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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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Ayana Ganjoo

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief

Ayana Ganjoo (class of 2026) is the Editor-in-Chief of Marketing and is a senior at Carlmont. She is excited to serve in this position and help lead the journalism program. In her free time, she enjoys coaching gymnastics, testing her daily caffeine intake limits, and racking up her Menchie’s rewards points. View her portfolio here!

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At the Portland-based "Not Alone" conference, Ashlen Hilliard, a former cult member and founder of support group People Leave Cults, presents to a group, sharing words of wisdom and personal accounts of her experience in a high-control group. Supportive conferences like these help former cult members connect through shared experiences and discover new techniques to deal with the mental repercussions of cult involvement.

Unseen stories: the psychology of cults

Ayana Ganjoo and Madilyn Shoop-Gardner • March 25, 2025

Everyday life for 8-year-old Dhyana Levey seemed no different from that of her peers. She went to school on the weekdays, played with other kids her age in downtown Santa Barbara, and read books with...

Mother and writer Claire Seda and another mom discuss their writing during one of Seda's monthly writing club meetings. Seda's writing club is aimed towards mothers who wish to recover passions that have been pushed aside due to other maternal duties and working life. "With writing, whether you’re writing about a fantasy world, or writing your personal memoir, writing can be relaxing," Seda said.

Moms in action: striking a balance between worlds

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2024

According to a study by the Pew Research Center, 57% of young men look forward to becoming fathers and having a family. In a world that has historically emphasized motherhood as a primary facet of life...

Belmont's streets are windy and have uneven sidewalks, leading to low pedestrian activity. The city's Comprehensive Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan has long aimed to address the issue, yet little action has been taken since the plan's approval in 2014.

[Photo] Editorial: Belmont’s layout needs to promote community development

Editorial Staff • November 5, 2024

Belmont's streets are windy and have uneven sidewalks, leading to low pedestrian activity. The city's Comprehensive Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan has long aimed to address the issue, yet little action has...

The varsity football team runs down a row of enthusiastic cheerleaders, celebrating their 42-38 win.

Homecoming 2024: Student spirit soars

Daniela Cuadros, Ayana Ganjoo, Naomi Hsu, Audrey Navasca, and Isabella Rice • October 21, 2024

The University of California, Davis marching band energizes the audience during the much-beloved Battle of the Bands tradition against Stanford and Carlmont.

Community in harmony: Celebrate the Music 2024

Ayana Ganjoo, Daniela Cuadros, Jessica Li, Linda Reeder, and Nathan Turnbeaugh • April 28, 2024

A yellow mariposa lily grows in Monte Bello Open Space Preserve in Los Altos, California. It is among the many wildflower varieties that can be seen during the spring and summer months in sunny grassland habitats.

Wildflower season begins

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • March 19, 2024

As spring approaches, San Mateo County's diverse collection of wildflowers is already beginning to show their colors.  San Mateo and Santa Clara County include preserves and parks belonging to the...

Elon Musk reveals his Neuralink implantation device. Contrary to his claims, Neuralink's testing process was chalk-full of animal cruelty and illegal activities, prompting investigation requests from the government.

Opinion: Neuralink needs to halt animal testing

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • March 8, 2024

Founded in March 2017, Elon Musk's Neuralink company is producing a brain-computer interface designed to let people control technology simply by thinking. However, the results of his cruel animal testing...

Heavy rain pours down in Disneyland on Feb. 24. Disneyland, located in Anaheim, is a part of the greater Los Angeles community affected by torrential downpours.

Second wave of storms sweep Southern California

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2024

Heavy rain hits parts of Southern California, causing flooding, evacuations, and the closure of local facilities.  The storm system follows bouts of rain in recent months, with this February being...

Faculty and students at San Francisco State University protest against the historic deal that came as a result of the recent CSU strike. While the tentative agreement reached by CSU faculty and administration has received support by many, some strongly feel that the amount of compromise in the tentative agreement showed weakness on the faculty's part.

CSU strike ends in tentative agreement

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2024

California State University's (CSU) first systemwide strike has ended, with the chancellor's office agreeing to some faculty demands in a tentative deal.  The strike, intended to span the week of Jan....

Inflation amidst home prices is a massive burden upon citizens looking to settle in the beloved Bay Area. Currently listed at $1 million, the bold price of this Alameda property reflects the difficulty of home hunting.

Priced out of the Bay: uprooting a community

Ayana Ganjoo and Reese Adrouny • January 23, 2024

Four suitcases and one flight brought Shauna Hyde and her family from Germany to Belmont, California in 2016. They felt alone in their new home, but after years of making friends, volunteering, and driving...

BTI students serve themselves a variety of pies during the much-beloved annual Pie Feast. "Lots of students bring in pies," Abdilla said. "They can be store bought, homemade, whatever you want.”

Carlmont teachers celebrate an early Thanksgiving with students

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • November 27, 2023

While Carlmont students eagerly awaited Thanksgiving break, some teachers began the holiday festivities early by integrating all sorts of Turkey Day events into otherwise regular classes. The teachers...

An ofrenda in the staff lounge is decorated for Día de los Muertos. Common decorations for ofrenda altars include colorful skulls, flowers, candles, and pictures of loved ones.

Latinos Unidos x BSU prepares for Día de los Muertos celebrations

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2023

The Carlmont Latinos Unidos x Black Student Union (BSU) is inviting students to participate in several activities this week to honor Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead,...

Students enjoy nature in Edgewood Park at a Carlmont Green Team-led hike. The hiking event is a response to the Project Green Challenge Day 8 prompt, which challenges students to find the benefits of experiencing the great outdoors. "We’re encouraging all of our green team members to participate in the PGC challenge this month," said Natalie Su, a co-president of the Green Team.

Green Team succeeds in global challenge

Ayana Ganjoo, Marketing Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2023

The Carlmont Green Team is participating in the San Francisco-based Project Green Challenge, a global program that invites students to live a more environmentally-conscious lifestyle.  The Project...

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