Smile, you’re on Flock

Jiya Venkatesh, Anoushka Swaminathan, and Maximus Kwan • May 25, 2026

Satire: Leave me alone, Linkedin!

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

Dear LinkedIn, Please leave me alone.  I know you miss me. I know I left you abruptly. But I'm 17, and I simply cannot keep up with you anymore.  I really did value us, I hope you know that....

Opinion: ‘TikTokification’ didn’t kill music, culture did

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • January 21, 2026

“TikTokification” is an internet term coined to describe the cultural influence of one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. A quick search yields video essayists applying it to everything...

Opinion: ‘I am sexy’ is the blueprint

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • December 7, 2025

While digging through the Belmont Historical Archive of old newspaper articles about Carlmont High School, I found an article about the Scot’s Express, a student-made newspaper (a prototype of the Highlander),...

Cartoon: Artificial confidence

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • December 4, 2025

[Photo] Opinion: Carlmont football is overhyped

Ashlyn Wong, Scot Scoop Editor • October 26, 2025

A large Carlmont scoreboard overshadows various sports equipment, including a basketball, volleyball, a badminton shuttlecock and a cheerleading pompom. The scoreboard represents the Carlmont football...

[Photo] Billie Eilish calls for billionaires to give back

Nehir Hosgur, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Billie Eilish Stands over the crowd at the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) magazine's award ceremony sending a message to billionaires that we as a people expect more from them. She not only inspires people...

Daly City advances affordable housing with Midway Village redevelopment

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • June 1, 2025

Daly City is making bold strides toward housing equity with the ongoing redevelopment of Midway Village, an affordable housing project near the Cow Palace in the Bayshore neighborhood. This ambitious project...

Should you judge someone based on their political values?

Ashlyn Wong and Jiya Venkatesh • May 30, 2025

In 2025, your politics aren't just your opinion, they're your identity. When Brandon Wu showed up to school wearing a red MAGA hat, the reaction wasn’t just disagreement, it was an onslaught.  “They...

East Palo Alto’s Cinco de Mayo festival celebrates Latino culture, community, and connection

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • May 18, 2025

The scent of numerous food stalls mixed with the sounds of mariachi and kids' laughter in the crowd at the 40th anniversary of East Palo Alto’s Cinco de Mayo festival on May 4, 2025. The festival...

Ralston Avenue safety petition rallies Belmont community support

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

A petition for improved pedestrian safety on Ralston Avenue has sparked discussion in Belmont, drawing attention to a road residents say has long been unsafe for students. Launched by Tiffany Obayashi,...

San Mateo County’s Juvenile Hall faces scrutiny over meals for detained youth

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

In San Mateo County's Juvenile Hall, concerns have arisen over the quality and cost of meals provided to detained youth.  The Youth Services Center (YSC), a juvenile detention facility opened in September...

Stanford Blood Center launches Warriors ticket raffle for blood donations

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025

The Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is launching a new opportunity for blood donors to enter a raffle to win two tickets to see the Golden State Warriors play against the Denver Nuggets in March 2025. Individuals...

Juvenile manslaughter sentencing leads to widespread debate

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

Public outcry has followed the sentencing of a 20-year-old, whose car crash resulted in the death of a couple, leaving their twin daughters orphaned. The 20-year-old was tried on Jan. 16 in San Mateo...

Belmont’s Holiday Craft Faire ties community together

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

The air filled with festive cheer as the Belmont community gathered at Twin Pines Park for the much anticipated Holiday Craft Faire on Nov. 23. Twinkling lights and the sounds of carolers set the tone...

Belmont updates plan for housing accessibility

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

The city of Belmont has taken a step to address housing needs by adopting an updated 2023-2031 Housing Element, a blueprint that aims to improve housing availability and affordability over the next seven...

Belmont gears up for second annual Trunk-or-Treat

Jiya Venkatesh, Staff Writer • October 19, 2024

The City of Belmont is kicking off its second annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30. The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the family-oriented event in the parking lot outside their office at...