Educational experience determines political beliefs
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Filed under Features
The United States of America is rarely united. For much of America’s history, its political climate has been divided. And, according to Pew Research Center, the political gap in the United States is widening. Environmental factors play a key role in shaping the beliefs that pull Americans ap...
Students vote on the 2017 summer reading book
Rachel Skrenta, Staff Writer
February 25, 2017
Filed under Campus
A decision finally left up to the students: the summer reading book. From Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, students had the opportunity to vote for the upcoming summer reading book through a Google Form. The genres varied from fantasy to nonfiction, and students chose their top three book choices. Some teachers required their classes to vote, but others merely ...
Students vote in a mock election
Skylar Weiss, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Filed under Campus
With the presidential election on the horizon, many students are forming opinions about the various candidates and propositions that are at stake. In the spirit of democracy, Carlmont's ASB organized to conduct an election in which students voted on several political measures in their respective history...
Americans look at the Electoral College with skepticism
Armon Mahdavi, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
Filed under News
Election Day is just around the corner. However, many Americans either don't understand or like a key component of the election: the Electoral College. This system, in which appointed electors cast votes for presidential candidates, is a key factor in American democracy. Despite this method being aroun...
To vote or not to vote: an American dilemma
Armon Mahdavi, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Filed under News
America has a sad history when it comes to voter turnout, and citizens are wondering if this election will be an anomaly or another slice of the same. In the United States, the percentage of eligible voters who showed up to the polls on Election Day is one of the lowest for any developed nation. Data ...
Complain less, vote more
Ayesha Abbasi, Social Media Editor
October 8, 2014
Filed under Opinion, Original Opinions
We live in an age of all time high political apathy for the younger generation, which entails us having record low voter turnouts. People complain about campaign finance roofs and how the rich have the power to control elections. About how internet rights are being de-neutralized, how privacy rights...
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
Mueller report is complete, findings are still unknown After months of expectation, special counsel...
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
After a rainy couple of months, San Mateo residents were more than excited to enjoy a sunny walk in the...
Talia Schreiber, Student Writer
The sun beamed down on the crowded streets of San Francisco last Saturday as thousands came together...
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
Picture this: a track runner is in last place and pushing to finish the race, but everyone can tell that they are starting to give up. It is pouring rain with strong winds...
Zachary Khouri, Mikayla Nguyen, and Maddy Ting
March 23, 2019
On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Zach discusses the Equality Act and a recent controversy surrounding a school in Birmingham. Edited by Miki Nguyen.
March 23, 2019
Carlmont’s Improv Team showcases their first performance of the year in the blackbox theater.
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
Carlmont's annual Art Show is a picture perfect event that displays various student-made pieces in a floor-to-ceiling gallery. The students enrolled in the Visual Arts...