Boys varsity lacrosse ends on a strong note
Jonny Pappas, Staff Writer
June 1, 2017
Filed under Sports
After the 2017 season, the boys varsity lacrosse team holds second place in league standings, only behind Burlingame. With the season over, the team has taken time to reflect on how they did on completing their goals and beating their rivals. "The goal for our team was to win. There were little ...
Boys volleyball season ends successfully
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
May 21, 2017
After a successful season, the boys volleyball season has come to an end this spring. Throughout the season the team recruited many new players as they all worked together to build a new strong foundation as many seniors left from the previous season. After hard work and practice, the boys won 14 out...
California considers ending daylight saving time
James Bennet, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Filed under Campus
As daylight saving time approaches this year, Assembly Bill 807, which was introduced to the California State Legislature in February 2017, aims to end daylight saving time for California. On March 12, Californians will turn their clocks forward one hour to begin the practice of daylight saving time. In 19...
Girls soccer season ends before CCS
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Filed under Sports
After adding many young players and developing the team over the Winter season, the varsity soccer team's season came to an end without a place in the CCS playoffs. Due to some girls that graduated, the varsity team took on many new players, including six freshman. The team learned to play with ea...
Spring musical ends with positive attitudes
Sarah Cheung, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Filed under Campus
The Carlmont spring musical, “Anything Goes,” held its opening night on Feb. 9 and ended with its last showing on Feb.12. Directed by Stephanie Maysonave and produced by Genevieve Tep, the musical gave Carlmont students of all grades the opportunity to display their love of performing to their...
Scots set winning record in successful season
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
Filed under Sports
The volleyball nets come down from the Scots' gym as girls hang up their jerseys until next season. The Varsity volleyball team has put in their sincere effort since August beating numerous teams and bringing home the most Volleyball wins in a single season. Coach Chris Crader and the girls practi...
Spirit week ends school year on a high note
Sophie Penn, Segment Producer
May 22, 2016
Filed under Campus, ScotCenter
As students walk into Carlmont during the week of May 16 through 20, many are dressed in outfits that would normally stand out in a crowd. However, these goofy or crazy outfits are the norm during Carlmont spirit weeks. With themes such as socks and sandals, wacky day, and pajama day, Carlmont's end...
Sun sets on girls soccer with a tough CCS game
Aria Frangos, Scot Scoop Editor
February 25, 2016
The ball just couldn't seem to find the back of the net on Feb. 24 as the girls varsity soccer team played the Piedmont Hills Pirates for the first game of CCS playoffs. "It was an amazing game," said sophomore Mackenzie Webb. "Everyone played their hearts out, and it was really unlucky how our shots...
Season ends, but uncertainty remains
Nate Godwin, Staff Writer
November 20, 2015
Carlmont football's season ended last Friday with an intense overtime 24-21 loss against Sequoia. The team finished the season 3-7, going 2-3 in league play. At the start of the season, the expectations of this year's team were uncertain after a 5-5 record in 2014-2015 season. "We started this...
‘The Last: Naruto the Movie’ ends with satisfaction and outrage
Karen Gao, Staff Writer
May 1, 2015
Filed under A&E
"The Last: Naruto the Movie" was a breathtaking way to end the popular "Naruto" series with the characters and story concluding in a final conflict. The "Naruto" franchise is about Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who is shunned by his village, but aims to become a strong ninja and to be acknowledged...
Boys varsity soccer ends season with a loss to Homestead
Jocelyn Moran, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015
Boys varsity soccer entered their Central Coast Section (CCS) game against the Homestead Mustangs on Wednesday night with a lack of motivation. The game started off with both teams strong and anxious to aim for the goal. About 10 minutes into the first half, a handball was marked against Carlmont,...
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...