Spirit Week brings vibrancy to campus
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under Campus
While dead week and finals approached, excitement filled the campus as students participated in Spirit Week from May 22 to 26. Monday was Scot's Day and College Day. Seniors wore their colleges' apparel which included hats, hoodies, and fun socks. Tuesday was Twin Day, and friends had fun coming to...
Celebration Assembly plans to reflect on the past year
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
Filed under Campus
As summer slowly creeps up, Carlmont students are eager to trade in books for bikinis and boring lunch food for exotic summer treats. For many students at Carlmont, the end of the school year is a bittersweet moment; seniors are off to college and a new batch of freshmen enter the mix of students....
Carlmont softball defeats Mountain View
Nour Zabaneh, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under Sports
There might be a new coach this season, but the Lady Scots are back with a championship in mind. On March 7, Carlmont varsity softball shut out Mountain View High School 8-0, maintaining their undefeated record. With strong leadership from first-year coach Marco Giuliacci, the Lady Scots have been a h...
Publicity Commission informs student body
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Filed under Campus
While roaming through Carlmont's hallways, students notice vibrant posters adorned on lockers and walls publicizing sports events and other activities. The posters depict hand-drawn images of events such as the upcoming UNO tournament in March, a Just Dance tournament in the quad, school sports games,...
The Scots tie Wildcats in away match
Nour Zabaneh, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Filed under Sports
Carlmont pushed through one more game overcoming many injuries and fatigue from their long season. On Feb. 15, the boys varsity soccer tied 0-0 away against Woodside High School. “The boys played well with all things considered. We are very knackered because there has been a lot of footba...
The road to a future of equality
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
Filed under Campus
Gender equality week, coming up in March, was created in hopes of spreading equality throughout campus. The week was created by the human resources commission of ASB and is devoted to making all genders feel they are accepted in society and to encourage people to eliminate negative stereotypes of...
JV boys soccer defeated by Aragon Dons
Adrian Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 4, 2017
Filed under Sports
Apparently, the third time is not the charm. The JV boys soccer team learned this lesson the hard way after a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Aragon Dons. The loss on Feb. 3 was hardly the way to finish off the week, after losing their previous two games: Monday against Sequoia, and Wednesday against...
Varsity volleyball defeats the Cowboys in the first round of CCS
Nour Zabaneh, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Filed under Sports
With tensions high, the stands filled with anxious parents and Screaming Scots, Carlmont girls varsity volleyball began their first match of Central Coast Section (CCS) championships. On Nov. 5, Carlmont drafted Salinas High in the first round of CCS, moving on to face another game. After a four-set ...
Terremere trophy stays with Sequoia for another year
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
November 6, 2016
Filed under Sports
Another game, another loss. In the last football game of the year, the Scots lost 50-13 on Nov. 4 against the Sequoia Cherokees. However, this game was not one-sided. Carlmont set the tone of the game with a defensive stop. Followed by a 65-yard touchdown run by junior Devon Sagon on the ensuing...
Carlmont blood drive draws in many brave volunteers
Estella Lippi, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2016
Filed under ScotCenter
Estella Lippi reports on the fall blood drive.
Carlmont leaves the Bears’ court with a loss
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
October 15, 2016
Filed under Sports
The first point of the game predicted the rest of the night as the Lady Scots fell to the floor in attempts to beat the number one team in the league. On Oct. 13 the varsity volleyball team lost all three straight sets to the Menlo-Atherton Bears. Though the Scots fought hard during the first set t...
Carlmont spirit becomes infectious
Jill Albertson, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Filed under Campus
Twenty-four dead; only two survived. The Zombie Apocalypse took over Carlmont on the night of Oct. 12 in an attempt to raise spirit for the annual homecoming week. This year's theme for the homecoming assembly was centered around zombies, which lead to the creation of the student Zombie Apocalypse...
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...