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
Maya Godina

Maya Godina, Marketing Managing Editor

Maya Godina is a senior at Carlmont High School (Class of 2026). This year, she is excited to design magazine spreads for the Highlander and be the facilitator for ASB’s publicity commission. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, playing with her NeeDoh, and endlessly twirling her curly hair. View her journalism portfolio here!

 

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In the first half of 2025, 2.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues across the United States, according to Shelter Animals Count. Many families have considered getting a pet, but sometimes, animals find their forever homes in the most unexpected circumstances. From rescue to fostering, a dog goes through a lot before finally finding the right home.

A dog’s journey

Maya Godina, Marketing Managing Editor • January 7, 2026

It’s a crisp Saturday morning, and barking echoes throughout a pet store parking lot. Dogs ranging from pugs to Australian shepherds sit outside the store in makeshift enclosures. Two white poodles,...

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, Marketing Managing Editor • 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...

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, Marketing Managing Editor • 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....

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