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Belmira Iong, a sophomore at Carlmont High School, has a passion for being out on the water and is currently a member of the Carlmont sailing team. Iong loves to learn, which has helped her face different challenges with crewing.
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The actions of the Trump administration have led to an abundance of demonstrators taking to the streets of San Francisco, voicing their concerns about due process and human rights. This event was called “Trump Regime Takedown” but was initially known as “Tesla Takedown.”
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
East Asian TV dramas, such as “Squid Game,” “Business Proposal,” and “Hidden Love,” have recently gained local recognition, transforming modern pop culture.
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Today is National Civic Pride Day, a day when various communities are inspired to promote the vibrant communities they live in.

Civic pride is important because it allows every community member to feel included and take pride in where they live.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The parent company of ChatGPT, OpenAI, went into a state of panic last Thursday, Nov. 6. In response, two top executives shared their opinions on how OpenAI should receive support from the government for its commitment to buying $1.4 trillion worth of chips and data center infrastructure.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop:

Santa Cruz surfers face sea otter attacks
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Ellen Goetz

Layoffs at Paramount signal changes in entertainment
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Dylan Huang
Santa Cruz surfers face sea otter attacks
Sea otters have been exhibiting aggressive behavior toward surfers. In the month of October, there have been two incidents reported with the sea otters.  In one of the incidents, a sea otter took over...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop!

Work over rest
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Emilia Bateman
Cartoon: Work over rest
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November 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Sea otters at Streamer Lane in Santa Cruz have once again shown aggressive behavior towards surfers, with two incidents reported in October. Experts say the otters’ growing comfort around humans comes from daily exposure and access to a key food source in the area.
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Nov 6 marks the date for National Basketball Day. One of the popular sports in the US is celebrated today. This festival celebrates the birthday of James Naismith, a Massachusetts physical education instructor who created basketball as a winter recreation for his students.
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
More than 10 million riders have used the San Mateo County Transit System (SamTrans) in 2025, marking a nearly 1 million increase from the previous year. Despite the growth, many Carlmont High School students report overcrowded buses and uncomfortable commutes.
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
San Francisco International Airport is currently undertaking a major renovation of the west side of Terminal 3, primarily used by United Airlines.
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Every year, Americans are spending more than ever to show love for their pets, transforming them into true family members. What began as a small trend has evolved into a market driven by emotion, creativity, and social media.
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Meteorologists warn that La Niña could bring another season of weather extremes to California, with heavy storms and flooding in the north and hotter, drier conditions in the south. Experts say these contrasting effects
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A massive AWS outage took down major apps, including Netflix, Starbucks, and United Airlines, stemming from a single glitch. Two systems attempted to upload data simultaneously, resulting in an empty entry. This entry ultimately led to failure for the apps,
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This day, Nov 3 marks National Sandwich Day, celebrating one of America’s favorite foods and most versatile meals. From the different types of sandwiches, ranging from peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to deli creations, these dishes are a staple
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Here's what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop!

Halloween candy contributes to sugar overconsumption
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Whitney Hoffacker

Community members help shape Stanford’s vision of a new cancer center
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Zane Razzak
November 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Here’s what you might have missed this week on Scot Scoop in cartoons!

Separated citizens
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Grace Stiefel

Interrupted liberty
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Jade Wu

Crowning around
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Caitlin Stehr

#clown #liberty #cartoon
Cartoon: Separated citizens
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November 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Carlmont High School drama program recently performed its production of “Blue Stockings” by Jessica Swale.

There were four performances, taking place from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, with the play promoting themes of gender equality, reform, and nonconformity.
November 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Today is National Candy Corn Day!

Candy corn is believed to have been invented in the 1880s by George Renninger, a worker at Wunderle Candy Company. Candy corn is made up of sugar and corn syrup, and it consists of three colored tiers (white, orange, and yellow).
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The familiar, catchy sound of “Monster Mash” filled the Pedestrian Mall in San Mateo, attracting families from across the area for an afternoon of Halloween fun.
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop in broadcast!

Homecoming 2025: A night to remember
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Jayden Young

Carlmont’s Homecoming football game rallies student spirit
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Rowan Sheng and Nathan Turnbeaugh
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
As social media has increased in popularity, food education is being digested in a more digital fashion.

Through platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, younger generations are learning how to cook through short videos, allowing people to learn to cook within seconds.
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Carlmont’s JV girls flag football became Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) champions after defeating the Aragon Dons 24-0 on Oct. 22. This is the second year in a row that the JV girls flag football team won PALs, and the team’s thirteenth win of the season.
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Today is National Potato Day!

Potatoes originated from South America and come in many different varieties. Potatoes are a vegetable that contains a plethora of nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Australia announces its plan to sue Microsoft after the company tricked its customers into paying higher prices for Microsoft 365, a software that allows users to navigate through numerous Microsoft apps and services.
October 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM