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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.

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News
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...

A greenwashing brush reveals the contents of one of the blue recycling bins at Carlmont. "Knowledge is power, so do a little bit of research behind the products that you purchase," said Alyssa Galarce.
Greenwashing and wish-cycling: mislabeled products undermine sustainability goals
Isabelle Ling, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

Misleading product labels and improper waste sorting are contributing to disruptions in California’s compost and recycling waste management...

Features
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...

This is a part of Notre Dame de Namur University’s campus in Belmont, California, capturing both the day and night view of the area to show the importance of perspective -- that not all people see the same thing despite looking at the same object. Similarly, universities and education systems appear as many different things in the minds of different people.
Trapped in the system
Nehir Hosgur, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Students all around the world go through a time in life when school seems just a bit unnecessary. At times, even the most accomplished individuals...

Sports
Opinion
A girl researches her severe symptoms but opts to just take acetaminophen, more commonly known as Tylenol. Many girls are told they are overreacting or that it is simply a part of being a woman to deal with painful menstrual symptoms, which can lead to ignoring warning signs of more severe conditions.
Opinion: Research on conditions solely affecting women should be a higher priority
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
Opinion: College athletes should have paid salaries
March 31, 2025
Opinion: Retirement should be enforced for government officials
March 27, 2025
Opinion: The media has no mercy toward women
March 27, 2025
Satire: Carlmont must cut back on its life skills course
March 20, 2025
Entertainment
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
Cartoons
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
Games
Quiz: What ATLA bender are you?
Quiz: What ATLA bender are you?
Wesley Kron, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
Crossword: Famous Paintings
April 15, 2025
Trivia: Coachella
April 14, 2025
Crossword: Sports
April 4, 2025
Crossword: Spring Into Action
April 3, 2025
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Prime, a sports drink made by Logan Paul and Olajide Olatunji, has a large audience online with consumers producing content and posting comments on the product. This drink brand has gained massive popularity as a result of these influencers’ followings being in the millions. On the other hand, news outlets have reported concerns regarding the safety of Prime for children. Investigations and lawsuits have been made against the product concerning the chemicals used in it.

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Keyu Peng performs a traditional fan dance as part of the Chinese Culture Club. Through acrobatic movements and coordinated gestures, Peng was able to leave the audience in awe. This was her second year performing at the Heritage Fair.

Roots and rhythm: Heritage Fair 2025

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Quiz: Which 'Minecraft' mob are you?

Quiz: Which 'Minecraft' mob are you?

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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

Campus
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
A student prepares for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) ahead of Carlmont's SAT day on April 21. With SAT testing seats becoming exceedingly competitive, Carlmont is offering students an SAT day to take the test on campus.
Carlmont’s upcoming SAT day addresses key student concerns
Nathan Gonzales, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Throughout spring break, students dedicate their time to either vacation, work, or anything in-between. During this time, many students try to find a balance between the two.
Students balance fun and focus during spring break
Zara Smith, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
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Podcasts
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Editorials
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
Members of the North Carolina State University (NCSU) chapter of the sorority Delta Zeta serve meals at their Hot Dogs for Hearing event, where all funds raised go towards their philanthropy, the Starkey Hearing Organization. Service events like these not only raise money for lifesaving non-profit organizations, but instill work ethic and strong moral beliefs in young women.
Editorial: It’s time for America to take sororities seriously
Editorial Staff • April 1, 2025
The humanities and social sciences are undervalued as a result of society's overemphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) departments. The systemic bias towards STEM can be seen in wage disparities, less support for the humanities, and a cultural belief that STEM careers are the only possible paths to success. The humanities and social sciences must be recognized as equally important for societal advancement as they promote creativity and a greater understanding of identity.
Editorial: Humanities and social sciences are undervalued
Editorial Staff • March 26, 2025

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