Finance Commission answers the big question about money
Amy Fullerton, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Campus
A student hands in her money for the annual homecoming dance. Little does she know where the money goes or what it goes towards after she’s paid for her ticket. Finance Commission is a part of ASB that deals with all financial aspects of the student body. This commission is part of the executive branch and deals with the sale of tickets for many of Carlmont...
ASB enhances school spirit
Thomas Leme, Staff Writer
April 21, 2017
Filed under Campus
During lunchtime, the quad erupts in cheers. The cause of these cheers is often the latest activity that the ASB spirit commission organized. This commission creates activities for other students to participate in and spreads spirit throughout the school. Spirit commissioner and sophomore Theo Korolev...
Finance meeting budgets ASB commissions
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
April 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
The financing of Carlmont ASB is often kept behind the scenes, but it has a huge importance in many school events. On April 19, ASB finance commission will be holding their annual budget meeting for the executive council. Justin Wang, the commission supervisor and a junior, and sophomore Ryan...
Multimedia Commission films videos to promote school spirit
Amy Fullerton, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Campus
The eyes of students light up as they view the most recent video made by ASB on their phones after getting a notification on social media about recent events coming up. These videos and social media posts would not have been made possible without the brains of Media Commission. Media Commission is...
Human relations commission speaks up for change
Rachel Kang, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under Campus
Bright lights flashing, smiles beaming, and laughter echoing across the quad. That’s what the students of Carlmont experience multiple times a year thanks to the human relations commission of ASB. The commission supervisor is a junior named Jade Sebti. According to Sebti, the mission of the human...
Going behind the scenes with dance commission
Amy Fullerton, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Filed under Campus
The dance floor shook and music blasted over the speakers as hundreds of students took to the dance floor to show off their best moves at Carlmont's annual Winter Formal dance. A night many could not forget, successful only through the hard work that goes into planning and putting on school dances...
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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...