San Francisco protesters rain down on white supremacy
Connor Lin and Talia Fine
August 15, 2017
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Rain sprinkled down on San Francisco City Hall as 500 protesters lit candles to stand in solidarity with Charlottesville, Virginia. As the wind blew signs across the park, citizens stepped forward to share the stories of prejudice and injustice in their lives. On Aug. 12 in Charlottesville, Virginia, a "...
Community mourns the loss of Liggett
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
June 7, 2017
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A Carlmont legend, coach, and teacher, Jim Liggett, passed away on June 4 at the age of 76. Liggett invested over 40 years into the wellbeing of the Carlmont community. Liggett started running the Carlmont softball program in 1976 and holds a state record of 1,009 wins. His teams never failed...
Best of May
Kathryn Stratz and Sophie Lynd
June 5, 2017
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1 Girls track dominates PAL championships 1 1 ...
Celebration Assembly ends the year on a high note
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
May 27, 2017
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Lights, camera, action! Held on May 25, this year's Celebration Assembly was based on the theme Red Carpet Awards. Decorated with films from various time periods, a red carpet at the entrance, and festive balloon structures, the Terry Stogner Gym was turned into an eye-catching sight. "I think...
Boys volleyball season ends successfully
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
May 21, 2017
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After a successful season, the boys volleyball season has come to an end this spring. Throughout the season the team recruited many new players as they all worked together to build a new strong foundation as many seniors left from the previous season. After hard work and practice, the boys won 14 out...
Seniors prepare to take the Carlmont stage one last time
Sarah Cheung, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
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Carlmont’s annual instrumental music spring concert series is just around the corner. The concert series includes performances from concert band and string orchestra on May 17, the symphony band and symphony orchestra on May 18, and jazz ensembles and jazz combos on May 19. Tickets to see t...
Carlmont’s a cappella groups display both talent and dedication
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
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Lights shine bright on the Carlmont stage, and a packed auditorium waits in silence. One by one, students file out onto the stage and line up in front of a closed curtain. They’re small in number and face an enormous audience, but each and every one of them is smiling wide. “One, two, three ...
Spring concert showcases incredible talent
Sophia Wolczko, Staff Writer
May 14, 2017
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Viewers have one last chance to “hear some of the finest musicians in the area at the high school age,” according to music teacher John DaBaldo. At 7 pm on May 17, 18, and 19, Carlmont’s Instrumental Music Program is putting on its annual Spring Concert Series. Each night is entirely unique: St...
Taiwanese Cultural Festival celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Cath Lei, Staff Writer
May 14, 2017
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Every year since 1992, the month of May has been lined with festivals and fairs celebrating both Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. Seven years after May was declared Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Bill Clinton designated the second week of May to be Taiwanese American Heritage Week. This ...
Best of April
Sophie Lynd and Kathryn Stratz
May 5, 2017
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1 Spring play reminds viewers to appreciate the little joys of life 1 Deep Blue Robotics dives into competition 1 Belmont City Council unanimously approves civil rights resolution 1 Protesters g...
Carlmont donates ‘Ready Player One’ books to at-risk teens
Amelia Espinosa, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
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Carlmont is accepting used copies of "Ready Player One," the 2016 school-wide summer reading book, from students. Every English teacher has been given a book drive donation box and has collected books since April 19. The drive will last until May 13. Then, the books will be donated to organizat...
Green Week advocates environmental awareness
Phoebe Saul, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
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After about three months of collaborative planning between LEAP Club and Environmental Club, Green Week took place the week of April 24. Hanna Francis, a senior and president of Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP) Club, described Green Week as "a fun collaboration between clubs...
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...