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
The state capitol in Sacramento stands as the heart of state-level decision-making, where lawmakers make policies affecting local economies, communities, and education systems. Much of California's legislation passes through committees and debates in this building.
California shifts slightly right in 2024 elections
Everett Keninger, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

While California remains a Democratic state, many counties are now voting Republican, as they dislike many of the current policies particularly...

The Kennedy family crest replaces the stars on the canton of the American flag. Much of American politics is dominated by a select group of families, including the Kennedys.
Opinion: How select families run American politics
Chloe Taylor, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
A flurry of news reports are published before the election. But afterwards, there is a slow die down in news coverage.
Election reflections: media interest post-election shifts towards community engagement
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
The importance of polling rises to the top of conversation after the results of the presidential election. Lowered response rates led to more uncertainty as to who the victor would be pre-election, symbolized by the question mark at the end of the polls. ""People who fill out polls might not be the most diverse representatives of the American population, but knowing the needs of a select group, a select sample size is definitely a lot better than not understanding the needs of any group," Sweekriti Ratnam said.
Presidential election showcases the importance of polling
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
The Sequoia Union High School District office is the workplace for the Board of Trustees. This is where the Board of Trustees hosts meetings discussing current issues and policies relating to the school district.
Sequoia Union High School District elects new board member
Ethan Zhao, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
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Issues that matter
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 5, 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
As the national election approaches, the opposing political parties quarrel over environmental policy.
Issues that matter: debating the importance of environmental policy
Linda Reeder and Wesley Kron • November 3, 2024
With the upcoming presidential election, the opposing Democratic and Republican parties are wrestling for power over gun policies.
Issues that matter: local views on national gun policies
Daniela Cuadros and Linda Reeder • November 3, 2024
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