Teens scale the Golden Gate Bridge
Sarah Tocatlian, Staff Writter
May 18, 2017
Filed under News
A heart-stopping video posted to YouTube showed two Wisconsin teens filming themselves as they scaled San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, performing somersaults and hanging from cables over the cars driving below. “Guys, we’ve just made it to the top,” one teen says in the video. ...
New plan aims to cut down Golden Gate Bridge suicides
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
February 1, 2017
Filed under News
Over 1,600 people. That is the number of bodies recovered due to suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge since its construction. Tall barbed wire fences stand on both ends of the bridge, preventing those who may be considering ending their lives from being able to climb over the otherwise short barrier...
Golden State Warriors: Can they beat the record?
Bijan Khalili, Staff Writer
March 28, 2016
Filed under Sports Talk
To say the Golden State Warriors are having a good season would be an understatement. For the second year in a row, the Warriors are the team to beat with a stellar record. This year their record is 64-7, with 11 games remaining in the season. However, it's not smooth sailing for the Dubs the...
Will the Golden State be the next Green State by legalizing marijuana?
Becca Garner, Staff Writer
January 21, 2015
Febreeze and eye drops are a stoner’s best friend. Without them, you could land yourself in the back of a police car at any moment, and your whole future could evaporate in the time it takes to spark up a joint. For California citizens, however, these protective measures may soon be no more than...
Golden State Warriors are the team to beat
Bijan Khalili, Staff Writer
December 7, 2014
Filed under Sports Talk
At this point, can the Warriors even stop the Warriors? The Golden State Warriors are off to a strong start to the 2014-15 basketball season with a record of 16-2, giving them the best record in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Although it's very early in the season, Warriors are one...
High fashion alert: Golden Globe gowns take over the red carpet
Angela Perez de Tagle, Staff Writer
January 16, 2014
Filed under Campus
Awards season kicked off with the Golden Globes, showcasing the latest fashion hits and misses from the red carpet. Several trends made their appearance at this year’s Golden Globes award show, including the return of the always timeless red dress, along with various new styles that have proven t...
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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...