Finance Commission answers the big question about money
Amy Fullerton, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Campus
A student hands in her money for the annual homecoming dance. Little does she know where the money goes or what it goes towards after she’s paid for her ticket. Finance Commission is a part of ASB that deals with all financial aspects of the student body. This commission is part of the executive branch and deals with the sale of tickets for many of Carlmont...
Girls varsity softball has big shoes to fill
Daniel Friis, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
Filed under Sports
On April 12, 2016, former varsity softball head coach, Jim Liggett made history when he won his 1000th career high school softball game. Liggett, who had coached at Carlmont High School for 41 years, led the Scots to 28 league championships and had 40 of his players receive scholarships to play in c...
Warriors make historic move to San Francisco
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
Filed under News
The Golden State Warriors have found a new home. They will be moving from Oracle Arena to Chase Center in San Francisco. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new site of the team's games in the Mission Bay district of San Francisco. #HereitBegins pic.twitter.com/HKYVHCxOYx — Chase...
Big Sur goes up in flames
Mona Murhamer, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
Filed under News
Big Sur's scenic coast was engulfed by the Soberanes Fire on Monday, Sept. 19 after unexpected winds pushed the flames over the containment line. In an interview with the East Bay Times, Will Pi of the National Weather Service expressed the possibility of the wildfire spreading further along the...
JV Scots shut out Hillsdale with a big win
Skylar Weiss, Staff Writer
February 5, 2016
JV girls soccer had a major victory against the Hillsdale Knights on Feb. 4 on home turf. Their solid defensive efforts and continuous speed ended with a score of 6-0, including a hat trick from freshman Samantha Tolu. "We did rather well tonight," said coach Scott Pendleton, "We had nice attacks...
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...