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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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May was first recognized nationally as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 1992. Allison Huh, founder of the San Mateo County Dear Asian Youth chapter and sophomore at Crystal Springs Uplands School, recognizes the month as crucial to their mission of spreading awareness of Asian American culture and issues. “Last year, we celebrated by giving a brief historical background pertaining to how it was started, ideas for celebrating, and how AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated in other ethnically diverse countries,” Huh said.
AAPI Month highlights student-led culture clubs and organizations
Mahika Reddy, Staff Writer — May 20, 2023

In Bay Area schools, where the Asian population tends to be large, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month shines a light on...

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Screenwriters in the Writers Guild of America paused their work when a strike began on May 2 for more writer compensation and security. “It’s about recalibrating how much writers are paid because the things that writers are write are very profitable and that success isn’t being shared with the people who work on the product,” said screenwriter Colby Day.
Writers’ strike puts entertainment industry on pause
Camille Ching, Staff Writer — May 17, 2023

Imagine starting a new TV show and immediately falling in love with it, only to discover that the newest episode has no set air date. It was...

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Junior Alex Ievers flips in the Scots pregame huddle.
In photos: Scots advance to the Northern California volleyball finals
Alyssa Bish, Staff Writer — May 22, 2023

Sophomore outfielder Tyler Webster starts running to first base after a check swing.
Scots shut out Mustangs on senior day
Alexander Menchtchikov, Staff Writer — May 11, 2023

Carlmont's varsity baseball team clinched a Central Coast Section (CCS) playoff spot with a close win against Capuchino on Wednesday, capping...

Live from the field: Varsity girls lacrosse fall to Woodside Priory on senior night
Live from the field: Varsity girls lacrosse fall to Woodside Priory on senior night
Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer — May 11, 2023

The Scots were defeated 13-10 at home by Woodside Priory in their senior night game earlier in April. The Scots started strong while being fueled...

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The journey begins with the Trailblazer (Stelle or Caelum, depending on the gender option you pick) partner up with Dan Heng and March 7th and travel alongside them to various worlds, meeting new people and getting into trouble along the way.
Review: 'Honkai: Star Rail' marches through a stellar release
Sophia 'Gummy' Sunbury, Staff Writer — May 22, 2023
Students from low-income families do not have an equal opportunity to succeed in college admissions because of the high cost of things like AP tests, college counselors, and research programs.
Editorial: Affirmative action should be based on socioeconomic status
Editorial Staff and Myles Hu April 25, 2023

Affirmative action's future is in jeopardy, as the Supreme Court is expected to rule on its legality in the coming months. While race-based affirmative action has proven controversial among the American public, basing affirmative action on one’s socioeconomic status can modernize this decades-old practice. Affirmative action...

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.