Animal awareness week sheds light on meaningful topics
Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Filed under Campus
Cute puppies. Fluffy kittens. For many people, this is what comes to mind when they think about animals. However, the week of March 19 to March 23 at Carlmont shed light on not so “fluffy” topics, such as animal abuse and endangered species. “The main purpose of this event was to gi...
Poster contest raises awareness for social justice
Justin Som, Staff Writer
February 25, 2018
Filed under News
Across San Mateo County libraries, students in 5th to 12th grade competed in the Teen Social Justice Poster Contest to show their support for equality for all different types of people. With #openforall as their slogan, these youths pushed themselves to create the most creative and eye-catching post...
Bring Change to Mind Club promotes mental health awareness
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Filed under Campus
Breaking away from the stigma of mental illness, the Bring Change to Mind Club (BC2M) dedicates itself to normalizing and encouraging the discussion of mental health among the community, while providing a safe space for students to discuss their own experiences surrounding mental health. BC2M Club Pre...
Chen uses hope to spread cancer awareness
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under Features, Top News
It’s the annual Carlmont Club Fair. You and your friends roam the busy Quad, lined with booths and chalk advertisements, in the hopes of finding decent food rather than finding a club. A club representative hands you a neon flier, which you shove into the depths of your backpack without hesitati...
Red Cross Club impacts local communities and beyond
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Filed under Campus
Carlmont High School’s Red Cross Club plans to increase safety awareness and support even more people in need this school year. They plan to widen their bases with opportunities to volunteer off-campus, and there will be events to provide aid to local issues. Carlmont's Red Cross Club is affiliated...
Green Week advocates environmental awareness
Phoebe Saul, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
After about three months of collaborative planning between LEAP Club and Environmental Club, Green Week took place the week of April 24. Hanna Francis, a senior and president of Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP) Club, described Green Week as "a fun collaboration between clubs...
Rally shows off robotics team’s success
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
March 30, 2017
Filed under Campus
On March 29, students rallied in the quad to celebrate the Carlmont robotics team, called Deep Blue Robotics. After making it to the finals of the regional competition in Sacramento, Deep Blue Robotics has been invited to attend the world championships in Houston. The team now has two weeks ...
Jewish Club plans to bring awareness of religion
Madison Wong, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under Campus
On March 2, Principal Ralph Crame received reports of vandalism against the Jewish community at Carlmont. He responded with an email to parents regarding the incident. There was a star of David drawn with anti-Semitic words in chalk by the Scots gym and a swastika, a symbol most commonly related to...
Contest raises awareness for mental health
Ashlyn Wong, Staff Writer
February 25, 2017
Filed under News
About one out of every five teenagers suffer from a mental disorder within their life, according to National Association on Mental Illness. Yet only around half of these people receive clinical help and support. “Mental health is stigmatized for all age groups, but it takes a huge toll on teens. If they feel...
Carlmont receives crash course in distracted driving
Chesirae Barbano, Staff Writer
April 16, 2016
Filed under Campus
The car zooms up to a busy intersection. Despite the music blasting, the driver can still hear the ping of a text notification. She reaches over to check her phone, leaving the car with no one to stop it as it gets closer and closer to traffic. Impact Teen Drivers representative Zoe Schuler and Officer Andy ...
Carlmont spreads awareness for breast cancer – Bijan Khalili
Bijan Khalili, Reporter
February 10, 2016
Filed under ScotCenter
Bijan Khalili reports on Carlmont's efforts to spread awareness for breast cancer leading up to the "Quad" basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 11.
ScotCenter: Carlmont Spreads Awareness of Breast Cancer – Bijan Khalili
January 15, 2016
Filed under Campus, ScotCenter
Bijan Khalili reports on Carlmont's efforts to spread awareness for breast cancer leading up to the "Quad" basketball game on Thursday, February 11th.
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...