California considers ending daylight saving time
James Bennet, Staff Writer
March 8, 2017
Filed under Campus
As daylight saving time approaches this year, Assembly Bill 807, which was introduced to the California State Legislature in February 2017, aims to end daylight saving time for California. On March 12, Californians will turn their clocks forward one hour to begin the practice of daylight saving time. In 19...
Students prioritize internet over homework
Thomas Leme, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
Filed under Features
There are only 24 hours in a day, and according to a report by Common Sense Media, teenagers spend nine of those hours using media. According to Brandwatch, over 3 billion people use the internet and over 2 billion of them use social media, making it one of the most popular aspects of media today...
San Carlos Farmers’ Market continues year round
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under News
Hot Harvest Nights are no longer. Since 2004, from May to December, the Hot Harvest Nights farmers' market would set up every Thursday in downtown San Carlos, according to the San Mateo Daily Journal. Hot Harvest Nights is being replaced by a year-round market on Sundays. “I like having access to seasonal food year round. It brings the community together year round instead of just the summers,” said Katrina Van...
Volleyball goes to CCS Finals for the first time in ten years
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
One small step for a high school athlete. One giant leap for Carlmont volleyball. The number one seed Los Altos Eagles were defeated by fifth seed Carlmont Scots on Wednesday Nov. 18 at the Central Coast Section (CCS). At Piedmont High School, San Jose, the gym was missing the Screamin' Scots....
It’s time to watch ‘The Muppets’
Sophie Haddad, Multimedia Editor
October 5, 2015
Filed under A&E
Chalk-full of dad jokes that will provoke your most violent and self-conscious guffaws, "The Muppets" are back to lighten your life. Not tailored to a Sesame Street-shaped audience, "The Muppets" represent the more mature end of puppetry, delving into the complex industry of television production...
Student leisure time and how it’s spent
Evan Davies, Staff Writer
April 20, 2015
Filed under Features, Student Choices
Free time is viewed in a variety of different ways. Some people view it as a beneficial break from the stress of everyday life, others as a useless distraction. The majority of high school students have some amount of free time regardless of how they choose to spend that time. Leisure time gives...
‘Adventure Time’ has a story underneath the silliness
Karen Gao, Staff Writer
February 13, 2015
Filed under A&E
Though the series' main focus is seems to be whimsical shenanigans, there is actually a dark and complex story behind "Adventure Time." This show takes place in a world with strange creatures that are a result of a nuclear war that brought about the end of the world, with a boy named Finn being the...
Real Talk: Turkey Time
Becca Fradkin and Sonia Paulo, Multimedia Editor and Staff Writer
November 19, 2014
Filed under Podcasts
Listen to hear how different Carlmont students like to spend their Thanksgiving.
Teenagers: It’s time to act your age
Jessica Adair, Staff Writer
November 2, 2014
Filed under Opinion, The Way It Is
Say goodbye to the days when your teachers held your hand and gave you a homework pass when you had a rough night, because it's time to grow up. For many of us, this will be our last year in high school, and then it's off to the real world where there is nobody reminding us to do our laundry or to...
Senior year: take some time for yourself
Jessica Adair, Staff Writer
October 2, 2014
Filed under Opinion, The Way It Is
Senior year is the best year of high school. It's when you get to relax, hang out with your friends, make fun of the freshmen, and fantasize about moving far, far away. Right? Wrong. Senior year is stress overload, and according to the American Psychological Association, the percentage of high school...
How students spend time during dead week
Lara Ostroff, Staff Writer
June 2, 2014
Filed under Multimedia
An exploration of the truth of dead week.
Read more »Students babysit as part time jobs
Miranda Irwin, Staff Writer
March 12, 2014
Filed under Campus
When people think of teenagers that have jobs they often think of kids working at grocery stores, in small boutiques or shops, or as assistant coaches on sports teams for younger children. However, not many people would think that babysitting qualifies as a job. Some students that do not have the time to ...
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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...