Donations help fund excellence

Sarah Schisla, Scot Scoop News Editor

January 21, 2015

Filed under Features, Student Choices

Organizations on campus frequently ask students and parents to raise money. Some people have grown so accustomed to this practice that they often pitch in the requested amount without ever finding out where their money is going. The district gives many of these organizations enough money to function at a b...

Help is here

Mia Hogan, Staff Writer

November 6, 2014

Filed under Top News, Volunteering

In one second, one can make the decision where there is no turning back and no second chance.

Key Club members help out the community

Miranda Irwin, Staff Writer

November 5, 2013

Filed under Campus, Top News

Key Club is an international student-led organization which is associated with Kiwanis International. In the club, students all around the world are presented with opportunities to provide service in their communities as well as globally. Key Club was started at Sacramento High School in 1925. The aim ...

Fans help spread entertainment across the globe

Shira Stein, Staff Writer

April 2, 2013

Filed under A&E, As seen in print

Most musicians, actors, and other people in media have consistently stated that every piece of entertainment in the world would be nothing without its fans. Mass media and public opinion have helped shaped the entertainment community. For example, British media has spread to the United States and s...

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...

Course fair held to help students pick their classes for next year

Arianna Bayangos, News & Opinion Editor

January 29, 2013

Filed under Campus

Carlmont's annual course fair was held from Jan. 28 through Jan. 29 in the main gym during lunch to help students select their classes for next year. During the course fair, students visited booths designated for each subject, manned by teachers and a few students. Victoria Nilson, an advanced En...

Journalism students receive professional help

October 25, 2011

Filed under Campus

On Oct. 21, Carlmont journalism students embarked to the College of San Mateo for an educational opportunity to enhance their own skills for their own newspaper, The Highlander. The field trip lasted about five hours, and during those hours, different lectures were held. This gave students a chance...