Counselors support students through tough times
Kai Yoshida, Staff Writer
January 26, 2020
When the final bell rings, the busiest time of day starts for a high school student. They need to read Shakespeare, complete a math worksheet, start a history project, finish a chemistry lab, and go to two hours of basketball practice. They consistently stay up well past midnight, and their grades begi...
Carlmont’s visual arts program builds foundation for creativity
Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer
January 26, 2020
Cameras, clay, paint, sketchbooks, and photos come to life under the guidance of creative visionaries in Carlmont's visual arts program. Students have a vast array of classes and clubs available to them to choose, from Illustration and Design 1 to Digital Art, Photography, or Ceramics. "Art in e...
ASB’s waste-free week reduces excess disposables
Hanna Kryhina, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
Free hot chocolate. Free juice. Free popcorn. That’s right. Free. If you bring a reusable container. During waste-free week, the Spirit commission of Carlmont's Associated Student Body (ASB) gave out free snacks and beverages to students who brought reusable containers and charged $1 to those ...
Carlmont prepares for a safe Winter Formal
Erwan Pal, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
While Carlmont's Winter Formal can be fun and exciting, many overlook the preparation and safety precautions that go into making it possible. At the entrance of the Fox Theater, where formal is held, there is a security line where students' bags are checked to make sure they are free of drugs and...
Sailing Club begins second semester with a ‘boom’
Joley Bove, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
For a somewhat unknown activity, sailing has made its Carlmont debut through Sailing Club. At the start of her junior year, Mia Yang scrolled through Carlmont's club roster and noticed there wasn't a club for those interested in sailing, a passion she pursued at her old school. Wanting to change...
Upcoming author visits offer career learning opportunities
Aidan Kurt, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
Throughout high school, many students seek guidance from adults when deciding their career path. On Jan. 24, the San Mateo County libraries are sending authors Gretchen McNeil and Parker Peevyhouse to speak at Carlmont as part of the Youth Adult Novelist Convention. “Students can go and participate...
ASB Finance commission helps to budget student activities
Anika Marino, Staff Writer
January 20, 2020
Carlmont’s Associated Student Body (ASB) controls part of the school’s treasury, as they organize dances, fund clubs and sports, and put together activities in the quad for students to participate in. Many of the activities are funded by ASB’s budget, granted by administration. Principal R...
PE dance unit creates safe environment for students to learn
Sophia Morgan, Staff Writer
January 19, 2020
As the gym fills with the steady beat of the “Cha-Cha Slide,” students laugh while executing the steps. Some students fumble with their movements, but more experienced classmates are there to help and explain. Students at Carlmont are free to learn how to dance without judgment from their peers. ...
Teachers voice opinions on Carlmont’s block schedule
Elle Horst, Staff Writer
January 19, 2020
In an effort to reduce student workloads, Carlmont decided to implement a modified block schedule in the 2019-20 school year. Due to many teachers’ routines drastically changing as a result, block scheduling has been met with controversy among the staff. Previously, students attended each class...
Plastic Models Club sparks interest in a new hobby
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
January 18, 2020
Members of the Plastic Models Club work persistently on their projects at the weekly club meetings. From the initial build to outlining the final touches, everyone strives to create a finished product that they are proud of. Though the hobby requires a noticeable amount of effort, it ultimately...
Administration conquers old reputation of violence
Anna Wilkinson, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
Blood and hair all over the floor was not an uncommon sight at Carlmont High School when it came to fights in the 1990s. But today, Carlmont's administration has been trying to diminish that reputation and flourish friendships with students. Since the '90s, fighting in schools has decreased immensely, but the number isn't ...
The impacts of the college application process on clubs
Erin Kee, Staff Writer
January 15, 2020
Every year the list of new clubs seems to grow, and with it, the level of competition regarding the college application process. As students approach the end of high school, many begin to cram in as many volunteer hours, work hours, AP classes, and anything else that will appeal to colleges: one particularly...
Brandon Moon, Staff Writer
Routines are a fundamental aspect of a student's daily life, consisting of various activities such as school life, hobbies, and personal pursuits. Students approach their...
Jessica Conley, Staff Writer
Miki Nguyen, Staff Writer
We've all heard stories about people in the LGBTQ community being fired for being open and out, but what about the situations in reverse? On today's episode of Queer Time,...
Preston Kwok, Segment Producer
Many students at Carlmont have a part-time job. This is usually very stressful for them as they have to deal with both school and work. Although, some focus more on what they...
Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer
Mohammad Othman was shot and killed on Jan. 8, 2019. Nobody knows who did it and why. So, come along with me as we uncover the story and remember Mo.
Alena Ruhstaller, Managing Editor
Each individual student has their own interests and areas of strengths and weaknesses, but their goal tends to be similar: to graduate Carlmont with all the credits they need....
Kai Yoshida, Staff Writer
When the final bell rings, the busiest time of day starts for a high school student. They need to read Shakespeare, complete a math worksheet, start a history project, finish...
Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer
Cameras, clay, paint, sketchbooks, and photos come to life under the guidance of creative visionaries in Carlmont's visual arts program. Students have a vast array of classes...
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
From rumors about government surveillance to conjectures about celebrity deaths, conspiracy theories have become more popular than one may have expected. It’s not entirely...
Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer
Content warning: this cartoon discusses sexual assault.