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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.

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Zana Lunsford

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer

Zana Lunsford is a junior at Carlmont High School. In her free time, she enjoys writing, surfing, spending time with friends, and spending time at the beach. She hopes that journalism will open her eyes to a new style of writing and produce a creative outlet.

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One Mitchell's Ice Cream display cases filled with different types of custom, home made flavors in half-gallon containers that customers can take home for $10 a piece.

Mitchell’s Ice Cream doesn’t live up to the expectation

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer April 28, 2018

Chaos, rude employees, and sub-par ice cream: that pretty much sums up my experience at popular ice creamery in San Francisco, Mitchell's Ice Cream. Located in South San Francisco, Mitchell’s has...

Ramen Dojo's Pork Garlic Ramen with all the traditional toppings and Ramen-style noodles.

San Mateo eatery sets the bar for delicious ramen

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer April 3, 2018

Located in downtown San Mateo on the corner of Eighth Avenue, Ramen Dojo offers the Peninsula the opportunity to enjoy a delicious bowl of traditional ramen with an endless amount of toppings. Ramen...

Calpurnia’s ‘City Boy’ makes a splash in indie rock

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer March 22, 2018

“City Boy,” the new hit single by the rising band Calpurnia, sings an indie rock n’ roll sound that delights the ears with simple but catchy lyrics. Lead singer Finn Wolfhard led his band mates,...

Plentea's storefront in San Francisco on the corner of Pine and Kearny in the Financial District.

Plentea is a refreshing sip into the world of boba

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer March 10, 2018

Located on the corner of Pine and Kearny in San Francisco’s financial district, the popular bubble tea cafe Plentea made its debut to the public in 2014 and soon after opened another location. ...

Another season of the Netflix original series has been released.

Season Two of ‘Stranger Things’ blows viewers away

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer November 27, 2017

On Oct. 27, a new season of the sci-fi Netflix original series "Stranger Things" was released to the public. Chock full of cinema genius and an entertaining plot line that just kept unraveling, "Stranger...

Just Panini recently opened its doors in early October to customers hungry for a fresh, hot panini.

[Photo] Just Panini serves up delicious bites

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

Just Panini recently opened its doors in early October to customers hungry for a fresh, hot panini.

Bill Skarsgard plays Pennywise in Andy Muschietti's horror film "It."

Muschietti’s ‘It’ goes above and beyond its horror movie roots

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer September 30, 2017

Most horror movies do only one thing well; they scare you. "It" does that and so much more. The Stephen King novel-to-movie adaptation by director Andy Muschietti stars famous actors and actresses...

On the second level of S-wing, students can relax and eat lunch in the outdoor lounge area.

[Photo] Carlmont reacts to campus expansion with new S-wing

Connor Lin, Staff Writer September 14, 2017

The staircase leading up to the third level of S-wing contains lighting fixtures that are not completely set up.

Taylor Swift's "Reputation" album art features her techno-inspired song "Look What You Made Me Do." However, the lyrics don't meet the hype.

[Photo] Taylor Swift’s album ‘Reputation’ doesn’t meet the hype

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer September 5, 2017

Taylor Swift's "Reputation" album art features her techno-inspired song "Look What You Made Me Do." However, the lyrics don't meet the hype.

Olivia Smith, a senior, creates a piece for Heritage Fair two weeks before the assembly.

Preparations for Heritage Fair go into full swing

Zana Lunsford, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

As Heritage Fair creeps around the corner, students begin to prepare for the big assembly and celebration of diversity. Planning begins as early as December in the ASB assembly committee where students...

Sophomore Teresa Vollert, at Carlmont High School, likes a picture on Instagram, a social media network, during class. Vollert spends most time at school learning and using social media in her everyday assignments and classwork.

Sophomore Teresa Vollert, at Carlmont High School, likes a picture on Instagram, a social media network, during class. Vollert spends most time at school learning and using social media in her everyday...

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