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Scot Scoop News

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

Lara Craciun

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer

Lara Craciun is currently a sophomore at Carlmont High School. She looks to tell the stories behind sports. She plays both club and high school soccer and has a lot of background knowledge about sports.

Twitter @laraacraciun

All content by Lara Craciun
"Being self-conscious makes you feel like you need to be nothing below perfect," said Parina Patel, a sophomore at Menlo High School.

Teens need to stop caring

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer April 30, 2020

"Her hair is ugly." "He's so overweight." "Ew, that shirt makes her stomach look weird." Harsh, right? For the average person, yes, but for a teenager, it's normal.  Many teenagers are constantly...

This is the last episode in the series, and we are talking this time to go back to the beginning of our journey to remember Mo.

This is the last episode in the series, and we are talking this time to go back to the beginning of our journey to remember Mo.

In this episode we are investigating the police, again.

In Memory of Mo Ep4: The police, again

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer March 12, 2020

In this episode we are going back to a path that seemed like a dead end. That's right, you guessed it: the police. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter for podcast updates! Twitter @laraacraciun Instagram...

This is a podcast dedicated to remembering Mohammed Othman. We investigate and look into his murder, while remembering his legacy.

In Memory of Mo Ep3: School Staff

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer February 27, 2020

In this episode, we turn to Mo's trusted adults at Carlmont High School, which he attended. I interview Jake Messina, Mo's football coach. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram for podcast updates! Twitter:...

In episode two, I reach out to the Belmont Police Department to see what information we can get regarding this case.

In Memory of Mo Ep2: The police

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer February 20, 2020

This is episode two on our mission to remember Mo. In this episode, I reach out to the Belmont Police Department to see what information we can get regarding this case.   Follow me on Twitter...

Join me as we try to uncover Mohammed's story, and remember his life.

[Video] In Memory of Mo Ep1: In a Nutshell

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer January 27, 2020

Mohammad Othman was shot and killed on Jan. 8, 2019. Nobody knows who did it and why. So, come along with me as we uncover the story and remember Mo.

Freshman Curly Raddavero spikes the ball over the net to San Mateo.

JV volleyball gets rattled in fall to San Mateo

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer October 23, 2019

After an intense back and forth match, Carlmont girls JV volleyball fell short against San Mateo in two close sets. After losing 25-13 in the first set and 30-28 in the second, the Scots walked off...

Sophomore Nadia Fedetova serves the ball to the opposing team.

Girls JV volleyball wins against Woodside despite coach vacancy

Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer October 2, 2019

Carlmont High School’s girls JV volleyball team remained without a head coach during their two-set win against Woodside High School.  Last week, Carlmont let the team’s JV coach go halfway through...

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