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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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News
A mercury thermometer cracks as temperatures break previous records. "We are going to start to be able to see more extreme weather events on such an unprecedented scale," said Aran O'Sullivan, a college student majoring in environmental science.
Bay Area residents shocked by extreme heatwave
Maya Kacholiya, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024

Bay Area residents experienced an extreme, unexpected heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave began...

Families gather at the crowd at the first Trunk-or-Treat last year.
Belmont gears up for second annual Trunk-or-Treat
Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • October 19, 2024

The City of Belmont is kicking off its second annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30. The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the family-oriented...

A picture of trash found within a 12-foot radius.
Rising trash levels at Carlmont reflect global waste crisis
Chance Manning, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

Trash is destroying our environment; someday, it will destroy humans. The amount of trash and pollution only grows to new numbers as time...

Features
A student dealer discretely passes a vape pen to a customer.
Hidden narratives: individual realities of student drug dealing
Alessandra Tremulis and Jackson Sneeringer • September 20, 2024

The debate on the accessibility of firearms has been the subject of heated discussion among pro-gun and anti-gun activists. However, according to a survey taken by Newsela, nearly 45% of students across the nation stand against the rampant accessibility of firearms. "Every year, I feel as if I just see more and more gun cases on the news and school shootings, shootings in churches, shootings in malls, and public shootings in general. All of this stuff is frightening to see because what will happen as weapons become more deadly? What will happen as markets start to become more productive in the manufacturing of guns? I'm worried that if we don't have restrictions now, it would be potentially harder to set up regulations in the future, and by then, more violence would occur," said Jordan Reed, a junior at Homestead High School.
Biting the bullet: uncovering student perspectives on gun accessibility
Nicholas Lee, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

Every year, the nation is shocked as news of another shooting is shown on the TV screen. However, as officials and representatives give their...

Middle ground: Reconciling free speech and university response to pro-Palestinian protests
Middle ground: Reconciling free speech and university response to pro-Palestinian protests
Elaine Jiang, Isabelle Ling, Kiana Chen, Isabella Zarzar, and Franklin Kuo • May 31, 2024

Sports
Opinion
Chappell Roan performs at the Vogue Theater in San Francisco in Nov. 2022. Since then, her songs have dramatically increased in popularity and she has sold out much larger venues.
Opinion: Parasocial relationships are detrimental for everyone involved
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
Toyota's Prius is one of the most popular hybrid cars. Toyota has sold roughly 6 million of them.
Opinion: Hybrid cars bridge the gap to zero-emissions
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
A cross necklace drapes over a student's homework. Many have continued questioning the extent to which religion belongs and schools, and whether incorporating one religion into classrooms at the expense of teaching all from an objective standpoint is harmful to students.
Opinion: Religion must be kept out of public schools
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
Entertainment
Hands getting ready for work at a coffee table. Coffee shops have created spaces where people can work freely and focus better. With multiple factors contributing to coffee shops' enhanced productivity, coffee shops have become great places for students and workers alike.
Coffee shops: working in focus
Marlena Reinshagen, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
Crossword: Love Language
Crossword: Love Language
Emi Pajarillo, Scot Scoop Editor • October 21, 2024
A teenage girl scrolls through Netflix, looking for a show to watch. After going through their favorite shows, many teens face the problem of not knowing what to watch.
The hidden gems of Netflix
Anika Warrier, Staff Writer • October 19, 2024
Cartoons
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Cartoon: Murder Outside!
Keira Sarmiento, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
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Cartoon: Grotesque gluttony
Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
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Cartoon: A leader lost
Keira Sarmiento, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024
Trending Stories
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Netflix’s “Leaving Soon” page shows a lineup of popular shows and movies, including "LaLa Land" and "Magic Mike," set to be removed from the platform during the fall content update.

Netflix hits pause: Saying farewell to fan favorites

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Many individuals of Native American ancestry remain distrustful of the state and skeptical about the actual impact of Gov. Newsom's legislation requiring California public schools to teach the historical maltreatment of Native Americans. "I wouldn’t expect anything to happen in the next four to six years, and I'd be lucky if it does within that time frame," said Loyd Mathiesen, the tribal chairman for the Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians of California. "They often pass measures they have no intention of implementing, just to silence people.”

Questioning progress: Native American skepticism surrounding California's new educational mandate

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In Photo: Class officers 'cheese' for the camera

In Photo: Class officers 'cheese' for the camera

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A student picks out an outfit based on the "Gilmore Girls" character Rory Gilmore. "I make pinterest boards for characters and their outfits for when I go shopping or thrifting," said Carlmont sophomore Lea Moskovits.

'Gilmore Girls' showcases the importance of costuming

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A home kicks off the spooky season with a giant spider web and tombstone decorations. “I am excited for this year’s Halloween. I really want to see all the cool decorations,” said Serena Wu, a San Carlos resident.

A spooktacular showdown: Redwood City's Haunt Your Home competition kicks off

Campus
Carlmont Technical Theater Association clears the risers after the Performing Arts Showcase. The showcase took place on Oct. 10 and featured Symphony Orchestra, Drama, Advanced Dance, and Choir. "CTTA is the student club at Carlmont that runs all technical aspects of all events in the performing arts center," Jillian Yong said.
Carlmont Technical Theatre Association gears up for fall play
Kayden Bhatnagar, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
Decked out in spirit wear, Jim Kelly works at his desk in preparation for the Homecoming Assembly. As the activities director, Kelly spends lots of time working with his students to pull off various events at Carlmont.
Staff Profile: Jim Kelly pushes students to lead beyond limits
William Kaldenbaugh, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Dan Nguyen helps a student with their assignment. "I’ve loved interacting with the students," Nguyen said. "I love being able to build relationships between students and other students, students and myself, and seeing how those relationships can affect learning."
Staff Profile: Dan Nguyen helps students derive success
Brian Qian, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
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Editorials
Some teachers don’t allow students to leave at the beginning of passing periods, repeating the mantra, “The bell does not dismiss you, I do.” But the major flaw in Carlmont’s tardiness policies is that it assumes that the bell reigns supreme.
Editorial: Carlmont tardy policies need to be standardized
Editorial Staff • October 16, 2024
The limited number of test centers in the Bay Area forces students to travel long distances to take the SAT, creating inequities in terms of both time and cost. This inconvenience puts additional stress on students who want to take the test to strengthen their college applications.
Editorial: Bay Area students need more SAT test centers
Editorial Staff • October 8, 2024
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