Mariposa Upper Elementary School opening delayed
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
September 9, 2017
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New school year, new school. This was what half of the fourth and fifth-graders from San Carlos were thinking for this new school year. However, this became untrue just as it was on the cusp of being a reality. The San Carlos School District has been in the process of creating upper elementary sc...
Sandpiper Elementary School plans to expand
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
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In late May, a proposal is set to come before city officials to discuss the expansion of Sandpiper Elementary School in Redwood Shores. The plan would increase the size of the campus and accommodate an extra 220 students. The new building would be used by students during the day but would also be available...
Elementary: ‘The Marchioness’ and the Brother
Ivy Nguyen, Staff Writer
November 12, 2013
The following contains spoilers for Elementary: The Marchioness. Many incarnations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character Sherlock Holmes tend to have limited personal connection or respect for others, but Elementary's Sherlock is different in that he develops empathy throughout his path to recovery ...
Vandals strike at Fox Elementary School
Melanie Hamaguchi, Staff Writer
September 30, 2013
Vandals spray painted on various areas of Fox Elementary School’s newly remodeled campus, raising new questions regarding expenses and security. On late Sept. 18, vandals struck at Fox Elementary School, marking the campus with various drawings and phrases. The school was remodeled during the summer,...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...