Bay Area Christmas tree prices soar as Christmas tree shortage arises
Ethan Tarnarider, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Filed under News
As thousands of Bay Area families prepare to purchase their "perfect Christmas tree," many may be shocked by the stickered prices on every tree. Prices for Christmas trees have shot up recently, which is greatly connected to the Great Recession of 2007. During that time, families affecting by the...
ASB preps for 2017-2018
Sharon Tulman, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
Filed under Campus
As the school year comes to an end, ASB continues to raise school spirit and begins to plan for next year's events. According to Freshman President Joe Sison, ASB is currently working on the celebration assembly that will take place on May 25, Senior Graduation, and the Baccalaureate. In addition, a new activity called ScotsLand is being planned....
Dub Nation bleeds gold and blue as playoff season begins
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Filed under News
Kevin Durant runs up the court after a fast break and dunks the basketball into the net. The crowd goes wild and begins to chant, "Warriors! Warriors!" Almost a year after a heartbreaking loss in the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors are back in the playoffs with a ve...
Boys volleyball begins its second year
Ryan Geronimo, Segment Producer
February 4, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Sports
Ryan Geronimo reports on the start of the season for the boys volleyball program.
Rachel Platten begins a musical explosion
Adriana Ramirez, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015
Filed under A&E
Two inspiring songs, one talented artist. Rachel Platten is an American pop singer-songwriter best known for her 2011 single "1,000 Ships" and 2015 single "Fight Song." This year, Platten first released "Fight Song," and later on "Lone Ranger." When I first heard "Fight Song" on the radio, I knew...
Boys varsity soccer begins season strong
Naomi Asrir, Staff Writer
January 9, 2015
After a shaky 2-5 record in the preseason, Carlmont's boys varsity soccer doubted their chances in the upcoming league matches. However, the Scots emerged victorious in their first game of the season and proved their ability against the Menlo-Atherton (M-A) Bears. Junior Foster Kupbens scored on...
Girls tennis coach begins final season
October 2, 2014
Filed under Activity Bios
The girls tennis season has just started off, and Carlmont is off to a strong start. This year there are 24 girls on the team, which include multiple new faces such as freshmen Kristen Ma, Sandra Strongin, and Juliette Rencoret. “I think that they're all super nice, cool, and are working really...
ASB begins difficult task of prom planning
Melanie Hamaguchi, Staff Writer
April 1, 2014
Filed under Campus
While Carlmont’s 2014 prom is more than three weeks away, ASB has already begun working hard on preparing for this traditional high school event. This year Carlmont’s prom, “Cirque de la Lune”, will be held on April 26. In order to host this large annual event, ASB is working hard on preparing...
A new election season begins
Kian Karamdashti, Staff Writer
February 25, 2014
Filed under Campus
As students walk down the halls of Carlmont between classes, there is a very good chance they'll see a campaign sign or two along the way. "The signs are everywhere," said sophomore Finigan Tilly. "I literally can't walk down a hallway without seeing at least three campaign signs. The candidates have...
Rose sale begins as Valentine’s approaches
Melanie Hamaguchi, Staff Writer
February 4, 2014
Filed under Campus
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Carlmont’s sale of roses provides a nice way to show love and appreciation for both friends and lovers. From Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, roses will be sold by the Associated Student Body in the lower quad. A single rose costs two dollars, while twelve roses can be purchased...
Destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons begins
Dana Benelli, Staff Writer
January 13, 2014
Filed under News
The first collection of chemical weapons from Syria were shipped out on Jan. 7, destined for destruction upon a U.S. Navy ship, according to CNN. "A first quantity of priority chemical materials was moved from two sites to the [Syrian] port of Latakia for verification and was then loaded onto a Dani...
JV basketball begins their road to glory
Mateen Nozzari, Staff Writer
November 23, 2013
Filed under Multimedia
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Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
Dancing is a deep-rooted tradition for many cultures around the world. Learning about a culture's dance...
Mariela Ramirez and Camran Hitchcock
With summer just around the corner, San Carlos residents come to enjoy a festival that embodies the spirit...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
Just as the purpose of buying clothing is to have something to wear, the main purpose of attending college...
Anika Bhatnagar, Staff Writer
May 23, 2019
Tyler Okonma, also known as “Tyler, The Creator," has created an offbeat blend of hip hop, R&B, and funk into the most unique album of 2019 yet: "IGOR." The album's unique...
Nyah Dompier-Norrbom, Staff Writer
May 23, 2019
Carlmont took a step towards the future in the last month, changing from cash to credit in the cafeteria. Students are now required to have money attached to their school...
Robyn Stein, Staff Writer
May 23, 2019
Gathered in the Student Union Wednesday night, the Carlmont swim team kicked off their banquet by doing their final cheer of the season. At the swim banquet, students were...
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
With three weeks left until finals, many students find themselves scrambling to get their grades up. Certain students from Carlmont High School, such as those with borderline...