The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
Opinion
A high school graduate watches a football game from the sidelines. With 3.1 million homeschooled students in 2022, homeschooling is on the rise in the U.S., according to the Legislative Research Commission.
Opinion: Graduating early is a bad idea
Anna Ypodimatopoulou, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

At the age of 17, Sophia Park passed the California State Bar Exam. Park graduated from high school, college, and law school through online programs...

Sephora, the nation's second largest beauty retailer, promotes continuous consumption through frequent product launches, influencers, and personalized experiences, which demonstrates consumerism's impact on society.
Opinion: Consumerism is a cult of consumption
Kayden Bhatnagar, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Drug addictions – phone addictions – gambling addictions – shopping addictions? In a world of addictions, shopping addictions don’t...

A person holds up a plain white pill bottle marked with a bold question mark, representing the uncertainty of compounded weight-loss drugs. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, compounded drugs should only be used when no FDA-approved option exists, as poor compounding practices can cause contamination or incorrect dosages, posing serious health risks such as injury or death.
Satire: Gambling it all on unapproved weight-loss drugs
Madilyn Shoop-Gardner, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the hottest new spot in town: The Weight-Loss Casino! Here, you don’t need poker skills...

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible, more students will use it, and more teachers will include the software in their classrooms. As the future of education, AI offers numerous benefits, including personalized lesson plans and immediate support. While some believe the immersion of this new tool will cause increased amounts of cheating, the reality is the opposite.
Opinion: AI is the future of education
Claire Kornberg, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

Personalized lesson plans. Automatic feedback. Efficient study tools. Free. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the future of education. From...

A customer looks at a book titled "The House of My Mother." This memoir delves into the experiences of Shari Franke and the abuse she and her siblings faced at the hands of their mother, Ruby Franke. While their life appeared ideal in many ways on their YouTube channel, there was much worse occurring behind the scenes.
Opinion: Family content online needs reevaluation to protect children’s privacy
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

Ruby Franke seemed to be the perfect mother. As an online content creator, she amassed millions of followers and shared videos of her family’s...

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Editorials
Food delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats provide quick and easy access to countless restaurants. However, this convenience comes with costly effects on our health, the cultural significance of food, and the environment.
Editorial: Food delivery is eating away at our society
Editorial Staff • April 15, 2025
Members of the North Carolina State University (NCSU) chapter of the sorority Delta Zeta serve meals at their Hot Dogs for Hearing event, where all funds raised go towards their philanthropy, the Starkey Hearing Organization. Service events like these not only raise money for lifesaving non-profit organizations, but instill work ethic and strong moral beliefs in young women.
Editorial: It’s time for America to take sororities seriously
Editorial Staff • April 1, 2025
The humanities and social sciences are undervalued as a result of society's overemphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) departments. The systemic bias towards STEM can be seen in wage disparities, less support for the humanities, and a cultural belief that STEM careers are the only possible paths to success. The humanities and social sciences must be recognized as equally important for societal advancement as they promote creativity and a greater understanding of identity.
Editorial: Humanities and social sciences are undervalued
Editorial Staff • March 26, 2025
The financial motivations driving college sports conference realignments have resulted in longer travel schedules for student-athletes, significantly reducing their time on campus and creating challenges in balancing academics and other responsibilities.
Editorial: Conference realignment puts profits over student-athletes
Editorial Staff • March 18, 2025
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