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Students lead performances in the Advanced Drama One-Act Festival
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (720+ words) Carlmont's Advanced Drama students brought nine productions to the stage during the One-Act Festival on March 26 and 27, showcasing their creativity through acting, directing, and playwriting." The performances explored a range of genres and themes, from satire to comedy, highlighting the…...
San Carlos Summer Camp Fair offers children an impactful opportunity
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (443+ words) The San Carlos Parks and Recreation organization hosted its annual Summer Camp Fair at the Burton Park Stage last week on Feb. 7. This event gave local families the opportunity to explore a wide range of summer camps for their children…...
Growing pains: Do we truly let go of childhood dreams?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (633+ words) There are certain things I've given up on in life." Some of my most notable include becoming a princess, having a successful career as a vlogger, and being a world-famous fashion designer." While my vlogs will unfortunately never be shared…...
Navigating neurodiverse bonding
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1141+ words) Gagna Nadella's youngest son, at almost 2-years-old, couldn't eat solid foods or speak. As both a physician and a mother, Nadella quickly became concerned. Desperate for answers, she reached out to a social worker. After some time, Nadella received the…...
Opinion: Every teenager should learn how to cook
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) For many teenagers, the kitchen is a mystery. Most students survive on fast food, microwave meals, or whichever snacks are within reach. Cooking often feels like a chore or something meant for adults, but learning even a few basic dishes…...
Growing pains: What are you waiting for?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (573+ words) When I was younger, one of the ways my mom would treat me was by taking me to the "Hello Kitty Store" " which was actually called the Sanrio Store at Hillsdale Shopping Center. The name was used interchangeably, but I…...
Opinion: Graduation requirements hurt students
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (302+ words) Picture this: it's your junior year at Carlmont High School, and you're choosing classes for your final year. Between graduation requirements, extracurriculars, and a limited schedule, you're left with just one open spot." Carlmont's graduation requirements shouldn't force students to…...
When healthy hurts: The legacy of diet culture
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1762+ words) Six months later, when she was hospitalized for her low blood pressure and weakened heart rate, she realized how much anorexia nervosa had taken away from her." For Mahanta, social pressure and cultural factors contributed heavily to her struggle with…...
Play to win: Video games may make people smarter
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1443+ words) In bedrooms and living rooms where video games often compete with homework for attention, a surprising new wave of research is upending years of discouragement and worry, revealing that all those hours of playing video games may actually sharpen young…...
Backstage at Carlmont: Student cast prepares for ‘Anything Goes’
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (500+ words) Carlmont students and staff are kicking off the spring semester by ramping up preparations for the school musical, "Anything Goes." With the holiday season over and opening night approaching quickly, student actors at Carlmont have more on their minds than…...