New Bay Area farmers’ market’s popularity grows

Nisha Marino, Staff Writer

September 28, 2018

Fresh, local produce is becoming an important part of daily life in the Bay Area. Many people now prefer organic fruits and vegetables. Because of this, farmers’ markets are growing in popularity around this region. Bay Meadows is a relatively new community in San Mateo. It includes apartments, shops, and is...

The growing Popularity of Philz Coffee

Lizzy Hall, Staff Writer

September 6, 2018

Lizzy Hall reports on why Philz coffee shop is such a popular place amongst Carlmont students.

The notion of popularity lives on

Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer

August 30, 2017

“To be regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general,” is the definition of popularity, according to Dictionary.com. Approval in general is what most people are in search of, especially in the high school environment. This approval, commonly associated with being cool and...

Popularity beats out productivity in the animal world

Karen Gao, Staff Writer

April 1, 2016

Panda bears are defined by their distinct black and white fur, which puts them at the center of attention in the endangered species world. Due to their popularity, they receive the most funding that could be better spent elsewhere. According to the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, pandas can only survive on eatin...

Are radio stations losing popularity?

Ravina Gujral, ScotCenter Segment Editor

April 9, 2014

Throughout the years, the radio has developed into a large aspect of entertainment around the world because of how many things it has offered to the general public. Dating back to the 1800s, people discovered the possibility of wireless telegraphy leading up to the further development of it throughout ...

The #SELFIE; popularity outside Instagram

Sonia Paulo, Staff Writer

March 23, 2014

Often, songs are written with some relevance to current happenings in society. With “Respect” by Aretha Franklin released during the time of the woman's rights movement, and “We Are the World” produced by Michael Jackson during the time of mass famine in Ethiopia, it was just a matter of time...

Paying for the shutdown in terms of popularity

Dana Benelli, Staff Writer

October 21, 2013

Approval ratings for both Democrats and Republicans have dropped post-shutdown, but the Republican party's decline in particular may affect the 2014 Senate elections. A series of public opinion polls during the last two weeks signify that Republicans have taken most of the blame for the shutdown situ...

Homecoming: more than a popularity contest

Alex Wildman, Staff Writer

October 8, 2013

A large portion of the student body considers Homecoming elections a simple popularity contest, but the Associated Student Body (ASB) sets requirements that ensure the elections to be much more meaningful. Sophomore Chelsea Stewart shared her thoughts on Homecoming elections, “It’s more of a popula...

Popularity with Apple products

April 18, 2012

   Apple is almost everywhere, from iPods to iPads, there seems to be more iProducts than people.    According to a CNBC poll, typical U.S. homes have more Apple products than married couples or children. At this time, about half of all American households have at least one of these Apple products...

Rising popularity of country concerts

March 19, 2012

Many Carlmont students enjoy going country concerts over the spring and summer, while others wonder what the appeal is for these students. Junior Shawna McDonough commented, “I love country concerts because it is a fun environment where you get to see a lot of people that you have not seen in a...