Military benefits students’ college life and onwards
Trey Chock, Staff Writer
March 6, 2017
Filed under Features
In today’s highly competitive society, jobs and college acceptance letters are nearly impossible to come by. About 3.5 million students will graduate from high school within the United States this year according to the U.S. Department of Education. But what if the two impossibilities came as a package, and for free? If the military is chosen ...
Journeying beyond one’s comfort zone
Maxwell Jung, Staff Writer
February 6, 2017
Filed under Features
Students are often told that high school is a time for new experiences and a time to blossom, yet they find themselves unwilling to push the boundaries of their comfort zone and explore new opportunities. These opportunities are avoided by a subconscious limitation from a students' insecurities. Fo...
Benefits of the early bird
Ryan Geronimo, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
Filed under Campus
Everyone loves sleep. Everyone loves breakfast. However, for busy high school students, it is hard to have both. For many students, finding the balance between getting enough sleep and eating breakfast can be challenging. Even though students know that they should be eating breakfast, many choose extra sleep instead. "Even though I know it is better for me to eat, I wou...
Cardio workouts offer different benefits
Skylar Weiss, Staff Writer
February 1, 2016
Filed under Features, Top News
Swimming and running are both vigorous forms of exercise. Runners and swimmers are both considered athletic, but how exactly do they measure up against each other? Many doctors agree on the fact that the physical activities are too different to be compared. Although both swimming and running are i...
The benefits of being connected
Sarah Klieves, Scot Scoop Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2013
Filed under As seen in print
Throughout life, everyone encounters risks. The risks of having a Facebook account are not exempt from this, however, the benefits of Facebook seem to outweigh the risks. Facebook and its multitude of benefits allows teens to stay in touch with people, coordinate events, and many other things too. The...
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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...