America can’t cut ties with foreign partners
Justin Som, Staff Writer
June 1, 2017
Trade deals, immigration, and alliances -- those are the three bonds that bind America to the rest of the world. Whether it is for better or worse, these relationships cannot be erased. They will last for as long as the United States and other countries exist. That's a lesson that needs to be...
Sexual assault in Uber cars raises hesitation
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Driving with strangers has always had its risks. Inside Uber cars, passengers face the possibility of encountering dangerous situations with their drivers, including sexual assault. In a report sent to Business Insider, the company said, “Uber has had five claims of rape and ‘less than 170’...
Assembly speaker educates on “How to Raise an Adult”
Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2016
On Monday, author Julie Lythcott-Haims came to Carlmont High School to speak at a school-wide assembly. She addressed topics of overprotective parents, unnecessary stress about college, and the importance of following one's passion.
ScotCenter: Costs of Feminine Products Raise Anger – Sophie Penn
Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2016
In places across the world women are protesting against the high prices and taxes on feminine products, and their current stance in society as a "luxury" item.
Raise those umbrellas, it’s raining
Alyssa Fagel, Highlander Editor
November 20, 2013
For the first time in over a month, it rained during school hours at Carlmont High School. And with that rain comes cold weather. During the week of Nov. 17, weather in Belmont, Calif. has been estimated to reach no more than 68 degrees. This new weather has also brought a change in fashion. Fr...
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
From traditional lion dances to eating mooncake, the Autumn Moon Festival brought families together to...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the...
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
The iPhone, first introduced to the world in 2007, has grown to become an undeniable icon for the life...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
The last time Carlmont played Palo Alto in football George Bush was president, "High School Musical" first aired on Disney Channel, and Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" was the biggest...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Independent artist mxmtoon's debut album, “the masquerade,” is a raw, honest, and gorgeous testament to the modern teenager. Mxmtoon (pronounced em-ex-em-toon), or...
September 19, 2019
Eoin Cunningham explores the reasons why already existing characteristics of film and cinema dominate the box office as original scripts are passed up.
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
September 19, 2019
The beginning of the football season marks a new year for members of the Screamin' Scots to show off their school spirit, creating a nonjudgemental and welcoming community...