The Counter impresses in taste, lacks in quality
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
Filed under Reviews
Customizing your food makes everything so much better. The Counter, located in San Mateo, makes it easy to get exactly what you want on a burger, and avoid exactly what you don't. The restaurant, conveniently located just across the street from the Hillsdale mall, is frequently packed with hungry c...
Eucalyptus Ave trick-or-treaters disappointed by lack of decorations
Ethan Tarnarider, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Filed under News
When Halloween swings by each year, millions of children become excited to go trick-or-treating and fill their bags of candy. However, many had their hopes let down after seeing Eucalyptus Avenue this year. For many, Eucalyptus Avenue is considered the street for Halloween and Christmas—the street...
VocaliD starts showing results
Hanalei Pham, Staff Writer
May 31, 2016
Over 10 million people don't have a voice of their own. These people rely on machines to generate voices for them, yet the voices that these machines provide generally sound the same. They are mechanical and robotic, and rarely unique to the person. With VocaliD, this is beginning to change. Foun...
‘V’ shows a lack of originality
Kiera Pendleton-White, Staff Writer
October 23, 2014
Filed under A&E
Maroon 5’s new album "V" delivers their familiar pop songs with a few twists. The album has the same distinctive easy-going pop sound that Maroon 5 is known for because of lead singer, Adam Levine. But it also uses a lot more electronic sound than previous albums such as “Overexposed” and...
A lack of magic in ‘The Casual Vacancy’
October 18, 2012
Filed under A&E
There are few parallels between JK Rowling's new book The Casual Vacancy and the Harry Potter series. Accepting that Rowling's new novel is intended for a different audience than the Potter books and has nothing to do with Hogwarts is the first step to enjoying the more twisted story of the resi...
Lack of green on St. Patrick’s Day
March 19, 2012
Filed under Campus
On Friday, Mar. 16, it seemed as if the lack of spirit for St. Patrick's Day was over taking Carlmont. Even with posters up on the walls of the school, marked as a reminder for the students, no one really cared to dress in green since it "wasn't really St. Patrick's Day". Even though the majo...
As of Nov. 15, the Bay Area has the worst air quality in the world. In this breaking news piece, we answer your most pressing questions about the smoke invading our communities, including Carlmont's response to canceling school and how you can help victims.
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
The late morning sun shines through the trees of Twin Pines Park in Belmont, dappling the stone of the...
Questions arise surrounding leadership as the 'blue wave' crashes The ‘blue wave,’ crashed, as many...
November 18, 2018
“If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” This is the typical response of a parent when their child asks if they can do something because all of their friends...
Robyn Stein, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
The Carlmont cheer team is preparing for the Jamz Slam City, a cheer and dance regional competition, at the Cow Palace on Saturday, Dec. 1. They may be nervous, but all...
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
California burns up from fires in north and south Infamous for its sunny days and sandy beaches, the Golden State is gaining a new meaning, as fire rages through both its...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
With technology becoming more prevalent in society, it can be hard to find traditional art that still resonates with people. The annual Harvest Festival celebrates small...