AP test season comes to an end
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
Filed under Campus
Many students have been preparing for AP (Advanced Placement) tests since the beginning of the year. As of May 18, all AP tests have finally been completed. During the past two weeks, students from all different AP courses have been taking exams to test their knowledge. These tests consist of multi...
Prom spirit buzzes around Carlmont
Samantha Chu, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Filed under Campus
Prom is just around the corner. Girls rush to stores to buy their dresses, while boys scramble to find their tuxedos. Prom has been trending on social media for the past month. However, this frenzy is not only seen on social media, for its presence is also evident in Carlmont. Carlmont's prom is on April 27. Located in San Francisco City Hall, junio...
Varsity boys’ volleyball plays their best game of the season
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Filed under Sports
Although the season is coming close to the end for boys' volleyball, the players refuse to hang up their jerseys. On April 19, the Scots dominated the court against the Aragon Dons. The Scots ended the night winning three out of the four sets against the highly skilled team. As soon as the first whistle was blown, ...
Club soccer ‘kicks off’ spring season
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
March 9, 2018
“The grind” really does not stop for student-athletes. As the high school soccer season draws to a close, athletes are pushed back onto the field to play for their club teams. Since November, many San Carlos United players have taken a break from their club team to play for their schools. This week, San Carlos United tea...
Students prepare for AP test season
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
Filed under Campus
It's that time of year again: AP test season. Whether it be studying very day or waiting until the very last minute, all students have their own way to prepare for their AP exams. The Advanced Placement (AP) exam is open to anyone who is willing to pay for it, regardless of whether they are enrolle...
JV boys’ basketball team finishes their season strong
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Applause and high fives echoed throughout the gym as the last buzzer of the JV boys' basketball season went off. Carlmont had won their game 40-27 against Aragon High School. "I want to end the season on a high note; we lost four games in a row at one point," said JV coach Josh Wellman. The game st...
New ‘Black Mirror’ season continues its odd yet intriguing theme
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Filed under Reviews
The end of the world. A completely immersive dating machine. Overprotective parents. All this and more is brought out in season four of 'Black Mirror.' On Dec. 29, 2017, Netflix launched its fourth season of 'Black Mirror,' a British television series that focuses on possible futures for the human...
Carlmont swimmers dive into tryouts with great confidence
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
The bell rang for the end of the school day, and students rushed to the swimming pool. Friends conversed and shared a few laughs in the bleachers while waiting for everyone else to arrive. Today, Jan. 29, was the fateful first day of swim tryouts. The tryouts were only to see what levels people were at ...
California flu season deadliest in a decade
Mona Murhamer, Staff Writer
January 16, 2018
Filed under News
Every year, the flu virus evolves, and this year's flu season is proving to be one of the most deadly in recent years. “This appears to be one of the worst seasons we’ve had in the last 10 years,” state epidemiologist Dr. Gil Chavez said in a call with Los Angeles Times reporters. “We’re early, and we’re trending up.” San Jose ...
Holiday village raises excitement and cheer for holiday season
Daniel Friis, Segment Producer
January 4, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Daniel Friis reports on ASB's actions to spread holiday cheer.
JV girls’ basketball starts season off strong
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
January 4, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Sports
Briana McDonald reports on the start of the JV girls' Basketball season.
Holiday season brings holiday grams
Samantha Chu, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Filed under Campus
It's that time of year again. Lights hanging outside of buildings shine brightly in the night sky, Christmas music starts playing in every restaurant, and people rush to stores to do their gift shopping. It's officially the holiday season, and with the holiday season comes holiday grams for Carlmont. AS...
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...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...