Girls Who Code Club strives to shrink the tech gender gap
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Only one out of every five people in the technology industry are women. The Girls Who Code Club strives to change that statistic by hosting a welcoming environment for high school girls to learn code. The club is run by Jessica Yu, a junior, but is structured by the Girls Who Code organization. In each ...
Computer Science Club creates future coders
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
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, Managing Editor
November 6, 2017
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
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
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, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2014
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...
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...
September 17, 2019
Never in a million years did Nina Chung think that her artistic abilities might lead to a career in the field. Chung, a senior, began drawing and painting at a very young...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
With the 21 AP courses offered at Carlmont, many students may feel pressured to take as many of them as possible. In this episode, Nihal Karim and sits down with Jessica...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
I knew the name "Mangos a Go-Go" sounded familiar, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. It finally occurred to me that Mango a Go-Go is a Jamba Juice menu item. I...
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
Friday the 13th has always been rumored to bring bad luck. For the Independence 76ers, the old superstition rang true. They walked away with a crushing 69-19 loss. Going...