Raising awareness does not always mean raising action
Dana Benelli, Staff Writer
March 30, 2014
Filed under Features, Student Outlook
Quick—it’s March. Are you showing your support for National Women’s History Month? Did you eat your “pink ribbon” cereal this morning? Don’t forget to wear something dark blue for colorectal cancer awareness! Furthermore, March is also Brain Injury Awareness Month, Red Cross Month, Self...
A student who does more than most
Sarah Boro, Editor
March 19, 2014
Filed under Campus, Volunteering
Who has time these days to finish homework, do chores, study for tests, and remain sane? Imagine adding a heaping load of volunteering into the monthly mix. However, sophomore Kamrin Choye does all of the above while fulfilling her moral responsibility to the community. Through Carlmont, Choye participates...
JV football does well in first league game
October 11, 2013
The Carlmont Scots started off with a great win for their first league game against the Hillsdale Knights on Oct. 10, 2013. The JV game at Hillsdale concluded with a score of 53-30. Despite the weather showing that winter is approaching with the chilly winds, the Scots refused to let Mother Nature...
Your life questions answered: Why does everyone hate Nickelback?
Iris Berber, Staff Writer
October 9, 2013
Filed under A&E
For years, people have pondered the reason behind the extreme mockery toward Nickelback. Where did this passionate dislike for the band originate? Research shows there are literally groups of people that come together to protest this universal joke that is Nickelback. For one, if you were to type...
Everyone wants to know: What does the fox say?
Marco Sevilla, Staff Writer
September 25, 2013
Filed under A&E
The internet community has found a new thing to obsess over: the "ancient mysteries" of fox sounds. If you haven't heard of "The Fox" by the Norwegian Duo, Ylvis, you probably will soon. Recent years have introduced more and more viral videos and songs. Many have either been pure entertainment - or ...
Why privacy does not matter anymore
May 2, 2013
Filed under As seen in print
It used to be that the most important concern of internet users was maintaining privacy. This notion was held by the generation who had grown up before there was an Internet, before our hyper-connected era. One would have thought it unwise to freely give out information on one’s place of work, date...
As social media matures, so does its users
Kristen Friis, Business Manager
May 2, 2013
Filed under As seen in print
What ever happened to MySpace, the forgotten social network? Instagram, Twitter and Facebook is what happened. As social networks come and go, many of us wonder; which one is the best? Facebook, created in 2004, is the number one social network with 1.06 billion users. That is approximately 1/7th of t...
Does SAT tutoring significantly help students?
February 27, 2013
Filed under As seen in print, Features
The SAT is a make it or break it situation. Students get four hours to test their knowledge and prove to colleges that they have academic promise. To battle this excruciating test, many students spend thousands of dollars on SAT tutoring. The tutoring is costly and much time is invested. After all the...
‘Hay Fever’ does not disappoint
Dominic Gialdini, Highlander Entertainment Editor
November 18, 2012
Filed under A&E
In the intimate setting of the Black Box Theater, Carlmont's Performing Arts Department presented a well-executed portrayal of Noel Coward's humorous and ludicrous comedy, Hay Fever. Set in 1925 England, Hay Fever is the story of the irritable and unfittingly named Bliss family and the four g...
Cross country does well at final PAL meet of season
Sarah Klieves, Scot Scoop Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2012
Filed under Sports
The Carlmont cross country team did well at the Pacific Athletic League Championship Meet on Saturday, Oct. 27 in Belmont at the Crystal Springs Course. The Scots placed second in frosh-soph boys, first in varsity boys, and third in varsity girls. In addition, varsity boys did well individually with senior Dani...
Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
On April 19, local middle school students gathered at the San Carlos Youth Center, where a fun-filled...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Going on a Sunday morning run on an airport runway is not something many people have checked off their...
Talia Schreiber, Student Writer
Hundreds of people explored aquatic exhibits and conversed with scientists on Saturday, April 13, one...
Natalie Doud, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
The Scots were able to pull out a strong win in a close game against the Aragon Dons on Thursday night. The first set started out with both teams holding up long rallies...
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
Growing up, I never had just one pet. I have always lived with both cats and dogs at the same time. I loved having both of them in my life because each animal had distinct...
April 20, 2019
Progress is made through trial and error. Without trial, there will be no progress. This can be applied to gun violence. America is divided over all aspects of guns,...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
As the Mock Trial season draws to a close, the club members celebrate their successes with a potluck and new club officer elections. Every year, the Constitutional Rights...