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A woman celebrates as she nears the finish line. Participants had been running for half an hour at this point in the race. After they crossed the finish line, complimentary bananas and bottled water were distributed.
Lace up and lift off: Hiller Aviation Runway Run takes flight
Caitlin Stehr, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025

The ninth annual Hiller Aviation Airport Runway Run took place on April 13, bringing miles of smiles to the tarmac. Every year, the Hiller Aviation...

Shoppers browse freshly baked treats at the stand of Made Out of Dough, a local bakery. The event brought together local vendors, food, and families for a sunny community celebration.
Spring Fest blooms in Belmont
Shreya Parmar, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Face painting, handcrafted toffee, permanent jewelry, and the smell of freshly baked goods filled Twin Pines Park on April 5 as Belmont’s first-ever...

A student tries to smell one of the flowers of the seemingly flowery plant only to be shocked by the outcome. "I saw Tiktok about an invasive tree species that was smelling like fish and rotten garbage in California. And I'm pretty sure that's that tree," Rennich said.
Questionable scents arise from trees in the Belmont community
Olivier Kondo, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

There are hundreds of different plants and trees throughout the city of Belmont, each with its own unique look, feel, and smell. Yet some of...

Golda Marcus talks with swimmers who finish warming up earlier than others. During this time, any questions about the main set as well as future events are asked and clarified. After all the swimmers finished the warm-up, they continued to swim the pre-set, and then the main set.
A deeper dive into Olympic swimming
Samuel Wei, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Thousands of hours spent in the pool and millions of meters swam. Beyond the water, they are drenched in sweat from the gym and doing dryland...

The United States Department of Education (ED) examines colleges for antisemitic discrimination, displaying their efforts to ensure equal protection and address campus hate.
Cracking down on campus hate: universities under investigation for antisemitism
Rachel Hong, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has warned 60 colleges and universities that they could face penalties...

Flag football has recently made name in the sports industry, making it one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S.
Flagging a new era: the rise of flag football
Samantha Tow, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

When most people think of American football, they think of shoulder pads, helmets, and the Super Bowl. As “America’s sport,” football...

Action-packed fight sequences, a hero's journey, and good conquering evil are all key points that make up beloved superhero movies. With new films like "Captain America: Brave New World" and "Thunderbolts*," the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to expand. The timeline can be tricky to understand as its content increases, but there are many ways to enjoy the growing universe.
Guides to watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Audrey Navasca, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
A Nerdle player completes the daily math puzzle. Although the classic version of Nerdle has eight spaces in the equation, there are other variants like Speed Nerdle, which is timed, and Micro Nerdle, which has five spaces. “Math is my favorite subject, but I don’t really like Nerdle because it is more logic-based, and there are so many combinations to input that it becomes difficult to solve,” said Abby Maher, a sophomore at Carlmont and an occasional player of Wordle and its variants.
Wordle variants: how different creators have put their own spin on the original game
Ava Rafii, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Lilo & Stitch features many scenes of the characters dancing together. Dances like the hula are a way to connect with Hawaiian culture, and to bring out emotions such as joy and a sense of unity.
Live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ brings Pacific Islanders to the big screen
Jasmine Zelnis, Staff Writer • April 5, 2025
Japan, South Korea, and China have put aside their generational rivalries to counter the tariffs the US had set. Though generational grudges don’t last forever, mitral interests can take priority over. It raises the question of the choices Trump has made.
Cartoon: Tariff-ic trouble
Amber Chow, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
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Cartoon: Eat your fill
Marlena Reinshagen, Staff Writer • April 5, 2025
As spring blooms, Canada geese flock to the streets, halting drivers and sometimes resulting in accidents. The often slow-moving birds annoy drivers, who must yield to them by law. Though geese and other wildlife can be a slowdown, it is important to respect wildlife and let them be in their habitats. Geese serve as a good reminder that drivers should be more aware of their surroundings in general, not just to avoid the birds.
Cartoon: Geese galore
Julia Cline, Staff Writer • April 5, 2025
Crossword: UCs
Crossword: UCs
Emi Pajarillo, Scot Scoop Editor • April 17, 2025
Trivia: Coachella
April 14, 2025
Crossword: Sports
April 4, 2025
Multiple bags of clothes sit next to a bin in the senior parking lot where students can drop off their gently used clothes. The clothes donated will be displayed at Monty's Thrift Store on Apr. 23, where students can purchase the clothes.
Monty’s Thrift Shop finds new homes for old clothes
Sophia-Angelie Laluc, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
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Food delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats provide quick and easy access to countless restaurants. However, this convenience comes with costly effects on our health, the cultural significance of food, and the environment.
Editorial: Food delivery is eating away at our society
Editorial Staff April 15, 2025

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