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
Mia Judkins

Mia Judkins, Staff Writer

Mia Judkins is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and is excited for her first year as a journalist for Scot Scoop. When she isn’t in class, you can find her rehearsing for a theater production, hanging out with friends, or drinking a matcha.

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Carlmont sophomore Violet Braley bites into a macaron with the iconic Mickey Mouse shape. Found at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, the raspberry-flavored macaron contains fresh raspberries inside. "I heard about the Mickey Macaron online, and that one was so good. It had fresh berries and the macaron cookie was a really good texture," Braley said.

Students pick favorite foods at Disneyland

Mia Judkins, Staff Writer • March 26, 2026

Choir students spent a day in Disneyland in Anaheim, California. While there, they sampled all sorts of treats - and had mixed opinions. The Raspberry Rose Mickey Macaron, found at Jolly Holiday Bakery...

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu shows off her gold medal along with an American flag. "Some Olympians might feel pressure to change to represent their country on the world stage, but she's just like, 'This is me,'" said Carlmont senior Carter Hendrix.

Alysa Liu inspires Bay Area teens

Mia Judkins, Staff Writer • March 4, 2026

Figure skater Alysa Liu has impacted teenagers in more ways than one since winning gold at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. After a record-breaking 11-year career, Liu announced her retirement...

Carlmont student Talia Loeb uses her inhaler, an essential item for her safety at school. The medical device, labeled with her name, is an Albuterol inhaler, which she uses before or during physical exercise. "I walk around with three different inhalers on me at all times," Loeb said.

When breathing becomes a battle

Mia Judkins, Staff Writer • February 24, 2026

First responders entered the gym as Talia Loeb, a Carlmont student with asthma, gasped for air. She received the necessary medical attention from firefighters to help her breathe again. Afterwards, she...

Dollar bills rain in the background behind some affordable food options, all available to Carlmont students at the shopping center. Restaurants provide options such as Mexican style tacos, buffalo chicken strips, and a variety of bagel flavors.

Local restaurants dish out cheap eats

Mia Judkins, Staff Writer • February 6, 2026

Carlmont Shopping Center, a common spot for students to grab food after school, offers more options than many realize. Students often walk to the shopping center after school to eat, but many end up at...

Carlmont students Lucas Papa and Nathan Conley mimic the iconic pose from the original Broadway "Wicked" album cover. While seeing "Wicked: For Good," they dressed up in the franchise's featured colors of pink and green. "I chose an outfit inspired heavily by Glinda because it helped me have fun watching the movie," Papa said.

‘Wicked’ impacts audiences for good

Mia Judkins, Staff Writer • November 30, 2025

Grossing $226 million worldwide within just its opening weekend, "Wicked: For Good" has attracted an enormous amount of attention, from casual moviegoers to megafans of the Broadway musical. This franchise...

"A Matter of Time" rakes in sales through physical copies at chains like Target. Laufey also gains traction through streams, and even her social media account, "She likes to post on there, and it just attracts fans," said Carlmont sophomore Astrid Rao.

Laufey hooks fans with a new album and tour

Mia Judkins, Staff Writer • October 18, 2025

Laufey's new album "A Matter of Time" debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, which is the highest position a jazz album has reached since Michael Bublé's "Love" in 2018, according to Billboard. She...

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