Candy snowman building brings holiday cheer to students
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
It’s the time of year where the quad transforms into a winter wonderland, filled with holiday activities in which students participate. The Holiday Village is an annual tradition that students can always count on. The village is set up for students to enjoy the week before finals. On Dec. 12,...
Students hip-hop into the holiday season
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
With the first semester coming to an end, members of Carlmont's hip-hop club took their first steps towards planning the Heritage Fair. A lively atmosphere filled the dance studio as the group gathered to learn their first section of choreography, build strong bonds, and socialize. Although the...
Carlmont’s Holiday Sing-Along aims to engage the community
Clarisse Bell, Podcast Producer
December 9, 2019
Carlmont Choir held its seventh annual Holiday Sing-Along in an effort to promote holiday cheer with a free community event. The Carlmont auditorium was filled with students dressed as elves whose costumes and songs attracted hundreds of kids. Each year, choir students have the opportunity to try out f...
Secretaries work behind the scenes to keep Carlmont running smoothly
Sabrina Lo, Staff Writer
December 8, 2019
As students and parents pass through the office, they are greeted by the friendly faces of the secretaries. But, they do so much more than make people feel welcome. With a shared desire to help kids receive a better education, the four secretaries work as a united team to ensure that Carlmont run...
Teachers offer study strategies for upcoming review week
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
As finals are just around the corner, students find themselves struggling to study for their upcoming exams. Many are overloaded with assignments leading up to review week, resulting in an overwhelming amount of stress. “There’s always a large number of homework assignments in the weeks before finals. Mo...
Jews connect at Carlmont’s Jewish Club
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Religion is a sensitive topic to touch on. Due to the different views and opinions based on the subject, it is adequately discussed. High school students have reached the age where they are able to formulate their own thoughts and ideas surrounding different beliefs. Jewish Club offers a space for mainly ...
BTI students find paths for their future
December 5, 2019
Carlmont constructed a $6.7 million lab building in 2011. The goal? To introduce possibilities for students. Since 2002, Carlmont has been offering biotechnology courses. However, in 2015, the school launched a three-year cross-curricular program centrally focused on biotech, called the Biotechnolo...
The mystery of Monty
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
From sports to after school activities, Monty is always spreading school spirit and giving high-fives to the crowd. Carlmont’s mascot, most students know him as Monty, cheers mostly in the Screaming Scots section at various sports games. He creates a positive atmosphere and gives off good ener...
The stress of finals hits sooner than most students realize
Elena Chawla, Staff Writer
December 1, 2019
Finals: a time when high school students crack open a textbook, study for hours on end, and get a few hours of sleep a night. "Finals are stressful for me because if I don't do well, it could impact my grades negatively," said Anabella Weisgerber, a sophomore. The overwhelming amount of mater...
BTI program builds community through science
November 29, 2019
With growing interest in the scientific field, students are seeking opportunities to excel in their career in science. Carlmont is a big advocate for science pathways. Along with the usual science classes, Carlmont has a biotechnology institute, also known as BTI. BTI is a program that allows students to have more than just the average classroom experience. “Students learn pract...
Students are ‘stuffing’ Thanksgiving week with studies
Audrey Swenson, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
It's that time of year. As the grocery stores run out of pie and the retail shops prepare for their biggest sales of the year, families come together to give thanks on a day fittingly known as Thanksgiving. However, many students are unable to enjoy the holiday to the fullest extent as they are preoccupied...
Eco-fashion Club seeks alternatives to fast fashion
Sophia Deynega and Sophia Morgan
November 26, 2019
Eco-fashion Club strives to improve the environment by experimenting with new ways to reuse and recycle old clothing. The club meets every Wednesday to discuss the effects of fast fashion on the Earth. Eco-fashion Club was created to inform students of the different options they have regarding helpin...
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...