Students raise concerns regarding dress code
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
Over time, there has been much controversy regarding the topic of school dress code and Carlmont High School is no exception. While some believe the dress code is generally biased and in need of revision, others think that stricter provisions should be enforced. Likewise, because Carlmont on the...
Student grievances challenge Carlmont’s online policies
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
It isn't uncommon for students using a school-issued device or the campus wifi to find many of their online sources blocked by the Sequoia Union High School District. There have been reports of "excessive" blocking of websites on school Chromebooks that in some cases hinder the user's ability to do...
School cafeteria switches to electronic payment
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 account if they want to buy food from the school cafeteria. Their parents must be the ones to load the money into their account...
Micro-business on campus teaches management and organizational skills
Elle Brough, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Carlmont is home to around 125 clubs. But what makes Lunch in a Pickle Club stand out is that it doesn't act as a club. It acts as a micro-business. Lunch in a Pickle Club focuses on creating a real-world “business” experience for special education students where they can practice organizational,...
Carlmont Green Team works to improve campus with tri-bins trash system
Jessica Klein, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
The Carlmont Green Team is continually working to improve the environment by implementing new tri-bin trash systems across campus. The trash system was formed last January and can now be found everywhere throughout Carlmont. Although no exact number of tri-bins can be given, there are roughly 50 or...
Movie Mates Club ‘premieres’ despite controversy
Nicole Yeo, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Clubs promote diversity throughout Carlmont and every year, more are created, some based off of new ideas, and others stemming from existing clubs. Movie Mates is a club that was founded this year by President Eoin Cunningham and Vice President Jack Likens. Both are fans of cinema, especially cur...
Save the Bees Day creates a buzz around campus
Mandy Hitchcock, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2018
In smoothies, tea, or juice. On bread, salad, or fruits. Or simply, by itself. Honey has long since been an ingredient integrated into our daily diets. Bottles and jars filled to the brim with the iconic gold substance are typical household items that grace the shelves and pantries of the Ame...
Charter Learning Center relocates campus
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
After 23 years of sharing a campus with Tierra Linda Middle School (TL), Charter Learning Center (CLC) will have its own campus. Charter is relocating due to the recent addition of Mariposa Upper Elementary School to the school grounds. It will move into newly constructed buildings, and Tierra Lin...
Girl Scout cookies entice students
Parker English, Staff Writer
February 5, 2018
A new season is here: the season of Girl Scout cookies. There are eight different types of Girl Scout cookies from Little Brownie Bakers; Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-si-dos, Tagalongs, Savanah Smiles, and Trefoils are all $5 while S'mores and Toffee-tastics are $6. This price difference is due to the two "specialty" c...
Murals on campus display school pride
Rachel Matatyaou, Publicity Director
January 31, 2018
Students at Carlmont have produced eight, soon to be nine, unique murals on campus over the years. Murals are placed sporadically around campus for students to view them. Principal Ralph Crame said, “Each mural is reflective of the student body and their personality. We want the students to have a say in the ...
Design Tech High School settles into new campus
Anna Feng, Managing Editor
January 27, 2018
Design Tech High School used to be a school without a campus. However, that all changed with the grand opening of Design Tech's new location, situated in the marshes of Redwood Shores. The high school, commonly referred to as d.tech, now operates in a two-story glass building. Plans for constructing...
North Bay fires smoke out campus activites
October 17, 2017
Sarah Cheung and Joseph Gomez report on the impact that recent fires have had on the Carlmont campus.
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
A new traffic signal on Ralston Avenue seeks to regulate traffic safely and efficiently. However, for...
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
The annual Greek Festival invited the community to a three-day long event celebrating the rich Greek...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
September 14, 2019
Loud laughter and strong school spirit initiated the sophomore class meeting of 2019. In an attempt to bring the class closer together, the sophomore class officers organized...
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
The Save The Bees fundraiser, held by ASB, helped to spread awareness about the reality of our future. A future without bees. Since 1947, the number of beehives has reduced...
Bella Reeves, Segment Producer
September 12, 2019
Screamin' Scots held their first meeting on the football bleachers for students to attend and learn Carlmont cheers in preparation of the football game on Friday.
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
As someone who reads and enjoys young adult novels, I loved this book a lot, but as someone who understands and analyzes texts, I can say with certainty that it is a young...