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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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Jackson Sneeringer

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor

Jackson is a junior at Carlmont High School, and she is so excited to be a part of the Scot Scoop editorial board. She covers topics ranging from tragedies to local events and Bay Area news. In her spare time, she is often found writing, playing sports, and traveling. You can see her portfolio here.

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A photo taken on Aug. 9, one day after the fires sparked and caused insurmountable damage. Areas of Lahaina are still smoking as the fire continues to smolder.

Picking up the pieces of Lahaina

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • December 4, 2023

One of hundreds of buildings scorched and destroyed by the Maui fires, Jesse Imbachs café is now a part of Lahaina history.

Disaster in paradise: the Maui wildfires

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • December 4, 2023

With rising prices on everything, college seems like the only option to survive in California. Yet, success comes in many forms and there is no definitive path of life.

[Photo] Editorial: College is not the only option

November 30, 2023

With rising prices on everything, college seems like the only option to survive in California. Yet, success comes in many forms and there is no definitive path of life.

Decades of violent conflict from both Israel and Palestine have dictated the current crisis in both states. Both have lost civilians, infrastructure, and peace.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: a complex history

Jackson Sneeringer and Emma Yin • November 19, 2023

Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a full-scale attack on Israel in early October. Now, over one month after the attack, the Israel-Hamas war has killed over 11,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip...

A group of seven Carlmont sophomores lead a DEI event in an effort to integrate it into community discussions.

Students organize DEI event to encourage community representation

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • May 27, 2023

Students from Carlmont High School hosted an open discussion event about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on May 24 at the Belmont Library to promote DEI's importance and spark further conversations...

Mental health and addiction have always been sources of struggle for many people. The proposed ballot initiative would help the whole process of treatment and recovery so patients can look to a brighter future.

Reforming treatment: California’s plan to modernize behavioral health services

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • March 30, 2023

In partnership with Sen. Susan Eggman, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a new ballot initiative on March 19 that would reshape how California services mental health and substance abuse.   The initiative,...

The interior of BACCs mobile care bus after it was found by San Mateo Police. Damages include a broken emergency hatch, broken ignition, stolen wigs, prosthetics, comfort supplies, and the catalytic converter.

Stolen bus brings awareness to nonprofit cancer care organization

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • March 12, 2023

A mobile care bus belonging to the nonprofit Bay Area Cancer Connections (BACC) was stolen and ransacked of wigs, prosthetics, and other specialized products designed to help cancer patients through treatment. BACC...

Around 4,000 high school students walked out of school and marched to the Minnesota capitol to demand that legislators make changes to gun control laws.

Opinion: Gun control laws are centered on the wrong problem

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • March 9, 2023

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the Assault Weapons Ban have three things in common. One, they are some of the first significant gun control laws enacted in America in the last three decades....

In the midst of a rising gun violence crisis, protests across the country spark hope for the future. The orange ribbon is the official color of anti-gun violence.

[Photo] National Gun Violence Survivors Week commemorates those affected by gun violence

February 9, 2023

In the midst of a rising gun violence crisis, protests across the country spark hope for the future. The orange ribbon is the official color of anti-gun violence.

Twinkies. Gorgeously golden brown, cream-filled sponge cakes that are almost entirely made up of cholesterol and fat, yet they are not necessarily an unhealthy food.

Eat Twinkies, be healthy

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • January 31, 2023

Pizza, french fries, donuts, sodas. These are some of the most unhealthy foods, according to the American Heart Association, containing a lot of fat, sugar, and cholesterol, yet they are some of the...

The Devonshire Little Store has stood tall since 1935, and has since been a community favorite. “That was the first place that my mom let me go,” said former resident Kim McGarvey. “I think it was probably 11 with some neighborhood friends and we would go down there and buy candy, it was just the greatest experience.”

Local corner store up for sale as owner bids farewell to San Carlos

Jackson Sneeringer, Scot Scoop Editor • January 18, 2023

The beloved owner of a local landmark corner store is selling the store and moving back to his home country in June after being a part of the community for three decades. The Devonshire Little Store...

As the school day ends at Carlmont, traffic surrounding the school is backed up with both student and parent drivers alike.

Fatal car crash renews concerns about safe teenage driving

Jackson Sneeringer and Zara Hai • November 22, 2022

Reckless teenage driving caused a car crash that killed the parents of young twin daughters, according to a statement by San Mateo County Coroner Robert Foucrault in an exclusive interview with Scot Scoop. The...

“Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs” ends with the upper part of a colossus of Ramses II, made of limestone in the 19th dynasty, according to the de Young Museum.

Ramses the Great exhibit immerses viewers in ancient Egyptian history

Zara Hai and Jackson Sneeringer • October 29, 2022

Newly excavated Egyptian artifacts made their debut at the “Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs” exhibit at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. “Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs”...

CORA organizes a remembrance service for Karina Castro to unite the community against domestic violence. The setup follows a purple theme due to the color representing domestic violence awareness.

Local vigil honors domestic violence victim Karina Castro

Jackson Sneeringer and Zara Hai • October 5, 2022

*Content Warning: This article includes mentions of graphic violence and domestic abuse.   Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA), a non-profit organization based in San Mateo dedicated to helping...

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