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
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
Maya Godina

Maya Godina, Staff Writer

Maya Godina is a junior at Carlmont High School (Class of 2026). This is her second year as a member of Scot Scoop’s marketing team as well as Carlmont ASB’s publicity commission. This year she hopes to learn more about digital marketing and graphic design. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, and coloring.

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Approximately 11.2 million children in the U.S. have a learning difference and attention issue. Not only do these students have to grapple with the internal uphill battle of their learning difference, externally, they also face the social repercussions from their peers.

Adolescence through neurodivergent eyes

Maya Godina, Staff Writer • November 27, 2024

A young boy’s sobs echo throughout the house. His hand desperately clings to the edge of his bright red Lightning McQueen bed. Tearfully, the boy begs his mom not to take him to school, all because he...

A teacher desperately browses Zillow for an affordable home amidst the skyrocketing housing market. While most teachers are unable to afford a home with their sole income, renting is unattainable as well. This is due to 46.8% of a starting teacher’s salary being spent on rent while 30% is deemed affordable.

[Photo] Bay Area teacher salaries fall behind rising home prices

Maya Godina, Staff Writer • May 30, 2024

Customers order at the Boba Guys in Santana Row. Boba tea has become trendy amongst Gen Z and the store is often packed with a line outside the door on most weekends.

The boba boom: Exploring boba’s ever-increasing popularity

Maya Godina, Staff Writer • December 9, 2023

From its wide range of flavors to its chewy tapioca pearls, boba tea has continued to be a prevalent Taiwanese beverage since its creation in the 1980s. Boba tea, or bubble tea, consists of green or...

Shoppers order and browse items at the Hillsdale Mall Starbucks. With the recent launch of the holiday menu, Starbucks has joyfully welcomed an influx of customers.

‘Tis the season for Starbucks’ holiday menu

Maya Godina, Staff Writer • November 12, 2023

The “season of joy” began for Starbucks as the 2023 holiday menu was released in coffeehouses across the country on Nov. 2. The highly anticipated and limited edition menu will be in stores from Nov....

Carlmont students wearing Carhartt socialize in the ASB room during lunch. In recent years, workwear brands like Carhartt and Dickies have resurfaced and have become a staple in some students' wardrobes.

Trickle-up effect moves workwear up the fashion pyramid

Maya Godina, Staff Writer • October 31, 2023

Workwear brands have seen a surge in popularity within the fashion world in recent years due to the influence of social media and pop culture. Brands like Dickies and Carhartt have been popularized...

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