Teachers continue the battle over fair pay
Ethan Tarnarider, Staff Writer
December 4, 2017
Filed under News
Teachers are not paid enough—that's already established. But now, many elementary teachers in San Mateo and San Carlos are threatening to go on strike if they do not get their contracts negotiated in their favor. As of late, teachers who are dissatisfied with their pay and the districts' position...
The Scots continue their winning streak against the Wildcats
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
Filed under Sports
High-fives and cheers filled the court as The Lady Scots pulled together a win against the Woodside Wildcats. On Sept. 21, the Carlmont varsity volleyball team managed to keep their energy on a high and win in a three-set sweep against the Wildcats. The Lady Scots worked together, keeping their i...
San Carlos Farmers’ Market continues year round
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under News
Hot Harvest Nights are no longer. Since 2004, from May to December, the Hot Harvest Nights farmers' market would set up every Thursday in downtown San Carlos, according to the San Mateo Daily Journal. Hot Harvest Nights is being replaced by a year-round market on Sundays. “I like having access to seasonal food year round. It brings the community together year round instead of just the summers,” said Katrina Van...
Freezing eggs to continue on in workforce
Hannah Young, Staff Writer
October 27, 2014
Leading corporates of Apple and Facebook are paying $20,000 for their female employees to freeze their eggs. Out of the 67 percent of women in the work force, 43 percent quit after the birth of their first child. According to The Atlantic, companies hope to see the statistics rise by giving women...
The 2014 Brit Awards continue to entertain
Sonia Paulo, Staff Writer
February 23, 2014
Filed under Campus
The Brit Awards Show honors the best in British music for the year. Similarly to the American Grammys, a Brit award is the most highly renowned award achievable for music in Britain. The 2014 Brit Awards were held on Feb. 19 at the O2 Arena in London. The audience was packed with celebrities, and...
Lions’ fouls continue to harm playoff chances
December 9, 2011
Filed under Sports
The Lions have lost their fifth game of the last seven, most recently to the New Orleans Saints with a score of 31-17. Many ask, what has happened to this talent deep team that started 5-0 and was by many considered one of the favorites for the superbowl? The answer is their mentality. The wide rec...
Bizarre weather to continue for Bay Area
March 18, 2011
Filed under Campus
Mar. 18 – Carlmont students were packing up and getting ready to leave their 4th period for lunch when suddenly, an announcement came on the intercom stating a tornado warning had been issued to the entire San Mateo County. Teachers were advised to keep their students indoors and away from all window...
Celtics continue to win
February 25, 2011
Filed under Sports
As of Feb. 24, the Boston Celtics are tied for first place with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Division. Recently they have traded center Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma City and acquiring Jeff Green and center Nenad Krstic. Also leaving the Celtics is three time slam dunk contest winner Nate Robinson....
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...