For many seniors, this Sunday holds a lot of importance. May 1 is the national college decision day for seniors to pick what college they will be enrolling in and officially commit to. After a long and grueling process of essays, resumes, and more, the college admissions process is finally over. At...
One of the biggest social events in a high schooler’s life is prom and, with the pandemic winding down, prom is back again, although its organizers are continuing to be cautious with vaccine checks and mask mandates. This year’s Prom, with the theme "Starry, Starry Night," will be held at the California...
Carlmont High School’s library serves not only as a crucial resource for education but also as a place where students feel welcomed. A traditional school library serves many purposes: it is a place where students can check out and return required novels or textbooks while also acting as a quiet...
Carlmont’s Students Offering Support (SOS) program provides an outlet for struggling students as well as valuable presentations to the freshman class. Any student who is struggling with their mental health, stress, personal life, or more, can come to the SOS room to relax or to talk to Shelley...
Graduating high school is one of the biggest milestones in one's life. The graduating class of 2022 is celebrating this with various special activities to boost student morale before graduation day. The last year of high school can be stressful, exciting, and bittersweet all at once, but it is definitely...
The arrival of CAASP testing and AP tests has created the perfect opportunity for a de-stressing event. On April 14, Carlmont brought in the Peninsula Humane Society with three therapy dogs for students to relax and bond with amidst their rigorous school lives. Naomi Newman, the owner of Brody, a...
The Associated Student Body (ASB) has taken a new approach to publicizing campus developments. The student-led organization recently began expanding its outreach through videos to better interact with the student body. This improved communication attracts more attention to upcoming events and informs...
An adapted schedule has been created for the CAASSP (a California standardized test), benefiting some classes but leaving others with an early start to their morning. The schedule consists of an 8:57 a.m. start for juniors and an 11:06 a.m. start for all other classes. While it does not give a late...
Students are back in the classroom after Carlmont's week-long spring break. While many enjoyed the relaxation and excitement of traveling, consequences, especially amid the pandemic with lessening restrictions, can come along with it. The extensive traveling that many partake in during school breaks...
Loud, peppy music blares from the two black speakers on the right side of the quad. Meanwhile, students eat lunch, talk, and just enjoy the time as the Associated Student Body (ASB) deejays. ASB usually plays upbeat music to keep students happy and to create an environment that feels uplifting. “Mainly...