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A Nerdle player completes the daily math puzzle. Although the classic version of Nerdle has eight spaces in the equation, there are other variants like Speed Nerdle, which is timed, and Micro Nerdle, which has five spaces. “Math is my favorite subject, but I don’t really like Nerdle because it is more logic-based, and there are so many combinations to input that it becomes difficult to solve,” said Abby Maher, a sophomore at Carlmont and an occasional player of Wordle and its variants.
Wordle variants: how different creators have put their own spin on the original game
Ava Rafii, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

Five green, gray, and yellow letters, rearranged again and again until success. The popular word game Wordle, publicly released by creator Josh...

A person listens to multiple genres of music through their headphones; many people often use music as a way to de-stress. "Music helps me de-stress sometimes; there's a lot of calming music that's easily accessible and I can listen to it whenever I want," said Jaime Yong, a sophomore at Carlmont.
Tuning into the power of music
Chloe Chu, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
Playboi Carti’s "I Am Music" challenges the norms of hip-hop with its chaotic yet innovative sound. Although it has received mixed reactions from listeners, it is clear that Carti has a notable presence in the rap industry.
Playboi Carti drops ‘I Am Music’
Shreya Parmar, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

On March 14, after five years of postponement, Playboi Carti finally dropped his long-anticipated third...

Cast members rehearse a dance for the musical, "Mary Poppins." "These people may have never crossed paths with each other, but now they have to meet at rehearsal almost every night," said Vanessa Poon, Interim Executive Operations Director at San Carlos Children's Theater.
San Carlos community shows return after decade intermission
Piper Nguyen, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Actors huddle together backstage. They giggle and whisper as they wait for the curtain to rise. For a...

Two swimsuits along with tanning oil are laid out in preparation for tanning. When the sun's UV rays aren't too high, tanning oil is seen as another means to achieve tan skin.
The bright and dark side of tanning
Marin Moon, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

With summer right around the corner and the weather getting warmer, teens are looking forward to tanning...

Carlmont student Harper Lee works on English homework on a flight to New York. Passing the time and getting work done at once is one way to take advantage of long flights.
Tips to fly through airplane travel
Colette Leung, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

Plane transportation is notoriously difficult, but a few key strategies make it easy to fly through security...

The results of the 2025 Oscars came as a surprise when dialogue-free Latvian film "Flow" became the first indie film to win Best Animated Feature. Previous Pixar employee of 22 years Michael O'Brien says "Flow" is significant for young creatives entering the industry. "I think it is a super exciting time to enter animation as a young animator. You have the world in front of you. There are a bunch of new tools and styles that AI will bring and that will be an opportunity for young people to show us older people what they can do with them. I helped bring computers into animation, and now it’s time for new storytellers to make movies their way," O'Brien said.
Oscar-winning film ‘Flow’ inspires young animators
Gabrielle Charest, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

The winner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature was a surprise to many, as an indie Latvian-Belgian-French...

A fresh bowl waits to be eaten, and summer can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Playa Bowls serves up smoothie bowls, juices, smoothies, and even iced coffee drinks. With many toppings to choose from, their bowls can be customizable to one's preference. Playa Bowls was just one of the found favorites of the Carlmont choir students in New York City.
Carlmont Choirs take on the Big Apple: students’ must eat places in New York City
Audrey Navasca, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The city that never sleeps. New York City goes by many names, but...

A shopper looks at the Lego Orchid set from the botanical collection. While these sets are bought by everyone, they are often gifted to women for occasions like Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day, according to Lego. “In our campaign, we are trying to appeal to girls in the next few years because it is still primarily boys and male based,” said Grace White, the Lego Store manager for Hillsdale Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair mall.
Lego: from wooden blocks to global phenomenon
Ava Rafii, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

For many, playing with colorful plastic bricks is a childhood memory that lasts a lifetime. Yet, decades...

A Taco Bell location displays their new menu on smart screens. The new menu includes new creations like the Midnight Baja Blast, but omits beloved items like Nacho Fries, much to the chagrin of fans.
Taco Bell cooks up a revamped menu
Jasmine Zelnis, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025

The Mexican fast-food chain Taco Bell recently launched its new menu featuring bold new flavors and innovative...

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Crossword: Famous Paintings
Crossword: Famous Paintings
Sumehra Esguerra, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
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Trivia: Coachella
Linda Reeder, Scot Scoop Editor • April 14, 2025
Crossword: Sports
Crossword: Sports
Sumehra Esguerra, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025
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Crossword: Spring Into Action
Maya Kacholiya, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
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