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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.

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Annabel Chia

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor

Annabel Chia (class of 2024) is the Features Managing editor for Scot Scoop and is passionate about creating an impact through journalism. She especially enjoys exploring different elements of multimedia. You'll usually find her cooking, reading, or interning at the San Mateo Daily Journal. To check out her portfolio, click here.

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The community and small businesses connect at the Ferry Building

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor March 10, 2024

The Ferry Building is an iconic spot located in San Francisco. Although it used to just be a terminal for ferries to travel across the San Francisco Bay, it has become a bustling buildings with many food...

Stanford University is a prestigious university located in the Bay Area. The prospect of earning a spot this institution is a factor which exacerbates the competitive nature of Bay Area high schools.

[Photo] Editorial: Student discourse surrounding college decisions is toxic

March 6, 2024

Stanford University is a prestigious university located in the Bay Area. The prospect of earning a spot this institution is a factor which exacerbates the competitive nature of Bay Area high schools.

Jasmine White and Leah Wong, student volunteers at the event, partake in the Lunar New Year activities.

In photos: Scots celebrate Lunar New Year

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor February 26, 2024

Carlmont High School's Chinese language program hosted a Lunar New Year celebration for students who are taking Mandarin on Feb. 15. There were various activities students could partake in to learn...

Hometown Days unites the community

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor May 30, 2023

Hometown Days is an annual family-oriented event hosted by the San Carlos Parks and Recreation team. There are an endless amount of activities such as parades, a fun run, and a pancake breakfast. The attendees...

Nora Acosta, one of the leaders of the walkout and a Black Student Union (BSU) officer, leads a chant as the students exit the campus, her voice amplified through a megaphone. Guiding the students as they pour out of the campus, her chant ignites a collective spirit, empowering each protester to lend their voice and complete the chorus.

M-A students walkout for justice

Amid growing concerns over a recent police incident, students from Menlo-Atherton High School organized two walkouts to condemn police violence targeting people of color. According to the police...

Exploring the City Season 1 Ep 4: The resilience of the Mission district

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor April 20, 2023

Exploring the city continues following host Annabel Chia as she goes to the various neighborhoods in the diverse city of San Francisco. Follow along as she learns about these unique qualities of each district...

Exploring the City Season 1 Ep 3: The LGBTQ+ experience in the Castro

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor March 28, 2023

Exploring the city follows host Annabel Chia as she goes to the various neighborhoods in the diverse city of San Francisco. Follow along as she learns about these unique qualities of each district and...

Exploring the City Season 1 Ep 2: The counterculture in Haight Ashbury

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor March 28, 2023

Exploring the city will follow host Annabel Chia as she goes to the various neighborhoods in the diverse city of San Francisco. Follow along as she learns about these unique qualities of each district,...

Kids should have access to digital literacy classes to gain crucial skills necessary to become mindful internet consumers.

Editorial: We need to implement digital literacy classes

Editorial Staff and Annabel Chia March 15, 2023

The internet is always right.  Most people have heard this phrase tossed around before in their lives. The speaker might have jokingly tossed this remark around, but a certain danger arises when the...

Exploring the city Season 1 Ep. 1: The stories of Chinatown

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor February 1, 2023

Exploring the city will follow host Annabel Chia as she goes to the various neighborhoods in the diverse city of San Francisco. Follow along as she learns about these unique qualities of each district,...

Homeless people sit near a bicycle in front of Larkin Street Youth Shelter in San Francisco.

The streets of the city: a rising residence for youth

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor November 10, 2022

The closed room filled with the waft of bitter antiseptics and the squeaks of linoleum floors were all Jason Dewes experienced for his first six months as a 21-year-old in San Francisco. Although, if he...

The night of the incident ushered many emergency vehicles to Itaewon.

Deadly Halloween festivities in Seoul leave at least 153 people dead

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor October 30, 2022

Content warning: This article includes mention of death, mass panic, and illicit substances.  On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, over 100,000 people gathered in the district of Itaewon to celebrate Halloween....

