When 7-year-old Jack tries to speak, he can’t make the words come out. Jack was born with a rare genetic disorder called ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency. As a result, he suffered hyperammonemia...

It happened again. Only this time, the tragedy was broadcast live on television. The names and details are different each time, but innocent lives have once again been cut short by an angry man with...

An 11-year-old boy, a U.S. citizen, wrongfully detained for over a month. A woman forcibly returned to her abusive husband’s control without her attorney's knowledge. The rampant spread of tuberculosis...

After a meeting last Thursday, April 2, only three candidates remain for the position of Carlmont Principal. In light of her husband’s health issues, Principal Lisa Gleaton announced her resignation...

Still struggling to get over Zayn Malik leaving One Direction? Stop listening to “Up All Night” on repeat and try something new -- Rixton’s debut album “Let The Road,” which was released on March...

Freshman Keanu Dono pours over his history textbook.

Junior Sam Levy and sophomore Annabelle Lee are currently taking AS Physics.

On Tuesday, February 10, three young Muslim students were murdered in Chapel Hill, N.C. over what police have characterized as a “neighborhood parking dispute.” However, many are calling for the shooting...

Why would you spend hours struggling to understand confusing lessons or spend hundreds of dollars on tutoring sessions when you could get the help you need for free? Fortunately for Carlmont students,...

Organizations on campus frequently ask students and parents to raise money. Some people have grown so accustomed to this practice that they often pitch in the requested amount without ever finding out...

Carlmont's Gay-Straight Alliance, which has been renamed "Harmony: Carlmont's Alliance for Queer Youth and their Allies," was joined this year by a new sponsor — math and AVID teacher Andrew Ramroth. French...

For almost two decades, major chocolate companies have maintained a lower price level by sourcing their cocoa from plantations that use slave labor. Now, something is finally being done about it —...

Since when is it considered charitable to dump freezing water on yourself to avoid donating to a noble cause? The popular Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Ice Bucket Challenge asks participants to...

On Friday, May 16, Carlmont's semi-annual Jazz Night marked the return of director John DaBaldo (JD) to "JD and the Carlmont Jazz" after a three-month absence. DaBaldo said, "I'm thrilled to be back....

It is no secret that Carlmont's Jazz Ensemble members are dedicated, talented, and successful. The group attends more events outside of Carlmont and has more awards than any other music group. "It's...

On Sunday morning, around 30 students from the Instrumental Music program made a special house call to their director John DaBaldo, who is currently recovering from back surgery. The students met outside...

Last weekend, 11 Carlmont students traveled to Sacramento to represent Carlmont in the 2014 All-State Honor Choirs. The 340 all-state participants were selected based on their scores from regional honor...

High school students are accustomed to having the occasional substitute teacher, but sometimes a teacher's extended absence calls for an unusual solution. This is especially true for Carlmont's music...

On Friday, Feb. 28, Carlmont's Chamber Music Night entertained its audience with a wide range of musical styles, including classical, jazz, and even a Pink Floyd cover. Senior Andrew Sohrabi said, "The...

Although many Carlmont students participate in the instrumental music program throughout high school, only a handful of students plan on making a career out of music. For many, playing an instrument...

Choir placement assessments for next year take place in less than a month, and some students have already started preparing. Although it is not necessary to audition to be in every choir, spots in higher...

The drama department is not the only group in Carlmont preparing for the upcoming performance of "Annie Get Your Gun." A pit orchestra will provide the show’s music, both accompanying the actors for...

This year, sophomores in AP European History will have the option of taking the AP exam in May, something that was not offered to previous Western Civilization students. AP European History teacher Linda...

Although concussions are generally associated with sports like football and hockey, they are increasingly recognized in other sports as well. Carlmont Athletic Trainer Jesse Little said, "It's not just...

Shin splints are one of the most common injuries for runners and other athletes. This separation of the muscle from the shin bone leads to inflammation, resulting in a sharp pain with each step. Head...

Running is not the “natural skill” that everyone seems to think it is. Without knowing the proper running technique, it is possible that someone could be running incorrectly. There are different techniques...

"Just finish this race." This is what Boys Varsity Cross Country runner Franklin Rice thought as he forced himself across the finish line on an ankle he had injured days earlier. After twisting his ankle...

Exercising without stretching is like taking a test without studying. Skipping this important step in one's athletic routine can have serious consequences. Sure, there will be more time for other practice...

Although most athletes make sure to drink plenty of fluids during their game or practice, they may not feel revitalized for a while. This is because staying hydrated before exercising is just as important...