Despite being an integral part of welcoming summer vacation, many remain unaware of the work that goes into creating the yearbook. The lengthy process starts and ends with Carlmont’s dedicated yearbook…

The long-awaited letter that would ultimately determine his future arrived in his mailbox. His hands shook as he slowly tore the envelope open, hoping his stats were competitive enough for him to receive…

Breasts.

Breasts are typically covered by bras, which are then covered by shirts. However, many have different opinions on which of these layers should go into their daily outfits.

The typical modern…

You open up your phone and start to scroll through your feed on social media.

You like his post. Like that meme. Comment on her post. Follow that TikToker.

You then stumble across a meme about the…

When Farhad Farnia hears his country’s name in news headlines, it never has to do with its 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites, over 4000 years of rich history, or its diverse cuisine.

Farhad Farnia is…

You scroll through your timeline.

Dog video. Funny meme. Political post. A friend’s birthday party. Political ad.

Rinse and repeat.

If you agreed with the political post, you might…

Every morning at 7 a.m., Ariana Diller* begins her two-hour journey to school. However, it’s not the anticipation of a test or build-up of homework that occupies her mind on the way there. 

It’s…

It’s Shuaib Khan’s senior year.

Khan is sitting in his counselor’s office, flipping through a U.S. News and World Report college edition magazine. Colleges such as Berkeley, Stanford, Yale, and USC…

Junior year can be stressful. College looms in the near future, SAT and ACT tests seem to happen every other weekend, and extracurriculars repeat day after day.

Being an athlete can be stressful. Coaches…

The recent power outages administered by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have caused inconvenience for Bay Area residents.

In the past two months, PG&E has shut down the power four…

Santa isn’t the only one delivering presents and spreading joy across the world. Because on Christmas morning, hundreds of Salvation Army volunteers rallied together to prepare and disperse meals to…

To increase voter turnout, California has implemented the Voter’s Choice Act.  

 The U.S. is one of the only nations in the world where everybody has the right to vote freely. However, only a little…

“This is what democracy looks like!” chanted a crowd of over 500 protestors.

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the evening before the House of Representatives would vote on the impeachment President Donald Trump;…

The world of sports is being revolutionized.

For the American sports fan, there is now the decision between watching a videogame tournament and a World Series game. For the child growing up, it is no…

When she woke up, she saw a different person in the mirror.

Her entire body was yellow. Her face was sunken in, and the whites of her eyes were covered in a yellow glaze.

She looked as though the…

In this episode, Nihal Karim sits down with Emily Kim, a junior, to talk about her role in a campaign with other high school students to raise funds towards curing leukemia lymphoma.

This story…

From a small town in Texas to playing in stages nationwide, Conan Gray has come a long way.

In the past two years, Gray has skyrocketed to stardom. Gray started his music career innocuously, first posting…

Layton Greene’s debut album is a rollercoaster of emotions, but you won’t hear me complaining. Arguably, it’s the very real aspect of “Tell Ya Story” that brings each individual track together,…

No community is perfect, and the LGBTQ community is no exception. On today’s episode of Queer Time Podcast, Maddy, Zach, and Miki sit down to discuss their opinions on issues within the LGBTQ community….

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of laying back in my chair and snacking on popcorn while I watched Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in theaters.

I have much to say about this film, but first let me…

Despite its amazing deals, Black Friday  impacts the environment and can be a poor experience for customers and workers alike.

Black Friday is widely considered the biggest shopping event of the year….

Whether it comes to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), the Equality Act, or movements such as Black Lives Matter, minority Americans will not be silenced.

It’s been 96 years since the ERA was first…

While most of the Bay Area was fast asleep, looking forward to the turkey feast they would indulge in, a quarter-mile-long line stretched past Pier 33 to buy tickets for a ferry ride out to the middle…

Through their annual Thanksgiving Day Outreach, San Francisco City Impact (SFCI) delivers thousands of hot Thanksgiving meals to underprivileged members of the Tenderloin community.

A one-square-mile…

Teachers are, in a sense, the unsung heroes of the child-rearing process. High school teachers, in particular, play a very unique and essential role in our society, working to educate and prepare students…

Spurred on by the recent fires that devastated many California communities, local residents banded together to install an art piece in the Redwood City Art Kiosk. Titled “Bonds Unburnt,” the piece…

Starbucks locations across the United States and Canada have started using festively decorated cups in honor of the holiday spirit.

