Students gain new experiences in the volleyball tournament
Rachel Hunter, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
Filed under Campus
Everyone has their own favorite sport to watch and to play. One sport that many people find interesting is volleyball. On April 4, the sophomore vs. junior class volleyball game made many people entertained and interested. Tim Krassiev, a sophomore who watched the game, said, “Volleyball is a fun game t...
Juniors upset seniors in Mini Madness final
Thomas Leme, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
It all came down to this. Juniors against seniors to see which class would be the kings of the court. The last game of Mini Madness, on March 23, left the juniors victorious while the seniors took second place. Earlier in the week, the seniors beat the freshmen and the juniors followed sui...
March Madness hype takes over Carlmont
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Filed under Campus
March is a time when the luck of the Irish clashes with March Madness. During March Madness, family, school, and even jobs are set aside to make basketball priority number one. “March Madness is a tournament that consists of the top 64 college basketball teams and takes place in March,” said...
Mini-Madness tournament enhances March Madness spirit
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
March 20, 2017
Filed under Campus
March is associated with St. Patrick's Day parties and the color green. However, for many, March means basketball. This is because the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, occurs throughout the month. Carlmont ASB has given students a...
March Madness holds endless surprises
Bijan Khalili, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Filed under Sports Talk
One thing I admire about college basketball is that there's never a game that doesn't make you jump out your seat. When March Madness comes around, all the teams have the opportunity to have a clean slate, and they just focus on playing the best basketball they can. Every year, there is an upset...
March Madness instigates student madness
Julia Kranzler, Staff Writer
March 20, 2014
Filed under Sports
Emotions were on the line for many students when NCAA's March Madness kicked off on March 18. This year, March Madness is more than just a competition between collegiate basketball teams, but also against students. The student who has the most accurate "bracket", or predicted results, will be awarded...
Students join in on Black Friday’s madness
Alyssa Espiritu, Staff Writer
December 5, 2013
Filed under A&E
Black Friday sales attract students on outrageous shopping sprees to buy as many items as possible while the deals last. Students spend hundreds of dollars on clothing, accessories, electronics, and gifts for the holidays. “This year, I went to Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters. I spent $150 on ...
Starbucks fall menu madness: Pumpkin drinks and longer lines
Sarah Adams, Staff Writer
October 17, 2013
Filed under A&E, Top News
Starbucks announces its fall menu, bringing new flavors and long lines to many of its local stores. The fall seasonal menu at Starbucks brings back the pumpkin spice latte, salted caramel mocha, pumpkin sugar cookies, and more, but only for a limited time. The short availability of these employee-acclaimed,...
Makeup Madness
December 5, 2012
Filed under As seen in print
Does the need girls have to wear makeup say something about society? It seems that way. There is a certain image girls have to live up to, whether it be for themselves or for others. High school is an especially tiresome time for everyone. Between class, homework, and extracurriculars, its amazing...
March Madness enthralls students
March 17, 2012
Filed under Sports
"It's March Madness baby," as the famous Dick Vitale would say. March Madness is in full swing and the free flowing, crazy basketball tournament is captivating the entire nation. Andy Gross thinks March Madness is so exciting because, "You never know who is going to win it all and when there will be a big upset. Everybody has a chance." March Madness is a seeded basketba...
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...