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

Gracia Shao-Xue

Gracia Shao-Xue, Social Media Managing Editor

Gracia Shao-Xue is a senior at Carlmont High School. She loves trying new foods and taking photos of everything!

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Michelin inspectors visit fine dining establishments frequently, remaining anonymous in compliance with the guide.

Behind the Michelin star: Anonymity of Inspectors

Gracia Shao-Xue, Social Media Managing Editor November 21, 2023

In the captivating realm of Michelin dining, anonymous assessors traverse the culinary landscape, concealing their identities while holding the ultimate authority over the fate of restaurants and chefs.  The...

The Dream Team

Gracia Shao-Xue, Social Media Managing Editor May 25, 2023

In large part, the Scots credit their successful season to a family-like bond within the team. "We are way more mature as people in practice, and we take things more seriously. Practice gives us more...

At the 2023 boys volleyball California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) NorCal Division III championship, hitter Eric Fadeyev finished with 15 kills against the Berean Christian Eagles. The Scots beat the Eagles 3-2.

A season with the Scots: the new NorCal champions

Stella Pavao and Gracia Shao-Xue May 25, 2023

The Carlmont varsity boys' volleyball team added four new trophies to the case this season. The Scots garnered significant wins in league, regional, and state tournaments, the most important of which came...

During a mid-set break, Berean Christian’s coach Sebastian Sheehan excites his team before resuming the set.

[Photo] Scots spike the Eagles to win first championship

Stella Pavao, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

During a mid-set break, Berean Christian’s coach Sebastian Sheehan excites his team before resuming the set.

A delectable cheesecake from The Village Pub in Woodside, Calif.

Behind the Michelin star: fine dining’s finest

Maya Campbell and Gracia Shao-Xue December 3, 2022

They are simultaneously found on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, within a certain culinary guidebook, and millions of miles away from Earth. These captivating objects have ensnared humanity's focus for thousands...

Scotsland Fair Gallery

At the Scotsland fair, clubs and other school groups at Carlmont organized fun performances and activities for students and staff to enjoy. The assembly hasn't been held in two years due to COVID-19,...

A goat stands on the back of a goat yoga participant as she does the table top pose.

Goat yoga remains popular among customers

Gracia Shao-Xue, Social Media Managing Editor December 9, 2021

Regardless of the poop, saliva, and constant sounds of chewing, goat yoga provides joy and weekly relaxation to customers at Lemos Farm.   Since its creation in Oregon in 2016, the concept of goat...

Rows of unused crab pots and buoys sit in a parking lot until the delay on the Dungeness crab season is lifted.

Wildlife protection laws affect Dungeness crab market

Gracia Shao-Xue, Social Media Managing Editor November 17, 2021

A highly sought-after Thanksgiving dish may be unavailable to Bay Area consumers due to wildlife protection laws along the California coastline.  The season typically starts in the middle of November,...

A customer shops for Halloween masks at a local Spirit Halloween store.

Procrastinating teens scramble to buy Halloween costumes

Gracia Shao-Xue, Social Media Managing Editor October 27, 2021

As Halloween approaches, people of all ages have begun the search for costumes. For those who have procrastinated their search for the perfect costume, some feel an overwhelming sensation of panic and...

A restaurant employee helps a customer to his choice of food at the Taste of the County.

‘Taste of the County’ brings hope for a return to normalcy

Gracia Shao-Xue, Social Media Managing Editor October 6, 2021

In an effort to recognize local restaurants that had donated meals to healthcare workers and families in need during the pandemic, a festival called "Taste of the County" brought restaurants and businesses...

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