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The rainbow flag is a symbol for the LGBT+ community and its allies, such as Carlmont's Queer-Straight Alliance.

No more GSA for Carlmont

August 28, 2015

This year, Carlmont's Gay-Straight Alliance is changing its name to Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA), but what does this change represent? The club's main goal is to provide...

Gregg Patner wants to be more than just your vice principal

August 26, 2015

Since 1997, Gregg Patner has been using his bilingualism and unique skills to help English-language learners, students with special needs, and now the 9th and 11th grades at Carlmont...

Students enjoy more than just dancing at this year’s prom

May 11, 2015

On May 1, 740 Carlmont students attended prom at the San Francisco Academy of Sciences. This year prom featured way more than just eating and dancing. Students could explore...

A gay marriage supporter at the 41st LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) Pride parade in San Francisco on June 26, 2011.

Why the Bay Area is more progressive than other areas in the United States

May 8, 2015

There is a reason Fox News has disparaged the Bay Area for its “San Francisco values.” San Francisco is considered one of the most liberal cities in the nation. “The...

Mayweather versus Pacquiao is said to be the

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: more than just a fight

April 29, 2015

The highly publicized Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao fight is finally happening on Saturday, May 2. People have been wanting to see this fight since 2009, and now i...

Some colleges have begun making the switch to coed dorm rooms.

Coed dorm rooms become more common

March 20, 2015

One girl, one guy, one room. While some students may consider coed dorm rooms to be a new and worthwhile experience, some see it ending in disaster. Seniors have began receiving...

SAT books pile up in preparation for getting into college.

College requirements are more than what meets the eye

February 5, 2015

College is just around the corner for many students, and it is time to start preparing. Many high school students do not know what tests are required for them to pass, and what...

News microphones wait to capture reactions from U.S. Supreme Court rulings outside the court building in Washington, June 25, 2013.

Complain less, vote more

October 8, 2014

We live in an age of all time high political apathy for the younger generation, which entails us having record low voter turnouts. People complain about campaign finance roofs...

Carlmont DECA poses with Chef Jeff at the leadership Photo provided by Arianna Bayangos.

DECA prepares students for more than a career in business

September 4, 2014

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) molds the future businesspeople of Carlmont. DECA is a worldwide business organization that exposes students to a career in business...

More likely than getting accepted into Harvard

April 3, 2014

Kamrin Choye participates in many different volunteering opportunities.

A student who does more than most

March 19, 2014

Who has time these days to finish homework, do chores, study for tests, and remain sane? Imagine adding a heaping load of volunteering into the monthly mix. However, sophomore ...

The album artwork for 5 Seconds of Summer's new EP,

5 Seconds of Summer’s new EP draws in more fans

March 1, 2014

The up and coming Australian band, 5 Seconds of Summer is sweeping the hearts and ears of many teenage girls in multiple countries. The four boys, Michael Clifford, Luke Hemmin...