Study where your heart is
Armon Mahdavi, Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
Filed under Opinion
“The only benefit of a literature degree is that you will be able to write a great suicide note.” This is what a fellow student said to me after I told him what I planned on studying in college. I was not fazed by his reply. I am very much used to this sort of rhetoric towards liberal arts degr...
Sun sets on girls soccer with a tough CCS game
Aria Frangos, Scot Scoop Editor
February 25, 2016
Filed under Sports, Top News
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...
Varsity baseball falls to Sacred Heart
Jocelyn Moran, Staff Writer
March 12, 2015
Filed under Sports, Top News
Entering the 6th inning, Carlmont was leading 1-0. They almost had it, but couldn't hold onto the lead. The game against Sacred Heart on Wed. night started off with strong defenses from both teams with the score remaining 0-0 until the fifth inning. Center fielder Nick Thompson started off the...
‘Akame ga Kill’ tears out audience’s heart
Karen Gao, Staff Writer
January 24, 2015
Filed under A&E, Features
The epic and devastating finale of “Akame ga Kill” brought viewers to tears, as they felt the pain and sorrow the characters went through. In this series, young Tatsumi travels to the kingdom’s capital in order to save his village. After witnessing the government corruption firsthand, he is...
Home is where the heart is
Julian Smith, Staff Writer
December 9, 2013
Filed under A&E
Written by Sylvester Stallone and starring Jason Statham, "Homefront" promises a ludicrous action thriller. Statham, as always, plays the blood-hungry protagonist aimlessly searching for any arbitrary reason to impose his will upon someone or something. It all starts with Statham playing the role of Ph...
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...