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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

Aleyda Contreras

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer

Aleyda Contreras is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. She enjoys attending events in her community and writing about them for the Scots Scoop News.

Twitter: @Aleydal23

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The Los Angeles Times reports an increased number of subscribers to the Netflix streaming service amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

Cartoon: One More Episode

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

In Indonesia, villagers are dressing up as ghosts in order to scare people into social distancing

Cartoon: Scared Apart

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer April 27, 2020

Tips are often essential to maintaining the livelihood of workers in the service industry.

A tip of the paycheck

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer April 22, 2020

Tiredness whispers through you after six and a half hours of school, the weight of your eyelids a complement to the intense yearning for rest. However, there is one more thing you have to do: you trade...

In America, according to CNBC, lawyers expect a rise in divorces as couples isolate. The New York Times also writes that there's been an increased number of divorce applications in China after isolation during the pandemic.

[Photo] Cartoon: Self-Isolation Break-Ups

April 20, 2020

In America, according to CNBC, lawyers expect a rise in divorces as couples isolate. The New York Times also writes that there's been an increased number of divorce applications in China after isolation...

Cartoon: Fact and Fiction

Cartoon: Fact and Fiction

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer April 13, 2020

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, school has been closed for the remainder of the school year, and school activities have been canceled as well.

Cartoon: Senior Year

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer April 6, 2020

California's shelter-in-place directive mandates residents to put into practice social distancing. The general guideline for the practice is to stay 6 feet away from others in public areas.

Cartoon: 6 Feet Away

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer March 23, 2020

All schools in the Sequoia School District have been canceled from March 16 to April 6 until further notice. In the meanwhile, it's likely students will face various issues adjusting to online learning at home.

Cartoon: School Online

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer March 16, 2020

According to The Washington Post, stores are failing to meet the demands of personal care items due to the precautions being taken against Coronavirus.

Cartoon: COVID-19 Sells Out

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer March 9, 2020

Club members write compliments to each other as vice president Emma Lee glues them on to a poster.

Bring Change to Mind promotes self-love for Valentine’s Day

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer February 15, 2020

Some days, getting up is difficult. "But maybe if you tried harder, it's not so bad." "Being sad and anxious is a choice." "Just choose to be happy." Stigma causes people to feel ashamed of...

In F Hall, the walls are covered in displays, full of student photos, paintings, and drawings. The walls serve as an exposition of their hard work.

Carlmont’s visual arts program builds foundation for creativity

Aleyda Contreras, Staff Writer January 26, 2020

Cameras, clay, paint, sketchbooks, and photos come to life under the guidance of creative visionaries in Carlmont's visual arts program. Students have a vast array of classes and clubs available to...

Little kids enjoy music played by the Woodside High School orchestra.

Hometown Holidays celebration provides opportunities for all

Saya Deshpande and Aleyda Contreras December 11, 2019

The sight of fake snow and the sounds of Christmas music were just two of the main features of the Hometown Holidays celebration. The annual Hometown Holidays celebration took place in Downtown Redwood...

A little girl pets a bunny from the South Bay Rabbit Rescue.

Rescue animals find new homes through National Pet Adoption Weekend

Saya Deshpande and Aleyda Contreras November 13, 2019

In 2010, the Friends of Madera Animal Shelter (FMAS) had to put down over 5,000 animals. In 2016, that number dropped significantly to about 1,000. There are an estimated 70 million stray animals in...

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