Carlmont Choir’s ‘American Songbook’ is a joyous success
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
Filed under A&E, Campus, Top News
The Performing Arts Center was packed last Friday, March 23, as audiences went to see Carlmont Choir's spring concert entitled "American Songbook." "American Songbook" covered a variety of selections from America’s past, much of which was largely based on the songbook of the same name. “...
High school athletes seek college recruitment
Aaron Trierweiler, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Filed under Features
"I’ve been working up to this moment for my whole life." This thought goes through the minds of many high school athletes as they are going through the college recruitment process. Throughout high school, athletes must work hard both in sports and in school in order to get recruited. Though h...
Design Tech High School settles into new campus
Anna Feng, Staff Writer
January 27, 2018
Filed under Campus
Design Tech High School used to be a school without a campus. However, that all changed with the grand opening of Design Tech's new location, situated in the marshes of Redwood Shores. The high school, commonly referred to as d.tech, now operates in a two-story glass building. Plans for constructing...
Art Club spreads creativity at Carlmont
Marina Ferme, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Filed under Campus
Art Club is all about experimenting with different styles and mediums while learning more about themselves in the art that they create. The club wants to practice with many art mediums, such as oil paints, water colors, step-by-step drawings of flowers, screen paintings, colored pencil. “Our meetings are for work...
Teens need to get jobs
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
Filed under Opinion
It's a Friday afternoon, and you're about to leave for the mall with your friends. You turn to your parents for your usual 20 dollars -- but wait, you've just received your paycheck; you've got it covered. Teens today should be able to relate to this. Entering the workforce as a teen is an opportunity...
Relaxation Motivation Club helps students destress
Catherine Dahlberg, Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
Filed under Campus
Too many tests. Homework overload. Demanding parents and coaches. Relationship issues. Not enough time to sleep. These sources of high school stresses can take a toll on students who are working to get through the day while preparing for their future. The Relaxation Motivation Club...
Carlmont cross country finishes high in 2017-2018 season
Alexander English, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Another year, another exceptional season for Carlmont High School cross country. Carlmont High School cross country was in for a great season, and it was noticeable even during the first few meets. "Our cross country team is off to an incredible start. They have placed very high at the first two...
Girls’ basketball season starts off in high spirits
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
It's the beginning a new basketball season, and that means new lineups have been selected for the girls' varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen teams. Tryouts were held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, and practices began on Thursday, Nov. 2. Due to the large number of senior players on the team in 2016-2017,...
JV cross country places high at Crystal Springs competition
Alexander English, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, Carlmont's junior varsity cross country team had their third Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) meet in the sweltering 93-degree heat. With Carlmont varsity boys', varsity girls', and junior varsity girls' cross country coming in first place, the pressure was on for the junior varsit...
BSU highlights need for representation in high school
Victoria Valle Remond, Staff Writer
October 22, 2017
Filed under Campus
Black Student Union (BSU) believes that representation is key to a vibrant and diverse high school experience. BSU is a club focused on African-American culture, heritage, and activism, with members ranging from freshmen to seniors. “I joined BSU as a freshman in the hopes of making some friends ...
Lack of parking poses issues
Max Lee, Staff Writer
October 22, 2017
Filed under News
One of the special bonds that students and parents share is the hassle associated with Carlmont parking lots. Carlmont's parking lots have resulted in an overflow of students and parents parking in nearby streets such as Chula Vista Drive. Despite their actions being completely legal, they have caus...
Carlmont Blood Drive joins forces with Stanford Blood Center
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
October 21, 2017
Filed under Campus
One pint. That's all it takes to save three lives. On Oct. 19, Carlmont along with Stanford Blood Center held the Blood Drive in the Student Union. “Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood,” said Monica Doleshel, account manager of Stanford Blood Center. With re...
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...