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
Two kittens wake from their daytime nap and look through the window at potential foster parents. "The main preparation, of course, is taking care of the stars of the show, the kittens! We have lots of volunteers who help the staff with that. We also do outreach through our social media and website to invite the community," said Colleen Crowley, the communications manager of the PHS/SPCA.
It’s raining kittens: PHS/SPCA navigates kitten season
Nicolaas Foks, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

With the peak of kitten season in sight, the Peninsula Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PHS/SPCA) is bustling...

A teen driver looks at an announcement on the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website encouraging applicants to get a REAL ID when obtaining their driver’s license. Both the DMV’s outreach and airport advertisements proved highly effective by the implementation deadline, with most travelers arriving prepared and carrying either a valid REAL ID or an acceptable alternative form of identification. “I was expecting there would be more commotion right on Wednesday with it going into effect, and it felt like a very normal day. I think they did a good job, at least recently, of letting people know that, if you don't have a REAL ID, have your passport,” said frequent flyer Laurie Lucas.
REAL ID enforcement finds success after decades of delays
Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
In San Francisco Japantown, a group of individuals gather to celebrate the season of cherry blossoms. Organizations participate in cultural parades to spread messages of inclusion and involvement. "Honoring AAPI contributions to U.S. history and culture are critical since our stories are often erased from history books and unknown to most Americans," said Irene Faye Duller, San Francisco State University lecturer.
AAPI month amplifies voices and spreads cultural pride
Ami Dong, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
Two seniors eat lunch together in the final weeks of the school year. They chat as the lunch period comes to an end.
Savoring senior year: Carlmont seniors reflect on growth, friendships, and the future
Hunter Prince, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025
A resident of San Mateo County calling the mental health crisis hotline. "Services provided by the mobile crisis team are available to anyone, any time of the day, and anywhere in our county. It fills a much-needed service gap," said Shirley Chu, a crisis and outreach manager at the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).
San Mateo County launches new mental health crisis response team
Anika Warrier, Staff Writer • May 11, 2025
A San Carlos resident holds a flyer that advertises the city’s upcoming Hometown Days festival, which is part of the centennial celebration. "I am really excited for the drone show that the flyer advertises because there has never been one in previous years," said Hana Yamawaki, a regular attendee of the event.
A century in the making: San Carlos prepares for city centennial celebration
Maya Kacholiya, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025

The city of San Carlos is launching preparations for its centennial celebration at the annual Hometown Days festival. The event will be taking place from May 16 through May 18, and features a wide variety of new additions in honor of the 100-year...

Photos of various colleges are on display. Many high school students decide to attend college after their graduation. The pressure of getting into various colleges can affect the mental health of high schoolers, according to the International Journal of High School Research.
Preparing for the future: the impact of AP exams
Caitlin Stehr, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025

Advanced Placement (AP) exams are college-level exams that are administered during the first two weeks of May and are designed to measure a student's mastery of a specific AP course's content and skills, according to the College Board. This...

Federal funding cuts under the Trump administration have left researchers uncertain about their futures and the value placed on science. Government agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are hit with layoffs, grant cuts, and cancellations due to budget threats. "The way that it's going to impact science in America is that there isn't going to be any science in America," said Colette Delawalla, founder and president of Stand Up for Science, a nonprofit organization.
Delaying progress: federal research funding on the chopping block
Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

Shiorichen · Delaying progress: federal research funding on the chopping block With the dismantling of scientific institutions nationwide due to broad reforms to federal science policy under the Trump administration, the future of American...

A YAC member and a participant plant a native plant into the soil. The goal of the workshop was to transform the garden into a thriving habitat for plants. “We're hoping to have some members from the Youth Advisory Committee and maybe some local teens from Belmont to sign up for weekly maintenance of the garden, because it's important to keep the weeds out, there's beautiful vegetables and flowers in there, and we don't want those to get disturbed,” said Patrick Schmitz, the Belmont Parks and Recreation Coordinator.
YAC Garden workshop grows plants and communities
Lara Ibasco, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

Plants and communities grew at the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) garden workshop, where participants learned how to help protect the local ecosystem and preserve native plants on Sunday, April 27.  At the Barrett Community Center garden,...

University of California, Berkeley students and faculty rally at Sproul Plaza, holding signs that say "stop the war on universities" and "hands off our students" to protest federal threats against diversity programs.
UC Berkeley rallies to defend higher education and DEI initiatives
Rachel Hong, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

Students, faculty, and union members gathered at the University of California, Berkeley's Sproul Plaza to protest federal threats to higher education funding under the Trump administration. The rally, organized by the Berkeley Faculty for...

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