The Scots go to five sets and beat the Dons 3-2

Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief

October 4, 2017

Here comes the pass, the set, and kill for the Scots. Finally, the Scots take the victory over the Aragon Dons in the fifth set 15-10. The beginning of this battle began with a series of tips at the net giving Aragon an early lead and causing the Scots to take a timeout in the first set. After...

A quickly served and great burger at Five Guys

Colley Loum, Staff Writer

May 11, 2015

Five Guys is a fast food chain that serves great burgers. Five Guys has multiple locations and I ate at the downtown Redwood City location, which is a great option for anyone who wants to grab a bite before a movie. At Five Guys, I ordered a cheeseburger; when I ordered my cheeseburger, I got to...

Five ingredients that will make you reevaluate your food choices

Veronika Dvorkova, Art Director/Columnist

March 9, 2015

Does a beaver's anal gland juice make you think of dessert? Is flame retardant a great way to quench thirst? Although it seems unlikely that those things could possibly be associated with standard food products, they are actually quite common. And they're just the tip of the yucky-ingredient-iceberg....

Five beauty products disguised as food

Veronika Dvorakova, Art Director/Columnist

February 23, 2015

The next time that you accidentally smear some avocado on your face while eating a sandwich, you might as well just leave it there and call it a face mask. When it comes to food, we tend to aim it towards our mouths. It's a delicious way of obtaining nutrients, but applying food directly to external...

Second shooting at Ford Hood in five years

Dana Benelli, Staff Writer

April 8, 2014

It’s happened again. Army Specialist Ivan Lopez killed three people in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on April 2. Lopez also wounded 16 other people before shooting himself when confronted by a female military police officer. Fort Hood experienced a shooting back in 2009 that left 13 soldiers dead ...

The burger battle: Five Guys vs. In-N-Out

Elena Mateus, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief

March 4, 2014

When opting for a fast food burger, most students resolute to either Five Guys or In-N-Out. With Five Guys conveniently located just down Ralston and fairly close to Carlmont's campus, and In-N-Out just a bit further south in San Carlos, the pressure is on the two burger joints to reel in indecisive...

The Ukrainian crisis in five points

Dana Benelli, Staff Writer

February 25, 2014

The crisis in Ukraine that left more than eighty government protesters dead reached an apparent solution over the weekend of Feb. 22, although concerns over the country’s future still remain. 1) What agreement was reached? Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych held talks with the foreign minister...

Five shows to see in Rocktober

Naomi Asrir, Art Team

October 17, 2013

With the changing of seasons comes new album releases and fresh tunes to beat back the winter blues. Hundreds of artists are now touring the Bay to take part in the long-awaited "Rocktober" shows. City and Colour is performing Oct. 18 at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Canadian indie folk artist Dallas Gree...

How to Survive High School Day Five: Don’t choose your activities only based on your friends

Arianna Bayangos, Scot Scoop News Editor

August 29, 2013

At Carlmont, there are many options for extracurricular activities such as clubs centering around a particular interest and different sports. As you choose your activities to join during your time at Carlmont, don't base your choices only off of your friends. As freshmen, many people tend to choose...

Five Guys comes to Belmont

February 7, 2013

Belmont has recently gained a hot spot for burgers and fries, specifically Five Guys Burgers and Fries. The new addition to the popular fast food chain officially opened Feb. 7, 2013. This specific location will employ several Carlmont students, and is located a few miles away from campus in the...

Five Guys Burgers and Fries a top pick

September 16, 2012

Recently established on the corner of Middlefield and Broadway in downtown Redwood City, Five Guys Burgers and Fries offers a simple menu with an East Coast kick. With cheap prices, it’s a great place to get a bite right after a movie. It also has a relatively spacious seating area and outdoor se...