Opinion: High school relationships are not what they seem
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019
As teenagers transition into their high school years, they are faced with the overwhelming pressure to date someone based on societal expectations. Books and movies portray a message that romance and high school go hand and hand; however, this does not have to be the reality. These same students who fee...
Rose sales bring a little more love to Carlmont
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Roses are red, violets are blue, a Valentine’s gift is long overdue. The rose sale is an annual event at Carlmont that takes place during the two weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day and gives students a cheaper alternative to spending the average $136. ASB’s sophomore class president and ...
Spreading the love on Valentine’s Day
Rachel Hunter, Segment Producer
February 15, 2019
Rachel Hunter reports a video about the hearts hanging in the school hallways on Valentine's Day.
ASB prepares the love for Valentine’s Day
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, a sense of love fills the Carlmont halls and ASB becomes hard at work in order to create the annual, personalized heart decorations. Greta Foehr, a junior and member of ASB, said, “It’s that time of year again! ASB has finally begun making Carlmo...
Valentine’s Day spreads mixed feelings
Samantha Chu, Managing Editor
February 14, 2018
It's Feb. 14. Heart-shaped chocolates go out of stock in all of the grocery stores, red roses show up almost everywhere, and Hallmark makes a fortune off of their card sales. The day of love has come. Valentine's Day is celebrated annually, originating as a day to commemorate St. Valentine. How...
Annual rose sale spreads love throughout the halls
Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
Paper hearts and bouquets of roses fill every store in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. Students can show their appreciation and buy roses for their friends, teachers, and significant others. This annual sale provides an opportunity for students to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Carlmont com...
Valentine rose sale spreads love on campus
Estella Lippi, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2017
Estella Lippi reports on the rose sale and the impact it has on students
Interracial relationships still face scrutiny
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
Laws prohibiting interracial relationships are history, and although interracial relationships have come a long way, many continue to face barriers. Though people today are less restricted as a result of their race, it still affects people’s view of relationships, even in the Carlmont community. Kazim...
Scots walk out to spread love
Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2016
Sophie Penn reports on the peaceful rally held during fifth period at Carlmont.
‘Love Trumps Hate’ at walk-out rally
Mona Murhamer, Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
Students flooded out of classrooms and down flights of stairs. Approximately 300 students gathered around the girl in the rainbow cape. "My body, my choice!" yelled the girls. "Her body, her choice!" chanted the boys. At 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, in support of a pro-love rally after the...
Welcome Back assembly teaches students to choose love
Lily Bakour, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Houston Kraft came to Carlmont to speak about kindness at the annual Welcome Back assembly.
Kind Week spreads love and acceptance
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
As students pass by one another throughout the school day, some keep their heads down, avoiding conversation at all costs. Other students offer friendly smiles and small talk. Although kindness can have long-lasting effects, it is not as common as Carlmont ASB hopes it will be someday. Kind Week, a ...
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
From traditional lion dances to eating mooncake, the Autumn Moon Festival brought families together to...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the...
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
The iPhone, first introduced to the world in 2007, has grown to become an undeniable icon for the life...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
The last time Carlmont played Palo Alto in football George Bush was president, "High School Musical" first aired on Disney Channel, and Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" was the biggest...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Independent artist mxmtoon's debut album, “the masquerade,” is a raw, honest, and gorgeous testament to the modern teenager. Mxmtoon (pronounced em-ex-em-toon), or...
September 19, 2019
Eoin Cunningham explores the reasons why already existing characteristics of film and cinema dominate the box office as original scripts are passed up.
Ava Richards, Segment Producer
September 19, 2019
The beginning of the football season marks a new year for members of the Screamin' Scots to show off their school spirit, creating a nonjudgemental and welcoming community...