The San Mateo County Fire Explorer Program builds firefighting skills
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
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The San Mateo County Fire (SMCF) Explorer Program is a youth program designed for career exploration in the fire department. The program is taught by professional firefighters, and aims to teach skills related to fire service and more. “The main objective of this program is career exploratio...
Spring Concert series showcases the instrumental music program
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Parents and students shuffled in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) last Wednesday to attend the first night of Carlmont instrumental music's Spring Concert series, in which the jazz ensembles and jazz combos perform. This is one of three shows that is being put on by Carlmont instrumental musi...
Caltrain launches new public education campaign
Connor Rickson, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
Have you ever wondered how many people ride Caltrain each day? On Feb. 19, Caltrain launched their new "Did You Know?" public education program. This program was designed to educate the public about the history of the Caltrain corridor and its future plans for modernization. Caltrain's "Did you kno...
SamTrans creates Get Us Moving Program to solve transportation issues
Max Lee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
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The San Mateo County Transit District and the county of San Mateo have created the Get Us Moving program in hopes creating a gateway to communication with the community about the state of transit. The program's purpose is to help inform county residents, businesses, and other stakeholders of certain t...
Behind the scenes, Choir Council keeps the choir program alive
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Behind the elegant, vibrant performances of Carlmont Choir is the organization that most people in the audience don't know about – the Choir Council. "Choir Council is an organized body of students who get together and make decisions about events that would be best for the choir as a whole," said Kira...
Choir Council brings music to Carlmont
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
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Carlmont is the home of the Choir Council Club, whose members dedicate themselves to enhancing the Carlmont Choir Program by conducting a number of student-led fundraisers, shows, and musical events. Choir Council began in Carlmont’s earlier years in order to provide more student leadership and involvem...
The development of Carlmont’s football program
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
November 11, 2017
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Briana McDonald reports on the development of the Carlmont varsity football team.
Biotech Institute creates opportunities for science-loving students
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Filed under Campus
For any student that loves science classes, science clubs, science lectures, or just science in general, the BTI pathway may be the way to go. Starting in sophomore year and ending senior year, the BioTechnology Institute or BTI- offers students with a passion for science a new pathway for his or her...
The development of Carlmont’s football program
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
October 24, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Sports
Briana McDonald reports on the development of Carlmont's football team.
Belmont Library welcomes teens with various activities
Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer
March 26, 2017
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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 ...
Physics program gets revamped
Hannah Young, Staff Writer
September 2, 2015
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Physics at Carlmont is changing gears -- literally. In addition to dropping the five-point AS Physics class, last year's combined algebra-based class for the AP tests Physics 1 and 2 has been replaced with AP Physics C: Mechanics. According to the College Board, “[AP Physics C: Mechanics] corresponds...
BART announces new suicide prevention program
Mia Hogan, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015
Suicide is not the route. In response to a large increase in suicides and suicide attempts, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has launched a new suicide intervention campaign. With guidance from the Bay Area Suicide and Crisis Intervention Alliance (BASCIA), BART has planned a multi-pronged program...
A closer look at Belmont's governmental bedfellows.
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...