Computer Science Club creates future coders
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
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With the world revolving around technology, computer programming has become a vital industry in today’s society. Carlmont’s Computer Science Club enables students of all skill levels to learn and develop their programming skills, as well as fosters students’ interest in pursuing a career in coding....
Girls Who Code Club supports women in computer science
Alena Ruhstaller, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
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The Girls Who Code Club offers opportunities for girls at Carlmont to discover the language of code and explore the possibilities of computer science careers. The Girls Who Code organization, which started with 20 girls in New York City, is present in high school clubs in all corners of the United Stat...
The Hackathon: Students code the day away
Celine Yang, Scot Scoop Editor
January 18, 2017
Coding, collaborating, and creating -- all in 24 hours. You’re sitting at a table, surrounded by other high schoolers. The area around you is crowded with people, napkins, food, even a pyramid of soda cans, but you’re too busy to care. You’ve got 24 hours, so all of your attention is focused on...
Coders test their skills with competitions
Jackson Monge, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
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Computer science is a growing study among many students in Silicon Valley who seek it out for its very useful opportunities. By studying computer science, students learn the practical aspects of coding, and can use that knowledge in future jobs. Although computer science is a recreational hobby,...
The teacher’s dress code
Ariana Crame, Staff Writer
May 22, 2014
Filed under Campus
Some people know that teachers are supposed to look professional at work, but it shouldn’t be necessary for teachers to have to dress up every single day. Usually Fridays are the day that people tend to be more casual. Around campus students can see that teachers dress more casual on Fridays and...
Dress code is missing the mark
Ariana Crame, Staff Writer
May 8, 2014
The school’s dress code is a popular topic for many people. The Feminist Club has had many discussions about the dress code. They have also hosted Principal Lisa Gleaton at one meeting so that the students of the club could understand the administration's point of view, and so Gleaton could get...
Warm weather makes for dress code enforcement
Elena Mateus, Staff Writer
March 16, 2014
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As the weather begins to change, so does the attire that students wear on campus. "It's getting warmer, so it's only normal for people to start wearing shorts," said sophomore Gabrielle Dimick. The most basic rules for dress code are the three B's: No butts, bellies, or breasts visible. Most conflicts surrounding dress co...
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...