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
Mariah Tsadick

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer

Mariah Tsadick (Class of 2028) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and in her first year of writing for Scot Scoop. During school, she usually focuses on class or thinks of new phrases to say throughout the day. When not at school, she bakes her famous chocolate chip banana bread, plays with butter slime, and is always on the phone.

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A group of teenagers gathers to start the new season of Euphoria, excited to see the newest episode. "The visual style is a huge part of 'Euphoria' and definitely makes it stand out, but I think the storytelling is still the core of the show," said Jaela Gutierrez Pasion, a junior at Carlmont High School.

‘Euphoria’ returns with a new season

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • April 29, 2026

A new season of "Euphoria" has officially been released, bringing viewers back to watch its dramatic plot line. "Euphoria," a teen drama, premiered on HBO on June 16, 2019, and portrays the chaotic...

A variety of fruits are arranged on a table. The artificial intelligence (AI) fruit trend on TikTok allows stories and visuals to be created without human effort, raising concerns about creativity being replaced by AI. "This trend shows AI just doing the work," said Katie Michaels, a sophomore at Carlmont High School.

AI stories shape youth creativity

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • March 30, 2026

On TikTok, many stories generated by artificial intelligence (AI) captivate young audiences, raising questions about how they shape young people's perspectives on reality. AI refers to when computers...

The Oakland Arena was one venue that hosted Canadian DJ and music producer Kaytranada's "KAYTRANADA x JUSTICE — FALL '25" tour. The crowd was cheering with many light fixtures making interesting shapes. “It is nice to see the diverseness of every fan group there is. I would never know someone who would like K-pop from someone who would like rap," said Jaela Gutierrez Pasion, a junior at Carlmont High School.

Bay Area concerts heat up for summer 2026

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • March 23, 2026

Bay Area concerts have been going on for over 100 years, but many people especially love the hot summer sun, balanced by a cool breeze. While live music happens year-round, summer is considered the...

On Nov. 11, 2020, the University of Connecticut offered Azzi Fudd a spot on the basketball team after her outstanding career at St. John High School. Fudd soon became an inseparable part of this team, building off others. “You want to get this accomplishment. But remember the moments with your teammates,” Fudd said. Photo Credits: John Mac

How Azzi Fudd became the reliable recruit

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

Approximately 6% of high school athletes continue to play sports at the collegiate level. With so few student-athletes able to continue playing their sport beyond high school, many teens' dreams are crushed....

Carlmont High School senior Heidi Poole holds up her hands in the shape of a heart while she smiles at the camera. As Valentine’s Day approaches at Carlmont, students shared mixed opinions about the holiday and what it meant to them. “I think Valentine's Day is a fun excuse to celebrate the people you love, even if it's not romantically,” Poole said.

Getting to the heart of Valentine’s Day

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026

Valentine’s Day is a public holiday observed annually on Feb. 14 that celebrates everything from friendships to high school crushes, which have changed students' views of the holiday as they grew older. Valentine's...

"The Housemaid" plays on a movie theater screen. The film is a psychological thriller about a young woman with a troubled past, who takes a job with a family thinking it's her ticket to a brighter future. She quickly learned that there were many secrets behind the perfect family she worked for. "Much of the movie revolves around the theme of not knowing whom to trust and how people exploit power and manipulation to achieve their goals, particularly within the household," said Anna Bernadi, a sophomore at Carlmont High School.

‘The Housemaid’ gets the job done

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • January 15, 2026

Based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden, the film adaptation of "The Housemaid" hit theaters in December 2025 and has been met with much enthusiasm. "The Housemaid" is a psychological thriller...

Hannah Yeh drives with the ball. Their dribbling helped the team move the ball around, without much communication. "In the very beginning we struggled at getting communication down," said Kylie Gallagher.

Scots dominate the Longhorns

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • December 4, 2025

The Carlmont junior varsity girls soccer team won its SVC Tournament game against Leigh at home on Dec. 2, defeating the Longhorns 3-0. The Scots opened the first half with little energy, but took control...

Carlmont Scots girls volleyball closes out the match with Menlo-Atherton. The team showed good sportsmanship after the tough loss. “The energy was high, and communication was flowing throughout the game,” said Ellyssa Won, a sophomore at Carlmont.

Scots drop match against Bears

Mariah Tsadick, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025

The Carlmont Scots varsity girls volleyball team fell short in a nail-biting, 5-set match at the Menlo-Atherton Bears' territory on Oct. 14. The match was extremely close, and the teams seemed to have...

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