Carlmont’s Class of 2020 graduates virtually for the first time
Hanna Kryhina, Staff Writer
June 10, 2020
Students submitted their final projects and exams online, and the 2019-2020 school year came to a close. Twelfth-graders put on their caps and gowns and joined their family to tune in to their virtual graduation ceremony. They listened to their peers give speeches and waited anxiously to hear their nam...
Carlmont students and staff embrace change during challenging times
Phoebe Gulsen, Segment Producer
April 29, 2020
Everything is changing, but at the same time, it isn’t at all. Outside of the comfort of our homes, the world is doing everything to manage the effects of COVID-19. In quarantine, most days feel like the last, like Bill Murray’s “Groundhog Day.” To maintain a sense of daily change, many pe...
Students express opinions on summer reading
Aidan Kurt, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
To be academically ready at the start of the following school year, students often have work over their summer breaks to keep them on track. Every year, Carlmont assigns a book for the entire school to read over the summer break. During the first few weeks of school the following year, students disc...
COVID-19 issues cancel open house despite its importance
Erin Kee, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
Open house is an event where parents can see their student's work and progress throughout the school year. This year, the opportunity wasn't available. Due to the spreading coronavirus (COVID-19), open house was canceled as all, "non-essential gatherings should be canceled, postponed, or done remotely," according to the San Mateo County healt...
Students mourn canceled music tours
Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
For months, Carlmont choir and band members anticipated their upcoming tours. These tours included separate trips to New York and Chicago, which featured a performance at Carnegie Hall and a clinic at DePaul University, respectively. Then all of a sudden, on March 11, the choir and instrumental music...
Class officers handle the difficulties of preparation for the upcoming year
Niamh Marren, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
Many are oblivious to the responsibilities and duties that the Associated Student Body (ASB) class presidents tackle. Though Carlmont High School has closed due to safety measures, ASB continues to prepare for the next school year. Their primary focus is to navigate through the interview process...
Students introduce Lookin’ Sharp to Carlmont’s choir
Adri ten Cate, Staff Writer
March 17, 2020
Carlmont choir students decided to form a new a cappella group to allow more students to join the choir and branch out to different musical talents. Joining an a cappella group is a way for singers to better develop their musical listening skills. According to Musical U, listening to people sing without ...
Preparing for the SAT comes in various forms
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
March 14, 2020
It’s the time of year when most high school juniors are taking the test that has been talked about throughout their entire high school career. The Scholastic Aptitude Test, otherwise known as the SAT, is a standardized test that measures test-takers readiness for college in evidence-based read...
Climate Change Club organizes Earth Day climate strike
Ryan Ng, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
On Earth Day, environmental organizations plan thousands of activities to promote action against climate change. Among these activities are about 100 climate strikes funded by the US Climate Strike. One of these strikes is going to take place in San Francisco, and the Climate Change Club is attempting to get ...
ASB elections provide good experiences for candidates and students
Elle Horst, Staff Writer
March 10, 2020
Winning most elections don’t come without a cost, and Carlmont’s student elections are no exception. Candidates take part in a three-week-long process that includes posters, petitions, and campaign videos to hopefully win a coveted leadership position in the Associative Student Body (ASB). In the weeks leading up to the election, ...
Not all elections are negative
March 10, 2020
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Kingsburg is under attack, and you must prove your worth as you influence the king's advisors and build up your strength to defeat monsters every winter. You'll need to...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
7 Wonders is an extremely popular game, but this week, we are looking at a 2-player version of the game, 7 Wonders Duel. To be clear, 7 Wonders does have a 2-player variant,...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
As you enter the Land of 1001 Nights, news spreads that the Sultan recently died. That means that control of Naquala is up for grabs, but you must maneuver the five tribes...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
On Friday June 26, the California Department of Motorized Vehicles (DMV) started administering in-person driver license tests for those with existing appointments. During...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Designed by Peter McPherson and published by Alderac Entertainment, Tiny Towns is a city-building game where 1-6 players compete to build the best town. Players take turns...
Claire Tseng, Staff Writer
You can’t say that protests don’t do anything after the words “George Floyd,” “justice,” and “Black Lives Matter” have been ringing in the streets for the...
Kaylene Lin, Staff Writer
With Black Lives Matter protests continuing across the Bay Area, it's important to stay as safe and healthy as possible. Here are a few tips on how to handle the pandemic...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
As one of the greatest burglars of all time, your friends and you are sneaking into the dragon's dungeon to steal artifacts and loot. But, you have to be careful because...
Payton Zolck, Segment Producer
In this episode of Duck Tales, the ducks will be introduced to the lake behind Payton's house. Join the ducks as they explore this "new world." Music obtained from Youtube’s...
Hanna Kryhina, Staff Writer
Students submitted their final projects and exams online, and the 2019-2020 school year came to a close. Twelfth-graders put on their caps and gowns and joined their...