Belmont movie night shows off a local sense of community
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under News
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, Staff Writer
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
Kim 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
Filed under News
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
Filed under News
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
Filed under A&E
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
Filed under Campus
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...
Salman Rushdie offers international scope in local visit
October 3, 2012
Filed under Campus
[media-credit name="Asha Karim" align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit]On Sept. 25, an international icon visited Kepler's Bookstore in Menlo Park to speak about the controversy surrounding his work and the experience of years spent in hiding amid threats against his life; and all unknown to the vast m...
Local Spot: The Counter at Hillsdale
November 20, 2011
Filed under Campus
The Counter in San Mateo, after its fairly recent opening, has become a hot spot for teens to munch on some tasty burgers. The Counter is a burger joint located across from the Hillsdale mall. But what makes this place special, is its make-it-yourself custom burgers. Visitors can add anything from...
Local Hotspot: Cheesecake Factory in Hillsdale Mall
October 12, 2011
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[media-credit name="Brooke Chang" align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] For years, local Cheesecake Factory fans would have to travel miles just to get their hands on some of their famous desserts. The 36-year-old chain restaurant was created by Evelyn and Oscar Overton, who created the restaurant from thei...
Armed robber shoots employee at local Petsmart
October 8, 2011
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[media-credit id=3 align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] At around 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, the manager of the Petsmart off of El Camino Real in San Mateo was shot. Police cars lined the whole area up from Petsmart to Barnes N' Noble. The manager was rushed to Stanford hospital and remains at ...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
As the U.S. midterms approach, politics are on everybody's mind. However, an equally important election...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
Dunkin' Donuts has taken over the East Coast, and now it's coming to take over the west. The chain...
Maddy Ting, Staff Writer
For many people, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a perfect way to celebrate the fall...
Miles Ozorio, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
After three close sets, Carlmont’s girls JV volleyball team upset Burlingame on Thursday night, Oct. 18. After suffering a disheartening loss to Woodside on Tuesday,...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
It is no secret that both stress and anxiety can take a toll on students, especially in high school. Principal Ralph Crame, as well as the rest of the administration, wants...
Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
It's no wonder why so many people are attracted to the Bay Area; the ever-booming tech industry provides new opportunities and high-paying jobs every day, the temperature...
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Through the Gosh Yarn It Club, students have the opportunity to relax and also to help the homeless of the Bay Area. Emily Kim, Sam Turtle, and Sabrina Jackson are the...