Options for Bay Area animal lovers are readily available
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under News
Household pets are notorious for providing easygoing affection and companionship, whether it be a dog, reptile, or anything in between. What these pets have to offer have won them homes in 84 million American households as of 2017, which is over 64% of all households in the U.S. But as most sources o...
Pet-lovers paint for a cause
Anika Bhatnagar, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Bottle and Bottega’s “Paint your Pet” event allowed locals to paint portraits of their pets while raising money for the Peninsula Humane Society. Bottle and Bottega is a paint-and-sip company, meaning they host art parties and teach people to paint step-by-step. The company is owned by Dale and Laura ...
Pets bring Halloween spirit to the elderly
Mariela Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 4, 2018
Filed under News
At Atria, a senior living community in Burlingame, the residents spent Halloween watching a pet parade to celebrate the holiday. The main purpose of this event is to create social connections between animals and community members. “Mental, emotional, and physical benefits are often experienced when ...
Protecting Animals Worldwide Club lends a paw to animals in need
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
Filed under Campus
Among the wide array of offered clubs, Protecting Animals Worldwide Club (PAW) is the only active animal-oriented club at Carlmont. It strives to educate students on pet safety and offers an abundance of animal service opportunities. PAW Club is currently being led by Club President Soni Kanaya wh...
Small pets are more likely to be abused
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Most people love dogs. Their fluffy faces, wagging tails, and crazy fur make them purely irresistible, especially when they roll over and ask for a tummy rub. Most people love dogs, so when a dog gets harmed, most people care. Still, not everyone loves fish, and not everyone loves turtles either....
Humans and animals continue a 32,000-year-old relationship
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
January 14, 2016
Filed under Features, Top News
It is no secret that today’s society places great value on pets, whose adorable personalities often lure those in need of a friend to either adopt or buy them. In fact, their fluffy little faces are so irresistible that, in 2012, 36.5 percent of the U.S. population owned dogs and 30.4 percent owned cats. Sophomore Aliana El Shawa, the owner of nine pets, said, “Pets are really funny and great, so it’s easy to see why they are so popular.” But how did the relationship between humans and animals start?
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
Dancing is a deep-rooted tradition for many cultures around the world. Learning about a culture's dance...
Mariela Ramirez and Camran Hitchcock
With summer just around the corner, San Carlos residents come to enjoy a festival that embodies the spirit...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
Just as the purpose of buying clothing is to have something to wear, the main purpose of attending college...
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
With three weeks left until finals, many students find themselves scrambling to get their grades up. Certain students from Carlmont High School, such as those with borderline...
Alison Kim, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
Get good grades, get into a good college, get a good job. This is what many students hear on a daily basis. As finals week approaches, many students are reminded of the pressures...
May 20, 2019
Talia Fine, Multimedia Managing Editor
May 20, 2019
Carlmont Con, an event organized by ASB President Valerie Wang, was presented as a quasi-music festival. However, this one would exclusively feature the creative content of...