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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

Josh Fagel

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer

Josh Fagel is a senior at Carlmont High School and a future Stanford Cardinal, and is a staff writer for the Carlmont Highlander, as well as the host of the Scot Scoop Podcast. His interests include politics, music, videogames, and eating ice cream. When not spending time working on articles and podcasts, Josh leads the Carlmont Drumline and drums in his own rock band and jazz combo.

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Carlmont Scot Scoop Podcast #9

Carlmont Scot Scoop Podcast #9

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer May 18, 2014

Josh Fagel's last podcast covers Hometown Days and the upcoming spirit week at Carlmont. https://soundcloud.com/joshfagel/carlmont-scot-scoop-podcast-9   Josh Fagel is a senior at Carlmont...

Scot Scoop Podcast #8

Scot Scoop Podcast #8

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer May 4, 2014

Josh Fagel covers topics such as AP test preparations, cell phone search warrants, and concludes with the "winners of the week." https://soundcloud.com/joshfagel/scot-scoop-podcast-8   Josh...

Scot Scoop Podcast #7

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer April 24, 2014

Josh Fagel covers topics such as Prom and Common Core testing at Carlmont, and concludes with the "winners of the week." http://soundcloud.com/joshfagel/scot-scoop-podcast- Josh Fagel is a senior...

Scot Scoop Podcast #6

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer April 1, 2014

Josh Fagel explores alternatives to college for current seniors, and concludes with the "winners of the week." https://soundcloud.com/joshfagel/scot-scoop-podcast-6 Josh Fagel is a senior at...

Scot Scoop Podcast #5

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer March 19, 2014

Josh Fagel covers topics such as Project Happiness, a tenured teacher taking a leave of absence, and concludes with the "winners of the week." https://soundcloud.com/joshfagel/scot-scoop-podcast-5 Josh...

Scot Scoop Podcast #4

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer March 2, 2014

Josh Fagel covers topics such as second-semester seniors and the Ukraine, and concludes with the "winners of the week." https://soundcloud.com/joshfagel/scot-scoop-podcast-4 Josh Fagel is a senior at...

Scot Scoop Podcast #3

Scot Scoop Podcast #3

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer February 17, 2014

In this Scot Scoop podcast, Josh Fagel covers topics such as the Heritage Fair and satirical articles, and adds a new "picks of the week" section to his podcast. https://soundcloud.com/joshfagel/scot-scoop-podcast-3 Josh...

Scot Scoop Podcast #2

Scot Scoop Podcast #2

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer February 2, 2014

In this Scot Scoop Podcast, Josh Fagel covers topics such as the Spring Musical, gun control, and raising the minimum wage. Josh Fagel is a senior at Carlmont High School and is a staff writer...

Scot Scoop Podcast #1

Scot Scoop Podcast #1

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer January 21, 2014

In this Scot Scoop Podcast, Josh Fagel covers topics such as Winter Formal, schedule changes, and the Feminist Club controversy. Josh Fagel is a senior at Carlmont High School and is a staff writer...

Senior Kalila Kirk takes a math test.

Mixed report card for new finals schedule

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer December 12, 2013

An onslaught of whining and cheering has stormed the Carlmont campus in reaction to the new finals schedule. Last year, after a regular school day on Monday, students took finals on Tuesday, Wednesday,...

Three flannels laid out in preparation for Flannel Friday

Flannel Friday frenzy

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

Country lifestyle is invading Carlmont in the form of a spirit day. On Friday Nov. 22, Carlmont's Associated Student Body (ASB) is organizing a day when students are encouraged to wear flannel shirts...

Senior Kalila Kirk coping with the Common App problems

For seniors, a pain in the app

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer November 7, 2013

Most seniors currently have enough drama in their lives to have their own MTV show. The drama is ignited by problems with the Common App, an online form that allows seniors to apply to multiple schools...

Scots homecoming dance

Mixed reactions for 2013 Carlmont Homecoming dance

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer October 24, 2013

One of the most heavily discussed topics on Carlmont’s campus this past week has been the Homecoming dance. The homecoming dance is the culmination of the annual homecoming week. In contrast to all...

Sophomores practice for the upcoming Powder Puff tournament.

Carlmont students prepare for Powder Puff 2013

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer October 10, 2013

A traditional homecoming week activity at Carlmont escalates in intensity every year. The activity is Powder Puff football, a competition in which female students in each grade compete against other grades...

Weekday PSAT a first for Carlmont

Weekday PSAT a first for Carlmont

Josh Fagel, Staff Writer September 26, 2013

Carlmont will be administering the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) on a school day this year for the first time ever. All sophomores and juniors are required to complete the three-hour PSAT on Wednesday, Oct....

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