Queer Time Podcast Episode One
Zachary Khouri, Maddy Ting, Rachel McCrea, and Mikayla Nguyen
February 12, 2019
Filed under Opinion
On this episode of Queer Time, we will be discussing Jair Bolsoñaro, Jared Polis, Stephens College, and California's new self-gender ID law. Stay tuned to the end to hear our opinions on gender stereotypes. DISCLAIMER: Queer Time does not reflect the opinions of Carlmont High School nor the LGBT...
Classic Film Club exposes club members to films that stand the test of time
Alison Kim, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Filed under Campus
“Some of the movies we watch are like time capsules,” a member of the Classic Film Club said while describing the club. Although there are various other movie-watching clubs at Carlmont, the Classic Film Club is unique. While the other clubs choose popular movies that have recently been in theat...
Musical cast members start preparation for long time commitment
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Filed under Campus
The bell rings and students rush out of their classrooms. Some wait to get picked up by their parents, while some wait for their friends. Some drive themselves and some even walk home. However, this is not the case for the cast of Carlmont's annual musical. Rehearsals started for Carlmont's production...
Spring break gives time off from stress
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
Filed under Campus
Spring break has almost arrived, and students are more eager than ever to get the time off. Typically, students use spring break to go on vacation, hang out with friends, and relax. During the break, students have the opportunity to take a step back and focus on something besides school. Though ...
Students struggle for a work-life balance
Alexander English, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Filed under Features
A student ends the school day and rushes to work. He leaves work 4 hours later and rushes home, beginning his homework. At 2 a.m., he finally finishes his day. As stress begins to overwhelm him, his grades slip. This is the reality for countless high school students around the country, but many...
Too many clubs causes time commitment conflicts
Alena Ruhstaller, Staff Writer
February 10, 2018
Filed under Campus
Theatre Council meets biweekly on Fridays in T3. No one showed. Debate Club meets weekly on Mondays in D3. No one showed. This is more common than one may think. Back in September, students poured into the Quad eager to explore the clubs offered at Carlmont, signing up for multiple clubs in exchange...
Passing period does not give students enough time to get to class
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
Filed under Campus, Student Outlook, Student Perspective
Lateness is an ongoing problem at Carlmont High School and unfortunately, having seven minutes is not enough time to get to class comfortably. Students either have to run, leave their previous class early, or just accept that they are late to class every day. "I have to walk from U to F and I just...
PAW Club involves community in animal welfare
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Filed under Campus
Clubs on campus help people in need of medical care, teach students how to invest money, work to protect the ocean, give gifts to sick children, and more; Protecting Animals Worldwide (PAW) Club adds animals to the list of groups positively impacted by Carlmont clubs. PAW Club is led by Sonali Kanaya...
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....
Sjoerd Huitema, Staff Writer
Yellow papers that display the messages "Move here, nerds are the virus!" and "Every day sucks with move...
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
Every day throughout the year, a local resident works wholeheartedly to look after the deer living in...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
Jackie Speier. A congresswoman. An author. And a fighter. Speier visited the Belmont library on Feb....
Miles Ozorio, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
The boys varsity soccer team suffered a close 1-0 loss to Aragon during senior night on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Despite their loss, the team still had a positive senior night...
February 15, 2019
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Social media has increased its popularity with teens and is now being used to broadcast their artistic talents. According to a 2018 study by the Pew Research Center, 95...
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Musicals usually consist of catchy songs, costumes, dialogue, and dance sequences. However, Carlmont decided to take these components to the next level for this year's spring...