Chess Club checks all the boxes
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
March 17, 2018
Filed under Campus
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
Filed under Campus
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
Filed under News
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, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Opinion
"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 24, 2017
Filed under News
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, Staff Writer
March 11, 2015
Filed under Features, Self-Identity and Happiness
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. ...
Katherine McKinney, Staff Writer
Christmas spirit is starting to light up the faces of citizens in the Bay Area. The Night of Lights...
Andrew Shao, Staff Writer
Raising money for affected Boy Scout troops in the heart of the Camp Fire in central California earlier...
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
Charlottesville neo-Nazi convicted on all counts “Unite the Right” rioter James Alex Fields Jr.,...
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
The Hillsdale Knights charged into battle on Thursday night hoping to defeat Carlmont boys varsity basketball, only to be defeated 60-42 in a non-league joust. Hillsdale...
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Only one out of every five people in the technology industry are women. The Girls Who Code Club strives to change that statistic by hosting a welcoming environment for...
December 9, 2018
"Our goal is to bring awareness to cancer through giving back to our community," said Cindy Chen, president of Hope Brigade Club. The club meets on the second and fourth...
CJ Ward, Staff Writer
December 8, 2018
The popular clothing brand Brandy Melville had a massive warehouse sale this past weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, every item in the warehouse was $5,...