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
Radhika Agrawal

Radhika Agrawal, Staff Writer

Radhika Agrawal (class of 2028) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a staff writer for Scot Scoop. She likes to stay active by playing tennis and going to the gym. In her free time, you can find her reading, binging movies, and designing henna tattoos.

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A student holds up flyers from several Carlmont clubs, showcasing the wide variety of opportunities available on campus. The high school has 166 clubs, representing the school's thriving club culture. “Clubs help students engage more with their peers and community,” said Mira Poeta, founder of Emerging Innovators club.

High school club culture reflects both authenticity and ambition

Radhika Agrawal, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

Freshman Sruthi Sivaraman looks at Carlmont High School’s extensive list of 166 clubs with a mix of hesitancy and excitement.  At Carlmont, the variety of clubs offers students the opportunity to...

A Carlmont student sits at the attendance office asking to go home from overwhelming stress and lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety and depression, making it difficult to keep up with schoolwork. "So many of our students are sleep deprived, and that impacts every aspect of their life," said Shelley Bustamante, Carlmont’s Wellness Center therapist.

Confusion surrounds California schools’ mental health day policy

Radhika Agrawal, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

At Carlmont High School, students frequently call in sick. However, few realize that under California law, the list of excused absences includes mental health reasons. In 2021, Senate Bill 14 expanded...

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