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  • Many restaurants are struggling during the pandemic, but others have found new ways to stay afloat. For instance, some restaurants on Laurel Street in San Carlos: "Just taking a walk down Laurel Street, there’s a bunch of outdoor seating, and cars aren’t allowed on the road, and I personally really like that change; I think it’s nice to have a walkable area with outdoor seating,” said Rory McGann, a senior.

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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.

Scot Scoop News
Austin Li

Austin Li, Staff Writer

Austin Li is a sophomore attending Carlmont High School. This is his first year in Media Arts and writing for Scot Scoop. Austin is also on the basketball and football team so he is quite knowledgeable about certain sports. He dreams of working in the business field, as he is in DECA and is currently working on his own company.

 

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Ryan Jocson, a sophomore team captain, battles for possession.

Boys JV soccer team dominates Menlo-Atherton

Austin Li, Staff Writer
May 1, 2021
The Scots drive the ball up the field in an attempt to increase their lead entering the third quarter.

Scots destroy Ravens in Friday night rivalry matchup

Austin Li, Staff Writer
April 18, 2021
Carlmont varsity starts their first drive of the scrimmage.

Football season kicks off against Archbishop Riordan

Austin Li, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
Carlmont swim warms up in preparation for their first meet of the 2021 season.

Carlmont swimming dives into a new year

Austin Li, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
Star guard James Harden shoots a deep three in his old Houston Rockets threads.

NBA’s big trade brings big concerns

Austin Li, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
Civil rights advocates protest in hopes of seeing a better future filled with equality.

Discrimination within the classroom

Austin Li and Samantha Kosman
January 22, 2021
A student's desk is filled with study guides and review sheets as he studies for finals.

Teachers make ‘final’ decisions regarding final exams

Austin Li, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
Students feel overwhelmed with stress, as they are pressured with college applications.

College applications leave students with ‘major’ decisions

Austin Li, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020
Jordan Dooley, a sophomore, pours brownie batter into a baking tin.

Carlmont’s Baking Club finds a silver lining in the ongoing pandemic

Austin Li, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
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