Chess Club helps students learn strategy
Maxwell Jung, Staff Writer
May 22, 2017
Filed under Campus
Not everyone pictures chess when they want to play something fun, but chess can truly be a fun and engaging activity. The Carlmont Chess Club led by math teacher Michael Skrable is a relaxing environment to play one of history's favorite past time. It is friendly to all levels of players, and the...
ASB sells prom tickets in the quad
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Filed under Campus
Carlmont prom is on Friday, April 28, and many students are excited about the event. Tickets are being sold in the quad at lunch. This year’s prom is called “In the Deep Blue” and will be held at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Kimberly Lane, a senior and ASB prom commissioner,...
Career Center helps students prepare for the future
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Filed under Campus, Campus Thoughts
Many teenagers experience more freedom from parents and authority figures as they navigate high school. However, these freedoms often come with more responsibility, such as getting a job. Luckily for Carlmont students, mobile apps teacher Kristine Govani posts job flyers and work permits on a bulletin...
Recognition helps everyone feel welcome at Carlmont
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Filed under Campus
Carlmont ASB is comprised of two classes split into several commissions that handle different aspects of student government and campus life. One of these commissions is Recognition. Made up of six girls, they work every day to reach out to people and groups on campus to make sure they feel appreciated...
Julia Kelly’s fellow rider helps her discover her passion
Sophie Penn, Segment Producer
March 19, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter
Sophie Penn reports on Julia Kelly's extracurricular activity.
Feminine product drive helps community
Alyn Seymour, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under Campus
The annual feminine product drive is taking place March 6 through March 17. The feminist club is holding this drive to collect unopened boxes of pads, tampons, and panty liners. “We put on this drive because although menstruating is a normal, healthy bodily function, unfortunately, a lot of...
Course fair gives students direction
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017
Filed under Campus
Carlmont’s annual course fair was held on Jan. 26 during lunch in the main gym. The course fair helps many students choose what classes they are going to take in the upcoming school year. In order to do this, teachers set up tables, gave out informational handouts, and answered any questions...
Defense helps varsity basketball defeat rival
Jordan Hanlon, Staff Writer
January 23, 2016
The Carlmont girls varsity basketball team beat their rival, Sequoia, 62-31 on Jan. 22. The game moved quickly, the Scots taking the lead right away when freshman Jayla Chee won the jump. Carlmont started out strong by moving their feet on defense, causing lots of deflections and turnovers for the...
Carlmont helps the less fortunate
Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
January 30, 2015
Filed under Campus
Every year, there are families who are less fortunate than others. They struggle to put food on the table, keep a roof over their heads, and put clothes on their backs. That is why Carlmont created a clothes drive. The clothes drive is from Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 and all clothes can be turned into...
Carlmont helps fight poverty
Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
November 23, 2014
Filed under Campus
The holidays are just around the corner and everybody is getting excited. People get to spend time with their families and receive gifts. The thing that a lot of people don't realize is that not everybody gets to have these same experiences. Every year, parents struggle to afford clothes for their...
Student helps start a company
May 6, 2014
Filed under Campus, Staff Bios, Top News
A typical college application process can include long essays, requesting letters of recommendation, filling out multiple questionnaires, and whole lot of stress. Senior can be a time filled with mixed emotions, exciting times and various expectations. Once the year starts, seniors are given information...
Choirs helps the community
September 20, 2013
Filed under A&E
The Treble Clef and Chamber Choirs are getting ready for the Save the Music Festival on Oct. 6, where they will be performing some songs from their upcoming Pops Concert to raise money for the Belmont-Redwood Shores District elementary and middle school music programs. Junior Emilie Andersson, member...
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...