News Brief: Carlmont senior arrested for alleged child molestation
Anna Feng, Scot Scoop Editor
April 3, 2019
Tavi Benelli, a Carlmont senior and Belmont resident, is facing charges for possession of child pornography and molestation of a child after he allegedly touched and took inappropriate pictures of a 7-year-old girl. Benelli was working at the bounce house Pump It Up on 1303 Elmer St. on April 1, where...
A local nonprofit strives to change the way we think
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
March 31, 2019
BraveMaker is an emerging nonprofit based out of Redwood City, seeking to make a difference in not only the way we look at each other, but the way we look at change. Its goal is to provide a platform for filmmakers to share brave stories centered on injustice and discrimination. On March 25, Brave...
ScotSkim: changes
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
Father of Sandy Hook victim dies in apparent suicide Another person with a connection to a mass shooting has committed suicide. Jeremy Richman killed himself in his office on Monday, March 25. His daughter, Avielle Richman, was one of the 20 children killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary School s...
Women’s self-defense class teaches safety
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
March, the women’s history month, saw the popularization of events that made the public more aware of the daily problems that women have to face. One of the main problems women face is fear of assault, and the Women’s Self Defense class aims to minimize that fear by teaching women how to protect t...
Carlmont Village Shopping Center elicits mixed feelings among students
Mariela Ramirez, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
Whether it’s to purchase food or just to hang out with friends, the Carlmont Village Shopping Center provides a wide variety of options for everyone. The main attraction that draws students to the center is the amount of food available. After school, students can get quite hungry, and the closest plac...
Realities of unkept roads are driven over by society
Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
There is no doubt that driving is dangerous, however, that danger stems not only from the act of driving but from the road itself. And for some, this danger could affect the rest of their lives. Cracks, potholes, and tree roots in roads are quite hazardous for vehicles to maneuver around. Such an...
ScotSkim: anticipation
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
Mueller report is complete, findings are still unknown After months of expectation, special counsel Robert S. Mueller III has delivered his report to Attorney General William P. Barr on his investigation into Russian interference into the 2016 election, according to the Justice Department. This rep...
Wildflower Walk provides a relaxing and informative hike
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
After a rainy couple of months, San Mateo residents were more than excited to enjoy a sunny walk in the historical and diverse Edgewood Nature Reserve. Last Saturday, March 16, 60 people gathered outside the small educational center at Edgewood Park in Redwood City to take part in the Wildflower Walk....
San Francisco salutes Irish heritage with annual parade
Talia Schreiber, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
The sun beamed down on the crowded streets of San Francisco last Saturday as thousands came together to celebrate one of the biggest annual Saint Patrick’s Day parades in the country. Loud cheering and the sound of bagpipes and flutes could be heard across the city from about 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
ScotSkim: challengers
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Beto O'Rourke joins the presidential race Former congressman and Senate candidate from Texas, Beto O'Rourke, has joined the crowded field of Democrats running for president in 2020. O'Rourke's candidacy had been the source of much speculation and rumors until his official announcement on March 14. O...
The Turkic community bonds over Nowruz celebration
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Laughter, dance, and music envelop the room on a warm March afternoon. More people start to show up, all with the purpose of celebrating Nowruz — the beginning of spring. Nowruz, meaning “New Day," is an ancient Zoroastrian holiday that is commonly celebrated among people of Turkic origin. ...
KonMari Method tidies up people’s lives
Audrey Luey, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
The Spark Joy Bay Area KonMari Method Workshop gathered at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany to introduce a new outlook on life. It proposed an organizational strategy that cleanses people from the inside out. The KonMari movement has been an ongoing popular idea since 2014, when Marie Kond...
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
As summer approaches, the continued maintenance of the Stanford Dish Trail encourages Bay Area residents...
Audrey Luey, Staff Writer
The Hiller Aviation Museum’s annual Biggest Little Air Show drew in crowds of people with its multiple...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Some people love it and some people despise it; regardless, Chick-fil-A is still coming to Redwood City. Chick-fil-A,...
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
June 20, 2019
Junior Kaimei Gescuk describes her path towards becoming a runner and the strength she needs to get there.
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
June 6, 2019
Ava Richards reports on the luau that the Carlmont Choirs held. The party honored several students with awards and concluded with a homemade video full of photos and memories...
