Teachers offer study strategies for upcoming review week
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
As finals are just around the corner, students find themselves struggling to study for their upcoming exams. Many are overloaded with assignments leading up to review week, resulting in an overwhelming amount of stress. “There’s always a large number of homework assignments in the weeks before finals. Mo...
Jews connect at Carlmont’s Jewish Club
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Religion is a sensitive topic to touch on. Due to the different views and opinions based on the subject, it is adequately discussed. High school students have reached the age where they are able to formulate their own thoughts and ideas surrounding different beliefs. Jewish Club offers a space for mainly ...
BTI students find paths for their future
December 5, 2019
Carlmont constructed a $6.7 million lab building in 2011. The goal? To introduce possibilities for students. Since 2002, Carlmont has been offering biotechnology courses. However, in 2015, the school launched a three-year cross-curricular program centrally focused on biotech, called the Biotechnolo...
The mystery of Monty
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
From sports to after school activities, Monty is always spreading school spirit and giving high-fives to the crowd. Carlmont’s mascot, most students know him as Monty, cheers mostly in the Screaming Scots section at various sports games. He creates a positive atmosphere and gives off good ener...
The stress of finals hits sooner than most students realize
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 mater...
BTI program builds community through science
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 to have more than just the average classroom experience. “Students learn pract...
Students are ‘stuffing’ Thanksgiving week with studies
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...
Eco-fashion Club seeks alternatives to fast fashion
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 helpin...
Teachers shed light on their indispensable jobs
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 arou...
J-Pop Club educates others about Japanese culture past and present
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...
Upcoming Snowman Project fundraiser aims to raise Carlmont’s holiday spirit
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...
Canned food drive helps those in need through student participation
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, ...
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
WARNING: This following article contains minor spoilers for the game "Jedi: Fallen Order." "Jedi: Fallen Order" has just reinvented the video game genre for years to come....
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
As the temperature continues to drop, so does body image. The holidays are notoriously associated with massive feasts, over-the-top sales, and the excess of consumption....
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
As finals are just around the corner, students find themselves struggling to study for their upcoming exams. Many are overloaded with assignments leading up to review week,...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
The Hillsdale mall is currently adding new restaurants, an outside area, and a bowling alley. The Cinépolis movie theater, which was only recently integrated, sets itself...
Izzy Wilson, Staff Writer
Leadership. Confidence. Teamwork. Competition. These are all essential attributes that are necessary for everyday life. The Carlmont JV boys soccer team exemplified...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Religion is a sensitive topic to touch on. Due to the different views and opinions based on the subject, it is adequately discussed. High school students have reached the...
Carlmont constructed a $6.7 million lab building in 2011. The goal? To introduce possibilities for students. Since 2002, Carlmont has been offering biotechnology courses....
Isabella Wesson, Staff Writer
Carlmont girls JV basketball suffered their first loss of the season against Saint Francis High School on Dec. 4. The match was one of three in the Mountain View tournament,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of laying back in my chair and snacking on popcorn while I watched Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in theaters. I have much to say about...
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
Ava Richards offers her thoughts on the second season of "The End Of The F***ing World," explaining its major faults and minimals assets. Some of her talking points include...