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, ...
Spikeball enhances Carlmont culture and student unity
Josie Wescott, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
Members of Associated Student Body (ASB) strive to make Carlmont a better place through the spirit and service they bring to the student body, and they have fun doing it. ASB is a close-knit family and bonds in many ways, including bonding trips or games like spikeball. According to Spikeball HQ, spikeball consists of a sma...
Seniors prioritize college applications
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
Many people consider the beginning of November as the start of the holiday season, as Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. However, ‘tis the season for more than just holidays. It's time for college apps. With the University of California (UC) and Cal State applications due on No...
School bathrooms struggle to remain sanitary
Owen Finigan, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
School bathrooms. The words that send a shiver down students' spines conjure up images of vaping, overflowing garbage cans, and other unspeakable things. Restrooms have found their place in pop culture as the foulest areas in a high school. Often used hesitantly or not at all by the students; th...
ASB helps foster the spirit of giving
Cambell Kirk and Daniela Torrey
November 15, 2019
As Thanksgiving break approaches, a wave of anticipation, excitement, and stress washes over the student body. Some students eagerly discuss their plans over break, while others are wary of finals just around the corner. The students in ASB have been particularly busy preparing to end the semes...
Student workers handle midday rush in Carlmont lunch line
Calista Shohet, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
The lunch bell rings. Students sprint out of their classrooms to get in the lunch line. So does sophomore Katinka Lennemann. However, Lennemann stands behind the counter. For the first 30 minutes of lunch, Lennemann and three other students serve their fellow students in the Carlmont lunch line. They ...
Students reap the benefits of language classes
Cooper Perez, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Students all across the country take language classes throughout high school to connect to other cultures and earn credits to graduate. However, what most students do not realize is that there are more ways to learn languages than to take them during school hours. Carlmont High School, like many other ...
Starting up a start-up
November 13, 2019
As Carlmont students begin to focus in on what they want to pursue after high school, some find entrepreneurship particularly appealing. Fittingly, the November science lecture was centered around this topic and aimed to educate and inspire potential entrepreneurs. On Nov. 6, Diego Rey, co-found...
The high cost of Bay Area living forces some teachers to find second jobs
Andrew Ghazouli, Segment Producer
November 13, 2019
Teachers in the Bay Area have the unfortunate burden of dealing with high costs of living coupled with not enough pay. This forces some teachers to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. "I've seen some staff members working at restaurants, driving for Uber, and other second jobs," said Principal Ralp...
Bring Change to Mind changes the conversation about mental health
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
With an increase in academic pressure, more and more student organizations are focusing on mental health issues. Carlmont students have combated these issues by establishing student-led clubs that focus on educating teens about mental health issues and promoting healthy habits. “We started ...
Student opinions influence Carlmont’s future bell schedule
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
A new schedule, featuring significant changes from the previous one, faces student evaluation as the first semester comes to an end. The new schedule modifies the school’s routine on Wednesdays and Thursdays with block periods, flex time, and a shorter lunch break. The new schedule originated from an action plan last year to analyze the p...
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
After moving away from home, she had no friends, no belongings, and no passion. She tried to distract herself with the few art supplies she was able to keep. And before...
Editorial Staff, Site Editors
"Please take out your cell phones." As the minute bell echoed through the halls of Carlmont High School on the first day back to school, teachers were already asking students...
Sophia Morgan, Staff Writer
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...
Elle Horst, Staff Writer
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...
Amber Chia, Staff Writer
The long-awaited letter that would ultimately determine his future arrived in his mailbox. His hands shook as he slowly tore the envelope open, hoping his stats were competitive...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
When the Lady Scots varsity soccer team took the field against their rival Ravens, they knew that their opponent had not yet suffered a loss through 10 games. However, they...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
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...
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
Despite being an integral part of welcoming summer vacation, many remain unaware of the work that goes into creating the yearbook. The lengthy process starts and ends with...
Josh Barde, Segment Producer
The Homeless Cat Network has been helping the community for over 28 years, keeping the feral cat population under control and giving stray cats new and better homes. If...
Payton Zolck, Staff Writer
A young girl. She has been told her whole life she is something worth less than a cow. By the time she is a teenager, her father and uncles have already picked an older...