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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

Shayna Yurovitsky

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer

Shayna Yurovitsky is a sophomore who is in her first year of Media Arts. She participates in the mock trial team and does dance. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with friends.

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Local businesses set up stands and booths during the Facebook Festival. The event was organized to benefit the community and support local charities.

Facebook festivals promote Menlo Park community

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer May 28, 2019

Facebook’s first festival, the Cajun Carnival, took place on Saturday, May 18 as a charity event for all ages. Entering the Facebook parking lot revealed a mini-festival filled with carnival rides, food...

Interactive museum offers beautiful displays as well as hands on activities. The San Mateo History Museum is offering free admission days on the first Friday of every month. Come enjoy displays like this one and many other themed galleries.

Free monthly Fridays attract museum visitors

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer May 12, 2019

Sitting in the center of Redwood City’s public square is the San Mateo County History Museum. Despite it's alluring Renaissance architecture and the rich history behind its walls, many locals have never...

Many gathered to grab a grilled cheese similar to this one during the SoMa StrEat Grilled Cheese Festival in the middle of May. Creations included mac and cheese sandwiches, bacon stuffed sandwiches, and a healthier alternative, similar to the one pictured above, with veggies and colorful jams.

San Francisco’s cheesiest day of the year welcomes all

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer May 1, 2019

Dozens of food trucks filled to the brim with the best, most unique grilled cheeses were brought to the city of San Francisco for this year's National Grilled Cheese Month. The two-day event brought a...

The new art exhibition by Kate Dodd focuses on the importance of knowledge from books. The mini exhibit rests to the side of the Courthouse Square in Redwood City and is open to the public.

New rotation of art exhibits bring vibrance to Redwood City with secret, empowering messages

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

In the Redwood City Courthouse Square, a new art installation has been established. Through a new program named Art Kisoki, Redwood City has partnered with different artists, both local and global, to...

Redwood City's new community event incorporates a replica of the Golden Gate in their family orientated mini-golf course.

Redwood City’s mini-golf event attracts participants of all ages with their creative decor

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer March 7, 2019

In the heart of Redwood City, a new, local family attraction has been put up. For a limited time, the city has created an indoor miniature-golf course for all ages to come and enjoy. With low prices and...

Teacher's influence may impact students' motivations and willingness to participate. Bad grades may have more of an occurrence due to bad teaching techniques.

Neglectful teaching threatens the success of youth

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer February 2, 2019

For a student to be genuinely passionate about a subject in school is a rare and beautiful thing which is often impacted by teachers.  Getting a teacher that can connect well with students while effectively...

After performing a juggling act with three volunteers, Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache bow to the audience. The sound of laughter fills the otherwise quiet San Carlos Library on the rainy day of Jan. 20.

Gravity-defying circus spreads laughter through the youth of the San Carlos community

Shayna Yurovitsky, Staff Writer January 27, 2019

A few days into the annual Week of the Family run by the San Carlos community, The Circus of Smiles visited the library to put on a show for all ages to come and enjoy. The library's kids’ corner was...

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