Blackfest brings students together
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
Filed under News
To be immersed in a new culture under the warm sun while enjoying live performances usually does not come without a cost in the Bay Area. However, it happened last Saturday, May 4, with Blackfest. Blackfest is a celebration of African American culture held annually at Stanford University in Palo Alto, ...
Cherry Blossom Festival promotes Japanese culture
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
All across the globe, Harumi, a Cherry Blossom Festival, signals the beginning of spring and the end of winter colds. Harumi is a traditional Japanese holiday that is meant to represent the end of winter and showcase the beauty of the blossom. The cherry blossom is meant to be a reminder that all ...
Popular culture normalizes political incorrectness for teenagers
Alison Kim, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Features, Top News
“That’s so gay.” You are walking down the school hallway on a typical day. You pass through a group of kids clustered around a locker and hear various racial slurs. You turn the corner and hear more offensive language that is always justified as being “just a joke.” This type of language ...
San Francisco’s Legion of Honor introduces Indian culture in their leading exhibit
Anika Bhatnagar, Staff Writer
February 3, 2019
Filed under News
The exhibit East Meets West at the Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum displays the jewelry and valuables used in India from the 1600s to today. The exhibit contains over 150 pieces worn by Mughal emperors and maharajas (great king) that were made in India and Europe. “I think this exhibit is g...
Opinion: Bay Area residents are ignorant of cultural differences
Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
It's no wonder why so many people are attracted to the Bay Area; the ever-booming tech industry provides new opportunities and high-paying jobs every day, the temperature rarely drops below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and the region is known for being one of the most diverse areas in the United States. In...
The annual celebration of Greek culture brings people together
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
Filed under News
Church of the Holy Cross invited families to enjoy food, drama, dancing, music, and shops on the 48th Greek Festival. The annual festival in Belmont marked yet another celebration of Greek culture and traditions that allow families across the Bay Area to experience and enjoy it first hand. Anast...
J-Pop club brings Japanese culture to Carlmont
Andrey Zaytsev, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under Campus
The Japanese culture is one that may interest many, and J-Pop club is the perfect club to learn about the many aspects of their culture, ranging from animation to traditions. Meeting in room E7 every Thursday, J-Pop club features a variety of members, all interested in the culture of Japan. In addit...
Japanese Pop Club embraces its culture
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
Filed under Campus
Within the four walls of room E7, Japanese Pop Club (J-Pop) strives to spread their culture among Carlmont students by performing traditional Japanese dances at school assemblies, as well as providing presentations on the origin of J-Pop culture. J-Pop Club began at Carlmont in 2012 and is currently being led ...
Indian Club integrates Indian culture at Carlmont
Alena Ruhstaller, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
Filed under Campus
According to World Population Review, India is the second most populous country in the world with a population of an estimated 1.35 billion in 2018. However, Indians only make up 2.8 percent of the population in the Bay Area and 0.9 percent of the overall population of the United States. Indian Club...
French exchange students adapt to Carlmont culture
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Filed under Campus
Parlez-vous français? Because they do. For two weeks, 11 students from the outskirts of Paris, France are living with students attending Carlmont. Carlmont’s French Department began hosting students from France in 1999, initiated by French teacher Katya Burton. “I have coordinated French ...
Kabuki play honors Japanese culture
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
The bright, intricate costumes. The sound of the banjo-like shamisen. The audience cheering. These are all important aspects of kabuki. Kabuki is a Japanese performing art, coming in the form of plays and dances. The San Mateo Kabuki Club celebrates kabuki by watching a performed play on a movie s...
San Francisco welcomes the Year of the Dog with its annual Chinese New Year Parade
Kimberly Mitchell, Segment Producer
February 25, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: News
The Year of the Dog is finally upon us and to celebrate man's best friend and Chinese culture, San Francisco hosted its annual Chinese New Year Parade, a tradition that has been around for 160 years. ...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
New abortion law directly challenges Roe v. Wade On May 15, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Hungarians held a festival on the day preceding Mother's Day, as they have done for the past five years,...
Talia Schreiber, Staff Writer
Students today find themselves overwhelmed by the high expectations set for them and will often find...
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
May 19, 2019
With the school year coming to an end, ASB’s newly elected Executive Board finishes planning one of their final projects and events, the ASB spring field trip. This Friday,...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
May 18, 2019
The odds of high school athletes making it to the collegiate level are slim to none. According to calculations done by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, there...
Nicole Yeo, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
It's May, and student stress is skyrocketing as finals approach. However, finals aren't the only things on student's minds. Advanced Placement (AP) testing also takes place...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Walking into the Belmont Library, patrons can access a variety of resources, get any questions answered, or enjoy a quiet afternoon reading a book. In addition, the Belmont...