Mid-winter break presents students with a choice
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
Filed under Campus
Mid-winter break, otherwise known as ski week, is one of a few breaks left before the scheduled dates for the Advanced Placement (AP) tests. This often causes students to make a pivotal decision when they are given days off: should they start studying? When considering such a timely decision, man...
Carlmont athletes don’t get a break over Thanksgiving
Katie Blondino, Staff Writer
November 22, 2018
Filed under Sports
With winter sports gearing up for their seasons, Thanksgiving break, which gives students Nov. 21-23 off of school, has created a small obstacle in planning practice for coaches. Carlmont winter sports include boys and girls soccer, boys and girls basketball, and co-ed wrestling. All of their seasons h...
Post Malone’s ‘beerbongs & bentleys” is on its way to break records
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
Filed under Reviews
Post Malone’s original single, “rockstar” feat. 21 Savage, hit the top of Billboard’s Top 100 in late 2017. The song title is more than fitting: he is indeed a rockstar. Post Malone’s explosion in mainstream music cannot be ignored; not even critiques can scoff at his success. His past a...
Spring break takes an effect on Carlmont’s sports teams
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
April 15, 2018
Filed under Sports
Spring break is a time of relaxation for students and staff. However, it has a profound effect on sports teams. Not only does spring break give students the chance to unwind, but it also specifically gives student-athletes a break; this time off can allow athletes to recuperate and prepare for ...
Spring break gives time off from stress
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
Filed under Campus
Spring break has almost arrived, and students are more eager than ever to get the time off. Typically, students use spring break to go on vacation, hang out with friends, and relax. During the break, students have the opportunity to take a step back and focus on something besides school. Though ...
Mid-Winter Break conflicts with student clubs
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Filed under News
Mid-winter break is a time of relief for some Carlmont students, but others face the stress of planning their club's schedule to accommodate the break from school. With many weekly clubs, the school year has already been organized by the leaders in terms of what they will do each session. However,...
Carlmont student athletes keep working while on break
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
March 3, 2018
Filed under Campus
Students woke up excited on Friday, Feb. 16 knowing that it would be their last early morning wake up for a week because that was the final school day before Mid-Winter Break. Mid-Winter Break was held through the week of Feb. 18. Students had plans of going on tropical or snowy vacations for the...
Sequoia District Teachers Association extends Presidents’ Weekend
Veronica Roseborough, Staff Writer
January 21, 2018
Filed under Campus
It is a well-known fact that everyone needs a break now and then, whether it's taking time off from a sport, work, or in this case, school. As some may have noticed, the traditional four-day Presidents' weekend is now a whole week off. This week is referred to as Mid-Winter Break. For those confused...
Relaxation Motivation Club helps students destress
Catherine Dahlberg, Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
Filed under Campus
Too many tests. Homework overload. Demanding parents and coaches. Relationship issues. Not enough time to sleep. These sources of high school stresses can take a toll on students who are working to get through the day while preparing for their future. The Relaxation Motivation Club...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
April 2, 2017
Filed under Features
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 actually should be. Eating just anything for breakfast isn't enough to start the day off right. The quality of the food that...
Counselor appointments open discussion of AP classes once again
Nikka Gribanovsky, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Filed under Campus
On Feb. 2, emails were sent out to Carlmont students with details on counselor appointments for choosing classes for the following year. With nearly 20 Advanced Placement (AP) class options, the choices can be stressful. Sophomore Sakina Bambot said, “I like that AP classes challenge me and allow...
Stress-free break turns into stressful academics
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
April 12, 2016
Filed under Campus
Say goodbye to warm, sandy beaches and hello to textbooks, AP tests, and homework. Spring break has officially ended for Carlmont students, and the next break isn't until summer. With the warm weather that occurred during break, many were able to make the most of their vacation and enjoy their...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
Earth Day 2019 revived consciousness for mother nature, spurring a number of trash cleanups, festivals,...
Mariela Ramirez, Staff Writer
From seasonal drinks to sweet treats, Starbucks is a place that seems to draw students in whether it’s...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
All across the globe, Harumi, a Cherry Blossom Festival, signals the beginning of spring and the end...
Nisha Marino, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
In 2016, Amariyanna "Mari" Copeny was eight years old. Two years into the Flint water crisis, Copeny wrote a letter to President Obama asking him to come to Flint to discuss...
Nicole Yeo, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
Whether it's painting, singing, running, or swimming, Carlmont students participate in a plethora of extracurriculars. In fact, many students take part in multiple extracurriculars...
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
After a rocky start, Carlmont’s JV softball team came from behind and swept an 8-2 victory over the Aragon Dons. The game started off slow for the Scots as a lack of...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Earth Day 2019 revived consciousness for mother nature, spurring a number of trash cleanups, festivals, and other environment-related events in the Bay Area and around the...