Belmont kids break local egg hunting record at Twin Pines Park
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
As Easter Sunday approached, the City of Belmont organized the annual Easter Egg Hunt, a tradition that has taken place in Belmont for decades. On April 20, children from the ages of 3 to 10 gathered at Twin Pines Park with their baskets in hand, eager to fill them up with as many chocolate-filled e...
Local high schools offer something for everyone
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Bobby sits in class struggling to understand the first problem on the worksheet. His eyes dart across the room but the teacher is not available to help. On the other side of the classroom, Richard has completed the entire worksheet in the first five minutes of class and has moved on to next week's ass...
Belmont wildlife has a ‘deer’ friend
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Every day throughout the year, a local resident works wholeheartedly to look after the deer living in Belmont. Sandy Hutchinson, who has resided in Belmont since 1978, has taken care of the many deer living near her house. “Like in Africa, if one of their own kind gets wounded, they kick them...
Local chocolatier crafts sweets and community
Mandy Hitchcock, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
The Go To Chocolate stall not only brings a wide variety of locally sourced chocolate goods to the College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market but a penchant for small businesses in the Bay Area as well; take a look at how appreciation for good food can bring a community together. Drop by the farmers’...
Belmont movie night shows off a local sense of community
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
The annual Belmont movie night allows people from nearby cities to connect with one another while watching the amusing movie “Trolls.” The City of Belmont planned the event for the people of local communities to enjoy the company of one another on the evening of Sept. 20. “I like it when t...
Local blood bank seeks more donors
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2018
Blood donor turnout is too low. In partnership with the Blood Centers of the Pacific, the Redwood City Public Library hosted a blood drive open to any community member over age 15. But only ten percent of eligible donors showed up on April 24 despite the fact that blood is always in high demand...
Redwood City honors local veterans and their families
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Redwood City held its second Veterans Day Celebration to not only thank veterans but also honor the ones serving our country and the families that support them on Nov. 11. Though there were still empty seats at the Redwood City Courthouse Square, many of those who attended were moved by the ceremony....
Bomb threat frightens local Jewish community center
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
Anti-Semitism is on the rise. Since the beginning of the year, over 100 Jewish community centers in 27 states have received bomb threats. The largest waves of calls took place on Jan. 18, Jan. 31, and Feb. 20. This situation hit home for many students at Carlmont when a threat was received at a local Je...
Bay Area students protest Trump victory
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
November 11, 2016
Even people who can't legally vote have chosen to share their opinions after Donald Trump's victory. On Nov. 9, the day after Trump won the election, students in various East Bay high schools walked out of class in protest of the coming Trump presidency. Students of Bishop O’Dowd, Albany High, Oak...
Local family restaurant that everyone can enjoy
Miranda Irwin, Staff Writer
February 17, 2015
Hidden in Redwood City, Calif. is a small restaurant called Canyon Inn. On the outside it may not look like the most extravagant restaurant, but once you enter through the heavy wooden door, you will find yourself greeted by a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere. Canyon Inn would probably be most accurately de...
Concerns arise after local scrap metal fire
Melanie Hamaguchi, Staff Writer
November 13, 2013
A fire at a Redwood City scrap metal recycling plant has raised new concerns about its effects on the people and environment of nearby areas. On Nov. 10, a fire broke out among a pile of scrap metal at SIMS Metal Management in Redwood City. The fire raged for over 15 hours before firefighters were able to ext...
Quiz Kids members are local celebrities
Claire Porter, Staff Writer
November 6, 2013
Some clubs at Carlmont are well known around the community, but only one club stars on television. The Carlmont Quiz Kids Club, run by seniors Brandon Whiteley, Sandip Srinivas, and Josh Fagel, plays “Jeopardy!” style games full of random trivia and stars in televised recording two to three tim...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
As the first meeting of the year commenced, the Ukulele Club welcomed its new and returning members with open arms. Students of all grades gathered at the front of the...
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...