as she tries to convey her thoughts by swearing. She is one of many people who find their voice shunned because the vocabulary is often treated as cruel or interpreted as abusive.

[Photo] Growing pains: Learning how to say goodbye

Audrey Navasca, Staff Writer • March 6, 2026

It's a race against time, and I don't think I can beat it. With graduation coming soon, I feel like I have to say goodbye to my childhood. What comes next? Who will I be?

[Photo] Proposition 28 funding expands visual arts programs, but changes go unannounced

Maximus Kwan, Staff Writer • February 11, 2026

A student considers potential classes for the upcoming school year. Students planning their schedules rely on the course catalog for information about seven-period eligibility, but changes to that document...

[Photo] Opinion: We need joyful protest to create a brighter future

Eleanna Swartz, Staff Writer • February 7, 2026

A verse from a poem overshadows the large demonstration occurring, challenging the more popular form of protest through Amanda Gorman’s words, “if we ever lose hope, may we never lose our humanity.”...

Cartoon: How should I protest?

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • January 21, 2026

Cartoon: New year new me

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • January 15, 2026

Carlmont musical cast balances workload during finals

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025

As finals approach, Carlmont High School students involved in this year's musical production are expected to attend rehearsals after school in addition to studying for various subjects, starting at the...

[Photo] Student nail artists put a fresh coat on winter trends

Adelyn Chan, Staff Writer • December 14, 2025

A student displays their new nails for the winter season. As finals lead into the holidays, a handful of students start to get their nails done not just at salons, but by their peers too. "This business...

Carlmont Instrumental Music inspires middle schoolers through performance

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

The Carlmont Instrumental Music program's performance on Nov. 6 aimed to inspire middle schoolers in hopes that they will continue playing instruments once they begin high school. The music program...

Students and staff share opinions on Carlmont’s announcement system

Sunny Lin, Staff Writer • October 26, 2025

This year's Associated Student Body (ASB) announcements have become a popular topic of discussion among Carlmont students. The conversation was sparked by the Public Address (PA) system's adjustments over...