The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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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

Audrey Finigan

Audrey Finigan, Scot Scoop Editor

Audrey Finigan is currently a junior in the Carlmont Journalism program. Her favorite part of journalism is being able to interview different types of people and hear their stories. She plays water polo on the girls varsity team.

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A Recology loader moves trash across the warehouse to make room for incoming loads of garbage.

Exploring sustainability: a look at zero waste practices

Audrey Finigan and Daniella Smit November 27, 2023

Eco-friendly. Zero waste. Too often, people take these concepts for granted, adopting an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality regarding recycling. They fail to think about the impact their actions...

Student drivers are common at Carlmont with many students driving themselves to school every day.

Opinion: Driver’s Education should be free

Audrey Finigan, Scot Scoop Editor April 16, 2023

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires six hours of behind-the-wheel training to get a driver’s license. This training, however, is known to be unnecessarily costly for many families. The...

San Mateo City Hall, which remains the workplace for Mayor Lee despite controversies and recall efforts.

San Mateans drive the recall effort for the mayor

Audrey Finigan and Emma Goldman March 25, 2023

San Mateo residents are calling for the recall of Mayor Amourence Lee.  Lee has only been in office for a couple of months, yet her candidacy has stirred up tensions in the community. Beginning...

Joe Morris rearranges part of his electric fence to keep the cattle in their pasture.

High ‘steaks’ for the environment

Audrey Finigan, Scot Scoop Editor February 7, 2023

Sustainability is a crucial focus for many California ranchers as they work to improve the ecosystems in their grasslands and the wellness of their cattle. Ranching sustainably requires one to take...

Multiple shootings in Half Moon Bay resulted in at least seven deaths.

Breaking News: Shooting in Half Moon Bay leaves at least 7 dead

Audrey Finigan, Scot Scoop Editor January 23, 2023

Seven people are dead, and one is critically injured after a shooting near Highway 92 in Half Moon Bay, California.  In a press conference, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced that the...

Joe Morris and his herding dogs walk back to the ATV after working with the cattle.

[Photo] Incentives and Barriers

February 7, 2023

Joe Morris and his herding dogs walk back to the ATV after working with the cattle.

Carlmonts Attendance Window is where students can go to receive late slips or passes to leave early.

School board adjusts the attendance policy

Audrey Finigan and Kian Bhatt November 28, 2022

Receiving a passing grade no longer requires student attendance. The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees voted to remove the Non-Attendance (N/A) policy on Nov. 16. The Board...

Valeriia Stepanova grabs her treats from Matthew Miskelly.

Halloween with ASB allows students to treat themselves

Audrey Finigan and Kian Bhatt October 31, 2022

Halloween: the one day of the year when children can go sugar-crazy, dress freely, and stay up past bedtime.  Carlmont's Associated Student Body (ASB) strives to bring back that feeling for students...

Carlmont student Emma Mulders presents to the freshmen class on the topic of LGBTQ+.

Changing environments causes alterations in SOS presentations

Audrey Finigan and Kian Bhatt October 11, 2022

Carlmont’s Students Offering Support (SOS) program recently changed some presentations to address new challenges students face right now.  SOS, a program at Carlmont High School, is designed for...

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