School shootings remind students to take safety drills seriously
Nika Lobykina, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Campus
With school shootings and terror threats making a daily appearance on the news nowadays, schools are facing increasing pressure to develop new safety protocols that are effective and provide protection. Schools around the U.S. like Carlmont are working regularly to implement plans like these to ...
Being nice to people won’t stop school shootings
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
What do a smile, a wave, a "hello," and an offer to be someone's partner in a group project all have in common? None of them have ever stopped a school shooting from occurring. After the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, as students rose up and walked out of class on March 14, there...
Who is really at fault for mass shootings
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Valentine’s day. A day filled with hearts, joy, and lots of candy. At least that is how the day should have gone for the residents of Parkland, Florida, a small town near Palm Beach County. Instead, Parkland’s local public school, Stoneman Douglas High School became the site of the ninth dead...
Schools prepare for the worst in aftermath of shootings
Sarah Tocatlian, Staff Writer
October 6, 2015
Filed under News
Mass shootings at schools are no longer the rare occurrence they once were. They have become something that people are constantly hearing about from the media, leaving many to wonder about the viability of school security policies. On Oct. 1, Chris Harper-Mercer, allegedly killed nine and wounded...
Tensions rise in Ferguson with shootings of two police officers
Becca Garner, Staff Writer
March 18, 2015
Two police officers were shot in the middle of riots in Ferguson, Missouri on Thursday morning. Both officers sustained severe wounds but were not in critical condition. On March 16, 2015, Jeffrey Williams came forward admitting he fired the two shots that hit the officers; however he denied that...
Shootings become day to day events
Lauren Tierney, Staff Writer
January 14, 2014
Filed under News
The second United States shooting incident this week has occurred, and it is only Tuesday. Monday afternoon in Wesley Chapel, Florida a man and his wife were shot in a movie theater by a 71-year-old man after an argument over texting, killing the 43-year-old man, Chad Oulson. Come Tuesday morning,...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
For many people, the turn of the new year marks the starting point for new goals and aspirations, whether...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
Government shutdown continues The United States government is in the midst of the longest government...
Natalie Doud, Staff Writer
January 19, 2019
While students work in their English class, at least one student is found struggling to stay awake. Sitting in the corner with their head down and eyes fluttering, the image...
Mandy Hitchcock, Segment Producer
January 19, 2019
Dogs typically finish their vaccinations within their puppy years and then make additional visits to the vet for boosters and checkups. Still, pet owners should be aware that...
Anna Delmas, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Over 600 students lined up at lunch on Wednesday to get their tickets to winter formal, a number that crushes last years sales by over double. The theme this year is going...
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Girls varsity basketball took down the San Mateo Bearcats on Wednesday night, bringing in their fifth home win this season with a score of 72-21. Within the first possession...