Open House and Clubs Fair combine to show Carlmont’s diversity
Adriana Ramirez, Segment Producer
March 27, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter
Adriana Ramirez reports on Open House and Clubs Fair which took place on March 16 in the quad and around school.
Heritage Fair displays cultural diversity
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
February 25, 2017
Whoops and cheers filled the gym as hula dancers rhythmically swung their hips to the rat-ti-tat-tats of the beating drums, along with many other performers. On Feb. 24, the annual Heritage Fair assembly featured many different heritages embodied at Carlmont. The event, held by ASB, showcased various...
New ethnic studies course welcomes diversity
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
Beginning fall of 2017, students have the opportunity to enroll in a new course at Carlmont. This class, named race, ethnicity, and immigration, focuses on bringing students of diverse backgrounds together to discuss current and historical racial conflicts. Although the new class was approved by...
Hollywood faces scrutiny for a lack of diversity in films
Armon Mahdavi, Staff Writer
November 19, 2016
Filed under News
In Marvel’s recent film, “Doctor Strange,” the casting choice of Caucasian actress Tilda Swinton to play a Tibetan character has led to many complaints of a lack of diversity in American films today. The movie industry has been highly denounced for the practice of “whitewashing”-- casting whit...
Heritage Fair promotes diversity – Kian Karamdashti
Kian Karamdashti, Reporter
February 28, 2016
Filed under ScotCenter
Kian Karamdashti covers the 2016 Heritage Fair celebrations run by Carlmont ASB.
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...