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
Toyota's Prius is one of the most popular hybrid cars. Toyota has sold roughly 6 million of them.
Opinion: Hybrid cars bridge the gap to zero-emissions
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024

With the world racing toward a greener future, people are leaning towards hybrid cars rather than electric vehicles (EVs). In 2023, hybrid...

A cross necklace drapes over a student's homework. Many have continued questioning the extent to which religion belongs and schools, and whether incorporating one religion into classrooms at the expense of teaching all from an objective standpoint is harmful to students.
Opinion: Religion must be kept out of public schools
Samantha Crowther, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024

The governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, signed a law in June 2024 to take effect in 2025 that required Louisiana public schools to display the...

The NFL signed a reported $1 billion per year deal to make Amazon's Prime Video the exclusive broadcaster of Thursday Night Football. The deal will run through the end of the 2032-33 season.
Opinion: The NFL shouldn’t sell rights to exclusively stream games
Kian Bhatt, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024

In 2016, a National Football League (NFL) fan could watch almost any primetime game with a basic cable subscription. Now, they need cable along...

Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. In the 24 hours after her post, vote.gov saw an uptick in site visits. Swift's endorsement should set a precedent in the industry for other celebrities to use their platforms to mobilize voting and promote civic engagement.
Opinion: Celebrity endorsements should become the new standard
Emma Goldman, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • September 17, 2024

As I scrolled through my Instagram feed on Tuesday night, seeing the usual — National Football League (NFL) highlights, friends’ concert...

People often connect over activities that require no talking at all. While verbal communication is important, our connection to others is not limited to our words.
Opinion: There is more to effective communication than words
Naomi Hsu, Scot Scoop Editor • September 12, 2024

After staring at rows and rows of bags, my grandmother stopped to graze her fingers across a maroon Prada purse, surveying it before picking...

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Editorials
With high shares of the market, industry giants monopolize content, forcing viewers to pay the price for exclusive media. Because the streaming industry has little to no regulation in subscription pricing, consumers are at the mercy of corporations.
Editorial: Streaming services cannot monopolize the entertainment industry
Editorial Staff • November 19, 2024
Sizing across numerous brands often uses varying measurements and makes it harder for customers to find their "perfect" size. Some sizes use general numbers, names, or waist sizes. Even so, sizes under the same title across different stores are often mismatched.
Editorial: Sizing should be consistent across stores
Editorial Staff • November 19, 2024
An American Airlines Airbus A321neo taxis towards the runway at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Taxiing and takeoff of a plane takes up more than 10% of its fuel, leading to excess emissions. Planes must shift towards alternative power sources to lead to a sustainable future.
Editorial: Aviation should shift towards sustainability
Editorial Staff • November 13, 2024
Although elections are left to the states in Article I of the Constitution, Congress has nevertheless implemented certain regulations on them. In 1845, Election Day officially was mandated as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Thus, making Election Day a federal holiday would not be impossible, promoting higher voter turnout, lessening election stress, and flipping negative narratives around the day overall.
Editorial: Election Day should become a federal holiday
Editorial Staff • November 13, 2024
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