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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

Urvi Kulkarni, Scot Scoop Cartoons Managing Editor

Urvi Kulkarni is the Cartoon Managing Editor for Scot Scoop who finds an interest in local climate stories and visual arts. When she is not editing, cartooning, or writing, you can find her on the courts playing for the varsity tennis team, working on a painting, or spending time with her friends. Check out her portfolio here.

All content by Urvi Kulkarni
Swift's newest album falls short on its delivery. However, her fans will continue to respond with their praises.

Opinion: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a disappointing money scheme

Urvi Kulkarni, Scot Scoop Cartoons Managing Editor May 20, 2024

Released 18 years after her self-titled debut in 2006, Taylor Swift’s newest album shows us that comfort is where art goes to die.  Fans of Swift will always jump at the first chance to note her...

For every student proudly posting their college decision, there are plenty more students disappointed by their college rejections.

[Photo] Editorial: College decision accounts do more harm than good

Editorial Staff and Charlotte Gordon May 28, 2024

For every student proudly posting their college decision, there are plenty more students disappointed by their college rejections.

Roughly 43 million Americans have outstanding student loan debt, according to census data. It's important for current seniors to exercise caution before taking out hefty student loans.

[Photo] Editorial: Graduating seniors must confront soaring student debt with caution

Editorial Staff March 25, 2024

Roughly 43 million Americans have outstanding student loan debt, according to census data. It's important for current seniors to exercise caution before taking out hefty student loans.

Carlmont should return to its old bell schedule.

[Photo] Editorial: We should revert to the old bell schedule

Editorial Staff March 6, 2024

Carlmont should return to its old bell schedule.

Like a boy stuck on his own island, Ben Romanowsky occasionally feels isolated in his community, having few Jewish individuals to fall back on.

[Photo] Israel-Hamas War: student perspectives

Emma Goldman and Ben Romanowsky November 27, 2023

Like a boy stuck on his own island, Ben Romanowsky occasionally feels isolated in his community, having few Jewish individuals to fall back on.

The Israel-Hamas war has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians. As the Israeli government continues to combat Hamas militants, support for humanitarian aid continues to grow, along with calls for peace.

[Photo] Editorial: There should only be one focus in Gaza

Editorial Staff November 9, 2023

The Israel-Hamas war has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians. As the Israeli government continues to combat Hamas militants, support for humanitarian aid continues to grow, along with calls...

"Just say no" was a slogan coined during the War on Drugs by President Richard Nixon. Recent research shows the "just say no" campaign may be less effective than initially intended.

Clearing the air: a realistic approach to drug education

Urvi Kulkarni and Lucille Sanders November 3, 2023

S*'s experimentation  His brother didn’t enjoy being on his ADHD medication. Bored and curious during his freshman year in quarantine, S* decided to take the pills himself.  What started as a...

A school bus cement truck attempts to pave the way to success but leaves cracks in its wake.

[Photo] Editorial: Unhappiness paves the road to educational success

Editorial Staff and Charlotte Gordon October 21, 2023

A school bus cement truck attempts to pave the way to success but leaves cracks in its wake.

Instead of setting the example for how the judicial system should be run, the Supreme Court is pushing a conservative agenda, sparking controversy and protests across the nation.

[Photo] Editorial: The Supreme Court is abusing its power

Editorial Staff September 13, 2023

Instead of setting the example for how the judicial system should be run, the Supreme Court is pushing a conservative agenda, sparking controversy and protests across the nation.

Ozempic has become the newest celebrity weight loss trend. Though commonly used by diabetics, the weekly injectable drug results in a rapid loss of fat when used recreationally. It is only a matter of time till Ozempic's hype spreads to the mainstream, proving how little the body positivity movement has achieved. The ongoing narrative continues to prioritize thinness over health, but our bodies need nutrients, and we are depriving them of such. When the definition of desired beauty is constantly shifting, it's not worth chasing the body shape celebrities are drugging themselves to achieve. (Urvi Kulkarni). 

Cartoon: Thinness at the expense of nutrition

Urvi Kulkarni, Scot Scoop Cartoons Managing Editor May 28, 2023

Academic researchers and postgraduate students hold signs to highlight their need for higher pay.

UC strikers’ tentative agreement with California universities displays resurgence of unions

Urvi Kulkarni, Scot Scoop Cartoons Managing Editor December 21, 2022

Constantina Bakolista left her job as an academic researcher at UC Berkeley earlier this fall to work with those in her lab to lobby against workplace power abuses in the University of California (UC)...

What began with the firing of Twitter’s chief executive, Elon Musk has now laid off 3,700 employees after his $44 billion purchase of the company.  With his purchase on Oct. 27, Musk acquired Twitter’s $13 million in debt. Musk's firings have become a desperate attempt to salvage the company by cutting down on labor costs and infrastructure. This cut on infrastructure has already begun to affect the app’s content moderation. Similar to other tech companies as of late November, Musk aims to expand its profit margins in response to a foreseeable recession and high-interest rates.

Cartoon: Elon Musk lays off thousands at Twitter in money grab

Urvi Kulkarni, Scot Scoop Cartoons Managing Editor December 5, 2022

Problems behind common fishing practices

Lucille Sanders and Urvi Kulkarni November 8, 2022

While the development of the lucrative fishing industry has reeled in economic prosperity in the past, it has also led to a decline in marine ecosystems. One major issue that has roots in the fishing...

