NBA G League may jeopardize college basketball’s future
Tripp Garrish, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
With the recent news of two top-15 high school prospects choosing to forgo college and join the new NBA G League's development program, questions have emerged about the future of college basketball. On April 16, Jalen Green, the top prospect in the 2020 high school class, decided to join the G League rather than ...
Koalas released back into wild after Australian bushfires
Cambell Kirk, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
In spite of all that's happening in the world today, there is some good news to be shared. Recently, some koalas that were injured in the recent Australian bushfires were re-released into the wild. Australia has not had it easy during the past couple of months. In November 2019, the government declared ...
Venezuelan refugees face a difficult journey to build a better life
Mira Bhatt, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
Leaving home, family, and friends for the chance to create a better and safer life for loved ones; this is a risk that hundreds of thousands of refugees worldwide take on daily — especially in Venezuela. There are over 4.5 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants worldwide, according to the U...
Dunkin’ offers free donuts but fails to meet safety expectations
Allison Raisner, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
Free donuts. These two words can instantly spark a feeling of joy and satisfaction for almost anyone. Dunkin’ Donuts opened a store a few miles away from Carlmont about two years ago. Since then, it's become a hub for Carlmont students. It was common to see teens roaming the halls with their iced co...
The world celebrates its first digital Earth Day
Katerina Gaines, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
April 22, 2020, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, was supposed to be the largest gathering of protestors chanting for climate justice in history. But due to the COVID-19 induced shelter-in-place, environmental and climate justice organizations have had to shift their plans from taking to the s...
Virtual concerts amplify fans’ fun during quarantine
Kasey Liu, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Live concerts across the world have been canceled due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19. However, that does not stop musicians from bringing joy to their fans, though in a different form. Various online concerts and live streams have taken the place of live shows, including the large-scale "One Wor...
Germany zoo resorts to slaughtering animals as a food source for caged occupants
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
A pandemic strikes the world. Some are being left in desperate situations, even animals. According to Worldometer, there are 143,342 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,193 deaths in Germany. Meanwhile, although animals are not part of the population that are directly affected by the virus, they still ar...
Scot Scoop Explains: Credit/no credit system
Audrey Boyce, Scot Scoop Editor
April 18, 2020
On April 15, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees made the emergency decision to move to a credit/no credit system that will be applied to the entire Spring semester of 2020. This credit/no credit system defines a passing grade as a D- or above regardless of whether the...
2020 challenges 2016 for ‘best year of rap’
Anthony Eliopoulos, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
So far, 2020 hasn't had the best first few months, but the rap and hip-hop scene is at a very high point. Famous rappers like Lil Uzi Vert, Drake, Lil Baby, and many more have released music in 2020, and everybody seems to be enjoying it. Although 2020 has seen some hits, 2016 is widely recognize...
Breaking News: Board of Trustees votes to adopt credit/no credit grading system
Lora Simakova, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
After about four hours of discussion, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees decided their students’ fates for the remainder of the 2020 school year. Initiated at 6 p.m. on April 15, the board held a regular meeting, open to the public, regarding the few options for g...
The world struggles without sports
Ari Ravi, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
The pandemic that is currently sweeping the planet has caused everyone lots of pain, frustration, sadness, and boredom. It has also removed a constant in life that people cherish and bond over; the world of sports has temporarily come to a standstill. On March 11, the NBA took drastic action to ...
The worldwide water crisis persists despite COVID-19
Isabelle Nunes, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
As the world shuts down due to COVID-19, the long-term water crisis continues to disrupt billions of human lives as nations fall victim to droughts. According to recent data from the World Resources Institute (WRI), 17 countries face “extremely high” levels of water shortage. There are over 150 additional countries that are currently experiencing the worsening water dilemma. In total, nearly 25% of the world’s population are directly th...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
This week, we look at another Days of Wonder game, Quadroplis, designed by Francois Gandon. Quadropolis is a city-building game where players take the role of mayor...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
This week, I am reviewing a game that I got by accident. I considering purchasing the regular Azul game, but I ended up buying Azul's sequel, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, “folklore” was released on Friday, July 24, and she has the whole world talking. Rather than choosing a traditional album roll-out,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Tonight, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her eighth studio album, “folklore.” Here is a comprehensive ranking of all of her previous albums, from her self-titled...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Dominion is one of my favorite games of all time and one of the few games that received a 10 out of 10 rating. It has many expansions and we're about to take a look at the...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Kingsburg is under attack, and you must prove your worth as you influence the king's advisors and build up your strength to defeat monsters every winter. You'll need to...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
7 Wonders is an extremely popular game, but this week, we are looking at a 2-player version of the game, 7 Wonders Duel. To be clear, 7 Wonders does have a 2-player variant,...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
As you enter the Land of 1001 Nights, news spreads that the Sultan recently died. That means that control of Naquala is up for grabs, but you must maneuver the five tribes...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
On Friday June 26, the California Department of Motorized Vehicles (DMV) started administering in-person driver license tests for those with existing appointments. During...
Nikhil Vyas, Staff Writer
Designed by Peter McPherson and published by Alderac Entertainment, Tiny Towns is a city-building game where 1-6 players compete to build the best town. Players take turns...