Teachers continue the battle over fair pay

Ethan Tarnarider, Staff Writer

December 4, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....