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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

Mira Arora

Mira Arora, Staff Writer

Mira (class of 2028) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School, and she is actively involved in swim teams in and outside of school. When she is not in the pool, you can find her hanging out with friends and trying new foods. She is passionate about teaching and volunteers her time tutoring elementary students.

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A crane looms over the White House East Wing site as construction begins on the new presidential ballroom. Workers are preparing the foundation for a space that will host official events for decades to come. "People care about preserving the White House, and when decisions like this are made quickly or without full approval, it makes them nervous,” said sophomore Louise Scherrer.

White House East Wing demolished amid legal and ethical concerns

Mira Arora, Staff Writer November 2, 2025

The White House’s East Wing was demolished earlier this month to make way for a new presidential ballroom — a decision by President Trump that has stirred public debate across the country.  The...

Artist Shari Bryant stands in her studio at Art Bias during the Open Studio event in October, surrounded by her portrait work exploring themes of identity and expression.

Art Bias humanizes creativity in a digital era

Mira Arora, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

On the first Sunday of every month, Art Bias, a San Carlos nonprofit that provides studio space for local artists, opens its doors to the public, allowing visitors to explore studios, meet artists, and...

A completed 3-in-1 Space Astronaut Lego set on display. “My favorite Lego that I have built is probably the 3-in-1 astronaut because you can build either a space jet, a space dog, or an astronaut,” said Mira Arora, a freshman at Carlmont.

[Photo] Lego: from wooden blocks to global phenomenon

Ava Rafii, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

A completed 3-in-1 Space Astronaut Lego set on display. “My favorite Lego that I have built is probably the 3-in-1 astronaut because you can build either a space jet, a space dog, or an astronaut,”...

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