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
Lauren Roberts

Lauren Roberts, Staff Writer

Lauren Roberts (class of 2027) is a junior at Carlmont High School and a second-year journalist for Scot Scoop. She is a member of the Carlmont Choirs program and participates in Girl Scouts and soccer outside of school. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, spending time with family and friends, and staying involved in her community.

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Carlmont junior Sophie Schulz serves frozen yogurt to a customer at Menchie’s in Belmont. Schulz, works part-time while balancing school and extracurriculars. "Working has helped me learn time management and independence," Schulz said

The price to pay for teen jobs

Lauren Roberts, Staff Writer • January 9, 2026

For most teens, the school bell means freedom. For others, it marks the start of another shift, trading textbooks for time on the clock. Between part-time jobs, extracurricular activities, and schoolwork,...

Alyssa Ison attacks the ball and sends it over the net after a set from her teammate. Hillsdale senior Kayla Somoza jumped to block the attempt. Somoza’s blocking efforts stopped several Scots scoring opportunities throughout the match.

Scots demolish Knights in league game

Lauren Roberts, Staff Writer • October 18, 2025

Carlmont defeated Hillsdale in three straight sets, 25-18, 25-23, 25-13, in a varsity girls volleyball game Thursday night, Oct. 16, at Hillsdale High School. The Scots maintained control throughout...

Carlmont player Sophia Lee attempts to stop Sacred Heart’s Shania Shields on a breakaway run. Lee’s efforts on defense motivated her teammates to keep pushing. “This team seems to love each other, likes to play hard for each other, and it’s just a matter of refocusing,” Carlmont coach Oscar Fabic-Cortez said.

Scots fall to Gators in preseason game

Lauren Roberts, Staff Writer • September 28, 2025

Sacred Heart Prep defeated Carlmont 20-6 in a varsity girls flag football game Friday night, Sept. 26, at Sacred Heart Prep High School, breaking open a close game with two touchdowns in the last quarter.  Sacred...

A student, Sara Yeretnov, holds an ERA sign in support of the amendment. Many students don't know what the ERA is and that they don't have equal rights protected by the U.S. Constitution.

The fight for the Equal Rights Amendment

Lauren Roberts, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025

Eighty-five percent of country constitutions worldwide guarantee equality for women. The United States Constitution isn’t one of them. Ratified in 1920, the 19th Amendment granted American women the...

A student sets up their desk and turns on Spotify before settling in to complete tonight's homework. Spotify has become one of the world's biggest streaming platforms, attracting users globally and of all ages. "I listen to Spotify all the time. If I'm bored or I'm getting ready in the morning, I'll turn on a song," said Carlmont student Adelyn Castelli.

Spotify strikes a chord with teens

Lauren Roberts, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

Launched in 2008 with over 100 million songs at users' fingertips, Spotify is the world's biggest music streaming service. It has continued to grow in popularity every year and has become a go-to platform...

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