One Acts offer a great experience for audience and performers
Sophia Wolczko, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
Miles Ramsdell-Ray, a junior, whips out a knife and holds it threateningly before him. The eyes of his target, Raffi DeSoto, a senior, widen as the gravity of the situation hits. “You’re mad! You're stark raving mad! YOU'RE GOING TO KILL ME!” This was just one of the thrilling, emotional, a...
Youth speaker sees big change in small acts of kindness
Kelly Song, Staff Writer
September 23, 2014
Filed under J2 Practice Beats
"What are you going to do about it?" Scott Backovich Students were given a dose of inspiration during their first assembly of the school year, as motivational speaker Scott Backovich took the stage in the gymnasium to deliver a motivational speech. Backovich empowered students to support their peers ...
Reducing stress through small acts of kindness
Jessica Adair
September 1, 2014
Filed under Activity Bios
The life of a high school student is a stressful one. With countless amounts of homework and tests, extracurricular activities, and college applications, there is hardly ever time to take a break. According to the 2013 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), 83 percent of...
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Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...