Voting is available through mail or many choose to visit polling stations.

Editorial: We need to engage in local elections

Editorial Staff and Annabel Chia October 11, 2022

Casting a voice is a demonstration of democracy– a practice utilized by Americans for centuries. Although the notion of democracy has faltered a couple of times in history, the system is still essential...

Senior Trevor Koto was awarded the NROTC scholarship by military recruiters.

Determination combines with family legacy to pay dividends

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor May 2, 2022

Being able to follow one’s true passion while simultaneously making their family proud with acceptance to an esteemed school is an accomplishment. The hefty scholarship that came along was just the perfect...

Stanford University is located in Palo Alto, California. The area surrounding the school is conveniently catered to the students of the university.

College towns impact the big decision

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor April 21, 2022

As the seniors begin their goodbyes to their childhood homes, they’re also about to open up a new chapter in their lives.  However, there are difficult decisions to be made first. After all, they’ll...

The public often questions the ethics of zoos, largely over the issue of animals living in cages.

Public opinion locks zoos in controversy

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor March 24, 2022

Zoos are a place where you can see a North American grizzly bear and an African lion on the same trip. Where else could you go to get this experience?  For many individuals, zoos are sentimental places...

Virgin Galactic, the aerospace company, reveals the new spaceship thats anticipated to take civilians into space.

Experts and the public react as space tourism blasts off

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor March 5, 2022

Cracking the secrets of the infinite unknown may come sooner than we realize. That is, for the price of $450,000.  The aerospace company Virgin Galactic announced that they’d be offering suborbital...

A popular Chinese New Year tradition is to give children red envelopes full of money to represent prosperity and good luck.

Leaving the nest causes traditions to slip away

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor February 3, 2022

Heavenly scents of nian gao and her nainai’s special rou jiang mian fill the air as Haley Chen, a senior at Carlmont High School, sits down at the dining table.  The annual family reunion dinner...

Humans set goals for the new year, although these goals often fail for multiple reasons.

Experts reveal the paradox behind resolutions

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor January 13, 2022

This year, I’m going to stop procrastinating. Sound familiar? Most students repeat the classic saying as they enter the new year.  Setting a New Year's resolution is generally a common practice...

Christmas tree farms allows customers to choose their desired tree for the holidays.

Authentic Christmas trees grow holiday traditions

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor November 28, 2021

The sweet pine scent wafts through chilly morning air as customers go around the farm to find the perfect tree. The textured plant that is soon to be the living room's centerpiece provides advantages in...

Shoppers can anticipate changes when preparing Thanksgiving meals this year.

Experts anticipate a pricey Thanksgiving meal

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor November 8, 2021

The 2021 Thanksgiving feast will take a massive bite out of consumers’ wallets. In preparation for the annual feast, the labor constraints wiping out the Thanksgiving staples, as well as the rising prices...

Its not uncommon to see empty thanksgiving food shelves because of stockouts.

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It's not uncommon to see empty thanksgiving food shelves because of stockouts.

Its not uncommon to see empty thanksgiving food shelves because of stockouts.

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It's not uncommon to see empty thanksgiving food shelves because of stockouts.

Traditional thanksgiving dishes often require canned items such as pumpkin puree to make.

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Traditional thanksgiving dishes often require canned items such as pumpkin puree to make.

Pumpkin sales spiking in fall lead to many pumpkins rotting on the streets or in landfills.

Pumpkin-caused emissions spook the environment

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor October 14, 2021

With the autumn season in full swing, pumpkin sales are beginning to spike.  This annual surge in pumpkin sales brings about a whole new meaning to "spooky season" as a result of their potential for increased...

Located down the street from Carlmont High School, the shopping center is home to countless businesses.

Students aid regrowth of local businesses

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor September 21, 2021

Whether it be a quick bite before school or a midday snack after a tiresome day, numerous students have paid a visit to the Carlmont Shopping Center within the past month after returning to in-person learning.  The...

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