Prom grows more popular every year despite the expense
Kimberly Brodersen, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Filed under Campus
Almost 1,000 students are going to prom this year even though ticket prices continue to rise. The average price of a ticket is now $90, but there are still more students buying tickets than in previous years. Prom is the premier high school dance and held annually towards the end of the school...
Opinion: My culture is most-likely your prom dress
Joseph Gomez, Segment Producer
March 31, 2019
Filed under Opinion, ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Features
Joseph Gomez chortles out another hot and spicy video on a topic that was relevant about a year ago ... CULTURAL APPROPRIATION. Everybody have a safe prom, don't smoke the Devil's lettuce, drink Satan's juice, or pop Lucifer's Tic Tacs. Like if you find the two typos.
Opinion: Prom preparations are grueling but worthwhile
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
Filed under Opinion
The new year rolls around. While you are posting about your New Year resolutions, your female peers have already started checking prom dress websites for an event four months away. This is only the first step that many females take in the long and grueling process of preparing for prom. As so...
Sober Prom becomes an eye-opener to those involved
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Filed under Campus
Every 15 minutes, someone dies from a drunk driving accident. "Sober prom came from the Every 15 Minutes program," Officer Eric Gonzales said. According to their website, the program holds events that are designed to teach teenagers about the consequences of drinking and texting while driving. I...
Prom spirit buzzes around Carlmont
Samantha Chu, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Filed under Campus
Prom is just around the corner. Girls rush to stores to buy their dresses, while boys scramble to find their tuxedos. Prom has been trending on social media for the past month. However, this frenzy is not only seen on social media, for its presence is also evident in Carlmont. Carlmont's prom is on April 27. Located in San Francisco City Hall, junio...
Students find prom well worth the price
Parker English, Staff Writer
April 21, 2018
Filed under Campus
Prom season is a time many juniors and seniors look forward to, and for very valid reasons. The night consists of an amazing time at an extravagant venue with friends, dancing, food, and so much more. Tickets are being sold at Carlmont throughout a 12-day period. Sales began on April 16, the o...
Sober Prom aims to stop drunk driving
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Prom night, for many, is a night of parties — a night of fun. It is a time of elation, anticipation, and joy where high school students can let loose and enjoy themselves for one magical evening. However, behind this excitement lies inevitable risks. The night of prom, which has involved underage...
Sober Prom shows that small choices have big consequences
Victoria Valle Remond, Segment Producer
April 18, 2018
Filed under Campus, ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Victoria Valle Remond reports on Carlmont High School's 2018 Sober Prom campaign and the impact it had on students and participants.
The intent of prom is lost amid excessive norms
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Prom: the highlight of every typical high schooler's experience as a teenager — a night to remember forever, right? Well, our wallets will remember prom, that's for sure. Prom these days has become a huge fiasco, with all the bells and whistles. Not only does this burn a hole in wallets everywhere,...
The San Mateo County Pride Center prepares for Queer Prom
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Filed under Campus
As prom season arrives at schools, so does the excitement for promposals and dates. However, this also means that some students might feel left out or uncomfortable with being themselves in their school environment if they don't relate with traditional prom-goers. The San Mateo County Pride Cent...
ASB sells prom tickets in the quad
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Filed under Campus
Carlmont prom is on Friday, April 28, and many students are excited about the event. Tickets are being sold in the quad at lunch. This year’s prom is called “In the Deep Blue” and will be held at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Kimberly Lane, a senior and ASB prom commissioner,...
Carlmont students anticipate a night to remember
Ashley Huang, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
Filed under Campus
Thanks to its glorification in movies and television shows, prom is often regarded as one of the most memorable experiences of a high school student. This year, the ASB dance commission has been working hard to plan out a special night for Carlmont students who will attend prom on April 28. Kimberly...
Mariela Ramirez, Staff Writer
From seasonal drinks to sweet treats, Starbucks is a place that seems to draw students in whether it’s...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
All across the globe, Harumi, a Cherry Blossom Festival, signals the beginning of spring and the end...
Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
On April 19, local middle school students gathered at the San Carlos Youth Center, where a fun-filled...
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Welcome to Scot Scoop Explains! Scot Scoop Explains is born out of the drive to inform the general public about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of political topics....
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
For Californians, the emergence of warm sunny days means one thing: the wait is finally over! The sun washes over the sky giving students the opportunity to switch up their...
Maddy Ting, Zachary Khouri, and Mikayla Nguyen
April 21, 2019
Episode Nine: Mainstream Media will be split into three parts: music, books, and television & movies. On today's episode of Queer Time Podcast, 'Episode Nine: Mainstream...
Natalie Doud, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
The Scots were able to pull out a strong win in a close game against the Aragon Dons on Thursday night. The first set started out with both teams holding up long rallies...