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
Nikhil Nunna

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer

Nikhil Nunna is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and is a first-year journalist for Scot Scoop. He is a member of the boys varsity tennis team and plays classical guitar in his free time. In addition, he enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with friends.

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A Carlmont student uses the Agents of Discovery application to see their surroundings with three-dimensional augmented reality. “Right away after opening up the app, I saw the camera recording and saw the otter pop up on screen. I thought it was cute and I think kids would enjoy it. If I went to a new park and didn’t know where to go, it’d be a fun way to navigate,” said Sequoia Leger, a Carlmont sophomore.

San Carlos unveils interactive ‘Agents of Discovery’ program to connect with city history

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the City of San Carlos will introduce new initiatives to engage residents with local history. San Carlos will launch monthly missions through the augmented reality...

Plastic straws are mass manufactured in a variety of sizes and colors. "I don't think there was much thought behind the law and I'm not sure who he was trying to help. I don't think there is a real purpose behind it unless Trump has major problems with paper straws," said Anila Ray.

Back to plastic: Trump signs executive order on straws

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 10 to stop the federal government from purchasing paper straws and to create a National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws. The order reverses...

San Francisco's Community Ambassador Program (CAP), separate from law enforcement teams, works with the city as an alternate method to keep streets safe. Their services range from escorting community members at night to helping individuals find shelter.

The heart behind help

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

Every day, they walk the streets of San Francisco, armed not with weapons or badges but with empathy and motivation -- a force dedicated to guiding the city in any way they can.  The San Francisco...

A young climber scales a steep wall. “Climbing has impacted my life by teaching me how to persevere through numerous obstacles. It has also allowed me to think outside the box to solve difficult problems,” said Alex Lu, a high school competitor at Movement Belmont. 

[Photo] Indoor climbing ascends in popularity

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

A young climber scales a steep wall. “Climbing has impacted my life by teaching me how to persevere through numerous obstacles. It has also allowed me to think outside the box to solve difficult problems,”...

Shoppers browse the aisles of a pharmacy. Americans often turn to local pharmacies for decongestants, cough suppressants, antihistamines, expectorants and other medications to help deal with respiratory illnesses.

The winter ‘quad-demic’ spreads across the nation

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • January 20, 2025

A quartet of infectious diseases -- COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus -- have spread nationwide in especially high numbers this winter. According to the U.S. Centers...

Volunteers at Samaritan House serve fresh food to the community. "I attended this in-person event and I really appreciated the amount of feedback we got from the community. Most people appreciated the work we were doing, especially those who find it hard to provide for their families during this time," said Jessica Harders, Vice President of Advancement at Samaritan House.

Hope on the menu: local charities make Thanksgiving meaningful for all

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • December 7, 2024

Local food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations team up during Thanksgiving to provide holiday meals for thousands of food-insecure individuals and families in the Bay Area. Food banks like...

The San Carlos City Council discusses an aspect of their Downtown Specific Plan with a member of the Community Development Department, which is one of the many ways the council members drive change in the city.

Pulling back the curtain on local elections

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

The fates of city councils, school boards, local measures, county officials, and other local governing bodies were decided by millions of Americans who voted on Election Day. The results of local elections...

San Carlos downtown is home to numerous restaurants and shops.

San Carlos endorses plan for downtown redesign

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024

The San Carlos City Council approved a motion to endorse the Downtown Specific Plan and the Streetscape Masterplan on Sept. 23. The two plans have been in the works since 2022 and propose major renovations...

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