Carlmont election season sparks friendly competition
Josie Wescott, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
With the end of the school year drawing near, plans for next year’s student leadership kick into high gear. Carlmont’s Associated Student Body (ASB) plans assemblies and events, decorates the school for various holidays, promotes school spirit, and much more. Also, ASB has representatives from ea...
Healthy Living Club raises awareness on student health
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Healthy Living Club explains the importance of having good health to its club attendees. The club focuses on many different topics related to health and includes lesson plans such as fun coloring activities and debates. School can be incredibly stressful, especially when students have after school sport...
Teachers reflect on personal experiences to enhance learning environment
Raina Lahiri, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Teachers are the key not only to the academic development of an individual but to the social dynamic of a school's community. High school teachers, in particular, contribute to the formative experiences of a person's life. They prepare their students for the future by educating them and creating su...
Students and staff struggle to adjust after mid-winter break
Adri ten Cate, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
With mid-winter break coming to an end, students and staff now need to get back into school. Unfortunately, for many, this doesn't come easy. Feb. 23 was the last day of break. That night, many had to set their alarms to ensure that they would wake up and make it to school on time. "I have fou...
Guitar Club strings up a new performance for the Heritage Fair
Ryan Ng, Staff Writer
February 16, 2020
The Heritage Fair is coming soon, and among the many clubs, the Guitar Club is preparing for their upcoming performance at the assembly. The annual Heritage Fair is a collection of performances by Carlmont clubs that are watched by all students. Currently, many club officials are organizing routines...
Science guest lecture explores immunotherapy treatments
Audrey Swenson, Staff Writer
February 15, 2020
Science guest lectures at Carlmont's Performing Arts Center allow the community to learn more about science and give students the opportunity to consider different careers in the field. Jaime Abdilla, a teacher at Carlmont, said, "These science lectures were a way to bring science to the communi...
Bring Change to Mind promotes self-love for Valentine’s Day
Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer
February 15, 2020
Some days, getting up is difficult. "But maybe if you tried harder, it's not so bad." "Being sad and anxious is a choice." "Just choose to be happy." Stigma causes people to feel ashamed of mental health struggles that are out of their control. According to the World Health Organization, half of most mental health conditions begin by age 14, and 10%...
Power outage shocks audience with blackouts during ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Erin Kee, Kaylene Lin, and Ruya Yaman
February 14, 2020
Rick Reynolds, this year's conductor for "Singin' in the Rain," raised his baton as the lights dimmed in Carlmont's Performing Arts Center (PAC). The audience immediately quieted as they eagerly awaited the start of Act 2 after an almost 30-minute long intermission. But just as the opening notes of t...
Bay Area Youth Club connects with community through volunteering
Aidan Kurt, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Often, students have more opportunities to help and learn about the community than they realize. While Carlmont has many clubs dedicated to volunteering, the Bay Area Youth Club factors in an understanding of the community. The club provides students a chance to discuss what goes on in the Bay Area and ...
Teacher continues inspiring students until last day at Carlmont
Kaylene Lin, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Jake Messina — head football coach and beloved history teacher — will be leaving at the end of the school year. He is moving to the Roseville area near Sacramento, California, and will continue to coach and teach there. However, after four years of working at Carlmont, many students are sad to see...
Girls Who Code Club builds a legacy at Carlmont
Joley Bove, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Starting a club is challenging to begin with, but maintaining the stability of the club and leaving a legacy can be even more difficult. The Girls Who Code Club is one of many working to achieve these aspirations. When it started in 2015, the club had around 10 members who could only meet after ...
Pear Deck Power-Up helps students in the classroom
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
The Pear Deck Power-Up tool has always been a mystery to many students. Its purpose and function have not been exclusively explored. When logging in to a Chromebook using a school account, Pear Deck Power-Up opens a new tab automatically. Exiting this tab can be difficult, as the computer isn't ...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
This week, we look at another Days of Wonder game, Quadroplis, designed by Francois Gandon. Quadropolis is a city-building game where players take the role of mayor...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
This week, I am reviewing a game that I got by accident. I considering purchasing the regular Azul game, but I ended up buying Azul's sequel, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, “folklore” was released on Friday, July 24, and she has the whole world talking. Rather than choosing a traditional album roll-out,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Tonight, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her eighth studio album, “folklore.” Here is a comprehensive ranking of all of her previous albums, from her self-titled...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Dominion is one of my favorite games of all time and one of the few games that received a 10 out of 10 rating. It has many expansions and we're about to take a look at the...
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...