Rose sales help students show appreciation for their peers
Anika Marino, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
As Valentine’s Day approaches, students hurry to C-hall and the quad to buy roses for their friends and significant others. Every year, the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosts the rose sales a week before Valentine’s Day. “One of ASB’s jobs is to ensure that students have an enjoyable high school exp...
Carlmont rose sale raises questions regarding its impact on students
Elle Horst, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Carlmont’s annual rose sale may be sweet for some, but it can leave a sour impact on other students’ self-esteem. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, posters and booths are all over Carlmont, advertising for the rose sale. For just $1, a student can buy and send a rose with a note to a frie...
Seal of biliteracy heightens college and job prospects for students
Sophia Morgan, Staff Writer
February 9, 2020
One little sticker is paving the way for students to have a more well-rounded college application. The seal of biliteracy is a national award given to students that complete four levels of a language. Biliteracy is the ability to read and write in two languages. Students have the opportunity to earn their...
Investment Club invests time to improve financial literacy
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
February 8, 2020
Whether it's stocks, bonds, or even cryptocurrency, Investment Club is ready to teach those who are interested how to make smart investments. Leaders of Investment Club use presentations and economic simulations to develop club members' financial management skills. This subject, in particular, motivates...
Musical cast and crew gain invaluable experience at a cost
Erin Kee, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Over the span of more than 85 hours in the past two weeks, students have worked tirelessly to prepare for Carlmont's upcoming musical, "Singin' in the Rain." According to many of the students who took part in the musical, tech week was tiring, stressful, and long but also one of their favorite exp...
Teacher evaluations cause change in lesson plans
Anna Wilkinson, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Exhausted students fall into their seats as a teacher rushes to put their lesson plan up for the day. The students' heads perk up in confusion. They have never seen this kind of lesson before. An assistant vice-principal walks in, and it all makes sense. Every teacher's contract states that ev...
Dream Volunteers Club helps those who can’t afford education
Sophia Deynega, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Teachers. Textbooks. Education. Privileges that are easy to take for granted. Yet, in some areas of countries such as Ghana and Guatemala, children do not have access to the basic education, resources, and learning benefits we see every day. One group that aims to fix this problem is Dr...
Carlmont continues to host mock exams despite digital versions
Wyatt Binnard, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
To better prepare students for their college applications, the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) holds practice entrance exams several times a year despite the increasing availability of online tests. On Saturday morning, the most recent of these tests took place at Carlmont's Student Union....
Fortifying Bridges gives students a voice to reflect on their communities
Saya Deshpande, Staff Writer
February 1, 2020
Carlmont students and local citizens filled the Student Union for the annual “Fortifying Bridges” event after school on Friday, Jan. 31. This unique, student-run event brought the community together to hear from speakers as they reflected on how they have dealt with prejudice against them. Planning...
Reach Out Hangout unifies Carlmont
Josie Wescott, Staff Writer
February 1, 2020
High school is a crucial part of a student’s education, but it is also a pivotal social opportunity to connect with peers and get involved in school activities. At Carlmont, the Reach Out Commission in the Associated Student Body (ASB) strives to make every student feel a part of Carlmont, incl...
Type One Club takes on a service project
Savannah Velschow, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
An estimated one in every 430-530 people under the age of 19 have type 1 diabetes. Type One Club has created a safe environment for students at Carlmont with this disease. The club gives students a place to go to educate themselves on type 1 diabetes and provides a common area where students who ...
Students score a lunchtime competition
Calista Shohet, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
He shoots, and he scores! The crowd goes wild! His team mates gather around him, congratulating him on the close shot. The team and crowd spill out of the gym, their contagious enthusiasm following them throughout the rest of the day. Over the past week, each grade level has been competing in the Main Gym in an ann...
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...