Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor

December 4, 2019

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of laying back in my chair and snacking on popcorn while I watched Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in theaters.  I have much to say about this film, but first let me break down my history with the murder-mystery genre.  I remember being in seventh grade when...

Polina Engovatov, Staff Writer

December 2, 2019

WARNING: minor spoilers for "Frozen 2." Remember when every time you heard the phrase “Let It Go,” you would want to cut your ears off? Well, the songs and music from "Frozen 2" will make you happy you didn’t! I personally find it very annoying when there’s an overload of songs in a...

Hanna Kryhina, Staff Writer

November 14, 2019

Pastry chefs anticipate the start of the bake-off, listening closely for the countdown.  But they’re not professionals. They’re just regular people who love to bake -- and they aren’t exactly good at it.  This spin-off of Netflix’s original “Nailed It!,” which premiered in early 2019,...

Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor

November 13, 2019

You’re never going to find an artist out there that’s quite like FKA Twigs.  I stumbled upon this realization midway through listening to the song “home with you” off of her new album “MAGDALENE,” which was released last Friday.  It’s an incredibly experimental track that takes...

Ethan Torban, Staff Writer

November 4, 2019

WARNING: This review has minor spoilers for the 2019 film "Terminator: Dark Fate." "Terminator: Dark Fate" proved itself to be nothing more than a CGI-focused cash grab, dedicated to the possibility of another sequel. In the past 10 years, Paramount Pictures has released three "Terminator" movies,...

Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor

November 2, 2019

I must admit, I was excited about this album. And by excited, I mean very excited. I have been following King Princess’s career since her debut single, “1950,” was released back in February 2018. That March, Harry Styles had tweeted lyrics from the song, which spurred on her popularity with...

Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor

October 30, 2019

The chorus to Tessa Violet’s “Crush” has been ringing in my ears since I first heard it last year. The song, with its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and relatable lyrics, instantly garnered the attention of many, including myself. It’s been over a year since that song was released, and she has...

Polina Engovatov, Staff Writer

October 30, 2019

I was not a fan of Rex Orange County’s newest album, “Pony.” Not having listened to many Indie pop or alternative albums before, I knew that this album was going to introduce me to a new world of music. I’ve got to say, this world was kind of disappointing. Rex’s musical career only...

Ailee Lim, Staff Writer

October 22, 2019

"And I oop—" Hearing that there was a new boba place in Redwood City called Spill the Tea made me think of all the memes regarding James Charles and Jasmine Masters and everything in between. When I walked in, the whole shop was decorated with fake spider webs, lights, skeletons, and other Halloween...

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer

October 20, 2019

Clouds of steam rise from the bubbling waters heated by the lava. It is a sight that will leave you captivated.  Lassen Volcanic National Park is a hidden treasure in California, with diverse animal and plant life, active volcanoes, and spell-binding hydrothermal areas.  Before Lassen Volcanic...