Green technology a promising solution to global warming
Anika Bhatnagar, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Families flee in horror while watching flames steal away their home. The sky's pleasant blue burns into a raging red. Gusting winds whip up the flames as they grasp onto anything to destroy. Flickering embers circle through the sky. The deep amber flames grow past the tips of the trees and release sm...
New bike lanes protect bikers from collision
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Every day, bicycle riders take a risk when riding on busy main streets. Because of this, the city of Redwood City has taken some measures to ensure safer streets for everyone. Many studies that have been conducted over the past several years show that riding bikes on busy streets has become incre...
Save the Bees Day creates a buzz around campus
Mandy Hitchcock, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2018
In smoothies, tea, or juice. On bread, salad, or fruits. Or simply, by itself. Honey has long since been an ingredient integrated into our daily diets. Bottles and jars filled to the brim with the iconic gold substance are typical household items that grace the shelves and pantries of the Ame...
Students can save three lives in upcoming blood drive
Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
Carlmont students await the upcoming blood drive, where they are given the opportunity to save three lives by donating a pint of blood. The semi-annual blood drive hosted by Carlmont is approaching soon, and registration forms are now available in the ASB room. The blood drive is an opportunit...
Save the Bay welcomes migratory birds
Justin Som, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018
Every year, more than a million migratory birds take refuge in the Palo Alto Baylands. For 2018, Save the Bay intended to welcome these travelers by removing invasive plant species and replacing them with native ones. "We're here to make these estuaries better for the birds and other species that...
Save the Music Festival celebrates 15th anniversary
Justin Som, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
The banging of drums. The fanfare of trumpets, clarinets, and saxophones. The guitar and vocals of the rock band, Caravanserai. All sights attendees of the Save The Music Festival saw and heard throughout the day. On Oct. 1, the annual Save the Music Festival gathered an ensemble of local bands and...
Students donate blood to help save lives
Jill Albertson, Staff Writer
October 29, 2016
Just one blood donation can save three lives. On Oct. 27, The American Red Cross Blood Drive came to Carlmont High School and provided students with an opportunity to donate their blood. "I just love the fact that by my giving up about an hour of my time and a pint of my blood, I can save someone'...
Community comes together to “Save the Music”
Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2016
Sophie Penn reports on the annual Save the Music festival.
Save the Music unites the community through fundraising
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
From 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Oct. 2, Twin Pines Park of Belmont was full of life. Parents danced along to the live music, reliving their younger days. Meanwhile, children carried dozens of tickets, looking for the best way to spend them. Volunteers of all ages sported a purple shirt and aided...
Carlmont students donate blood to save lives – Bijan Khalili
Bijan Khalili, ScotCenter Sports/Columnist
March 14, 2016
Bijan Khalili reports on Carlmont High School's second blood drive of the year, which was a huge success with 75 students volunteering to donate.
Carlmont helps save lives one pint at a time
Nicole del Cardayre, Staff Writer
March 13, 2016
A student lies on the table waiting for the poke of the needle. Within 8-10 minutes after the needle penetrates the skin, the student's blood is on its way to changing the lives of others. On Thursday, March 10, 75 Carlmont students had blood extracted and donated to the Red Cross. Carlmont ASB and the...
Save the Music Festival brings the community together
Hannah Young, Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
Face-paint-covered children ran from one booth to the next. Community members of all ages volunteered in green t-shirts. Parents eagerly photographed their young musicians on stage. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5, music of dozens of genres could be heard resonating off of the trees of Twin Pines park. Save...
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
From traditional lion dances to eating mooncake, the Autumn Moon Festival brought families together to...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the...
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
The iPhone, first introduced to the world in 2007, has grown to become an undeniable icon for the life...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
The last time Carlmont played Palo Alto in football George Bush was president, "High School Musical" first aired on Disney Channel, and Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" was the biggest...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Independent artist mxmtoon's debut album, “the masquerade,” is a raw, honest, and gorgeous testament to the modern teenager. Mxmtoon (pronounced em-ex-em-toon), or...
September 19, 2019
Eoin Cunningham explores the reasons why already existing characteristics of film and cinema dominate the box office as original scripts are passed up.
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
September 19, 2019
The beginning of the football season marks a new year for members of the Screamin' Scots to show off their school spirit, creating a nonjudgemental and welcoming community...