Elena Chawla, Staff Writer

December 1, 2019

Finals: a time when high school students crack open a textbook, study for hours on end, and get a few hours of sleep a night.  "Finals are stressful for me because if I don't do well, it could impact my grades negatively," said Anabella Weisgerber, a sophomore. The overwhelming amount of material...

Aidan Kurt and Brayden Young

November 29, 2019

With growing interest in the scientific field, students are seeking opportunities to excel in their career in science.  Carlmont is a big advocate for science pathways. Along with the usual science classes, Carlmont has a biotechnology institute, also known as BTI. BTI is a program that allows students...

Audrey Swenson, Staff Writer

November 26, 2019

It's that time of year. As the grocery stores run out of pie and the retail shops prepare for their biggest sales of the year, families come together to give thanks on a day fittingly known as Thanksgiving. However, many students are unable to enjoy the holiday to the fullest extent as they are preoccupied...

Sophia Deynega and Sophia Morgan

November 25, 2019

Eco-fashion Club strives to improve the environment by experimenting with new ways to reuse and recycle old clothing. The club meets every Wednesday to discuss the effects of fast fashion on the Earth. Eco-fashion Club was created to inform students of the different options they have regarding helping...

Sean Liuli and David Su

November 25, 2019

Teachers are, in a sense, the unsung heroes of the child-rearing process. High school teachers, in particular, play a very unique and essential role in our society, working to educate and prepare students for the real world. In California specifically, the average salary for a teacher is around...

Ruya Yaman, Staff Writer

November 25, 2019

Many people believe that Carlmont’s Japanese Pop Culture (J-Pop) club revolves around anime, but it encompasses much more than this stereotype. J-Pop Club aims to educate others about modern and traditional Japanese culture so it can be better understood throughout society. This is accomplished...

Ethan Man, Staff Writer

November 21, 2019

The Carlmont Associated Student Body (ASB) will hold its second annual Snowman Project during the upcoming holiday season. The event will raise money that will go to some of the less-fortunate families of students at Carlmont. Money is raised in the form of student donations, which are then turned...

Payton Zolck, Staff Writer

November 18, 2019

You gather around the table with your family. You smell the warm aromatic smell of rosemary coming from the bubbling turkey. A sweet smell flows from the vibrant red cranberry sauce, and buttery, fluffy mash potatoes are crowded in a small bowl. For many people, this seems like the perfect Thanksgiving,...

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer

November 16, 2019

Members of Associated Student Body (ASB) strive to make Carlmont a better place through the spirit and service they bring to the student body, and they have fun doing it. ASB is a close-knit family and bonds in many ways, including bonding trips or games like spikeball. According to Spikeball HQ,...

Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer

November 16, 2019

Many people consider the beginning of November as the start of the holiday season, as Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. However, ‘tis the season for more than just holidays. It's time for college apps.  With the University of California (UC) and Cal State applications due on...