Yoga and Wellness Club aids mental and physical health
Chelsea Chang, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
As the school year continues, students find their stress levels increasing, and an easy and relaxing way students can relieve this stress is through yoga. Yoga is the physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. Currently, yoga is widely used for relaxation and healt...
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. ...
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...