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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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Summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading.

Book recommendations for summer

Annabel Chia, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor May 31, 2024

Summer is the perfect excuse to catch up on all your reading– especially with the extra time you now have to get lost in the ideal book.  Many people think summer is the season for rom-coms and light...

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...

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...

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...

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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