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Shelley Bustamante talks with SOS Core Leader Carter Hendrix in the Wellness Center after school. In the Wellness Center, students can lounge on bean bag chairs, find mental health support, and make friends. "People who you never felt you become friends with are sitting with you at a table, and you find out something about them that you can relate to, and it starts a friendship," said Students Offering Support (SOS) coordinator and crisis management counselor Shelley Bustamante. "It's a really cool thing to watch evolve and happen."
Third spaces bridge students together
Anna Ypodimatopoulou, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

The Wellness Center, among other clubs and organizations on campus, defines the third space: a place where people go other than home and work...

A person navigates their smartwatch, utilizing its different functions. The use of such devices in classrooms has become a debate among teachers and students of whether or not they are a diversion to students' learning.
Smartwatches raise debates about distractions in the classroom
Julia Cline, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

Smartwatches are rapidly becoming the new widespread technology for youth, providing a wearable method of communication that sparks conflict...

A dry cleaning building located at 678 Ralston Ave., set to be demolished. It will be replaced with housing for low-income households, as per the city of Belmont’s Housing Element. “I think having more of these units is a good thing. People should have better affordable housing,” said Lotus Tang, a Bay Area resident.
Belmont updates plan for housing accessibility
Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024

The city of Belmont has taken a step to address housing needs by adopting an updated 2023-2031 Housing Element, a blueprint that aims to improve...

Features
A child types out a message on Discord, a popular online messaging platform. Discord was created in 2015 and has over 150 million active monthly users, connecting people from all over the world. The minimum age requirement for the platform in the United States is 13, allowing teens to communicate with each other; however, this policy also poses risks, as online predators may be present on the platform.
Adolescents face growing risk of online exploitation
Chloe Chu, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024

As technology advances, cyber crimes have become increasingly prevalent in society. The internet connects people from various demographics,...

A student dealer discretely passes a vape pen to a customer.
Hidden narratives: individual realities of student drug dealing
Alessandra Tremulis and Jackson Sneeringer • September 20, 2024

The debate on the accessibility of firearms has been the subject of heated discussion among pro-gun and anti-gun activists. However, according to a survey taken by Newsela, nearly 45% of students across the nation stand against the rampant accessibility of firearms. "Every year, I feel as if I just see more and more gun cases on the news and school shootings, shootings in churches, shootings in malls, and public shootings in general. All of this stuff is frightening to see because what will happen as weapons become more deadly? What will happen as markets start to become more productive in the manufacturing of guns? I'm worried that if we don't have restrictions now, it would be potentially harder to set up regulations in the future, and by then, more violence would occur," said Jordan Reed, a junior at Homestead High School.
Biting the bullet: uncovering student perspectives on gun accessibility
Nicholas Lee, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

Every year, the nation is shocked as news of another shooting is shown on the TV screen. However, as officials and representatives give their...

