Bring Change to Mind Club shifts attitudes on self-care and mental health
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
In California, 65 percent of youth with a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) did not receive treatment in 2019. The Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) Club is bringing awareness to the problem of stigmatized and untreated mental health problems through their campus activities, club meetings, and outreach e...
Added sugar is not so sweet
Talia Schreiber, Staff Writer
January 19, 2019
The school bell rings. Ella Reyes, a junior, walks down the street to Ya-Ua, a popular hangout spot near Carlmont. She stands in the 20-minute line to order the Taiwanese drink commonly called boba tea. It takes her less than 10 minutes to down her 16-ounce drink, full of sugar, condensed milk, and t...
Chess Club checks all the boxes
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
March 17, 2018
Though the checkerboard and the racing clock may be intimidating to some, Chess Club strives to educate students on the benefits of playing chess while providing an environment for chess players of all levels to compete with their peers. Chess Club began at Carlmont in 2012 and is currently led by Clu...
Bring Change to Mind Club promotes mental health awareness
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Breaking away from the stigma of mental illness, the Bring Change to Mind Club (BC2M) dedicates itself to normalizing and encouraging the discussion of mental health among the community, while providing a safe space for students to discuss their own experiences surrounding mental health. BC2M Club Pre...
Immigrant Health Forum lacks audience
Nisha Marino, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Very few people showed up to the San Mateo County Immigrant Health Forum, an event that could have helped numerous other community members. The Immigrant Health Forum, held by the San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, LIBRE, and the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, featur...
Old men ‘Trump’ women in health care decisions
Jordan Hanlon, Editor-in-Chief of The Highlander
October 17, 2017
Once again females don't have a say in something that only affects them. According to The Washington Post, President Trump's administration and the Department of Health and Human Services have made it more difficult for women to obtain birth control by putting religious labels on it. Trump's administration has altered the rules of the Affordable Care Act, which now allows insure...
Choosing school over health should not be glorified
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
June 8, 2017
"I got five hours of sleep last night." "Well, I got only three because I had a math test." "Guys, I didn't even get that much sleep combined in this past week. Y'all are weak." Somehow, being a sleep-deprived zombie has become a bragging right on high school campuses across America, and it has...
Health Fair replaces Club Carnival
Lucy Perrone, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Last year, ASB’s Clubs and Culture Commission orchestrated Club Carnival as a way to improve the amount of interaction between the clubs and students. This year, however, will be slightly different. The Health Fair is the commission’s newest project which is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 21 in...
Contest raises awareness for mental health
Ashlyn Wong, Staff Writer
February 25, 2017
About one out of every five teenagers suffer from a mental disorder within their life, according to National Association on Mental Illness. Yet only around half of these people receive clinical help and support. “Mental health is stigmatized for all age groups, but it takes a huge toll on teens. If they feel...
Health hacks
Gianna Schuster, ScotCenter Student Interviews
March 11, 2015
Sleep Scenario: After a long day of school and extracurricular activities, it’s already dark outside when you get home. Before you can start your homework, your stomach demands that you get something to eat. By the time you actually start studying, you can barely keep your eyelids open. ...
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
As summer approaches, the continued maintenance of the Stanford Dish Trail encourages Bay Area residents...
Audrey Luey, Staff Writer
The Hiller Aviation Museum’s annual Biggest Little Air Show drew in crowds of people with its multiple...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Some people love it and some people despise it; regardless, Chick-fil-A is still coming to Redwood City. Chick-fil-A,...
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
June 20, 2019
Junior Kaimei Gescuk describes her path towards becoming a runner and the strength she needs to get there.
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
June 6, 2019
Ava Richards reports on the luau that the Carlmont Choirs held. The party honored several students with awards and concluded with a homemade video full of photos and memories...
