Efficient implementation requires good leadership
Trump’s so-called “Muslim Ban” has led to nation-wide confusion. In an executive order, put into effect on Jan. 27, President Donald Trump proclaimed that “the immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of aliens from countries referred to in section 217(a)(12) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1187(a)(12), would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.” |
Tourist interference causes death of bison
From the creation of civilization to the creation of the iPhone, human interaction has caused the world to change in drastic ways. However, an interaction between two tourists and a bison in Yellowstone National Park left a bison calf cut off from his herd, which led to his death by euthanization. |
‘Indiana Jones’ awakens
Harrison Ford and Steven Spielburg surprised “Indiana Jones” fans by announcing that a fifth addition to the series will be hitting theaters on July 19, 2019. Ford’s recent work as a star in Disney’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” led to a large spike in popularity of the series, as its already huge fanbase expanded to include younger generations. |
San Francisco raises the smoking age
When someone turns 18, he becomes an adult and enters a whole new life of responsibility and freedom. He can go wherever and do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to do it. However, on March 1, the San Francisco city supervisor vote dictated that these young, 18-year-old adults will no longer be able to buy tobacco products in the city. Now, they will have to reach the age of 21. |
Students respond to iPhone software glitches
A rainbow-striped apple has been circulating the Internet. It’s the old Apple Inc. logo, and its reappearance has been less than welcome in the iPhone community. A recent trend of embracing the retro rainbow apple has lead millions of iPhones to be turned into paperweights. |
The refugee crisis is not over yet
The Syrian refugee crisis is not over. The reactions of many Americans are still affecting the rest of the world. On Nov. 13, 2015, ISIS terrorist attacks took place in Paris, causing many state governors like those of Louisiana and New Jersey to change their opinions on Syrian refugees. More than half of the U.S. governors have stated harsh opinions against all Syrian refugees, saying that they are too big of a threat to society. |
Class choices are fueled by need instead of interests
It’s Monday night and sophomore Elise Haugerud is sitting at her desk, staring at her textbook. Her brain is in a frenzy as she desperately tries to condense the 10 pages into just a few sentences. She glances up at the clock; it’s 2 a.m. Her thoughts become a jumbled mess as she realizes how little sleep she will get tonight. The stress takes over as she hopelessly fumbles through the textbook. |
Black Lives Matter protests intensify
On Jan. 18, a group representing the Black Lives Matter Organization blocked traffic on the Bay Bridge in a protest to reclaim Martin Luther King Jr. day. According to USA Today, a representative of the group said that the protest was “a strong, courageous stand in solidarity with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” |
Only finals stand between students and break
Nights are bright with holiday lights and joy is in the air, but students must first survive finals week before they can celebrate with their friends and family. As students count the days until winter break, many become more and more worried about the final semester tests for each of their classes. |
Candy donations show gratitude for veterans
Halloween is over and Veterans Day is here, but students are still haunted by piles of leftover candy. As students recover from the chaos of Halloween, many find bags of candy piling up in their rooms. One way to get rid of this extra candy and show gratitude for the troops on Veterans Day is to donate the candy to organizations that ship care packages to our service members. |
The Halloween Costume Contest is back
A time when students can dress up as anything from superheroes to giraffes, Halloween is a very anticipated holiday at Carlmont. The day also brings with it the annual Carlmont Costume Contest. Although Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, ASB will still be hosting the Costume Contest at lunch on Friday, Oct. 30 and students are encouraged to wear their costumes to school. |
Carlmont hosts the Hunger Games
The Homecoming Assembly on Oct. 22 will showcase the first ever Hunger Games at Carlmont. There are a few key differences between Carlmont’s Hunger Games and “The Hunger Games," Suzanne Collins’ novel. Instead of fighting to the death, students competing in the Hunger Games here at Carlmont will show their spirit by participating in a series of competitive games similar to those played in the Carlmont Cup. |
Filipino Club and Varsity Volleyball play a spirited Carlmont cup
Varsity Volleyball and Filipino Club showed their spirit in an intense showdown during round two of Carlmont Cup. Before the match had even begun, Varsity Volleyball and Filipino Club showed their dedication in a loud dispute over junior Chris Ding. |