Possibilities and obstacles of sustainable fishing

Lucille Sanders and Urvi Kulkarni November 8, 2022

Sustainable fishing is defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries as protecting marine fauna, or animals, by using selective...

Sustainable fishing methods play a role in preserving fish populations for the future of the industry and the environment.

Below the boat

Lucille Sanders and Urvi Kulkarni November 8, 2022

The worldwide fishing industry employs a variety of methods to supply the demand of the masses, but its intricacies have major effects on the environment.  Many common practices lead to the decrease...

Store-bought fish comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms, but how it gets there is a mystery to many consumers.

Realities of the commercial fishing industry

Lucille Sanders and Urvi Kulkarni November 8, 2022

Problems behind common fishing practices While the development of the lucrative fishing industry has reeled in economic prosperity in the past, it has also led to a decline in marine ecosystems. One...

Regulations in the Bay Area foster sustainable fishing practices in San Francisco.

Strict regulations on the California coast spawn local sustainability

Lucille Sanders and Urvi Kulkarni November 8, 2022

Though the fishing waters can get murky overseas, the management of the local fishing industry supports the livelihoods of fishermen while protecting the environment.    The National Oceanic and...

[Video] San Francisco fisherman finds his place in nature

Lucille Sanders and Urvi Kulkarni November 7, 2022

While commercial fishing is profitable, it is also an opportunity for self-realization and personal growth as experienced by longtime San Francisco fisherman and poet John Mellor. You can find more of...

Secondhand clothing sellers use apps and websites to make money off of online listings. These sellers thrift to find clothing to sell and ship orders out to buyers.

Online secondhand clothing sellers thrift their way to success

Urvi Kulkarni, Scot Scoop Cartoons Managing Editor September 19, 2022

As thrifting clothing has become increasingly popular, people have turned to selling secondhand items online. Secondhand clothing has been on the rise in recent years in the United States, leading to...

In the midst of climate chaos, Earth Day focuses on bringing attention to environmental deficits, but these changes have to be maintained.

Earth Day recycles ineffective climate efforts

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni April 21, 2022

Every Earth Day, the world shows an annual dedication to the planet, but these actions must be sustained to combat the increasing impacts of the climate crisis effectively.  The modern environmental...

The Girl Scouts' cookie-selling season is an extension of the program, meant to teach the girls key business skills and ethics.

Girl Scout revenue stays local

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni March 21, 2022

The Girl Scout organization earns an average of $800 million a year through cookie sales. The money earned is distributed between three main categories: funds returned to the bakers and the Girl Scouts...

Jason Rezaian listens to a speech while holding his wife’s hand, his brother on her other side.

Family efforts rescue Iranian hostage

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni March 3, 2022

Only his family could initiate his release when Jason Rezaian was wrongfully convicted of espionage and imprisoned for almost two years in Iran. Rezaian grew up in Orange County, Calif., where he worked...

Though common beliefs may say otherwise, there is significant money that can be made from artistic careers.

Money can be found in the arts if one knows where to look

Urvi Kulkarni, Scot Scoop Cartoons Managing Editor February 22, 2022

When a child announces their interest in anything artistic, parents begin picturing their adolescent broke and alone, painting in an attic while desperately in search of their next paycheck. People...

Just like the symbol of raised fists in protests, artists can portray their solidarity with political movements through their pieces.

Modern and historic art shape activism

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni February 1, 2022

Throughout history, art movements have acted as reactions to their time’s political and social climates and continue to reflect opinions about social injustice and politics.  “Art is a way to get...

A person lights and waves a sparkler in front of a fiery background.

Pollutants from fireworks threaten the environment

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni January 11, 2022

Often used as a means of celebration, fireworks pollute the environment, harm our health, and serve as a danger to wildlife by releasing greenhouse gases and metallic compounds into the atmosphere. Utilizing...

Dancers come out of the wings of the stage to perform in the snow scene of the Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker ballet season begins

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni December 8, 2021

The warmth of the theater shields the cool air of the winter months. The audience takes their seats as the lights dim and classical music fills the space. In the midst of the holiday season, Nutcracker...

A black and white cat waits in a cage at the adoption fair. Before finding a home, the cats attend the adoption fair to be visited by possible foster and adopting families.

Rescuers hold weekly kitten and cat adoption fairs

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni November 17, 2021

The independent trappers and fosters who organized the Kitten and Cat Adoption Fair work to combat California's severe cat overpopulation problem. The San Mateo County Cat Rescuers trap stray cats;...

A Great America actor follows visitors in attempt to scare them on Oct. 16. During the entirety of the Halloween Haunt's open hours, actors wearing costumes and makeup pace sections of the park.

Great America’s Halloween Haunt fails to leave attendees spooked

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni October 28, 2021

Great America opened its annual Haunt, filling the usually sunlit park with a black sky, flashy fires, and colorful smoke. The amusement park attracted large crowds during its Halloween-themed nights...

Parents and children march behind posters holding up signs and shouting. On September 24, protestors crowded Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco. They all chanted, “Show me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!”

Students skip school to attend climate strike

Aimee Teyssier and Urvi Kulkarni September 30, 2021

Thousands crowded into San Francisco streets at the Global Climate Strike. People of all ages joined together on Sept. 24 in protest of Line 3, the filibuster, and neighborhood drilling. Strikers advocated...

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