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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

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

Scot Scoop News

Arianna Zhu

Arianna Zhu, Marketing Editor-in-Chief

Arianna Zhu, class of ’25, is a senior at Carlmont High School and the editor-in-chief of Marketing for Scots Media. When she’s not in the lab or writing an article, she enjoys spending time with her friends and loves to read.

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Breast cancer is among the most common cancers in the United States.

Beyond diagnosis: breast cancer’s impact on patient lives

Arianna Zhu, Marketing Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2024

“I went to the appointment alone as I assumed the lump I had found was a cyst, and as I sat in the mammogram office, I felt isolated. I felt as though I had been handed a death sentence,” said Kelsey...

Student food service worker Alexander Nicholson prepares to take a student's order. Each student worker gives out hundreds of meals every day.

[Photo] Behind and beyond the counter

Kara Kim and Arianna Zhu May 30, 2024

Student food service worker Alexander Nicholson prepares to take a student's order. Each student worker gives out hundreds of meals every day.

A participant at the 2023 Worldwide Candle Lighting event blows out her candle during the candle lighting ceremony. Worldwide Candle Lighting Day occurs every second Sunday in December, and friends and family gather on this day to commemorate those they have lost. The event was hosted by The Compassionate Friends, Brisbane Lions Club, and Mission Hospice and Home Care.

Seeing the life in death

Arianna Zhu, Marketing Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2024

An injured patient arrives at Al Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah, Gaza, on Oct. 24, where doctors face severe limitations on medicines, medical supplies, electricity, and water.

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza

Arianna Zhu and Isabella Zarzar November 13, 2023

Trigger Warning: Mentions of violence, hostages, and death. The lights are out in the Gaza Strip. On Oct. 11, 2023, Gaza’s sole remaining power station ran out of fuel, sentencing the lives of...

A harmonious blend of urban and natural elements in the city of Anshun, located in Guizhou, China.

Opinion: Urbanization’s hidden costs create a need for green spaces

Arianna Zhu and Katherine A. Zhang May 29, 2023

“Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight: I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight.”  Gone are the days when young children could whisper these words to themselves as...

Deer and other wildlife have been pushed out of their natural habitat and lured to greenery lining city streets and sidewalks.

[Photo] Nature’s Antidote

May 29, 2023

Deer and other wildlife have been pushed out of their natural habitat and lured to greenery lining city streets and sidewalks.

Ozempic, an injectable drug with active ingredient semaglutide, has experienced a shortage in the past couple of months.

Ozempic shortage unearths American obesity issue

Arianna Zhu, Marketing Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2023

With over 799.2 million views on TikTok and 58,000 posts on Instagram, the hashtag #Ozempic has been trending across social media platforms as a miracle weight loss hack, contributing to the months-long...

Often described as the “rainforests of the sea,” coral reefs around the world are battling bleaching and rising ocean temperatures.

Reviving the colors of the ocean

Arianna Zhu, Marketing Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2023

Schools of fish weave through rock-like structures, and a clownfish peeks out from an anemone to observe. A sea turtle swims around looking for food, while a stingray buries itself in the sand to hide...

Conversation hearts are small heart-shaped candies with short phrases printed on them. After going missing from shelves in 2019, the candies are back and more popular than ever.

Sweethearts get their ever after this Valentine season

Arianna Zhu, Marketing Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

Be Mine. You Rock. I’m Yours. These timeless phrases are sure to make a sweet gift for that special someone every Valentine’s Day. The conversation heart candies adorned with the words are making...

American football has been a staple of sports in the U.S. for decades.

Tackling America’s football fetish

Zara Hai and Arianna Zhu February 10, 2023

When most people in the world think football, they think of the familiar black-and-white ball, the cleats on the grass, the white net of the goal.  But not Americans. For Americans, football is the...

It is a longstanding tradition for many AAPI families to make dumplings from scratch as a way to celebrate Lunar New Year.

‘Ear-resistible’ Year of the Rabbit celebrations promote diversity

Arianna Zhu, Marketing Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2023

With the Year of the Rabbit only a hop, skip, and a jump away, families and council members are preparing to celebrate, whether that means making dumplings with loved ones or planning city-wide events...

There is a food bank called Second Harvest in San Carlos, which aims to combat the hunger crisis.

Rising inflation worsens the Bay Area hunger crisis

Arianna Zhu and Katherine Q. Zhang December 21, 2022

Food banks and charities are having a difficult time keeping up with the increasing demands as prices soar. Rising inflation has caused basic necessities, such as food, to become harder to afford. Food...

A Bay Area local practices shooting a shotgun.

Redwood City temporarily bans gun shops

Arianna Zhu and Katherine Q. Zhang November 20, 2022

The Redwood City Council has temporarily banned gun shops following the application of two gun stores, giving time for staff to research potential local regulations. On Monday, Oct. 24, the Redwood...

Rainbow fentanyl - fentanyl in different colors - is emerging in popularity as a way to encourage drug usage amongst the youth.

Newly emerging ‘rainbow fentanyl’ targets adolescents

Katherine Q. Zhang and Arianna Zhu October 20, 2022

Drug dealers are selling colorful pills laced with fentanyl, dubbed “rainbow fentanyl,” as a marketing ploy to drive addiction among kids and young adults. First discovered by the Drug Enforcement...

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