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

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

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Brayden Young

Brayden Young, Staff Writer

Brayden Young is a sophomore at Carlmont High School, and this is his first year in Media Arts English. He is in various clubs at Carlmont which help him direct what he writes about.

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High schools across the U.S. have been shut down due to the pandemic like this one, subject to distance learning until further notice.

The 2020-21 school year may be closer than usual

Brayden Young, Staff Writer May 12, 2020

By this point, it seems clear that the 2020-21 school year won't be normal, and it may be closer than most people anticipated.  A study conducted by the Oregon-based education research group, Northwest...

Due to the pandemic, many games like this basketball game have been suspended.

Opinion: Sports should be suspended for the remainder of 2020

Brayden Young, Staff Writer April 16, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has shut down nearly all aspects of society, and it has the sports world wondering: "Will there be sports in 2020?" So far, it seems that the answer to that question is no, there...

Many students work on their laptops to complete their online schooling.

Opinion: Online learning is not advantageous in the long run

Brayden Young, Staff Writer March 23, 2020

I always heard that online school was so much better than having to go to school, outside of the comfort of your own home.  According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, there...

One of Carlmont's counselors, Ross Yokomura, explains the A-G requirements to sophomores in the College and Career Center. The A-G requirements are used by Carlmont to determine what classes a student must take to graduate high school. Many colleges also use these same requirements to determine whether a student is qualified to apply to their college.

The road to college admission

Ethan Man and Brayden Young February 29, 2020

Future jobs, salaries, reputation, and education; so much rides on a student's choice of whether they should attend college and if so, where. As a result, it is important for students to know how they...

A student presents their project at Open House. These presentations are one of the many out-of-class activities BTI has. "Sophomores participate in a biotechnology symposium where they can hear from various biotechnology professionals in the area," said Tyler Kochel, a biotech teacher at Carlmont.

BTI program builds community through science

Aidan Kurt and Brayden Young 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...

Club leaders Raina Lahiri and Amisha Nambiar give a presentation during a club meeting. Coding related memes are added to the presentation to engage club members.

[Photo] Coding Academy Club offers lessons on computer programming

Aidan Kurt and Brayden Young November 3, 2019

Club leaders Raina Lahiri and Amisha Nambiar give a presentation during a club meeting. Coding related memes are added to the presentation to engage club members.

Students work on homework during lunch. Prospective freshmen have a chance to experience this life for half a day when they shadow at Carlmont.

Incoming freshmen preview Carlmont through shadowing program

Aidan Kurt and Brayden Young October 11, 2019

As the school year progresses, many eighth-graders look to high school students to set an example of what they can expect in their upcoming freshman year. On Oct. 1, Carlmont High School began individual...

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