The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
This years winner, DARA (Darina Yotova) from Bulgaria carries her flag during the Grand Final flag parade. DARA is the first winner since Portugal's victory in 2017 to win both the televote and jury vote, and got a total of 516 points. DARA has been in the spotlight in Bulgaria since 2015 when she was first seen as a contestant on X Factor Bulgaria, and is now known throughout Europe for her victory.
Eurovision promotes music beyond borders
Gabrielle Broadbear, Staff Writer • May 31, 2026

The 70th edition of Eurovision took place on May 16, ending with Bulgaria’s first win in its history and a lasting impact on viewers.  Eurovision...

A person looks at the Starbucks summer menu as they debate what drink to order at the cafe's Carlmont Shopping Center location. This year’s Starbucks summer lineup draws in crowds, moving attention away from the early summer releases, such as the Mango Strawberry Lemonade Refresher. “The mango strawberry lemonade was very popular when it launched, but over time it died down a little bit,” said Aurelia Tsuboi, a Starbucks employee. “I still drink it and I feel like other customers should probably go back to it or try it because the mango syrup is very sweet and a really nice addition to the strawberry lemonade.”
Starbucks’ summer menu entices customers through color and flavor
Kenzi Johnson, Staff Writer • May 29, 2026
A robot makes music in an artificial intelligence (AI) generated image, conveying how AI has been used for generating music. This has caused concerns from human musicians over issues such as copyright.
The rise of AI threatens human musicians
Sianna Watkins, Staff Writer • May 26, 2026
Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright star in Off Campus. The show follows their complicated and fiery love story. "The dance seen was just so iconic and the song choice was great," said Carlmont sophomore Natalia Keil.
‘Off Campus’ debuts on ice
Lina Bozic, Staff Writer • May 26, 2026
A group of friends circle up during school hours to play hacky sack. According to NPR, there has been a 5000% increase in Google searches for hacky sacks in the month of May.
Teenagers revive hacky sack culture in schools
Ashley Mitchell, Staff Writer • May 25, 2026
Callie Hernandez, a sophomore at Carlmont High School, listens to Drake's new album, "Iceman," on repeat. "Drake’s album rollouts are usually a multi-step thing, which keeps the excitement going for a lot of his fans before release,” said Vishal Ramamurthy, a junior at Carlmont.
Drake builds anticipation with ‘Iceman’ promotions
Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • May 23, 2026

Mysterious "Iceman" advertisements across social media and Toronto have fans talking, proving Drake still...

School supplies sit beside packed summer essentials, reflecting how many teens describe summer as a time to relax, reconnect, and step away from academic pressures. “Summer provides teens with the opportunity to slow down, relax, and enjoy unstructured time, which is important for their overall well-being,” said Rendy Lee, the mother of two teenagers.
Teenagers say summer has become a time for growth and recovery
Vanessa Bucklin, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026

While summer is often associated with vacations and free time, many teens say the season has become an...

A sample Instagram post highlights a perfectly curated beach day, staged to feel effortless and aesthetic. According to Daily Mail, over 75% of people on social media admit to posting photos specifically to make their lives seem more adventurous or fun.
Students face pressure to curate the perfect summer
Ashley Mitchell, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

Students expect summer to be the most carefree time of the year, as it is a break from school, routine,...

The protagonist of "Project Hail Mary," Ryland Grace, gazes at Earth from afar, wearing his lab coat to identify himself as a scientist. As of early May, the movie has grossed approximately $638 million internationally according to Box Office Mojo, making it one of the most successful sci-fi films of the year.
‘Project Hail Mary’ launches audiences on a journey through the stars
Savanna Ferrari Donovan, Staff Writer • May 3, 2026

Audiences describe "Project Hail Mary" as visually appealing, funny, and surprisingly emotional, making...

A Carlmont High School student watches a KATSEYE performance on YouTube; the girl group was one of this year's performers at Coachella. “I’ve heard before that Coachella has been around since the ‘90s, but I didn’t know it really existed until I was on social media,” said Carlmont freshman Chelsea Westbrook.
Teenagers experience Coachella from a social media lens
Vanessa Bucklin, Staff Writer • May 1, 2026

Though many teens do not attend Coachella in person, they continue to experience the festival through...

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