According to Starbucks Stories and News, these designs were released…

Whether it be a benchwarmer, backup, or sub, starting a game sitting on the sideline might be one of the most crucial positions on a Carlmont sports team.

In sports, it is a common misconception that…

Teachers in the Bay Area have the unfortunate burden of dealing with high costs of living coupled with not enough pay. This forces some teachers to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. 

“I’ve seen…

The Kincade Fire

If you took an image of any of the 15 fires that have afflicted California in the last week, it would look like a snapshot from hell.

Here in the Belmont-San Carlos area, the…

I must admit, I was excited about this album. And by excited, I mean very excited.

I have been following King Princess’s career since her debut single, “1950,” was released back in February 2018….

 I’ve always looked forward to my birthdays as a kid. I viewed 13 as the start of being a teenager, and a sweet sixteen was something that always fascinated me in the movies. 

However, 18 was different…

WARNING: This review has minor spoilers for the 2019 film “Terminator: Dark Fate.”

“Terminator: Dark Fate” proved itself to be nothing more than a CGI-focused cash grab, dedicated to the possibility…

Children are skipping down the street, dressed up as skeletons, witches, and ghosts. Bright smiles are disguised by their face paint; jack-o-lantern-shaped baskets are dangling in their hands.

On your…

In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake rattled the Bay Area, causing $6 billion in damage, 3,757 injuries, and 63 deaths. 

The anniversary of this earthquake marks the most destructive earthquake in California’s…

The chorus to Tessa Violet’s “Crush” has been ringing in my ears since I first heard it last year. The song, with its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and relatable lyrics, instantly garnered the attention…

Few actions inspire more pride for Bay Area Palestinian activists than the blockade of an Israeli shipping line at California’s Port of Oakland on Oct. 24, 2014.

A diverse gathering of activists in…

On today’s episode, Maddy, Zach, and Miki cover the latest breaking news fresh off the press. If you’re confused about the Supreme Court, the presidential candidates’ plans for LGBTQ+ rights, or…

Let’s get this straight: Kanye doesn’t care what you think. He probably doesn’t care what anybody thinks. In fact, this attitude is most likely the reason you love him, or the reason you hate him.
…

With winds reaching up to 70 miles per hour and five fires sparking up in Northern California, PG&E shut off the power in many areas, leaving 1.3 million residents without electricity.

PG&E,…

The San Jose drag brunches hosted by Silicon Valley Pride (SVP) provide a safe space to learn about the LGBTQ community while being entertained by talented drag queens.

Held at SoFA Market, the brunch…

The annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch allows the participating artists to showcase and sell their work to the Palo Alto community; it likewise gives the Bay Area a space to appreciate each other’s glass…

Most students know her as the woman at the front desk helping with the bus schedule or locker difficulties. But to 18 Carlmont students, she is so much more. 

Terri Plack assists students in need and…

Sports injuries are common among athletes and can have long-term effects, but many of these injuries are preventable.

Jasyn Chidester is Carlmont High School’s athletic trainer; it is his first year…

The 46th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off brought together 27 of the top pumpkin growers in the West Coast to compete in the battle of the biggest gourds.

On Oct. 14, hundreds of…

The power outages conducted by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company have caused many customers in the Half Moon Bay area to rethink their relationship with PG&E.

Due to predicted winds, PG&E…

Not a single student at Carlmont knows a world without music class at school; it was simply a part of their elementary school careers. Fourth and fifth grade meant music class. However, Eighteen years…

In today’s episode, “Who am I?” guest star Emma Evans joins Maddy on a discussion about questioning one’s sexuality. Zach finishes off the episode by talking about recent studies on conversion therapy…

The second I slid on my headphones and hit “play” on the first track off of Kim Petras’ “Turn off the Light,” I knew I was going to love this album.

First, I must admit that I’m not exactly the biggest…

“I can’t, I have work.”

This simple yet infamous statement is seemingly uttered by teenagers daily. Most who mention it are forced to decline offers of fun or activity so they can work their shift taking…