San Francisco protesters rain down on white supremacy
Connor Lin and Talia Fine
August 15, 2017
Rain sprinkled down on San Francisco City Hall as 500 protesters lit candles to stand in solidarity with Charlottesville, Virginia. As the wind blew signs across the park, citizens stepped forward to share the stories of prejudice and injustice in their lives. On Aug. 12 in Charlottesville, Virginia, a "...
UC Berkeley protesters blame anarchists for damages
Justin Som, Staff Writer
February 6, 2017
Filed under News
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most well-known advocates of the peaceful protest. Ironically, on Feb. 4, Black Bloc anarchists shattered the windows of a building dedicated to him while protesting against Milo Yiannopoulos. The planned speech that was to be given by Yiannopoulos was canceled...
Protesters and lawyers show support at SFO
Sophie Penn, Segment Producer
January 30, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter
Sophie Penn reports on the protest at San Francisco International Airport.
Protesters demand justice for police officer
Celine Yang, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
“Justice for all! Justice for all!” This chant resonated in the streets of San Francisco, as thousands of protesters turned up to support police officer Peter Liang, who had been convicted of second-degree manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed African-American man Akai Gurley. Many ...
Outraged protesters occupy Redwood City streets
December 15, 2011
Filed under Campus
It was a festive, cold night last Friday, Dec. 9, in Courthouse Square of Redwood City as holiday shoppers mingled around the ice rink setup in front of the San Mateo County History Museum. However, perched on the corner was a new sight: Occupy Redwood City. Comprising of about a dozen or so ...
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Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...