Carlmont High School's Newspaper Publication
Allergies stimulate companies' profits
Blueberry muffin: $3.
Gluten-free blueberry muffin: $5.
Gluten-free versions are sold in smaller sizes, but listed at a higher price.
In fact, some see this as food companies profiting off of people's allergies.
Published December 2017
Halloween costumes: tricks or treats?
ENTER IF YOU DARE, says the sign dangling from the door.
A mother roams down endless aisles to find the perfect Halloween costume.
Her daughter wants to be a princess, but there are so many of options.
Does it matter which princess she chooses?
Depends on who you talk to.
Published October 2017
Vaccines bring health benefits but still cause debate
Going to the doctor or local pharmacy for a vaccination seems effortless, yet the vaccine debate remains controversial. That needle carries antibodies to protect the immune system from infectious diseases.
Vaccines can either be considered as an essential way to prevent disease or a dangerous substance that interferes with children’s lives. Opposing viewpoints on this topic go head-to-head, and both sides have adamant arguments.
Published September 2017
Females break barriers on dominantly male sports
Imagine if sports teams united both genders, instead of dividing them.
Some say that females and males can play together, but some say otherwise.
Girls have started to make a stand and play for the sport that they want to play for, no matter what society thinks.
Raphaelle Pelland is one of these advocates.
Published May 2018
Culture has a strong impact on social expectations
Ancestors.
They come from all around the world.
They pass on their knowledge to the next generation in hoping that their culture will be remembered for years to come.
With that being said, everyone has a different way of viewing life as a whole.
Cultural backgrounds can influence how people view and value what’s important to secure a better future.
Published March 2018
Carlmont cheer soars to new heights
“This year, the cheer team has come closer over the course of the season. We’ve all worked very hard to be where we are right now. All of our practices during the summer, football season and basketball season really show our determination to win nationals in Vegas. But a lot of girls on the team have been stressed out trying to balance school and cheer at the same time, just like a lot of other student athletes. Our coaches are very understanding that sometimes we have to sit out at practice to finish our homework, or have to miss practice for other school activities.”
Published February 2018