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...
Teens need to learn to master the ‘game’ of high school
Hannah Young, Scot Scoop In Depth Editor
January 30, 2015
Filed under Opinion, Panoramic Perspectives
A concentrated chess player studies the game board carefully and calculates her next move. She made foolish mistakes in her amateur days by rushing into action unprepared, but years of experience have established her skills. She knows the rules, she knows her moves, she knows the game. Her opponent...
How to Survive High School Day 19: Learn to balance sports and school
Ashley Kawakami, Features Editor
September 19, 2013
Filed under How to Survive High School
Student athletes really are a need breed of students. Somehow student athletes go to school, practice, and do homework all in one day. As a freshman I tried to do it all: competitive club soccer, JV track, JV soccer, school, and whatever else life had decided to throw on me. I ended up trying to...
Club provides students with opportunity to learn about Japanese culture
Isabella Paragas, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
Filed under Campus
[media-credit name="Created by Crushart on DeviantArt" align="aligncenter" width="200"][/media-credit]The J-Pop Culture Club was started this year by President Denise Chan and Vice President Kayla Chun. The purpose of the club is to spread their enthusiasm and love for the Japanese pop-culture in all aspects. "We are basica...
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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...