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Choir Winter Concert 'sings' in the holiday seasonCarolers decked the halls of Carlmont during Friday night’s annual Winter Concert. Over 250 choir students climbed the poinsettia-lined risers on the stage of the Performing Arts Center to ring in the holidays during an evening of beautiful harmonies and festive favorites
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Seniors prioritize college applicationsMany people consider the beginning of November as the start of the holiday season, as Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. However, ‘tis the season for more than just holidays. It’s time for college apps.
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Student's app connects local teens and adults
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Apple's prominence creates stigmas in smartphone culture
The iPhone, first introduced to the world in 2007, has grown to become an undeniable icon for the life we lead today. Over the past 12 years, this beloved yet berated handheld computer has become a keystone of life for millions of people around the globe and changed the course of history to shape a new future.
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Seniors embrace the opportunity to park in the senior lotAfter years of walking, getting rides from parents, or taking the bus to school, many Carlmont students embrace the opportunity, when provided, to drive themselves to school.
These students, ranging from sophomores to seniors, often enjoy the independence that driving provides and appreciate the newfound autonomy that comes with it. |
“The Lego Movie: The Second Part” is a humorous and charming film“The Lego Movie: The Second Part” is not necessarily the movie we need, but it is the one we deserve.
An impressive sequel to an already impressive prequel, it transports the audience back to the world of Emmet Brickowski, an unassuming and cheerful Lego man who just returned from his personal “Hero’s Journey” through the realms of the Lego universe. |
“Escape Room” is an unexpected dramaFrom the Harry Potter series to the Marvel comic book industry, Hollywood has mastered transforming society’s trends into blockbuster icons.
And, after becoming widely popularized during the last decade, escape rooms are the next pop culture phenomenon to receive an adaptation in the film industry. However, “Escape Room” puts a particularly ominous and radical twist on the normally tame idea of an escape room. |
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ uses humor to compensate for lack of substanceWhat do Gal Gadot, Disney princesses, and eBay all have in common?
They’re all prime examples of how Disney uses pop culture icons to captivate the audience in its latest animated flick, “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” |
College graduates struggle to find affordable Bay Area housingBest of SnoThe San Francisco Bay Area was born during the California Gold Rush when people from all over the world came to seek their fortunes.
Nowadays, many are drawn to the Bay Area in the hopes of striking it rich in Silicon Valley. But prospecting seems comparatively easy in contrast to the challenge of finding a place to live. |
Carlmont Robotics strives to build teamwork
Robocop, Wall-E, Optimus Prime, and R2-D2 — all famous robots, yet none is as real as the robots created in the Carlmont Robotics’ workshop.
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Screamin’ Scots raise student spiritWhen the players take the field, the Scots take the stands.
The Screamin’ Scots, Carlmont’s event cheer section, is a student-run organization that plays a fundamental role in Carlmont’s sports games. |
Carlmont Drumline encourages school spiritThe football team scores. The crowd goes wild. The snap of a snare drum echoes through the night.
This sound came from William Yonts, a senior and the leader of Carlmont Drumline. The other members of the team respond with sounds from their own instruments to create a unified series of cadences. |
‘Free solo’ captivates audiences with astonishing real-world footageBetween its stunning cinematography and nerve-wracking storyline, the movie ‘Free Solo’ takes viewers’ breath away. Not only does the documentary feature awe-inspiring camera shots of Yosemite and its climbers, but also provokes a suffocating yet thrilling sense of stress within the audience.
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Charter Learning Center relocates campusAfter 23 years of sharing a campus with Tierra Linda Middle School (TL), Charter Learning Center (CLC) will have its own campus.
Charter is relocating due to the recent addition of Mariposa Upper Elementary School to the school grounds. It will move into newly constructed buildings, and Tierra Linda and Mariposa will expand into the current Charter campus. |
San Carlos community debates new gun storeThe potential opening of a new gun store in San Carlos has become a point of controversy within the community.
Turner’s Outdoorsman, a hunting and fishing chain store, was set to open in November of 2017 in eastern San Carlos. However, the opening of the store has been delayed due to concerned feedback from citizens. |
‘Venom’ leaves audiences poisoned
Venom: The poor man’s Spider-Man.
Venom, infamously known as one of Spider-Man’s archenemies, received his own spinoff film in which his original storyline is abandoned and replaced with a Silicon Valley-take on the alien apocalypse. |
San Carlos City Council candidates prepare for electionThree new candidates have announced their campaigns for the upcoming San Carlos City Council elections.
The elections will be held in November 2018 and three seats will be open. The candidates, Adam Rak, Laura Parmer-Lohan, and Sara McDowell, are using the early phase of the campaign season to research the roles of council members. |
Dogs and kids form ‘pawsitive’ bond through Paws for TalesOn a rainy day at the Redwood Shores library, Marianna the golden retriever wags her tail happily as a little girl reads “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” to her.
Marianna is part of Paws for Tales, a joint effort by thePeninsula Humane Society & SPCA and the Peninsula Library System that allows children to form bonds with dogs by reading books out loud. |
San Carlos Farmers’ Market supports local businesses
Hundreds of families gather at the San Carlos Farmers’ Market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in order to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and bond with their community. Previously named “Hot Harvest Nights,” it has been held in downtown San Carlos on Laurel St. since 2004.
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Healthy Cities Tutoring helps kids in needSince 1996, children of San Carlos and Redwood City have been receiving academic support from Healthy Cities Tutoring.
Healthy Cities Tutoring (HCT) is a non-profit organization devoted to cultivating San Carlos’ and Redwood City’s youth with help from volunteers who assist students who struggle in school. |
San Carlos petting zoo invites families to bondWhy did the chickens cross the road? To get to the petting zoo.
A petting zoo was featured at the San Carlos Library on Jan. 28 as one of several events put on for The San Carlos Week of the Family. |
San Carlos kids get down to business in production of ‘Mulan Jr.’Across 28 years and 142 productions, The San Carlos Children’s Theater (SCCT) has inspired over 12,000 children to pursue their dreams of singing, dancing, and acting. Since 1990, the non-profit organization has been educating students in the theater arts and bringing together members of the community with the shared goal of putting on a great show.
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Drone enthusiasts fly to new heights
Children and adults alike gathered at Hiller Aviation Museum on Nov. 11 to share their love of drones in a workshop that taught participants how to build and maneuver drones.
The workshop, led by the Aerial Sports League, inspired kids to be involved in the sport of drone flying while also teaching them fundamentals of STEM education. |
Noah’s Ark exhibit provides view of local pastThe San Mateo County History Museum is currently showing a special exhibit featuring antiquities from Noah’s Ark, a popular 1920s San Mateo restaurant founded by Noah Williams.
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San Carlos Night of Holiday Lights unites communityLaughter and conversation filled the air in downtown San Carlos during the Night of Holiday Lights, a tradition created for residents to celebrate the holidays together.
Each December, the City of San Carlos hosts this holiday celebration that people of all ages enjoy. The event used to take place in City Park but has since been moved to Laurel Street in order to accommodate the increasing attendance and provide more space for people to connect. |
Construction inconveniences CalTrain commutersDaily train commuters are facing complications due to new building developments being constructed next to the San Carlos train station.
The developments will provide additional real estate opportunities in the form of multifamily housing and commercial space. However, due to ongoing construction, the city was forced to make adjustments to the train station’s parking lot. |