Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer

February 15, 2020

Some days, getting up is difficult. "But maybe if you tried harder, it's not so bad." "Being sad and anxious is a choice." "Just choose to be happy." Stigma causes people to feel ashamed of mental health struggles that are out of their control. According to the World Health Organization,...

Erin Kee, Kaylene Lin, and Ruya Yaman

February 14, 2020

Rick Reynolds, this year's conductor for "Singin' in the Rain," raised his baton as the lights dimmed in Carlmont's Performing Arts Center (PAC). The audience immediately quieted as they eagerly awaited the start of Act 2 after an almost 30-minute long intermission. But just as the opening notes of the...

Aidan Kurt, Staff Writer

February 12, 2020

Often, students have more opportunities to help and learn about the community than they realize. While Carlmont has many clubs dedicated to volunteering, the Bay Area Youth Club factors in an understanding of the community. The club provides students a chance to discuss what goes on in the Bay Area...

Kaylene Lin, Staff Writer

February 12, 2020

Jake Messina — head football coach and beloved history teacher — will be leaving at the end of the school year. He is moving to the Roseville area near Sacramento, California, and will continue to coach and teach there. However, after four years of working at Carlmont, many students are sad to see...

Joley Bove, Staff Writer

February 11, 2020

Starting a club is challenging to begin with, but maintaining the stability of the club and leaving a legacy can be even more difficult. The Girls Who Code Club is one of many working to achieve these aspirations. When it started in 2015, the club had around 10 members who could only meet after school...

Camille Kay, Staff Writer

February 10, 2020

The Pear Deck Power-Up tool has always been a mystery to many students. Its purpose and function have not been exclusively explored.  When logging in to a Chromebook using a school account, Pear Deck Power-Up opens a new tab automatically. Exiting this tab can be difficult, as the computer isn't...

Anika Marino, Staff Writer

February 10, 2020

As Valentine’s Day approaches, students hurry to C-hall and the quad to buy roses for their friends and significant others. Every year, the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosts the rose sales a week before Valentine’s Day.  “One of ASB’s jobs is to ensure that students have an enjoyable high...

Elle Horst, Staff Writer

February 10, 2020

Carlmont’s annual rose sale may be sweet for some, but it can leave a sour impact on other students’ self-esteem. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, posters and booths are all over Carlmont, advertising for the rose sale. For just $1, a student can buy and send a rose with a note to a friend,...

Sophia Morgan, Staff Writer

February 9, 2020

One little sticker is paving the way for students to have a more well-rounded college application. The seal of biliteracy is a national award given to students that complete four levels of a language. Biliteracy is the ability to read and write in two languages. Students have the opportunity to earn...

Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer

February 8, 2020

Whether it's stocks, bonds, or even cryptocurrency, Investment Club is ready to teach those who are interested how to make smart investments. Leaders of Investment Club use presentations and economic simulations to develop club members' financial management skills. This subject, in particular, motivates...