The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Federated Council, the statewide body that governs high school athletics, unanimously approved a plan this February to make girls’ flag football an official...

Carlmont’s annual Heritage Fair returned after months of preparation and featured diverse performances from various groups of students. It showcased the many cultures at Carlmont through dances, music,...

Nathan’s Fearless Five is a high school jazz band founded a little over a year ago with social justice and community at the core of its mission. Nathan Tokunaga formed the band to raise funds for the...

Naturally healthy. Low sugar. Sustainably sourced. Eco-friendly packaging. These considerations have become increasingly important to consumers when they make food decisions.  Seventy-six percent of...

Most people attend sporting events to have a good time and watch their favorite team play a sport. However, violence is becoming more prevalent at games, especially off the field. There have been numerous...

Many food items such as chips, bars, and dips have been altered to contain more nutrition.

The Belmont Greek Festival returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic for its 50th year anniversary. This festival celebrates the best of Greek culture with delicious food and lively entertainment....

In March 2021, a TikTok went viral, exposing the unequal weight rooms between the men and women basketball players participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament. This...

A young girl entered a sporting goods store, hoping to find a new pair of basketball shoes. What did she find? Nothing. Nothing for her, at least. The walls were lined with shoes for boys, with only a...

Most students spend their free time playing sports, reading, or surfing the internet. However, this high school sophomore spends her time growing her lip gloss business using creative ideas combined with...

Lunar New Year is the most important holiday for billions of people in China, other Asian countries, and around the world. It signifies the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar,...

Balancing school and a job can be tough, yet there are 2.1 million workers between the ages of 16 and 24. Teen employment has now increased to even higher levels than before Covid-19, despite a student’s...

December is jam-packed with holidays, when the spirit of giving, quality times, and comfort foods fill the air. The winter season is filled with joy for the upcoming celebrations. Many people look forward...

Whether it be selling boba at a football game or a samosa at the quad, both have the same goal: to raise money for their club. Creating a fundraiser can be a difficult task. To do so, a group must figure...

The Associated Student Body (ASB) at Carlmont has lots of responsibilities for fostering school spirit, but the reality is even more complex than it appears at first glance. ASB organizes many events...

Choir students were eager to perform in their first cabaret show and finally express their passion for singing directly to an audience. Performers felt a variety of emotions, largely positive, coming...