Multifamily housing residents plead for a smoking ban
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under News
Following the lead of other cities in the San Mateo County, the San Carlos City Council is tackling the problem of smoking in apartment buildings. On Jan. 28, a study session was held to discuss a possible multifamily residential nonsmoking ordinance. Members of the San Carlos Tobacco Education Coalition and San Carlos residents have asked City Council to consider ba...
“Race to Build” color run raises money for affordable housing
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
April 29, 2018
It can be hard to afford to live in the Bay Area due to the expensive housing costs. Habitat for Humanity helps build houses for low-income families at little to no cost to them. Habitat for Humanity International is based in Atlanta, Georgia, but they have different branches stationed all across the U.S....
College graduates struggle to find affordable Bay Area housing
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
February 26, 2018
Filed under Features
The San Francisco Bay Area was born during the California Gold Rush when people from all over the world came to seek their fortunes. Nowadays, many are drawn to the Bay Area in the hopes of striking it rich in Silicon Valley. But prospecting seems comparatively easy in contrast to the chal...
Belmont takes final steps towards affordable housing project
Alexander Derhacobian, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
The Bay Area’s real estate bubble has led to a tremendous increase in housing costs and has affected countless residents. To help cure this crisis, the Belmont City Council has recently approved the construction of affordable housing units that have the potential of lowering housing costs for some...
Current generation driven out by housing prices
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Whether you are a freshman or a senior, chances are you have already asked yourself the questions, “What will I do after high school? What will I do after college?” If we were to follow the "American Dream," the answer would be getting a job, buying a house, and eventually raising a family. ...
Zachary Khouri, Staff Writer
The question surrounding the ethics of animal testing has wracked the scientific and cosmetic communities....
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
Earth is dying. That is the conclusion that many people may draw just by viewing their Instagram...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
Dancing is a deep-rooted tradition for many cultures around the world. Learning about a culture's dance...
May 26, 2019
Welcome to Scot Scoop Explains! Scot Scoop Explains is born out of the drive to inform the general public about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of political topics....
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
May 26, 2019
On May 22 and May 23, the Carlmont Performing Arts Center hosted the annual Choir Pops Benefit Concert. This concert not only allows Carlmont's choir students to show their...
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
Over time, there has been much controversy regarding the topic of school dress code and Carlmont High School is no exception. While some believe the dress code is generally...
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
It isn't uncommon for students using a school-issued device or the campus wifi to find many of their online sources blocked by the Sequoia Union High School District. There...