JV cheer team promotes inclusivity
Katie Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 10, 2019
For many years, Carlmont had just one cheer squad. However, starting in 2019, the JV cheer team made its debut, and so far, they’re off to a great start. JV cheer was specifically created to be more inclusive for underclassmen. It also creates an environment where people with less experience can get used to ho...
DIY Earthcycle Club seeks to uplift and upcycle
Keya Arora, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
Considering the current state of the environment, the expression "reduce, reuse, recycle" that is often used to promote good habits in children is more important now than ever. Accordingly, DIY Earthcycle Club stays true to this motto and aims to turn recycling into something a bit more fun than a...
Scots show spirit at senior night tailgate
Mira Bhatt, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
The last football game of the year kicked off with a tailgate, led by the seniors on their annual senior night. This is the second tailgate that the Associated Student Body (ASB) has hosted. A large number of students turned up to support the Carlmont football team, who played their rivals from Sequoia High School. "There's a lot...
Annual dodgeball tournament lifts student and staff morale
Preston Kwok and Ryan Ng
November 8, 2019
The annual dodgeball tournament is here: teams of students rush down to the field where they wait in anticipation of who they are going to face next. Meanwhile, student spectators watch from the bleachers, wondering who will be eliminated. As students hurled one dodgeball after another, many fel...
ASB promotes spirit with the dodgeball tournament
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
This week kicks off the beginning of another Associated Student Body (ASB) event: Carlmont’s annual dodgeball tournament. The tournament, run by ASB’s Spirit commission, is held during lunch on the football field. The competition lasts from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8 and serves as another way to boost spirit...
Deep Blue inspires students to create in STEM
November 6, 2019
Many students imagine robotics as a group of computer geeks living in a lab year-round. In reality, this is not the case. Members do not need to be STEM experts nor devote all their free time to the club. In fact, many people join with little to no prior experience. “Initially, I had some e...
Mission Marine Club takes on the environment
Sabrina Lo, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
As oceans rise and the environment deteriorates, Mission Marine Club tackles these issues head-on. This service club strives to preserve the world's oceans by educating their peers and hosting events to save the seas. They also focus on other topics, such as climate change and environmental studie...
Instrumental music plays a big role in many students’ lives
Elena Chawla, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
As the lights dim over the stage in the Performing Arts Center, a teacher conducts a student-based group who have been preparing for this concert for several months. From the beginning of the first night to the end of the third night of the concert, a total of five instrumental music groups will p...
Scarce seating at lunch is a growing issue
Anna Wilkinson, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
The Carlmont campus is crowded and booming with noise as students scatter and rush to nearby tables. The slower students sulk as they sink and hit the contaminated floor, taking a bite of their lunch. With 2,152 students at Carlmont High School, the vacancy of seats run low, which is causing a lo...
Locker room theft remains a mystery
Anna Cassidy and Phoebe Gulsen
November 4, 2019
Students were disheveled after returning to the locker room to find that someone had gone through and stolen their belongings. The Carlmont girls’ dance and PE locker room were broken into on Oct. 28 and items such as phones, AirPods, and a laptop had been reported stolen. This incident was due to the broke...
Spooktacular costume contest showcases student creativity
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
Ketchup, mustard, the whole Mystery Gang, and the cast of Napoleon Dynamite: all things one would find at Carlmont's annual costume contest, exciting both the students who were participating and those who were watching. The contest took place on Oct. 31, highlighting student creativity and Halloween spirit. ...
Coding Academy Club offers lessons on computer programming
November 2, 2019
As the internet evolves, the torch is passed to new generations, bringing the online world to new heights. The Coding Academy Club educates students on coding, the blueprint of the internet that has become widely popular among students. Led by sophomores Raina Lahiri and Amisha Nambiar, the Coding Acade...
Sabrina Lo, Staff Writer
As students and parents pass through the office, they are greeted by the friendly faces of the secretaries. But, they do so much more than make people feel welcome. With...
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...