Students participate in activities to advocate gender equality
Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
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What is gender equality? Many students asked this question before Gender Equality Week, which informed them about the true meaning of gender equality and how it extends far beyond equality between men and women. The week of March 5 to March 9 was filled with various activities involving Carlmon...
Carlmont dedicates a week to promoting gender equality
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
March 10, 2018
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Gender equality is a goal that is being worked toward on a daily basis worldwide. Here at Carlmont, Gender Equality Week is a week where students can appreciate the rights they have and support others who might not have the same rights. “It's important to ensure that gender equality is recognized a...
Belmont City Council unanimously approves civil rights resolution
Mona Murhamer, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
The crowd buzzed with energy as the council members entered the room. For some, the regularly scheduled Belmont City Council meeting was just that– a regularly scheduled meeting. For others, the meeting was a step further in assuring a safe community where everyone is welcome. On Tuesday,...
Students join the fight for gender equality
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
March 12, 2017
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For over 150 years, women have fought for equal rights. This past week, that fight was brought to Carlmont. Run by the Human Relations Commission of ASB, Gender Equality Week featured a new theme and activity each day, from March 6 to March 10, that supported equal rights for all. Monday encour...
The road to a future of equality
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
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Gender equality week, coming up in March, was created in hopes of spreading equality throughout campus. The week was created by the human resources commission of ASB and is devoted to making all genders feel they are accepted in society and to encourage people to eliminate negative stereotypes of...
Scots spread love
Jill Albertson, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
A woman is strolling down the streets of San Francisco. The hijab wrapped around her head makes her stand out among the crowds. As she approaches her favorite bakery, her headscarf is pulled from her head and the word "ISIS" is shouted at her. Hate crimes happen everywhere, everyday, and this past...
Feminist Club spreads gender equality awareness
Megan Tao, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014
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Carlmont's Feminist Club strives to spread awareness about gender equality and feminism around Carlmont High School and the community. Senior Elise Dimick, the club's co-president, said,"Our goal is to educate students about feminism. We do this by expose students to the political, economic, and social...
Feminist club aims to promote gender equality
Naomi Asrir, Staff Writer
September 3, 2014
Filed under Activity Bios
Similar to other clubs at Carlmont aiming to give voice to several minority groups, the Feminist Club strives to educate students on the principles of feminism while discussing current events regarding gender bias in the media, politics, and more. The club is jointly administered by seniors Elise...
Continuing to fight for equality
Claire Porter, Staff Writer
April 8, 2014
Filed under Campus, Student Bios, Top News
Carlmont’s well-known social activist will be moving on to larger-scale issues in college. Senior Kalila Kirk has always been passionate about the education and advocacy of equality. She’s currently the co-President of Carlmont’s Gay Straight Alliance, the Vice President of Feminist Club, and a clin...
Racial equality was made in December
Sarah Adams, Staff Writer
December 17, 2013
Filed under Student Voices
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution reads, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” This amendment was adopte...
Unquantifiable equality
April 2, 2013
Filed under Campus
Feminism, according to Google definitions, means the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. It’s important to note that at the root of feminism is the struggle for equality. Throughout history, women have been overlooked, mistreated, and deprived...
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
Trump and O’Rourke butt heads in El Paso Former Rep. and potential Democratic presidential candidate...
Sjoerd Huitema, Staff Writer
Yellow papers that display the messages "Move here, nerds are the virus!" and "Every day sucks with move...
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
Every day throughout the year, a local resident works wholeheartedly to look after the deer living in...
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Roses are red, violets are blue, a Valentine’s gift is long overdue. The rose sale is an annual event at Carlmont that takes place during the two weeks leading up to...
Andrew Shao, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
One remarkable December day, on the mostly unremarkable year of 1946, two employees of the Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Earl Menefee and Ralph Salisbury, founded a soaring...
Kimberly Brodersen, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
There is always at least one student in every classroom who can't stay put — twitching, talking, or daydreaming when they shouldn't be. They are often considered to be disrespectful...
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
Mid-winter break, otherwise known as ski week, is one of a few breaks left before the scheduled dates for the Advanced Placement (AP) tests. This often causes students to...