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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

Addya Agarwal

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer

Addya Agarwal (class of 2027) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a staff writer for Scot Scoop. She loves getting involved in community events and is currently the president of Key Club and She’s the First. In her free time, she enjoys reading, volunteering, listening to Taylor Swift, and watching “Gilmore Girls.”

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Historically, women have fought for rights ranging from suffrage to the right to own property. This March, women have been directing protests toward the Trump administration to preserve the rights they have and advocate for more transgender rights.

Students march into Women’s History Month

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Since the first Women’s History Month in 1987, this month-long observance to highlight the achievements of women has inspired women and girls across the country to support and uplift each other at community...

A high school student considers the prestige of the universities she is applying to in tandem with her college application tasks. She has started writing down all of the tasks she needs to complete on Post-It notes, which threaten to overwhelm her.

Beyond prestige: the cost of college

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

An empty classroom may be in the future for school programs, due to the Department of Education's order for educational institutions to remove DEI policies within the next two weeks or face losing federal funding. Cutting federal funding from schools could result in the removal of programs including free or reduced lunch, special education, financial aid, and more.

US Department of Education bans DEI initiatives in schools

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to all federally funded K-12 schools and universities across the nation on Friday, Feb. 14, instructing them to ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)...

A woman distributes groceries and money to a homeless man on the street. Point-in-time count volunteers provided the homeless people they encounter with food, water, and gift cards in exchange for participating in a housing situation survey.

Sunnyvale kicks off Santa Clara County point-in-time homeless count

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Hundreds of volunteers across Santa Clara County gathered to count the unhoused population in Sunnyvale and provide them with support and food.  Sunnyvale’s point-in-time homeless count took place...

A student prepares a table for Thanksgiving with decorations, plants, and snacks. Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday that takes place on the fourth Thursday in November.

Immigrant families transform holiday traditions with cultural practices

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Immigrant families celebrate the holiday season by blending cultural traditions and American customs, reflecting the diverse heritage of the Bay Area. Despite living in America, immigrant families often...

A student opens the Tinder app on her phone and prepares to set up her account. Tinder has repeatedly ranked as the most popular dating app in the world.

Online dating risks spark community concerns

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

A San Mateo County woman robbed and kidnapped a man she met through Facebook on their first date on Oct. 17. Thirty-one-year-old Luciana Romano had arranged to meet her date on Hillsdale Boulevard after...

San Mateo County has been encouraging residents to stay positive throughout the month as part of their "Love Over Loneliness" suicide prevention initiative.

San Mateo County furthers suicide prevention measures

Addya Agarwal, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

National Suicide Prevention Month in September has inspired change throughout the community, from Carlmont High School to San Mateo County. Multiple organizations, including the Carlmont Students Offering...

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