Varsity volleyball barely pulls through with a victory
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
Filed under Sports
The Lady Scots won a tight victory against the Half Moon Bay Cougars on Oct. 20 as the score bounced back and forth between Carlmont and the underestimated Cougars. The scoreboard held close scores throughout each of the three sets as the teams played neck and neck in hopes of a victory. Team Captain...
Journalism breaks through in Carlmont Cup
Celine Yang, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
It was a showdown. In a round of capture the flag, two opponents circled each other, eyes on the prize. Everyone else had been eliminated, and now the game entered sudden death. Suddenly, senior Taran Sun reached out and snatched the flag and just like that, it was over. After breaking an intense...
Addison Lewellen inspires students through literature
Adriana Ramirez, Staff Writer
September 10, 2015
Filed under Campus
English teacher Addison Lewellen is already loving the student environment at Carlmont after just a few weeks of school. “The students have been great. They’ve been very welcoming. I love how willing they are to open up and share things about their lives with their classmates,” said Lewellen. ...
Feminism through the lens of chocolate
Veronika Dvorakova, Art Director/Columnist
April 8, 2015
Filed under A Dash of Sass, Opinion, Top News
My father walked in on me having a passionate affair with a plate of brownies again. A very similar scenario took place about a month earlier, except I was stuffing my face with a Ghirardelli chocolate bar. All that remained of it by nightfall was a crumpled wrapper. I am not particularly ashamed of my tend...
Unwinding after a long day through song writing
Connie Yi, Staff Writer
March 18, 2015
Filed under Student Bios
Three minutes is all that it takes. Senior Nisha Aeri has used music and composing to cope with stress all her life. Aeri writes lyrics to express her inner feelings about all aspects in life. Her three minute songs help her get through the rough days of a high schooler. "I started writing lyrics...
Reducing stress through small acts of kindness
September 1, 2014
Filed under Activity Bios
The life of a high school student is a stressful one. With countless amounts of homework and tests, extracurricular activities, and college applications, there is hardly ever time to take a break. According to the 2013 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), 83 percent of...
Striving for sustenance through politics and science
Arianna Bayangos, News Editor
August 29, 2014
Filed under Campus
While many at Carlmont are passionate about spreading environmental awareness, senior James Xie intends to pursue a career in which he can further research the field of sustainable energy. Xie said, "Somebody has to do the [research] and I find it fun and exciting. It's a cold field so there's a...
#BringBackOurGirls seeks justice through social media
Dana Benelli, Staff Writer
May 12, 2014
Filed under Top News
When 276 girls in Nigeria were abducted from their school and international news remained silent, protesters employed an innovative weapon: the power of social media.
Life Through the Camera Lens
January 15, 2014
Filed under Features, Lifestyle January
Ever heard the saying, "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer”? This quote, originally from the movie "The Godfather," is one of many movie quotes used in real life scenarios. With Oscar winning movies such as "The King’s Speech" and "Titanic," it's hard not to notice the influence of movi...
Linda Garvey’s family ties shine through in her teaching
Jessica Adair, Staff Writer/Columnist
November 4, 2013
Filed under Campus
For most people, a passion is discovered at a relatively young age and turns into what they dedicate their lives to. This could not be more opposite for US History and AP European History teacher, Linda Garvey, who never took to the idea of becoming a teacher. Garvey had many interactions with children...
Lady Scots pull through
Kian Karamdashti, Staff Writer
October 2, 2013
Filed under Sports
Girls Varsity Water Polo scrapped through a tough, physical game Wednesday to defeat Aragon 8-5 in San Mateo. After not being able to practice for two days due to a broken pool, the Lady Scots seemed to have a slow start to the game and went down 2-0 early in the first quarter. "Yes, we did have...
Students express themselves through fashion creativity
Alyssa Espiritu, Staff Writer
September 20, 2013
Filed under A&E
Unique and individual styles are seen around campus everyday. Carlmont has a diverse student population, mixed with different personalities, and characteristics. There are a variety of students with different styles wearing colored leggings, printed pants, oversized sweaters, Brandy Melville, Nike, ...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Going on a Sunday morning run on an airport runway is not something many people have checked off their...
Talia Schreiber, Student Writer
Hundreds of people explored aquatic exhibits and conversed with scientists on Saturday, April 13, one...
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
North Korea tests a new weapon According to a report from the country's state media, North Korean leader...
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
Growing up, I never had just one pet. I have always lived with both cats and dogs at the same time. I loved having both of them in my life because each animal had distinct...
April 20, 2019
Progress is made through trial and error. Without trial, there will be no progress. This can be applied to gun violence. America is divided over all aspects of guns,...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
As the Mock Trial season draws to a close, the club members celebrate their successes with a potluck and new club officer elections. Every year, the Constitutional Rights...
Maya Lip, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Keegan Dyer, a sophomore, sang while strumming his guitar in the ASB room as students sat around to watch. On the outside, Keegan Dyer seems like an ordinary high school...