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

Scot Scoop News
Ami Dong

Ami Dong, Staff Writer

Ami Dong (class of 2027) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. This is her first year writing for the Scot Scoop, and she’s excited to be a part of the journalism program. In her free time, you can find her dancing at football games, hanging out with friends, or studying for her next test.

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Two customers examine jewelry personally crafted by Ling-Yen Jones who owns Ling-Yen Designs. "I enjoy things that are machine-made, but making items by hand seems more special and individualized," Jones said.

Belmont’s Handcrafted Originals Art Fair showcases exclusive hidden masterpieces

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Small-business owners from around the Bay Area took the stage at Belmont’s annual Handcrafted Originals Art Fair to honor their artistic works to the public. The event was held at the Carlmont Village...

Alexis Bui sits down with her friends and picks up her pepperoni pizza. 2 Bros. Pizza is a family owned business that prides itself in affordability. The slices may be cheap, but the quality is not sacrificed.

[Photo] In Photo: Affordable pizza slices serves up smiles

March 19, 2025

Alexis Bui sits down with her friends and picks up her pepperoni pizza. 2 Bros. Pizza is a family owned business that prides itself in affordability. The slices may be cheap, but the quality is not sacrificed.

Dancers wait backstage for their turn to perform at a dance competition. Dancers and dance companies globally compete against each other and are judged by a panel of experienced critics.

Opinion: Dance should be recognized as a sport and an art

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

Why is it that globally renowned dancers like Anna Pavlova and Mikhail Baryshnikov are often overshadowed by athletes such as soccer player Lionel Messi and football superstar Joe Montana? Despite the...

A customer orders a drink through Happy Lemon’s kiosk. Bubble tea stores have begun to transition to online ordering rather than having employees take orders. “Part of my job is taking orders to the front of the store. However, a lot of people use the kiosks now, so I don't do much of that,” said Suri Taherian, a Carlmont sophomore and Happy Lemon employee.

Belmont’s Happy Lemon opening celebrates Asian culture

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Kids and adults alike eagerly wait in line for the grand opening of a new boba shop along Emmett Ave. The bubble tea, also known as boba, company Happy Lemon opened a new store in Belmont on Feb. 22.  The...

Karen Singer, from the California Kung Fu and Tai Chi Institute, performs Tai Chi with an imitation sword. The demonstration sport has evolved from a form of self-defense to a form of art that has been popularized among adults. “Our students perform with more ‘dangerous’ weaponry while us, adults, perform Tai Chi and only sometimes utilize weapons,” Singer said.

Indoor celebration brings Lunar New Year magic to Redwood City

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

Lion dancers. Martial artists. Taiko drummers. Despite the rainy weather and last-minute transition to hold the event indoors, the community was present to celebrate the Year of the Snake at the 14th annual...

Asians on the big screen

Asians on the big screen

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

Two hundred thirty-nine million dollars. That’s how much money the American romantic drama “Crazy Rich Asians” has earned since its release in August 2018. Two months later, the film became the...

Kumiko Morimoto, a calligraphy instructor, demonstrates the basic strokes of traditional Japanese calligraphy to create Kakizome for the new year. Kakizome is a traditional calligraphy writing that is practice during the new year season. "In the Bay Area, there are so many people who do Kakizome in their own homes with their own family," Morimoto said.

Japantown hosts kakizome calligraphy workshop to ring in the new year

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

In light of the new year, Japantown San Francisco hosted their first calligraphy writing workshop, where participants practiced kakizome. “Kakizome refers to the first time of the year that Japanese...

A person carefully wraps a gift, showcasing the unique and personal touches that come with gift giving, one of many holiday traditions. "Gift giving isn't an obligation, it's more a sign of affection. If I give you a gift, I shouldn't expect a gift in return," said Jasmine Lee, a sophomore at Carlmont High School.

Established holiday traditions continue to evolve and inspire festivity

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

Cutting down a Christmas tree. Wrapping presents. Spinning dreidels.  Every year, people from various backgrounds celebrate the holiday season with traditions rooted in society.  Since the classical...

The SCSCA partnered with the City of San Carlos to create a mural on Laurel Street. This mural is a joint effort between two artists, one from San Carlos and one from Omura. "The mural is a testification to the strong friendship between the two cities," said Leonor Urbain, the president of the SCSCA.

Sister city connections bridge cultures and build friendships

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

The San Carlos Sister City Association (SCSCA) offers a unique summer exchange program opportunity for high school students. San Carlos is the sister city of Omura, Nagasaki, in Japan. According to...

Museum visitors add their bias names to a metallic mural at the exhibit. In K-pop, a "bias" refers to one's favorite group group member. "The biggest groups currently for girl groups are Aespa, New Jeans, Blackpink, and Twice. For boy groups, they are Tomorrow by Together (TXT), Stray Kids, and BTS," To said.

The Korean wave hits San Francisco with new Hallyu exhibit

Ami Dong, Staff Writer • October 27, 2024

The San Francisco Asian Art Museum (AAM) recently opened a new exhibition on Hallyu, the Korean wave. The new exhibition contains around 200 objects and artworks to demonstrate the widespread impact...

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