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A sliver of hope: Preventing gun violence in schools
September 18, 2025
As Carlmont students laughed about skipping class due to a Secure Campus, students in Colorado huddled behind cabinets and under desks, praying that they weren’t next. What most Carlmont students didn’t realize was that the two situations were more similar than they thought.
Communication during a crisis: Secure Campus causes misinformation and rumors
September 30, 2025
On Sept. 10, just as lunch began, Carlmont Principal Gay Buckland-Murray’s voice echoed through the loudspeakers, directing students to return to their second-period classrooms. Students were scattered throughout the campus, sitting with friends, attending club meetings, or waiting in line for lunch. Many were confused. Some assumed it was a routine announcement or a prank.
Breaking News: Secure Campus announcement causes community-wide chaos
September 10, 2025
A Secure Campus announcement at Carlmont High School was made during lunchtime on Sept. 10, leaving students and teachers shocked and disoriented. At 12:15 p.m., Principal Gay Buckland-Murray called a Secure Campus through the loudspeaker, telling students to report to their second-period classroom.