Sports
Opinion
A student scrolls on their phone instead of doing their homework. However, they still have very high grades. Many students are able to get away with doing less work and still obtain As, as grade inflation continues to increase.
Opinion: Grade inflation is detrimental in the long term
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
The Boeing Starliner was originally planned to be operational in 2017, however it has been repeatedly delayed by problems in management and engineering.
Opinion: Boeing needs to sell its space business
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
Chappell Roan performs at the Vogue Theater in San Francisco in Nov. 2022. Since then, her songs have dramatically increased in popularity and she has sold out much larger venues.
Opinion: Parasocial relationships are detrimental for everyone involved
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
Entertainment
A poster pictures BLACKPINK taking photos in a photoshoot for their album "The Album."
BLACKPINK members thrive in solo pursuits
Jasmine Zelnis, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
In Five Little Monkeys, a store located in Burlingame, California, a frog Jellycat sits on a shelf surrounded by other stuffed animals. "The popularity has increased in the past year significantly," said Michele Tambini, the manager of the store.
Jellycats rise in popularity due to social media success
Alexis Mayberry, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Livin Sweet, a Mexican dessert shop in Belmont, exhibits a flower wall at the entrance of the store. "We're very fun and uplifting," said Jennifer Ibarra, an employee at Livin Sweet. "We have people feel welcomed here."
Local dessert shops sweeten business recipes with tradition
Noah Galatin, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
Cartoons
The recent E. coli outbreak sourced from McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers was not the beginning of the corporation’s struggle in 2024. Towards the end of July, McDonald’s witnessed a significant loss of customers and sales due to increasing prices and inflation. A Big Mac cost $5.69 in the U.S. and $8.07 in Switzerland. Just as McDonald’s began working its way back into American customers' hearts, the company and population confronted the E. coli outbreak. In 2022, a similar conflict occurred when several children were admitted to a hospital and experienced E. coli symptoms after consuming McDonald’s food. Considering the company didn’t suffer much from the incident, they will likely repeat this outcome and quickly return from their struggles.
Cartoon: Sickly sales
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Despite improvements in health coverage for racial minorities, bias and discrimination in healthcare persist. Research shows that about one in five adults in the U.S. have faced racial discrimination during medical encounters. This experience damages trust and diverts effective communication between patients and providers, leading to unwillingness to seek care in the future. One example of this bias is the distinction in narcotic prescriptions, where African American patients often receive fewer prescriptions compared to their white counterparts. Each patient should receive equitable healthcare, regardless of their race or background.
Cartoon: Bias check-up
Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
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Cartoon: The battle of the states
Keira Sarmiento, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Games
Quiz: Which Jellycat are you?
Quiz: Which Jellycat are you?
Jessica Li, Scot Scoop Editor • November 6, 2024
Crossword: Election Day
Crossword: Election Day
Emi Pajarillo, Scot Scoop Editor • November 5, 2024
Trivia: Carlmont High School
Trivia: Carlmont High School
Linda Reeder, Scot Scoop Editor • November 4, 2024
Trending Stories
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Although it may be far, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS lit up the sky as captured by a telescope. Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is the brightest comet to visibly appear in over a decade.

A once in a lifetime comet lights up the night

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A student picks out an outfit based on the "Gilmore Girls" character Rory Gilmore. "I make pinterest boards for characters and their outfits for when I go shopping or thrifting," said Carlmont sophomore Lea Moskovits.

'Gilmore Girls' showcases the importance of costuming

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San Carlos downtown is home to numerous restaurants and shops.

San Carlos endorses plan for downtown redesign

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Mountain View's Krispy Kreme is selling their freshly made Ghostbusters promotional donuts. As the lights overhead change the color of the icing on the new Slimer donut from purple to blue.

Ghostbusting never tasted so sweet: Krispy Kreme’s Halloween donuts

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The varsity football team runs down a row of enthusiastic cheerleaders, celebrating their 42-38 win.

Homecoming 2024: Student spirit soars

Campus
The Carlmont improv team sits side-by-side, sharing laughs and final tips right before their show. The anticipation to perform filled them with excitement.
Carlmont students captivate audience with fall improv show
William Kaldenbaugh, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Freshman Dennis Yang explains a practice problem while another student listens at the library. "Having multiple people work on the same problem allows for deeper insight," Yang said. "It helps me understand how there might be more efficient ways to solve a problem."
Students prepare for the American Mathematics Competitions
Brian Qian, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Politics
With the upcoming presidential election, reproductive rights are put on the foreground of political discussion.
Issues that matter: differing perspectives on reproductive rights
Emi Pajarillo and Wesley Kron • November 4, 2024
With the upcoming presidential election, voters will consider economic issues, especially the price of housing and living when casting their votes.
Issues that matter: weighing the costs of living
Daniela Cuadros and Emi Pajarillo • November 4, 2024
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Editorials
Students continue to aspire towards an Ivy League education, despite the high tuition costs and low acceptance rates.
Editorial: An Ivy League education is worth the costs
Editorial Staff • November 5, 2024
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