With the school year almost over, the class of 2021 has been spending some time reflecting on the highs and lows of their high school experiences. They have agreed to share some of the things they’ve...

Carlmont's first full year of distance learning is coming to an end, and many students are looking forward to the next in-person semester. In this video, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors discuss what...

With Carlmont in its second semester of distance learning, and COVID-19 guidelines rapidly changing with the spread of the vaccine, factors like grades, motivation, and what the future holds have been...

Baa-maste! Goat yoga has been a staple at locally-beloved Lemos Farm for the past three and a half years. During the lockdown, it's gained even more popularity as a bonding event for families, friends,...

COVID-19 has affected every country across the globe differently. In countries like Brazil, China, and England, people are still trying to slow the spread of the virus, and daily life has changed for everyone.

Some may refer to Doug "Demon" Thompson as a real-life Icarus - he's constantly pushing his body to its extremes while literally playing with fire in his performances. Aiming to set endless new records...

Candi Cane Cooper is an animal communicator who has been able to talk with animals through telepathy to help with their physical conditions, behavioral anomalies, or just have a chat about the world's...

Aneesha Rompally, Purva Bommireddy, and Iris Duquesne are all youth climate activists that have devoted themselves to make our planet a more sustainable home. This crossover episode between Oddballs and...

Rachel's Cakes is a local bakery that has recently been taken on by Jodi Giusti, a Bay Area resident and Carlmont parent. Even though the pandemic has poised many challenges for food-related businesses,...

Sandra Ramos, better known as the Purple Lady, is one of several individuals that have devoted their lives to their favorite color. However, unlike the others, Sandra is a self-proclaimed...

Daniel Suelo, more commonly known as the man who quit money, trusts that "money only exists if two or more people believe it exists." Following this mindset, Daniel has spent the last 20...

Carlmont has over 130 clubs, and a vast majority of them are heavily reliant on in-person interaction. However, with this semester's distance learning plan, there have been many alterations in how these...

A soap opera, a surprise bombing, and an island with a volcano: these are just a few of the incredulous sights Chuck Adams has seen. This episode is all about Chuck and his adventures through 11 different...

With the beginning of the new school year, Carlmont's performing arts program begins to explore different methods of participation to adjust to distance learning.

The Oxford Dictionary defines the term "oddball" as a person who behaves in a strange or unusual way. This introductory episode of Oddballs, featuring guest speaker Dr. Gregg Henriques, is all about why...

As discussion rages on about the future of Carlmont, students and staff weigh-in to offer their opinions and experiences with online learning.

“Reap What You Sew” tells the story of a 17-year-old girl named Auva Soheili with a drive to fix social injustice around the world… through clothing! In 2019, Auva started her own clothing line,...

Every series must eventually come to an end, and it is often bittersweet to part with. This episode is all about what we appreciate the most about technical theater, and tying up everything we've talked...

Bread pudding is an extremely simple and modifiable dessert. It can be made with any type of bread, fillings, or toppings that you might have lying in your kitchen, which is perfect for quarantine! In...

Although a majority of states have been loosening up their shelter-in-place guidelines, many still have not been able to provide adequate levels of testing for citizens. According to a recent analysis...

Therapy is proven to be efficient at improving one’s mental state and providing support; thus, the stigma that is associated with therapy is unfounded — there is no reason that it should exist. 

Any student that is coping with major stressors can benefit from the therapy and counseling program at their school. Carlmont's students specifically can utilize their guidance counselors and the Students...

Stressed? Feeling down? There may just be a solution for that.  Many believe that psychotherapy is only for people with serious mental conditions, but a significant majority of society could positively...

Theatrical shows have always been top-rated attractions, with millions attending performances each year. However, in the light of a pandemic, stages across the world have been going dark. This episode,...

The United States recently passed Italy's death toll for COVID-19, setting the worldwide record with 20,000 deaths. According to the Associated Press, the number of recorded U.S. deaths due to COVID-19...

Despite the name, not everything about technical theater is quite so technical — one of the lesser known, yet equally essential, steps to a successful production is to create connections with the people...

Liam Elkind, a junior at Yale, and his friend Simone Policano started a project called the Invisible Hands to aid those in dire need at this time of emergency. The Invisible Hands project is a New York-based...

"The many faces of the mountain" is a textbook term that describes how technical theater can take a simple performance and transform it into an elaborate, intriguing story that is sure to be memorable...

When compared to the price of a car or a college student’s financial debt, $5 is relatively small. But, to an 8-year-old girl with two bags of Thin Mints, Trefoils, and Samoas, $5 can go a long way. After...

Carlmont’s Spring choir performance was canceled on March 7 due to concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19). On March 7, at 12:39 p.m., Carlmont’s choir director, Genevieve Tep, sent out an email to...

Technical theater is a very demanding job, as others’ lives often depend on it. This episode covers topics such as rigging, battens, and the orchestra pit, illustrating the many dangers that theaters...

Rick Reynolds, this year's conductor for "Singin' in the Rain," raised his baton as the lights dimmed in Carlmont's Performing Arts Center (PAC). The audience immediately quieted as they eagerly awaited...

The production of any large show is a time of responsibility and pressure for anyone on the cast, orchestra, or crew. This episode elaborates on the various aspects of technical theater and how each of...

Angelina Colombo, a sophomore, works on homework during her free time in the booth.

“Technical heater?” is one of the many baffled responses received when a handful of random people were asked the main question this episode revolves around: What is technical theater? This introductory...

Following the evacuation and extinguishing of flames at a local house, the 1500 block of Chula Vista Drive was shut down as a crime scene. The house fire was reported at 3:06 p.m. on Dec. 17. Within...

Many people believe that Carlmont’s Japanese Pop Culture (J-Pop) club revolves around anime, but it encompasses much more than this stereotype. J-Pop Club aims to educate others about modern and traditional...

Carlmont’s improv team provides an outlet for students to express themselves while thinking actively and creatively. Through various improvisation activities, team members are pushed to come up with...

Students in Carlmont's Argument Club engage in a debate. In hopes of encouraging students to share various opinions, the club hosts frequent opportunities to participate in group discussions.