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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.

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Andrew Tolu

Andrew Tolu, Staff Writer

Andrew Tolu is a sophomore at Carlmont High School, and this is his first year writing for Scot Scoop.  He enjoys playing flute and soccer in his free time and loves history, geography, and politics.

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Hillcrest Juvenile Hall is one of the youth centers affected by the passage of the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan.

San Mateo County passes new Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
April 28, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott made the controversial decision on March 2 to remove the Texas mask mandate and allow all businesses to reopen at 100% capacity via an executive order that took effect on March 10.

Texas eases COVID-19 restrictions with repeal of mask mandate

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
March 24, 2021
The San Carlos School District brought their transitional kindergartners, kindergartners, and first graders back to a hybrid form of in-person learning on Feb. 22.

San Carlos School District’s return to school leaves many conflicted

Andrew Tolu and Lindsay Augustine
February 28, 2021
The VITA program is helping the underprivileged with their taxes. Their student volunteers will get certified in February.

VITA student volunteers help prevent panic a-tax

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
February 1, 2021
The success of a school and its students can often depend on the amount of funds a school is able to secure.

Inequities in the education system

Andrew Tolu, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
People wait in line to pick up food provided by Samaritan House on a busy afternoon.

Local charities adapt to COVID-19 while maintaining holiday spirit

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
December 4, 2020
The UC Davis Mondavi Center is a performing arts venue at UC Davis. Despite affirmative action being banned for public universities, the school has been actively trying to combat the education gap. It has instituted new admission programs that benefit disadvantaged kids.

[Video] California’s rejection of affirmative action affects university admissions

Lindsay Augustine and Andrew Tolu
November 13, 2020
Just outside Hiller Aviation Museum, an aircraft is featured being “flown” by a statue in a mask. On Oct. 17, Hiller reopened its museum to the public, and this statue is demonstrative of the increased safety guidelines Hiller has had to undergo during its reopening process.

[Video] Hiller Aviation Museum hopes virtual gala offsets financial crash landing

Andrew Tolu and Lindsay Augustine
October 21, 2020
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