Green Week advocates environmental awareness
Phoebe Saul, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
After about three months of collaborative planning between LEAP Club and Environmental Club, Green Week took place the week of April 24. Hanna Francis, a senior and president of Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP) Club, described Green Week as "a fun collaboration between clubs...
Rally shows off robotics team’s success
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
March 30, 2017
Filed under Campus
On March 29, students rallied in the quad to celebrate the Carlmont robotics team, called Deep Blue Robotics. After making it to the finals of the regional competition in Sacramento, Deep Blue Robotics has been invited to attend the world championships in Houston. The team now has two weeks ...
Jewish Club plans to bring awareness of religion
Madison Wong, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under Campus
On March 2, Principal Ralph Crame received reports of vandalism against the Jewish community at Carlmont. He responded with an email to parents regarding the incident. There was a star of David drawn with anti-Semitic words in chalk by the Scots gym and a swastika, a symbol most commonly related to...
Contest raises awareness for mental health
Ashlyn Wong, Staff Writer
February 25, 2017
Filed under News
About one out of every five teenagers suffer from a mental disorder within their life, according to National Association on Mental Illness. Yet only around half of these people receive clinical help and support. “Mental health is stigmatized for all age groups, but it takes a huge toll on teens. If they feel...
Carlmont receives crash course in distracted driving
Chesirae Barbano, Staff Writer
April 16, 2016
Filed under Campus
The car zooms up to a busy intersection. Despite the music blasting, the driver can still hear the ping of a text notification. She reaches over to check her phone, leaving the car with no one to stop it as it gets closer and closer to traffic. Impact Teen Drivers representative Zoe Schuler and Officer Andy ...
Carlmont spreads awareness for breast cancer – Bijan Khalili
Bijan Khalili, Reporter
February 10, 2016
Filed under ScotCenter
Bijan Khalili reports on Carlmont's efforts to spread awareness for breast cancer leading up to the "Quad" basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 11.
ScotCenter: Carlmont Spreads Awareness of Breast Cancer – Bijan Khalili
Bijan Khalili
January 15, 2016
Filed under Campus, ScotCenter
Bijan Khalili reports on Carlmont's efforts to spread awareness for breast cancer leading up to the "Quad" basketball game on Thursday, February 11th.
Feminist Club spreads gender equality awareness
Megan Tao, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014
Filed under Campus
Carlmont's Feminist Club strives to spread awareness about gender equality and feminism around Carlmont High School and the community. Senior Elise Dimick, the club's co-president, said,"Our goal is to educate students about feminism. We do this by expose students to the political, economic, and social...
Armenian Club spreads awareness and culture
Claudia Leist, Staff Writer
September 13, 2014
Filed under Activity Bios
Whether it is participating in Clubs Fair, Heritage Fair, the April 24 Armenian Genocide Commemoration, or simply holding weekly meetings at lunch, the Carlmont Armenian Club represents the idea of uniting under a similar cause: preserving their culture and spreading their heritage. Every other Tue...
Raising awareness does not always mean raising action
Dana Benelli, Staff Writer
March 30, 2014
Filed under Features, Student Outlook
Quick—it’s March. Are you showing your support for National Women’s History Month? Did you eat your “pink ribbon” cereal this morning? Don’t forget to wear something dark blue for colorectal cancer awareness! Furthermore, March is also Brain Injury Awareness Month, Red Cross Month, Self...
Awareness Week coming
Karissa Tom, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013
Filed under Campus
Many things affect the lives of students at Carlmont but some people unaware if the daily issues that burden others. To spread awareness on several of the issues, Carlmont's Associated Student Body is celebrating Awareness Week. The goal of the week is to make students more aware of the various i...
Features
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...