‘Fear’ illustrates the frightening reality of Trump in office
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
"Fear" is quite possibly one of the most terrifying things I have ever read. I’m not versed in politics, nor do I know very much about what goes on behind the scenes. I live in a democratic bubble that has shaped my opinions and thoughts on our political landscape. And yet, when I read "Fear" ...
Fear of school can be an advantage
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
"What are you afraid of?" Most people would answer with "death" or "a zombie apocalypse." However, for an increasing number of high school students, the answer might turn out to be "school." This comes as little surprise. After all, we live in a competitive society in which schools push us to ...
Recent bombings resurrect fear in America
Jordan Hanlon, Editor-in-Chief of The Highlander
September 24, 2016
On Sept. 17, a bomb exploded in Ocean County, New Jersey. Later that day, a second bomb exploded in Chelsea, Manhattan, injuring 31 people. State troopers discovered a third device just a few blocks away. The New Jersey bomb exploded at 9:30 a.m. in the area where the Seaside Semper Five Marine...
‘1000 Forms of Fear’ delivers powerful messages
Adriana Ramirez, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
You may have heard and loved "Chandelier," but it's time an entire album gets the recognition it deserves. Australian pop singer Sia Furler, known as Sia, released her sixth album, "1000 Forms of Fear," on May 29, 2014. After almost one year since its release, the Grammy-nominated song "Chandelier"...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
A new traffic signal on Ralston Avenue seeks to regulate traffic safely and efficiently. However, for...
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
The annual Greek Festival invited the community to a three-day long event celebrating the rich Greek...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
With the 21 AP courses offered at Carlmont, many students may feel pressured to take as many of them as possible. In this episode, Nihal Karim and sits down with Jessica...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
I knew the name "Mangos a Go-Go" sounded familiar, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. It finally occurred to me that Mango a Go-Go is a Jamba Juice menu item. I...
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
Friday the 13th has always been rumored to bring bad luck. For the Independence 76ers, the old superstition rang true. They walked away with a crushing 69-19 loss. Going...
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
The Save The Bees fundraiser, held by ASB, helped to spread awareness about the reality of our future — a future without bees. Since 1947, the number of beehives has...