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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Individuals attempt to outrun the biological clock. While average life expectancy has increased across the globe, so has the gap between healthspan, the number of good years spent in quality health, and lifespan, simply how many years one lives.

Opinion: Stop trying to live longer

Nikhil Nunna, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

In a dimly lit nursing home, Eloise sits alone on her bed, looking out the window into the empty parking lot. She longs for the days when her friends would visit her, when her children weren’t busy with...

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,”...

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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