Belmont library says farewell to librarian Jordan Kan
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
May 26, 2019
All good things must come to an end. With the end of the school year, Carlmont students who visit the Belmont library aren't only going to lose the graduating seniors. Jordan Kan, a librarian, is also leaving the library to follow his dreams. But for students who frequent the library, Kan, affectionately...
Documentary Club welcomes library patrons
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
The Belmont library offers their patrons a wide selection of events. One of these events is the Documentary Club, which meets every second Tuesday of the month to watch and talk about documentaries. “We want to provide access for patrons to opportunities and learning experiences that they may...
Belmont Library Hosts the 11th Annual SMCL Teen Film Fest
CJ Ward, Segment Producer
March 23, 2019
Teens around the Bay Area submit their films for a chance to win prizes in the SMCL Teen Film Fest.
Belmont Library provides free tax services
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
The beginning of spring brings a sense of anxiety as Tax Day approaches and many individuals become stressed out by their tax reports. In order to aid taxpayers, the Belmont Library provided a free service that allows locals to ensure their taxes are filed correctly. “We partnered with American ...
Congresswoman and author Jackie Speier visits the Belmont library
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Jackie Speier. A congresswoman. An author. And a fighter. Speier visited the Belmont library on Feb. 9 to talk about her book and her life. The library estimates there were more than 400 people that attended. In her personal memoir, "Undaunted: Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fight...
The Human Library is coming to Redwood City
Catherine Dahlberg, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
A library is typically a place to study, browse, hold meetings, and check out books, periodicals, and videos. Starting in September of this year, Redwood City Library will begin offering a new service to residents — a Human Library, the first of its kind in the Bay Area. The Human Library, whic...
Belmont Library hosts college tuition workshop
Justin Som, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Every year, college tuition prices are rising. According to Make Lemonade, a site that helps with financial aid, there are 44 million borrowers in the United States who have college debt from these large fees. In light of these tuition issues, Kristi Longoria, a Financial Education Administrato...
Weekly Pajama Storytime helps children focus
Anna Feng, Managing Editor
April 11, 2018
Surrounded by various picture books and stuffed animals, volunteer Mickey Wicz begins to read to a small gaggle of children. Each Wednesday evening from 7–7:30 p.m., the San Mateo County Library (SMCL) hosts a Pajama Storytime. The San Carlos Library is one of the libraries that host this event....
Belmont Library grows its own ‘Green Team’
Justin Som, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Newspaper. Soil. Water. A variety of different vegetable seeds. These are the only things that the Belmont Library's "Green Team" needed to begin its goal of creating organic produce in the gardens of Barrett Park. The organization is the product of the collaboration efforts of Teen Service Librarian...
Dogs and kids form ‘pawsitive’ bond through Paws for Tales
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
On a rainy day at the Redwood Shores library, Marianna the golden retriever wags her tail happily as a little girl reads “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” to her. Marianna is part of Paws for Tales, a joint effort by the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and the Peninsula Library System that allows children to form bonds with dogs by readin...
San Carlos petting zoo invites families to bond
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Why did the chickens cross the road? To get to the petting zoo. A petting zoo was featured at the San Carlos Library on Jan. 28 as one of several events put on for The San Carlos Week of the Family. The San Carlos Week of the Family was founded by Don Eaton, a three-time former mayor of San Car...
San Carlos library hosts their first S.T.E.A.M. fair
Connor Rickson, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018
On January 20, the San Carlos Library held its first-ever S.T.E.A.M. Fair to give the San Carlos community hands-on experience with science. S.T.E.A.M. is an acronym for science and technology interpreted through engineering and the arts, all based in mathematical elements. The fair consisted of seven dif...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Carlmont DECA is a club that arranges students into their future ideals of business, management, and marketing finance. The purpose of the club is to guide students in competing...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
Friday's game of Carlmont at Menlo was something never seen before. Not only was it Menlo's homecoming game, but it was also the first time in Menlo football history that...
Cambell Kirk and Daniela Torrey
Behind the face of every Friday night football game is a dedicated team of students that work tirelessly to ensure that the game is enjoyable for all. Friday night football...
Ethan Man, Staff Writer
New California education laws have altered Carlmont's attendance policies, making it harder for students to get excused absences. In addition to these new policies, Carlmont...
Tripp Garrish, Staff Writer
The JV Carlmont girls volleyball team fended off a dynamic Aragon team in dramatic fashion to advance to 8-1 in league play. After defeating the Dons 2-1 on Oct. 10,...
Elena Chawla, Staff Writer
Members of the Positivity 101 Club enjoy making creative arts and crafts, helping them cope with the vast amount of school-induced stress in their lives. A small...
As the school year progresses, many eighth-graders look to high school students to set an example of what they can expect in their upcoming freshman year. On Oct. 1, Carlmont...
Eoin Cunningham explores why mascots are one of the most pointless parts of American culture.
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
Music, lights, and delicious smells lured thousands into FoodieLand's Night Market. From Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, FoodieLand held its third event of this year at...
Ari Ravi, Staff Writer
The Carlmont girls freshman volleyball team defeated Hillsdale in a quick two-set victory. The Scots played on Oct. 8 at their home court. They started the game with an...