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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.

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Alexander Menchtchikov

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor

Alexander Menchtchikov is a senior editor who is in his third year in the journalism program. He enjoys playing soccer and following several sports in his time outside of writing. Find him on X @amenchtchikov.

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St. Anthony's Foundation's dining room sits on Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco's Tenderloin. They serve approximately 1,700 meals everyday according to their website.

Solving San Francisco’s crisis

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • December 20, 2023

According to the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) count, 887 out of 100,000 San Francisco residents experience homelessness. That is the third-highest rate in the United States, ranking only behind Oakland and...

Sophomore outfielder Tyler Webster starts running to first base after a check swing.

Scots shut out Mustangs on senior day

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • May 11, 2023

Carlmont's varsity baseball team clinched a Central Coast Section (CCS) playoff spot with a close win against Capuchino on Wednesday, capping off a successful senior day. Senior pitcher Tyler Pechetti...

Infielder Jack Wiessinger walks with his family.

[Photo] In photos: Baseball senior day

May 11, 2023

Infielder Jack Wiessinger walks with his family.

Junior catcher Kaden Healy runs towards first base after a hit.

In Photos: Scots lose late to Spartans

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • March 20, 2023

In a closely contested match that ended 8-7, Carlmont varsity baseball lost their Saturday matchup against the Mountain View Spartans. Despite the Scots mounting a late rally with four runs in the...

A branch of Silicon Valley Bank on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park.

Opinion: The Silicon Valley Bank collapse could’ve been avoided

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • March 17, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) mid-March collapse is the biggest bank failure since 2008 and the 2nd largest in American history. Making its name in the San Francisco Bay Area, SVB was well regarded...

Justin Fields, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson all represent a new generation of NFL quarterbacks.

Opinion: The new era of NFL quarterbacks should excite fans

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • February 22, 2023

The Super Bowl LVII matchup of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles was the first of its kind, as the quarterbacks in it showed what the future of the NFL might hold. Patrick Mahomes of...

Three consecutive weeks of rain filled California's reservoirs, but not enough was kept to alleviate the drought.

Opinion: California wasted the rain

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • January 25, 2023

After three weeks of heavy rain, which brought along floods and disaster declarations across California, there is finally a dry forecast. While rain filled the state’s reservoirs and restored groundwater,...

Freshman forward Lindsay Wong fights for the ball in the midfield.

Scots outlast Panthers in competitive matchup

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • December 14, 2022

Carlmont’s varsity girls soccer team played a close game against Presentation on Dec. 13 and came back from a 1-0 deficit to beat the Panthers 3-1. “It was a really good game with two really solid...

Head Coach Ryan Hamilton talks to the JV baseball team following 10-0 win in 2022 against King's Academy.

Coach Profile: Ryan Hamilton paves his own path

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • December 13, 2022

Before the 2022 season, the last time Carlmont’s varsity baseball team won a league title was in 2017. Five years later, Ryan Hamilton led them to the title in his second year as the Scot’s head coach. Hamilton...

"Social media's influence is tough to manage, but in this age [the platforms] have enough data to be aware of possible negative side-effects to control its content," said John Rowe, a marketing teacher at Carlmont.

Algorithms: social media’s role in modern radicalization

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • October 28, 2022

Dangerous and radical ideas have always existed, but only recently have they begun to spread at an alarming degree on social media. These platforms can change their algorithms to stop it, but the money...

The Scots finished the season in second place in the Peninsula Athletic League Bay division.

Scots sweep Bearcats on senior night

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • October 26, 2022

Carlmont’s varsity girls tennis team gave their seniors a proper send-off as they beat San Mateo 7-0 at home on Tuesday Oct. 25.  “Everyone did really well today,” said Margaret Goldsmith, the...

Senior running back John Hanna takes the ball for a first down during Carlmont's final drive of the game.

Scots fall to Mustangs in close league opener

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • October 1, 2022

Carlmont's varsity football team played a hard-fought home game against Capuchino this Friday, but a late comeback charge was not enough to secure the win for the Scots. A late missed 2-point conversion...

John Hanna, a senior running back, races the ball down the sideline as he tries to lead a comeback in the fourth quarter. "He's done an excellent job," said Head Coach Eric Rado. "He is very durable and a great athlete."

[Photo] Scots fall to the Cougars in first loss of the season

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • September 11, 2022

John Hanna, a senior running back, races the ball down the sideline as he tries to lead a comeback in the fourth quarter. "He's done an excellent job," said Head Coach Eric Rado. "He is very durable and...

Senior Tanner Van Why gets a base hit in a game against St. Ignatius.

Scots shut out Mustangs in a commanding performance

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • May 7, 2022

Carlmont’s varsity baseball team now stands alone in first after a pair of home runs and a lights-out pitching performance led to a 4-0 win at home against Capuchino on Friday. Tripp Garrish, a senior...

Daivik Vennela, Noah Werbinski, Grant Goetz, and Jason Tofigh talk at second base as reliever Rintaro Sato comes in to pitch.

Scots blow out Panthers and continue their dominant season

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • April 21, 2022

Carlmont’s JV baseball team won 7-2 in a home game against Burlingame on Wednesday following key performances from pitchers and batters alike. The Scots’ victory was assisted by impressive showings...

Senior Carson Vance swings at the ball as Carlmont leads 3-2 in the 3rd inning.

Scots crack the Acorns in the final innings

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • March 17, 2022

Carlmont’s varsity baseball team continues its hot streak as they rolled through Live Oak on Wednesday. The Scots came back from a one-run deficit by scoring five unanswered runs in the 5th and 6th...

Senior third basemen Colton Fisher completes a double play after a putout and an outfield assist from center fielder Colin O'Driscoll.

Scots’ race to the varsity baseball title begins

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • February 17, 2022

Ryan Hamilton's Scots are not throwing away their shot as they hit their season off with a promising game in their bid for first place after falling short the year prior. In a scrimmage against Sacred...

A Carlmont player nutmegs a Capuchino player while dribbling up the field.

[Photo] Scots rout Mustangs in lopsided affair

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • January 28, 2022

A Carlmont player nutmegs a Capuchino player while dribbling up the field.

Players participate in a shooting drill during basketball tryouts.

Basketball tryouts show promise for the winter season

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • November 6, 2021

As tryouts are coming to a close, Carlmont's basketball coach holds high expectations for the prospective players. Recently, the Carlmont basketball program has performed well, winning the Peninsula...

Kian Bhatt, a freshman, scores final goal of Scots' 12-2 win

Scots blow Panthers out of the water

Alexander Menchtchikov, Scot Scoop Editor • October 5, 2021

Carlmont JV boys water polo team dominated the Panthers, winning 12-2 as the visitors at Burlingame High School. The Scots began their take over in the first quarter with a striking opening play; in...

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