Social Justice Sewing Academy pieces together the future
Nisha Marino, Staff Writer
March 26, 2018
People are angry. People are demanding social and political change. The Social Justice Sewing Academy (SJSA) provides a platform for people to express their emotions through art. According to its website, “By using textile art as a vehicle for personal transformation and community cohesion, SJSA...
Poster contest raises awareness for social justice
Justin Som, Staff Writer
February 25, 2018
Across San Mateo County libraries, students in 5th to 12th grade competed in the Teen Social Justice Poster Contest to show their support for equality for all different types of people. With #openforall as their slogan, these youths pushed themselves to create the most creative and eye-catching post...
Kalief Browder’s story shows holes within the justice system
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 11, 2018
Located on a 400-acre island in the East River of New York, Rikers Island is considered one of the most notorious prisons in America. According to an article by the New York Times, 85 percent of inmates housed at Rikers Island have yet to be convicted of a crime. Kalief Browder was one of them. On May 15, 2010, Browder ...
History teacher awarded for social justice work
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
January 21, 2017
On Jan. 16, Carlmont history teacher Karen Ramroth was given the Dorothy Boyajian Honored Teacher Award. This award recognizes teachers in the community who reflect the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and teach students about justice and diversity. Ramroth said, “This award was named after Dor...
Protesters demand justice for police officer
Celine Yang, Scot Scoop Editor
March 7, 2016
“Justice for all! Justice for all!” This chant resonated in the streets of San Francisco, as thousands of protesters turned up to support police officer Peter Liang, who had been convicted of second-degree manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed African-American man Akai Gurley. Many ...
Justice is not so black and white
Becca Garner, Staff Writer
March 4, 2015
The United States of America has a bloody history of racial prejudice and abuse. In the past 50 years since the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, great progress has been achieved. However, racial tensions have never evaporated entirely from our blood stained soil, and they have increased with...
Sweet justice in the chocolate industry
Sarah Schisla, Scot Scoop Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2014
For almost two decades, major chocolate companies have maintained a lower price level by sourcing their cocoa from plantations that use slave labor. Now, something is finally being done about it — three victims of child slavery will be allowed to take these companies to court. According to ...
#BringBackOurGirls seeks justice through social media
Dana Benelli, Staff Writer
May 12, 2014
When 276 girls in Nigeria were abducted from their school and international news remained silent, protesters employed an innovative weapon: the power of social media.
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
As summer approaches, the continued maintenance of the Stanford Dish Trail encourages Bay Area residents...
Audrey Luey, Staff Writer
The Hiller Aviation Museum’s annual Biggest Little Air Show drew in crowds of people with its multiple...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Some people love it and some people despise it; regardless, Chick-fil-A is still coming to Redwood City. Chick-fil-A,...
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
June 20, 2019
Junior Kaimei Gescuk describes her path towards becoming a runner and the strength she needs to get there.
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
June 6, 2019
Ava Richards reports on the luau that the Carlmont Choirs held. The party honored several students with awards and concluded with a homemade video full of photos and memories...
