Students receive free summer reading books
Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
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As the school year draws to a close, thoughts turn to lazy days in the pool and late nights with friends. However, with the approach of summer also comes the yearly summer reading book. After a school-wide vote held in February, the book “Every Day” by David Levithan has been chosen for Carlmon...
Hope Brigade creates welcoming environment
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
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Among Carlmont's many clubs that work to improve the lives of others is Hope Brigade, which is in its first year and has spent a majority of its focus donating to cancer patients and shelter animals. Club President and freshman Cindy Chen said, "So far, we have held a holiday toy drive for children...
Students react to the Scotlight
Alyn Seymour, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
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On May 2, Carlmont released its very first magazine, the Scotlight. Once stacks were brought to classrooms, students were curious to take a look at the new addition. The buzz about the magazine was all throughout the halls, and some students loved the new addition to Carlmont journalism. "I...
ASB preps for 2017-2018
Sharon Tulman, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
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As the school year comes to an end, ASB continues to raise school spirit and begins to plan for next year's events. According to Freshman President Joe Sison, ASB is currently working on the celebration assembly that will take place on May 25, Senior Graduation, and the Baccalaureate. In addition, a new activity called ScotsLand is being planned....
Celebration Assembly plans to reflect on the past year
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
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As summer slowly creeps up, Carlmont students are eager to trade in books for bikinis and boring lunch food for exotic summer treats. For many students at Carlmont, the end of the school year is a bittersweet moment; seniors are off to college and a new batch of freshmen enter the mix of students....
Environmental Club proposes community garden
Lucy Perrone, Staff Writer
May 9, 2017
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Spring has come, and along with it, a new garden project at Carlmont. In hopes to beautify the campus, Environmental Club has taken over a community garden. Located between upper and lower D-hall, the abandoned planter boxes will soon house a variety of plants. Risako Nozaki, a junior and club me...
ASB colors the halls with information
Zaina Abdelrahman, Staff Writer
May 8, 2017
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The ASB publicity commission advertises school events through colorful paint, markers, and poster paper. They help promote campus events so that students are aware of what is happening in their community. Rachel Gu, a sophomore and publicity commissioner, said, “Publicity helps beautify the school...
Assembly celebrates campus community
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
May 7, 2017
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As the end of the school year approaches, many students look forward to the Celebration Assembly. ASB is working hard with the assembly participants to create the pre-finals excitement that students can look forward to. "We began preparing for the assembly in March, and so far we have all of...
Recognition boosts students’ confidence during AP testing
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
May 6, 2017
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While the end of the school year seems right around the corner, finals and AP testing lurk closer and closer. Testing brings students inevitable stress and insecurity at the thought of not earning a good enough grade. Recognition commission of ASB is working to fight that insecurity. After each AP cl...
Teachers are showered with food and appreciation
Rachel Skrenta, Staff Writer
May 6, 2017
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During Teacher Appreciation Week, spanning from May 2 to May 5, the Parent Teacher Student Association set up various breakfasts and lunches for staff members to enjoy in the Teachers’ Lounge as a gesture of appreciation. “While we often receive thanks from students and parents, it is nice to have...
Ocean Club seeks donations for a bigger cause
Kelsey Chandra, Staff Writer
May 5, 2017
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From shop to shop, leaving jar after jar, Ocean Club is looking to raise money this weekend. Ocean Club is raising money to donate to the children and teenagers in Nicaragua in order to help buy them surf equipment. They will be going from surf shop to surf shop placing jars in the stores, hoping to...
Lunchtime lemonade promotes environmental friendliness
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
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On May 4, students gathered in the quad to fill up their water bottles with ice-cold lemonade. During lunch, the ASB do something commission set up a lemonade stand for students to help them deal with the hot weather and to relieve stress from AP (Advanced Placement) tests. Liz Boman, a junior and...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...