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
Mira Bhatt

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief

Mira Bhatt is a senior and the Social Media and Marketing Editor-in-Chief. She is currently in her third year of journalism. She is passionate about global issues and enjoys doing graphic design and marketing. To check out her portfolio, click here. 

Twitter: @miraabhatt

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In recent years, many companies like Blockbuster, Forever 21, and Vine have gone out of business due to a variety of factors.

From boom to bust: How businesses fail

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • January 2, 2022

Blockbuster, Forever 21, and Vine: three very different companies. Yet they all have one thing in common - they went out of business.  These companies expanded quickly across the United States...

Police check on refugees as they embark on their journey to begin a new life.

Venezuelan refugees face a difficult journey to build a better life

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2020

Leaving home, family, and friends for the chance to create a better and safer life for loved ones; this is a risk that hundreds of thousands of refugees worldwide take on daily — especially in Venezuela.  There...

Lebanese citizens fill the streets and wave the Lebanese flag in protest of taxes on internet-based calls.

Frustration fuels protests

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2020

The Lebanese government's decision to tax internet-based WhatsApp calls was the tipping point for many Lebanese citizens, who have faced poor economic conditions for decades.  According to the Lebanese...

Lebanese citizens fill the streets and wave the Lebanese flag in protest of taxes on internet-based calls.

Teens protest to drive change

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2020

Fourteen-year-old Yara Moawad wakes up early on a Monday morning. She brushes her teeth and gets ready for school, only to find out that it had been canceled again — for the fourth week in a row.  She...

Venice water canals begin to clear, as boat traffic has come to a halt.

COVID-19 pandemic improves environment, but changes may not last

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2020

Blue skies. A rare sight for the residents of Hubei, China — until now. The world has come to a screeching halt due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, a virus that has to date killed 14,510 people and...

Carlmont's mascot, Monty, helps energize students at the tailgate and game.

Scots show spirit at senior night tailgate

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • November 9, 2019

The last football game of the year kicked off with a tailgate, led by the seniors on their annual senior night. This is the second tailgate that the Associated Student Body (ASB) has hosted. A large...

At the football game, a student gets her face painted pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness week.

Scots go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Week

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2019

Carlmont students embraced school spirit by dressing in pink to support the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Week. The Associated Student Body (ASB) Clubs and Culture commission sponsored the event and...

Isabella Peterson, a sophomore, paints a picture of a monster at the Reach Out Hangout.

Reach Out Hangout fosters an inclusive community

Mira Bhatt, Social Media Editor-in-Chief • September 26, 2019

The first Reach Out Hangout of the school year was held on Sep. 20 in the ASB room, bringing together old and new friends.  The ASB Reach Out commission puts on a monthly event for students who may...

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