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  • Due to their intelligence and playful personality, killer whales became animals of interest for entertainment. However, life in captivity has led to terrible consequences; captive killer whales often only live half as long as their wild counterparts, and many develop pathologies such as the dorsal fin collapse.

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  • University of California, Los Angeles received a 28% increase in freshman applicants. This year, they had 139, 500 freshman applicants, making it the most applied university in the nation.

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  • There is a surplus amount of stress that is placed on students.

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    Opinion: We need to continue to appreciate how far we’ve come

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  • Many restaurants are struggling during the pandemic, but others have found new ways to stay afloat. For instance, some restaurants on Laurel Street in San Carlos: "Just taking a walk down Laurel Street, there’s a bunch of outdoor seating, and cars aren’t allowed on the road, and I personally really like that change; I think it’s nice to have a walkable area with outdoor seating,” said Rory McGann, a senior.

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    How are Carlmont’s favorite local restaurants doing during the pandemic?

  • Young adult science fiction and fantasy has divided readers for years. Despite valid criticisms, the subgenre has more than meets the eye.

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    In Defense of YA: The Lord of the Reads #4

  • Change in water temperature, generally caused by climate change, induces coral bleaching. When coral is stressed from the extreme temperatures, the algae producing its color expels and the coral typically dies. An absence of coral greatly affects ecosystems that wildlife depend on.

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Self-Care Share Ep. 4: Improving your sleep by improving your schedule

Carolina Cuadros, Staff Writer
April 5, 2021
The San Carlos School District brought their transitional kindergartners, kindergartners, and first graders back to a hybrid form of in-person learning on Feb. 22.

San Carlos School District’s return to school leaves many conflicted

Andrew Tolu and Lindsay Augustine
February 28, 2021
The success of a school and its students can often depend on the amount of funds a school is able to secure.

Inequities in the education system

Andrew Tolu, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
International students make up a significant portion of the population, but many are still unaware of the hardships those students may face in the U.S.

Foreign students face foreign problems

Nicole Coleman and Ksenia Lapshina
April 2, 2020
Many students plan out their work by checking Canvas and writing a schedule in their planners.

The advantages and hardships of distance learning

Leanna Gower, Scot Scoop Editor
March 29, 2020
One of Carlmont's counselors, Ross Yokomura, explains the A-G requirements to sophomores in the College and Career Center. The A-G requirements are used by Carlmont to determine what classes a student must take to graduate high school. Many colleges also use these same requirements to determine whether a student is qualified to apply to their college.

The road to college admission

Ethan Man and Brayden Young
February 29, 2020
Cole Gunning, a sophomore, studies for his upcoming finals, practicing study methods such as reviewing notes and re-reading material.

Teachers offer study strategies for upcoming review week

Leanna Gower, Scot Scoop Editor
December 5, 2019
A student crosses the finish line for the Color Run.

Tierra Linda-Mariposa students and families raise money at the Color Run

Katherine Tsvirkunova, Staff Writer
October 26, 2019
Freshman Curly Raddavero spikes a ball, scoring a point for the Scots.

Scots slay the Knights in close battle

Isabella Wesson, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Sophomore Maya Henry prepares for the PSAT using a PSAT prep book from The Princeton Review at the Belmont Library.

Students reveal the hidden importance of the PSAT

Anita Beroza and Kasey Liu
October 2, 2019
Some students pick up the camera instead of pursuing other hobbies, such as dance and other sports.

Students use YouTube as a means of self-expression

Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Alison Kim looks disappointedly at another blocked website while she tries to do research for school.

Student grievances challenge Carlmont’s online policies

Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
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