Relaxation Motivation Club encourages healthy stress management
Talia Fine, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Filed under Campus
A survey conducted by the American Psychological Society in 2013 found that stress is extremely common especially among teenagers, with school as a major contributor to the unhealthy amounts of angst and stress. Relaxation Motivation, a club co-founded this year by Sophie Srivastava, Anna Singer, and Samantha Owyang,...
Celebration Assembly ends the year on a high note
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
May 27, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
Lights, camera, action! Held on May 25, this year's Celebration Assembly was based on the theme Red Carpet Awards. Decorated with films from various time periods, a red carpet at the entrance, and festive balloon structures, the Terry Stogner Gym was turned into an eye-catching sight. "I think...
Spirit Week brings vibrancy to campus
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under Campus
While dead week and finals approached, excitement filled the campus as students participated in Spirit Week from May 22 to 26. Monday was Scot's Day and College Day. Seniors wore their colleges' apparel which included hats, hoodies, and fun socks. Tuesday was Twin Day, and friends had fun coming to...
Seniors gear up for college day
Alyn Seymour, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under Campus
As acceptance letters roll in, students begin to share what schools they will be attending in the fall. For Carlmont seniors, one of the most highly anticipated spirit days is college gear day. On May 22, ASB held college gear day to kick off the final spirit week of the year. Although this...
Students are able to relax after AP testing
Zachary Kuchlenz, Staff Writer
May 24, 2017
Filed under Campus
Students spend most of their time towards the end of the school studying for AP testing. Now that it is over, students are relieved that and are glad that the testing is over with. AP testing has stressed out many students and has changed their feelings on AP classes and on whether or not they wa...
Chess Club helps students learn strategy
Maxwell Jung, Staff Writer
May 22, 2017
Filed under Campus
Not everyone pictures chess when they want to play something fun, but chess can truly be a fun and engaging activity. The Carlmont Chess Club led by math teacher Michael Skrable is a relaxing environment to play one of history's favorite past time. It is friendly to all levels of players, and the...
As the school year wraps up, students search for summer jobs
Denton Silfvast, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Campus
For most students, the end of the school year means 2 1/2 months of time off and relaxation; for some students, however, the work never stops. Students who work during the summer earn money for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from snacks, cars, or simply to save for the future. Their jobs incl...
Latinos Unidos builds community
Joseph Gomez, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Campus
As the school year comes to an end, Latinos Unidos remains an excited, vocal, and proud group. Carlmont’s Latino club, Latinos Unidos, was founded on the premise of providing Latinos a place to come together to bond and feel safe and accurately represented. Joshua Harris, a senior and vice p...
Finance Commission answers the big question about money
Amy Fullerton, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Campus
A student hands in her money for the annual homecoming dance. Little does she know where the money goes or what it goes towards after she’s paid for her ticket. Finance Commission is a part of ASB that deals with all financial aspects of the student body. This commission is part of the executive branch and deals with the sale of tickets for many of Carlmont...
ASB encourages early voting registration
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Filed under Campus
Throughout the week of May 15, students gathered in the quad during lunch to register to vote. The ASB human relations commission hosted a booth for students over the age of 16 to register to vote in future elections. Jade Sebti, a junior and the human relations commission supervisor, said, “This...
Seniors prepare to take the Carlmont stage one last time
Sarah Cheung, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
Carlmont’s annual instrumental music spring concert series is just around the corner. The concert series includes performances from concert band and string orchestra on May 17, the symphony band and symphony orchestra on May 18, and jazz ensembles and jazz combos on May 19. Tickets to see t...
Carlmont’s a cappella groups display both talent and dedication
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
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Lights shine bright on the Carlmont stage, and a packed auditorium waits in silence. One by one, students file out onto the stage and line up in front of a closed curtain. They’re small in number and face an enormous audience, but each and every one of them is smiling wide. “One, two, three ...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...