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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

Audrey Gong

Audrey Gong, Staff Writer

Audrey Gong (Class of 2026) is a sophomore at Carlmont, and this is her first year as a staff writer for Scot Scoop. She is also one of the sophomore class vice presidents and a member of the Carlmont Varsity Dance Team. She enjoys dancing, hanging out with friends and family, baking, and listening to music.

 

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Two runners cross the finish line together as bystanders cheer them on. Many runners who participated in the 5K prepared weeks, if not months, before in order to build up endurance and strength.

AAPI community races toward May

Audrey Gong, Staff Writer May 6, 2024

About 200 Bay Area residents gathered for AAPI 5K’s run in hopes of raising awareness for minorities and creating a welcoming community for the month of May, also designated as Asian American and Pacific...

McDonald's, a multinational fast food chain, recently ended its use of PFAS. The policy, in accordance new FDA guidance, is a result of research that shows the chemicals can be linked to cancer, birth defects, and immune system suppression.

FDA tosses out PFAS in food packaging

Audrey Gong, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that fast food wrappers, as well as other food packaging that includes perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), will no longer be sold in the...

Amidst an El Niño year, rainfall has been, and will continue to be, particularly high. "The heavy rain and localized flooding San Mateo County
experienced late in 2023 and during the first few months of 2024 were heavier
than what we have experienced in recent years," said Shruti Dhapodkar, director of San Mateo County's Department of Emergency Management.

Heavy rain falls on San Mateo County

Audrey Gong, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

With the advent of the new year, rising precipitation levels prompted more heightened concern for dangerous weather events like flooding. However, the above-average precipitation levels aren't unusual;...

Leslie Baikie-Khavari, dressed as Lucy from Charlie Brown, stands eagerly, waiting for young trunk-or-treaters. Her costume was one of many fan favorites throughout the Belmont Trunk-or-Treat event hosted at Twin Pines Park.

Belmont Trunk-or-Treat revs up Halloween spirit

Audrey Gong, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

The chilly evening was filled with warm smiles from Belmont residents who gathered together for Halloween treats and decorated car trunks at Twin Pines Park last week to start the Halloween festivities.  On...

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