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Many students get a job over the summer as a lifeguard, one of them being sophomore Eli Samon. Im super excited to be working as a lifeguard over the break because it seems like itll be more fun than most  other jobs, Samon said.
Summer activities heat up with student applications
Mateo Golomb, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024

As summer approaches and the school year comes to an end, many students increase their productivity during the summer.  Although waking up...

Club members pick up trash at one of their many beach clean-ups. “We use the beach cleanups as a way for people to bond with their friends while also teaching them about the importance of recycling,” said Manya Kumar,  the co-president of Mission Marine Club.
Mission Marine Club bonds together through ocean cleanups
Heidi Poole, Staff Writer • May 11, 2024

Community, capability, and compassion. These are just a few of the ways to describe the Mission Marine Club at Carlmont. Founded in 2021...

Mindy Chiang holding up a collage she received from one of her previous classes of students. 
My most memorable gift was when the class of 2022 got together and made a book of appreciation letters that looked like our textbook. They also made me a collage with signatures throughout the frame,” Chiang said.
Teacher Appreciation Week spurs connection between students and teachers
Benjamin Taylor, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

Students give thanks to their teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.  Each year, the first full week of May is dedicated to celebrating...

Attendees of the 2024 LobsterFest fundraiser raise their paddles to bid in an auction held during the event. “Everyone was enjoying the food, and it was my first time seeing a silent auction, so it was a really cool experience to see so many people bidding,” said Victoria Jung, one of the volunteers at the Lobster Fest.
Rotary Club Lobster Fest fundraiser raises money for global and community causes
Hailee Byun, Staff Writer • May 8, 2024

The Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores hosted its annual 2024 Lobster Fest fundraiser at Twin Peaks Community Center this past Saturday. The...

The United States has no comprehensive federal law governing data privacy; privacy regulations stand split between several sectors, such as healthcare, finance, and childrens privacy.
RISA Act revives the debate between liberty and security
Alex Hall, Staff Writer • May 8, 2024

By collecting phone calls, text messages, and emails, U.S. agencies stop terrorism before it happens. Yet in the shadow of 9/11, a decades-long...

Two runners cross the finish line together as bystanders cheer them on. Many runners who participated in the 5K prepared weeks, if not months, before in order to build up endurance and strength.
AAPI community races toward May
Audrey Gong, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024

About 200 Bay Area residents gathered for AAPI 5K’s run in hopes of raising awareness for minorities and creating a welcoming community for...

Dispatcher, Dominic Sabel, sits at his desk waiting for a call to answer.
Behind the Scenes: The First First Responders
Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • May 15, 2024

The San Mateo County Dispatch Center receives 488,095 calls per year.  Each of these 911 calls is answered by one of the San Mateo County...

Seventy three year old Rudolph Stag, suffering from chronic homelessness, stares into the street while smoking a cigarette. An immigrant from Hamburg Germany, Stag was left with no other option but to live on the streets following the foreclosure of his house.
Building hope on the streets
Nicholas Lee, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

A man without a home sits on the sidewalk. People quickly pass by, and his stomach growls; he hasn't eaten in the last 24 hours. He leans his...

Theatre You actors rehearse for a musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, which was performed during the holiday season.
Acceptance on the global stage
Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024

As actors shuffle backstage and guests behind to fill the theater, the lights dim. One light shines as old record music begins to play. A hush...

A student sits at a table, examining a map of the world. Geography classes are not required in many American schools, resulting in a concerning lack of geographic knowledge in students.
Opinion: American high schools should require geography
Samantha Crowther, Highlander Editor • May 9, 2024
They may chant, from the river to the sea but what on Earth does that mean? American protestors dont know what theyre protesting.
Satire: The solution to the Israel-Hamas war is vandalism
Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024
Playing music with a guided therapy session helps to heal the mind. Music therapy ranges from listening to playing music with a licensed therapist to help a patient achieve their goal.
Opinion: Music is the new medicine
Rei Baxter, Highlander Editor • April 28, 2024
A line of cars inches towards Carlmont High School during morning drop off. Many students get driven to school, which is often as a result of living too far away to walk.
Suburbs force youth into dependence and isolation
Antonina Mikriukova, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024
Crossword: Mothers Day trivia
Crossword: Mother's Day trivia
Jessica Li, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024
When applying to universities, the process can seem overwhelming. I know applying to college might seem like something people must shoulder by themselves, but having a support system and talking to others about it makes you realize that you are not alone and helps relieve the stress,” said Peyton Lo, a senior at Carlmont.
Students thoughtfully balance college applications and classes
Maya Price, Staff Writer • May 11, 2024
TikTok had tried to assuage security concerns by championing Project Texas, an initiative from the company to route U.S. user data through Oracle, an American company. As another part of the initiative, TikTok was vetted by Oracle to ensure it was not being manipulated by Chinese authorities.
TikTok sues U.S. government to stop app ban
Bowen Yan, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
The Google antitrust case has been taking place at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, D.C. The judge presiding over the case is U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta.
U.S. cracks down on Big Tech monopolies
Bowen Yan, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024
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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.
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