Students receive free summer reading books
Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
Filed under Campus
As the school year draws to a close, thoughts turn to lazy days in the pool and late nights with friends. However, with the approach of summer also comes the yearly summer reading book. After a school-wide vote held in February, the book “Every Day” by David Levithan has been chosen for Carlmon...
Belmont Library’s Jobs Fair gives students new opportunities
Nastasja Stahl, Staff Writer
May 5, 2017
Filed under News
It’s a bright spring day. The air smells of paper, laminated posters, and freshly wiped down tables. People pass through the library entrance and wait for the double doors to open to a new opportunity and experience for every teen in Belmont. As the doors open, a medley of booths await. The Jobs...
Belmont Library offers teen activities
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
May 1, 2017
Filed under News
Whether it is through cooking classes, book clubs, or arts and crafts, the Belmont Library brings the people of Belmont together. Recently, the Belmont Library has held many events for teens to get actively involved within the community. Throughout the library, there are pamphlets with information on t...
Belmont Library welcomes teens with various activities
Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer
March 26, 2017
Filed under Campus
It’s 3:15 p.m. Hundreds of students swarm down Alameda, and a significant number move towards the Belmont Library, which overlooks the busy street from its location. The Belmont Library is the main destination of many students after school. There are working areas, a café, and computers ...
Author Strickland visits Belmont Library to inspire readers
Victor Li, Staff Writer
February 24, 2015
Filed under News, Top News
Engraved in the Temple of Apollo were these words: "know thyself." And that was exactly what 15-year-old Thaleia sought, in the novel, "Night of Pan" by Gail Strickland. Strickland held a workshop at the Belmont Library on Feb. 23, introducing her new novel, the first of the Oracle of Delphi trilogy. She...
Belmont Library hosts teen poetry contest
April 18, 2012
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[media-credit name="Flickr: Rubin 110" align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] In honor of National Poetry Month, the Belmont Library will be holding their first poetry contest for high school and middle school students from April 1 to April 30. Teens can submit up to three original poems that are thirty lines or...
Anthony Horowitz comes to the Belmont Library
November 18, 2011
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Yesterday evening, the Belmont Library hosted world-renowned author Anthony Horowitz from the UK talking about his newest novel, a Sherlock Holmes adventure, The House of Silk. The audience was a variety of ages ranging from school age children to World War II veterans and had some people coming from as far as New York. Horowitz was able to reach out to such a diverse gr...
Technology panel speaking at Belmont Library
October 4, 2011
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Young professionals working for Google and Cisco will be coming to the Belmont Library on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM to discuss their the steps they took in order to work in the technology world as well as what occurs during a typical work day. Sisters Kristine Kuan and Katherine Kuan...
Belmont Library attracts Carlmont students after school
September 23, 2011
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Located just a few minutes away from the Carlmont campus, the Belmont Library is a popular after school hangout spot for Carlmont students to enjoy a variety of engaging opportunities, ranging from finishing homework to participating in fun weekly activities. Students go to the library mainly for...
Library: Open for business
September 12, 2011
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The Carlmont Library, after being used primarily for textbook distribution for the few weeks since school started, is finally returning to its regular schedule. During the beginning and end of the school year, as well as a relatively large chunk of summer, the library is dedicated to textbook distribution...
Author of ‘Possess’ coming to Belmont Library
September 8, 2011
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Gretchen McNeil will be coming to the Belmont Library on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to discuss her debut young adult horror/paranormal book, Possess. The book is centered around Bridget Liu, a fifteen-year-old girl who is trying to have a normal life when she lives among the para...
Library limits services as school year ends
May 19, 2011
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As the 2011 school year comes to a close, students are not the only ones packing up and getting ready for summer vacation. The Carlmont librarians are working hard to make sure the library is in perfect shape before shutting it down for the long break. Because the library does not collect textbooks...
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...