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
April Diehn

April Diehn, Staff Writer

April Diehn (class of 2027) is a sophomore at Carlmont and it is her first year writing for Scot Scoop. She is excited to explore the journalism community and write about entertainment. Outside of school, she enjoys swimming competitively and hanging out with friends.

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Addison Miller snacks on her custom creation at Menchie's, where topping choices turn dessert into a personalized experience.

Menchie’s transcends traditional ice cream shops

April Diehn, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Menchie's is not just a frozen yogurt shop; it's an experience. When customers walk through the door, they are met with an interactive display of toppings, which allows them to customize their frozen yogurt...

Costco offers a wide selection of vegetables available in bulk, ideal for customers looking to stock up.

Costco shoppers weigh the impacts of buying in bulk

April Diehn, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

For many customers, Costco's towering shelves and endless aisles offer the excitement of massive savings, where you can purchase a year's supply of pasta or enough toilet paper to last a pandemic. Shoppers...

Brandy Melville, a store popular with teens, sells preppy fast fashion clothing with a "one-size-fits-all" approach. "I think it’s really bad that Brandy only offers one-size-fits-all clothes. It excuses so many people and contradicts the body positivity that is being embraced in this generation," said Devyn Oliveira, a sophomore at Carlmont.

One size fits who: Brandy Melville sizing causes concern in a body-positive era

April Diehn, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

As the weather begins to cool and fall sets in, teens rush to their favorite stores to update their wardrobes from tank tops to cozy sweaters. Among many popular brands that students choose from, Brandy...

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