Election Day should be a national holiday
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Only 56 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2016 election, according to Pew Research. What happened to the other 44 percent? Where did they go? While some may have missed the deadlines to vote and some may be battling voter suppression laws, others just simply don’t have the time. ...
Valentine’s Day spreads mixed feelings
Samantha Chu, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
It's Feb. 14. Heart-shaped chocolates go out of stock in all of the grocery stores, red roses show up almost everywhere, and Hallmark makes a fortune off of their card sales. The day of love has come. Valentine's Day is celebrated annually, originating as a day to commemorate St. Valentine. How...
Holiday village raises excitement and cheer for holiday season
Daniel Friis, Segment Producer
January 4, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Daniel Friis reports on ASB's actions to spread holiday cheer.
Holiday season brings holiday grams
Samantha Chu, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Filed under Campus
It's that time of year again. Lights hanging outside of buildings shine brightly in the night sky, Christmas music starts playing in every restaurant, and people rush to stores to do their gift shopping. It's officially the holiday season, and with the holiday season comes holiday grams for Carlmont. AS...
Hundreds of puppies and kittens look for a home this holiday season
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
With the holiday spirit finally arriving in San Francisco, so have hundreds of kittens and puppies wishing for a family of their own this holiday season. For over 30 years, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has partnered with Macy’s to show off its adoptable pets in hopes that passersby may bring a new addition, or multiple additions, to their family. With holiday-themed names like “Yams,” “Potato,” and “Turkey,” more than 65 animals ha...
San Carlos Night of Holiday Lights unites community
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
December 4, 2017
Filed under News
Laughter and conversation filled the air in downtown San Carlos during the Night of Holiday Lights, a tradition created for residents to celebrate the holidays together. Each December, the City of San Carlos hosts this holiday celebration that people of all ages enjoy. The event used to take place in C...
Holiday spirit jingles into Carlmont
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Filed under Campus
ASB is putting together a holiday village in the quad to increase holiday spirit and get everyone ready for winter break. According to ASB Vice President Tyrese Lopez, they are planning different activities and performances for each day during the week of Dec. 11. ASB is preparing for this week...
ASB creates holiday cheer as finals week arrives
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Filed under Campus
As the holidays begin to approach, ASB has plans for many activities for all students to participate in. As the holiday season neared in the past, ASB created various activities to engage various students, including cookies in the quad, pictures with Santa, holiday grams, and toy drives to help the community. Many of the traditional activities will be returni...
Belmont Christmas tree lighting rings in the holiday season
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
No sooner did the red and orange Thanksgiving decorations come down, did the green and red Christmas decorations come up. On Monday, Nov. 27, the Carlmont Village Shopping Center hosted the Belmont Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Boutique. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., local artisans sold goods, Santa and...
Belmont Craft Faire kicks off holiday season
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Filed under News
Belmont kicks off the holiday season with a craft fair encouraging city residents and neighboring communities to join in. On Nov. 18, Belmont hosted its annual Holiday Craft Faire where vendors sell the arts and crafts that they have made. “The purpose of the event is to kick off the holidays for Belmont and our neighboring co...
Food For Fines puts a new spin on holiday giving
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
Books and beans: an unlikely combination. However, with the San Mateo County Library's newest holiday initiative, Food for Fines, library fines will be waived with the donation of food, excluding fees for lost or damaged items. Running from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, Food for Fines will allow library ...
Rose sale spreads love
Zaina Abdelrahman, Staff Writer
February 6, 2017
Filed under Campus
February, the month of love, means chocolate boxes, roses, and lots of hugs and kisses. Many take this opportunity to spread love to the most valuable people in their lives. Carlmont provides this love through the rose sale. From Feb. 1 to Feb. 13, ASB is selling roses and chocolate to stude...
A closer look at Belmont's governmental bedfellows.
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...