Grace Wu is a junior at Carlmont High School, and this is her second year in the journalism program. She is a staff writer for Scot Scoop and an editor for the Highlander. Check out her portfolio here!
Residents experienced power outages and evacuated their homes after firefighters responded to at least two fires in San Mateo County (SMC) at 2:24 p.m. on Tuesday.
Around 8:15 p.m., evacuation orders...
A 17-year-old male was taken into custody after being identified as one of the persons responsible for the shooting on Friday afternoon, according to a Sunday press release.
Around 2 p.m. on Friday,...
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination was advanced with the Senate Judiciary Committee’s 53-47 procedural vote on April 4, allowing for a final confirmation vote to come later in...
*Article updated March 2
Starting March 12, schools in California will no longer require students to wear masks, although coverings are still strongly recommended. San Mateo County (SMC) will not add...
It might be the blasts of air on your face and the feeling of freedom as you race down the snowing hills that draw you to skiing. Maybe you love gliding, jumping, and twirling across the ice to music....
*Updated on Jan. 14, 2022
After more than one week back to school from winter break, the Associated Student Body (ASB) postponed the annual Winter Formal to Friday, March 4, from 7-11 p.m. at the Fox...
On Nov. 15, nine people armed with hammers smashed jewelry cases and took off in Concord. Another robbery was reported at Louis Vuitton in San Francisco’s Union Square on Nov. 19. The next day, an estimated...
As the winter season approaches, morning fog and rain take over the sunny, clear skies of the summer, subjecting student drivers to risky conditions. Since most teens practice driving in better weather,...
Amidst the widespread protests last year, one request came out loud and strong: schools should implement an ethnic studies course into the curriculum.
California became the first state to respond. On...
“Well, what do you know about doing business?” was the response she received when she first became an entrepreneur.
Three years later, after establishing a successful company and beginning...
Crowds of students gathered in the center of Carlmont, kindling old and new interests through exploring various club booths. This year, the annual Clubs Fair returned to its original in-person format in...
Carlmont senior Colin Walker passed away from an accidental drug overdose on Aug. 29.
It is believed that he took a drug laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid used to treat severe pain, which caused...
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month has occurred in May since 1992. In 2006, the same month also became Jewish American Heritage Month. In addition to other commemorative heritage...
A year into the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines from three companies: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna,...
The modern world revolves around technology, but not everyone has the same access to it.
This digital divide grew more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, as students require direct access to Wi-Fi...
Click. Swipe. Double-tap. Comment. Swipe.
Change app. Repeat.
A process so familiar to teens worldwide may influence how people develop during the critical point of life.
Times are changing...
Often considered the most important meal of the day, breakfast foods are in high demand at the Samaritan House of San Mateo County.
"They're very popular in terms of the items that families really...
Finding the perfect home is challenging; finding one that fits a budget limit is even more difficult.
Average house prices are on the rise in the Bay Area, adding to the struggles of those who have...
Battling diseases, especially ones without known cures, is one of the greatest hardships people can face.
But those who must do not fight alone.
Carlmont students support those going through blood...
Climate change is a critical problem weighing on society today, and Carlmont's Green Team knows it.
In an effort to encourage recognition of climate change, Green Team issued a Climate Emergency Petition...
Holding a virtual event is no easy task, especially if that event is one of Carlmont's most popular activities. The annual Clubs Fair was held virtually over social media this year due to distance learning...
![Despite possible dangers, teens often drive themselves to school and back home, hoping to practice and gain more experience. “I think our inexperience overall with not knowing stuff and not being super comfortable with the car coupled with ‘I want to be with my friend 24/7’ makes [driving] hard and a little bit dangerous,” said junior Amelia Clevenger.](https://scotscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7017_adobespark-e1636677007204-900x584.jpg)
