‘Art at Play’ helps to beautify the Belmont community
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
A scene of children playing a the playground would not be complete without the bright colors of the play structure. In an effort to help add more color to playgrounds, Art at Play is coming to help make the Belameda Park brighter. Art at Play is dedicated to helping beautify Belmont by adding art ar...
‘Isle of Dogs’ is a unique experience
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
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He’s done it again. Wes Anderson has come through with another quality film that managed to blow me away with its creativity and guile. Set in future Japan, “Isle of Dogs” tells the story of a world in which, through Mayor Kobayashi’s fear mongering and propaganda, all dogs have been sent...
Carlmont Art Show showcases student accomplishment
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
Tucked away in the corner of the Carlmont campus lies the Visual Arts Program's largest annual event — the Art Show. From March 15-16, the Visual Arts department hosted this show in F22. Held during Open House, the Art Show showcased students’ various artistic creations. Art teacher Cynthia...
Carlmont students express themselves in Art Club
Aaron Trierweiler, Staff writer
March 9, 2018
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Lights and darks, paints strewn across the room, masterpieces hanging on the walls. No, this isn’t a museum. It’s room F12 during lunchtime; this is art club. Art club is a place for students who take art classes and want to develop their skills and for students that just want the opportunit...
STEM Fair and Art Expo allows students to share their interests with others
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
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As science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers continue to grow, more and more students begin to show interest in these fields. Every year, the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) hosts a STEM Fair for students in fifth through 12th grade. For this year’s STEM Fair, the SMCOE ...
San Carlos promotes public art project
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018
Calling all artists: The City of San Carlos is enlisting an artist to repaint a utility box as part of the Utility Box Mural Project. The Utility Box Mural Project is an ongoing effort in San Carlos to deter graffiti, which began in 2016. Various artists have painted murals on utility boxes ar...
‘The Wedding Singer’ is a hit success
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
February 11, 2018
After months of hard work and preparation, "The Wedding Singer" has finally arrived at the Carlmont Performing Arts Center (PAC). This is the fourth Carlmont musical directed by Stephanie Maysonave. "This year I wanted to give the kids more contemporary material. Our last play, 'Anything Goes,'...
Art Club spreads creativity at Carlmont
Marina Ferme, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
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Art Club is all about experimenting with different styles and mediums while learning more about themselves in the art that they create. The club wants to practice with many art mediums, such as oil paints, water colors, step-by-step drawings of flowers, screen paintings, colored pencil. “Our meetings are for work...
Art on the Square show provides a stroke of creativity for Redwood City
Andrey Zaytsev, Staff Writer
November 24, 2017
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Local residents and artists came to the Art on the Square show in the San Mateo County History Museum to view and share art. Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, painting, and photography were just some of the forms of art displayed at the event. While the show allowed locals to see the delicacy in...
Ocean lovers gather at glass festival
Nisha Marino, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
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On Nov. 4 and 5, crowds gathered in Santa Cruz to look at and purchase ocean-themed art and jewelry. The Santa Cruz Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival is focused on ocean art, in which a portion of the proceeds is donated towards ocean conservation efforts. The admission was a mere $5 and each ticket ...
Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival celebrates its 47th anniversary
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
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On Oct. 15, crowds gathered to enjoy local art, music, food, and drinks at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. Live music entertained attendees throughout the day as thousands stopped by art vendors, carved pumpkins, and enjoyed the festive cuisine. Each year, the size of the fest...
San Carlos Art and Wine Faire celebrates its 27th year
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
October 8, 2017
With fall arriving, community members braved the heat to attend the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire from Oct. 7-8 in downtown San Carlos. The Art and Wine Faire occurs every fall and is sponsored by the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce. Along with art, there is a kid zone, live music all day, a car s...
A closer look at Belmont's governmental bedfellows.
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...