Maslenitsa celebration unites Russian community
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
As winter comes to an end, March begins with blooming flowers, warmer weather, and rainy afternoons. For people from Eastern Europe, however, the beginning of March means another thing: the beginning of Maslenitsa. Maslenitsa is an old Slavic holiday that celebrates the end of winter and the begin...
Russian Unity Club executives work to break stereotypes
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Campus
The introduction of the Russian Unity Club (RUC) this year has created a welcoming environment for students of Russian heritage. Ethan Torban and Misha Shkolnik, the freshmen co-presidents, began work on this club early in the school year. Their main goal is to create a place that allows students...
‘From Under the Russian Snow’ brings a new perspective on post-Soviet Russia
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
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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...
Russian opposition leader murdered
Stuart Vickery, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015
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Boris Nemtsov, the former Russian Deputy prime minister, was shot in front of the Kremlin last week. An unidentified man pulled up in a car, shot Nemtsov, then escaped. Nemtsov was the opposition, and often critic, of the current Russian president, Vladimir Putin. "I think that one should be...
Russian government supports Crimean annexation
Tracy Chu, Staff Writer
March 18, 2014
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The secession referendum in Crimea on March 16 revealed that 97 percent of Crimean voters supported leaving Ukraine to join the Russian Federation. The Ukraine crisis began when the president of Ukraine then, Viktor Yanukovych, rejected plans from the European Union (EU) concerning improved economic...
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...