Spirit Week brings vibrancy to campus
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under Campus
While dead week and finals approached, excitement filled the campus as students participated in Spirit Week from May 22 to 26. Monday was Scot's Day and College Day. Seniors wore their colleges' apparel which included hats, hoodies, and fun socks. Tuesday was Twin Day, and friends had fun coming to...
Student packs hurt their backs
Ryan Franaszek, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
Filed under Campus
Every day, between school work and extracurricular activities, Carlmont students lug their binders, notebooks, lunch, and other equipment all on their backs. The immense amount and weight of supplies that students bring may equate to their academic success at the cost of their physical health. According...
A clean campus promotes positive attitudes
Ryan Franaszek, Staff Writer
March 19, 2017
Filed under Campus
Throwing away trash is not the top priority for every student. However, by eliminating the trash, students can make the campus look much cleaner and increase positivity throughout the community. “I am happier with a clean campus because there is no disgusting mold,” said Charles Hong, a sophomore. Unfortunately,...
Filmmaking and Animation Clubs reel in the action to merge
Cath Lei, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Filed under Campus
The path to perfection for any live-action or animation film requires more than lights, camera, and action. This is a truth that filmmakers know all too well, but the finished product is always worth the effort. Animation Club meets Fridays at lunch in F10, while Filmmaking Club meets on the first...
Publicity Commission informs student body
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Filed under Campus
While roaming through Carlmont's hallways, students notice vibrant posters adorned on lockers and walls publicizing sports events and other activities. The posters depict hand-drawn images of events such as the upcoming UNO tournament in March, a Just Dance tournament in the quad, school sports games,...
Students elect new ASB officers
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
February 27, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
Carlmont’s halls were filled with campaign posters and encouraging signs that read, “vote for me,” during the weeks before Feb. 24. However, campaign season has officially come to an end. The election results for ASB president and class officer positions have been released. The ASB president for the...
Stop feeling guilty for being happy
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
February 27, 2017
Filed under Humans of Carlmont, Opinion
As I laid down with my friend on the field of our elementary school reminiscing about happier times, both of us couldn't help but feel a sense of anxiety. Not because we weren't having a great time feeling like kids again -- because we were -- but because we couldn't stop thinking about how we could...
Food for student thought
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Filed under Features, Top News
When seeking to improve their grades, students seldom think about heading towards the fridge. However, numerous studies done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and various universities have shown that teenagers’ eating habits strongly affect academic performance. Factors that promote this correlation i...
Carlmont student executes his vision to unite campus
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
February 2, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
Turning an idea into action takes a lot of work. No one knows this better than Naser Abdelrahman, Carlmont senior and vice president of the Muslim Fellowship Club, who began planning an interfaith week for the Carlmont campus in mid-November. Inspired by current events, Abdelrahman believed that this week...
Teachers advocate for test retakes
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016
Filed under Campus
Students don't want to see themselves fail. After receiving a poor grade on a test, many students store the paper away and never look back at it. However, in many cases, one test grade does not truly reflect a student's knowledge and understanding of a concept. Physics teacher Veronica Heintz is a strong believer in a growth mindset and has a...
Student Union reopens with improved facilities
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
October 28, 2016
Filed under Campus, Top News
As students travel across campus to get to class, many of them encounter construction detours restricting their paths. One of these construction sites was the remodeling of the Student Union. On Oct. 27, Carlmont reopened the Student Union after 18 weeks of construction. Project Manager Allan F...
Carlmont’s Got Talent showcases student voices
Rachel Borshchenko and Minh-Han Vu
May 5, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia
Senior and ASB Vice President Lukas Kelly checks the quad sound system in preparation for day one of Carlmont's Got Talent. (Minh-Han Vu) Senior Chris Tang plays a classical piece on a home-brought keyboard. Tang has performed in venues across the country and plans to pursue music afte...
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...