Spikeball tournament in the quad
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
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Izzy Mitchell showcases the Spikeball tournament in the quad.
NBA 2k17 tournament
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
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Izzy Mitchell showcases the NBA 2k17 tournament in the ASB room.
Students gain new experiences in the volleyball tournament
Rachel Hunter, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
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Everyone has their own favorite sport to watch and to play. One sport that many people find interesting is volleyball. On April 4, the sophomore vs. junior class volleyball game made many people entertained and interested. Tim Krassiev, a sophomore who watched the game, said, “Volleyball is a fun game t...
Mini-Madness tournament enhances March Madness spirit
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
March 20, 2017
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March is associated with St. Patrick's Day parties and the color green. However, for many, March means basketball. This is because the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, occurs throughout the month. Carlmont ASB has given students a...
Students face off in the indoor soccer tournament
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
March 13, 2017
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Carlmont students kicked off the lunch-time indoor soccer tournament in the main gym on March 13. Indoor soccer is very similar to outdoor soccer, but the field is much smaller and has no out-of-bounds area. Sophomore Vice President Kyle Dimick said, "We don't have an indoor soccer team, so this...
Spinning into a new tournament
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
February 11, 2017
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The Beyblade tournament is a new event that is happening at Carlmont in the ASB room on Feb. 22. Beyblades are small spinning tops that are put into an arena against their opponent. In order to be the winner, a player needs to make sure that their Beyblade spins longer than the one that it is com...
Juniors dominate Powder Puff
Alyn Seymour, Staff Writer
October 16, 2016
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Students reversed traditional roles in the annual Powder Puff tournament that was held at lunch during homecoming week. Instead of the usual roles at football games, girls played football on the field while boys cheered on the sidelines. Each of the four grade levels had their own teams and de...
ScotCenter: Super Smash Bros Tournament – Kian Karamdashti
January 19, 2016
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Kian Karamdashti reports on the Super Smash bros tournament.
ScotCenter: Dodgeball Tournament – Kian Karamdashti
December 18, 2015
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Kian Karamdashti covers the annual lunchtime dodgeball tournament.
Tournament for Tots brings joy to the holidays
Justine Phipps, Sports Editor
December 7, 2014
Filed under Sports, Top News
Imagine being a six-year old with no presents sitting under your Christmas tree. It's not because you were naughty, but because your family was not financially able to buy you toys for the holidays. Something as simple as a toy car or a teddy bear could make a difference in a child's holiday experience. "My...
Dodgeball tournament feels like recess
Avery Adams, Staff Writer
November 23, 2014
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Recess is back. For the next few weeks, a common schoolyard activity, dodgeball, is being played on the football field as Carlmont’s Associated Student Body works to bring the nostalgic thoughts of elementary recess back into high school life. “I had this dream of bringing back recess. I...
Varsity baseball wins Milpitas tournament
Justine Phipps, Scots Scoop Editor
March 2, 2014
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"We put runs on the board when we needed to," said outfielder Julian Billot. Billot couldn't have said it any better. For the third year in a row, the Carlmont Varsity Baseball team won the championship game at the annual Michael De Jesus Tournament in Milpitas. "We [were] on the right side of...
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...