‘From Under the Russian Snow’ brings a new perspective on post-Soviet Russia

Andrew Shen, Staff Writer

November 7, 2017

Filed under News

On Nov. 4, Michelle Carter discussed her recently-released memoir at the Belmont Library. The new book “From Under the Russian Snow” takes an in-depth look at journalist Michelle Carter’s  work in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. “I wrote this book for my children. This was the year, probably the most signific...

ScotCenter: Finals From a Teacher’s Perspective – Bijan Khalili

Bijan Khalili

December 11, 2015

Filed under Campus, ScotCenter

Bijan Khalili explores how finals season is for teachers.

The battle of good versus evil is won by perspective

Megan Tao, Highlander Junior Editor/Columnist

April 12, 2015

Filed under Opinion, Stabs at Society

The hero, the villain, and the epic battle between good versus evil are all universal aspects of stories that we take a little too seriously. Everybody strives to achieve the characteristics of the the hero because that ultimately means you're a good person. Nobody wants to have the characteristics...

The sibling perspective on autism

Sabrina Leung, Editorial Director

May 13, 2014

Filed under As seen in print

One parent whispers, “That retarded child needs to shut up.” Every audience member in the music auditorium during my orchestra concert glared towards the young boy who wouldn’t stop clapping and making high pitched noises. By the end of the concert, everybody knew that the boy who banged his head ...

‘Honest’ gives fans a new perspective on hip hop and rap

Ravina Gujral, Staff Writer

May 1, 2014

Filed under A&E

Nayvadius Cash, known more commonly by his stage name Future, recently released his second album "Honest," gaining the approval of new and old fans. The rapper started his career around 2010 when he released a few mixtapes to the public and officially signed a record deal with Epic Records. As a result,...

A new perspective on politics

November 11, 2013

Filed under Opinion, Politically Correct

Over the summer, I worked on a Cameron Johnson’s San Carlos City Council campaign and I discovered that the only obstacle blocking us from changing the world is us. It all started in March when Cameron Johnson, a San Carlos city council candidate, announced his candidacy over Facebook. I saw t...