Choosing school over health should not be glorified
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
June 8, 2017
Filed under Opinion
"I got five hours of sleep last night." "Well, I got only three because I had a math test." "Guys, I didn't even get that much sleep combined in this past week. Y'all are weak." Somehow, being a sleep-deprived zombie has become a bragging right on high school campuses across America, and it has...
Sandpiper Elementary School plans to expand
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under News
In late May, a proposal is set to come before city officials to discuss the expansion of Sandpiper Elementary School in Redwood Shores. The plan would increase the size of the campus and accommodate an extra 220 students. The new building would be used by students during the day but would also be available...
As the school year wraps up, students search for summer jobs
Denton Silfvast, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
Filed under Campus
For most students, the end of the school year means 2 1/2 months of time off and relaxation; for some students, however, the work never stops. Students who work during the summer earn money for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from snacks, cars, or simply to save for the future. Their jobs incl...
A senior’s reflection on high school
Ryan Geronimo, Segment Producer
May 12, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter
Ryan Geronimo reports on the senior class and its final thoughts before exiting high school.
Multimedia Commission films videos to promote school spirit
Amy Fullerton, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Campus
The eyes of students light up as they view the most recent video made by ASB on their phones after getting a notification on social media about recent events coming up. These videos and social media posts would not have been made possible without the brains of Media Commission. Media Commission is...
Carlmont opens its doors to the public
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
March 15, 2017
Filed under Campus
The opportunity for the public to explore Carlmont High School is here. Carlmont open house is taking place on March 16. Open house is a night where parents or the general public can visit classes and learn about what Carlmont High School has to offer for its students. “I go to open house to...
School officials consider turning Barrett into an elementary school
George Sharkey, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under News, Top News
Overcrowding in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD) is causing officials to look at Barrett Community Center as a fix. According to BRSSD's website, “Over the last 10 years, our school district enrollment has grown by 70 percent.” Michael Milliken, the superintendent of BSSR...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under Features
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and staying in physical shape, while the drawbacks come mostly from the time crunch created by participating in a demanding activity....
School borders decrease diversity at Carlmont
Natalya Camacho, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Filed under Features
Carlmont High School no longer experiences the enrichment brought there by the diverse students coming from the neighboring communities. The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) superintendent, James Lianides has approved the reposition of the bou...
Insecurities stem from social media
Ashley Marchi, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Filed under Features, Top News
Social media reinforces teenage insecurities on many levels. Many students in America feel these insecurities on a daily basis as they strive to reach the expectations governed by the media. Society creates false pictures of what is normal. People compare themselves to others and manipulate th...
Private schools vs. Public schools: Bay Area edition
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Filed under Features
When moving away from Texas in 2003, Leslie McPherson and her husband Glenn McPherson sought an area with good public schools. When they heard about the Bay Area, they knew it was right for them. “Glenn and I moved specifically to this area for the schools that are available here,” said Leslie M...
ASB strives for inclusivity in spirit events
Sarah Cheung, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
Filed under Features
The typical student recognizes the sound of the cheerleading team at sports games and sees the frantic dash to buy tickets for homecoming. But do these prove the existence of school spirit, or are they merely stereotypical phases done at certain times each year? At Carlmont High School, ASB coord...
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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...