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 delayed because the writers stopped working, so it could not...

French exchange students explore the Golden State

Camille Ching, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

For most American teens, spring break is a time of relaxation and fun away from school. However, for six students from Lycée Saint-Michel in Annecy, France, spring break meant visiting Carlmont High School. Carlmont...

Animal use or animal abuse?

Alexandra Chan and Camille Ching • March 26, 2023

A mouse lives in a cage at Stanford University. It has an altered genome, explicitly bred for animal research in labs. Universities often purchase these mice from laboratories regulated by the United...

Girl Scout cookies return to the table

Camille Ching, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023

It’s that time of the year again when familiar sweet treats are being sold door-to-door. These treats are part of the annual cookie sale by Girl Scouts, an organization that offers opportunities for...

The world reflects on year since Russian invasion of Ukraine

Camille Ching, Staff Writer • March 5, 2023

One year of war. Millions of refugees. Hundreds of thousands drafted into armies. Tens of thousands killed. After a long history of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, starting from the Soviet...

California gives pedestrians freedom to jaywalk

Camille Ching, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

A student rushes across the street, late for school, as the crosswalk signal remains unchanged. Not wanting to arrive later, the student ensures the road is clear and proceeds. Until the start of...

JV cheer flies into competition season

Camille Ching and Elizabeth Cruz • December 7, 2022

Nothing screams spirit as loud as cheerleaders do. Carlmont’s cheerleaders are known for bringing the spirit to football and basketball games, but what do they do during the off-season? On Saturday,...

Scots play their hearts out against Ravens in season finale

Elizabeth Cruz and Camille Ching • November 5, 2022

As the sun set over the Terremere Field at Sequoia High School on Nov. 4, it also set over this year’s football season. In Carlmont JV football’s final game of the season, the Scots lost to the...

JV boys water polo splashes through season of setbacks

Camille Ching and Elizabeth Cruz • October 19, 2022

Dealing with various injuries, a new coach, and inconsistent team captains, Carlmont’s junior varsity (JV) boys water polo team has had a challenging season. All of these factors have given them a lot...