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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
Daniela Cuadros

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor

Daniela Cuadros (Class of 2026) is thrilled to come back for her second year on the Scot Scoop team as an editor! Daniela is passionate about learning and exploring her community’s diverse stories and backgrounds and hopes to dig even deeper this upcoming year. Outside of school, Daniela can be found behind the camera, leading service events as part of Carlmont Key Club or on the track and trails for her school’s running teams. Visit her portfolio here

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With the upcoming presidential election, voters will consider economic issues, especially the price of housing and living when casting their votes.

Issues that matter: weighing the costs of living

Daniela Cuadros and Emi Pajarillo • November 4, 2024

Historically, economic issues have been one of voters' top, if not the top, concerns nationwide. As tensions rise in the upcoming presidential election, this remains true, with 81% of registered voters...

With the upcoming presidential election, the opposing Democratic and Republican parties are wrestling for power over gun policies.

Issues that matter: local views on national gun policies

Daniela Cuadros and Linda Reeder • November 3, 2024

The U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment passed in 1791, giving U.S. citizens the right to bear arms. Two hundred thirty-three years later, this amendment threatens to divide the nation, and the question...

The varsity football team runs down a row of enthusiastic cheerleaders, celebrating their 42-38 win.

Homecoming 2024: Student spirit soars

Daniela Cuadros, Ayana Ganjoo, Naomi Hsu, Audrey Navasca, and Isabella Rice • October 21, 2024

Pep Band plays various music renditions throughout the majority of the game.

Pep Band plays various music renditions throughout the majority of the game.

Carlmont's mascot, Monty, cheers on the student section crowd along with the sideline Screaming Scots.

Carlmont's mascot, Monty, cheers on the student section crowd along with the sideline Screaming Scots.

Shane Fitzpatrick gets the student section energized alongside other screaming scots members. Students get together during the homecoming football game and celebrate a win.

Shane Fitzpatrick gets the student section energized alongside other screaming scots members. Students get together during the homecoming football game and celebrate a win.

The student section look towards the sky as they wave to the drone above.

The student section look towards the sky as they wave to the drone above.

The varsity cheer team smile big as they uplift the crowd.

The varsity cheer team smile big as they uplift the crowd.

The student section gets loud as they cheer on the football team.

The student section gets loud as they cheer on the football team.

The University of California, Davis marching band energizes the audience during the much-beloved Battle of the Bands tradition against Stanford and Carlmont.

Community in harmony: Celebrate the Music 2024

Ayana Ganjoo, Daniela Cuadros, Jessica Li, Linda Reeder, and Nathan Turnbeaugh • April 28, 2024

Fred Luskin, PhD practices meditation to calm his mind and recenter himself. Luskin uses meditation as a strategy to maintain focus and attentiveness throughout his day.

Attitudinal Healing alters perspectives of trauma and betrayal

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor • March 7, 2024

Alternative psychology leaders inspire individuals to rewrite the victim narrative with judgment-free mindsets in light of current national trauma.  In the last year, local communities and nationwide...

The event participants received a copy of the book Rocket Says Speak Up! to take home and read. The story inspires young students to stand up and peacefully protest for what they believe in within their communities.

Local library starts a new chapter of diversity and inclusion

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor • February 8, 2024

Redwood City Public Libraries (RCPL) open their doors to cultural diversity and inclusion initiatives through Makerspace programs for kids and teens to unite the local community.  RCPL administrators...

Noah Cartan laughs with joy as he gets his back scratched; one of his favorite activities. Volunteers spent the day tending to the farm and hanging out with Noah before getting together to each lunch. The group of volunteers spent the lunch debriefing their experience and talking about the importance of accessibility on the farm.

[Video] Cultivating a new reality for neurodiverse young adults

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor • January 31, 2024

A Unique Childhood Noah Cartan was predicted not to live past three months. At the end of November 2023, he celebrated his 28th birthday.  Noah was born suddenly four weeks before his due date,...

Martin Luther King Jr. day brings attention to his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. This speech continues to be studied in elementary school classrooms, inspiring young students to stand up for change and justice in their communities and in the world.

Bay Area elementary teachers bring new meaning to MLK day

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor • January 17, 2024

Bay Area elementary school educators advocate for civil rights learning to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) education efforts surrounding Martin Luther King Day.  The Belmont Redwood...

Maya Tse, a Carlmont sophomore living in the Redwood Shores neighborhood, walks her dog, Maple, along Genoa Drive. Warning signs have been added along pathways in the Redwood Shores area to alert community residents of the potential coyote danger ahead.

Redwood Shores adapts to rising coyote population

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor • December 7, 2023

The growing coyote population has led Redwood Shores community members to adapt their routines over the last few months. Over the last several months, these intellectual carnivores have roamed the early...

An acrobatics artist gracefully balances on a cello as they look out into the audience. The two hour performance included various acrobatic performances featuring lyra and balancing tricks.

Zoppé performers exhibit exquisite artistry in circus extravaganza

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor • November 9, 2023

Spectators of all ages and genders crossed the bridge into a world of acrobatic artistry and tricks at the famous Redwood City circus extravaganza on Nov. 5.   Zoppé Circus raised their tent again...

Youth volunteers serve meals to the San Carlos Adult Community Center (ACC) members at the Pedro Tournament. “These programs that we have at the ACC make the seniors get out of their house, so they can be social and active,” said Caitlyn Matoso, supervisor of the ACC. 

San Carlos community center waves goodbye to longtime staff member

Daniela Cuadros, Scot Scoop Editor • October 24, 2023

The beloved Recreation Coordinator of the San Carlos Adult Community Center (ACC) retired after two decades, on Oct. 6. Linda Scannell led the ACC, a recreational center for primarily older adults and...

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