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...
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...
Poor reporting leads to false label of Carlmont
April 1, 2017
In spite of what news reports say, Carlmont is not anti-Semitic. The recent uproar over the chalk swastikas that were drawn by the bleachers and outside the gym, partnered with alleged derogatory comments made to a Jewish student, have led to a series of meetings, articles, and discussions about a po...
SOS gives students a place to lead
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Filed under Features, Top News
The first thing most students will notice when entering Therapist and Students Offering Support (SOS) Coordinator Shelley Bustamante's office are the overwhelming amount of photographs of students that cover the wall: senior portraits, prom photos, and class pictures. These photos are of students who have made a...
Varsity football surges to a strong win over El Camino
Avery Adams, Staff Writer
October 1, 2016
Filed under Sports
Yet again, Carlmont Scots fell behind early. But unlike their typical pattern, on Sept. 30 they shocked the crowd, or lack thereof, by coming back and beating El Camino High School 28-6. As the Scots looked to the stands after scoring their first touchdown, the usually unavoidable student section...
Sophomores lead Scots to first victory
Jiselle Vigil, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
Varsity football pulled off a close win against the El Camino Colts on Friday, Oct. 9, at El Camino High School. In the beginning of the season, a few sophomore football players were moved up to the varsity team. Sophomores Timmy Palthe and Jason Lloyd received starting positions, Palthe as quarterback...
JV softball perseveres to gain the lead
Avery Adams, Junior Editor
April 27, 2015
Filed under Multimedia
New fields lead to new opportunities
Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
November 6, 2014
Filed under Campus
Over these past couple of months, the baseball and softball fields are being revamped for this upcoming season. The baseball and softball field received new dirt for the infield and new grass for the outfield. With the fields being fixed, there will be less bad hops of the ball for the infielders...
Talent and dedication lead
Sarah Schisla, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014
It is no secret that Carlmont's Jazz Ensemble members are dedicated, talented, and successful. The group attends more events outside of Carlmont and has more awards than any other music group. "It's partially because there are more competitions offered in [the jazz category], and the smaller group...
Lead your own life
December 17, 2013
Filed under Student Voices
“What are you going to be when you grow up?” he said. “I don’t really know yet,” I replied. “But I think being a teacher would be pretty cool.” A frown darkened my friend’s face, as he proceeded to chastise me: “A teacher? That’s a terrible idea. You should do something more fu...
Green schools lead to green future
April 18, 2012
Filed under As seen in print
As more and more information is becoming known about our planet’s limited conditions, American schools are striving to conquer students’ negative impact. As this information is becoming viral in the media and being shared easily by social media, people are starting to change the way they live...
Golf team is in the lead
March 31, 2011
Filed under Sports
The Scots' golf team is currently undefeated with a record of 7-0. The appalling weather last week that left Carlmont on the edge of flooding also prevented the golfers from playing their match against Hillsdale and San Mateo High School. Instead of omitting, the Scots held a rematch game at Crystal...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
For many people, the turn of the new year marks the starting point for new goals and aspirations, whether...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
Government shutdown continues The United States government is in the midst of the longest government...
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Girls varsity basketball took down the San Mateo Bearcats on Wednesday night, bringing in their fifth home win this season with a score of 72-21. Within the first possession...
Nicole Yeo, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Every eye is focused on you. You speak confidently and your voice carries over to the crowd of people inspecting the presentation you’d worked on for months. Loud applause...
Miles Ozorio, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
The ignition switches and the engine starts with a roar. A sheet of cold morning mist covers the air, and as you take a breath, steam escapes your mouth. Simultaneously,...
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Only 10 percent of art graduates in 2012 reported that they earned a living primarily based on being an artist, making Paul Shields a rarity. Shields is a Scottish photographer...