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

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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
Calvin Jacobson

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer

Calvin Jacobson is a sophomore apart of Carlmont’s Media Arts team. He plays on the JV football team and is very interested in sports. This is his first year as a member of Scot Scoop.

Twitter: @CalvinJacobs0n

 

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Cartoon: Water Levels Hit Rock Bottom

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • May 2, 2022

Is the amount of time spent on screens too much? The average teen spends over three hours a day on a device, an action that can have consequences for mental and physical health and well-being.

The dark side of screen time

Tymofiy Kornyeyev and Calvin Jacobson • May 2, 2022

Humans have gone from using crude, makeshift tools in their daily endeavors to using some of the most astounding modern developments in the world, all within only the last millennium. What would seem like...

The world’s richest person, Elon Musk, has set a keen eye on Twitter. In recent weeks, the owner of SpaceX and Tesla has made several pushes to claim ownership of the massive social media platform. On April 4th 2022, Musk ambitiously rose to become Twitter’s largest shareholder, holding 9.2% of the company’s total shares. To prevent Elon from furthering his goals, Twitter and its top shareholders began taking preventative action against Musk. Along with Twitter implementing a ‘poison pill’ to prevent Elon from consolidating shares, the Vanguard Group became Twitter's largest shareholder at 10.3% ownership, thwarting Musk for the time being.

Cartoon: Tussle for Twitter

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • April 22, 2022

Amazon workers in a Staten Island warehouse won a vote to initiate a workers union: The first ever in the company’s history. Amazon has gotten a bad reputation for poor working conditions, so the union marks a significant milestone for the better treatment of workers. However, Amazon has filed multiple objections to the election, stating that the distribution of marijuana swayed the voters, along with other hyperbolized accusations of misconduct.

Cartoon: No Vacation for Unification

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • April 12, 2022

California State Bill 328 is set to take effect next school year. The bill mandates that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 a.m., pushing back Carlmont’s 0-period start by 30 minutes. Although many students may appreciate the extra time to sleep in, the later start times also mean later end times. With school ending around 4 p.m. during the winter months, it will already begin to get dark, which can make students feel exhausted and interfere with their afterschool activities.

Cartoon: Tired of Later Start Times

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • March 23, 2022

After long periods of restrictions held by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) during the peak of the Coronavirus pandemic, several California students are trying to get their licenses. Driving can be a stressful endeavor, however. A recent survey reveals that ¼ of teenagers feel anxiety about driving, and are too intimidated to pursue a license.

Cartoon: Driven by Anxiety

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • March 15, 2022

Ukraine is in a state of ruin as thousands of citizens try to flee the approaching forces of Vladimir Putin. Launching airstrikes in cities like Kharkiv, Russian weapons decimate Ukrainian residential areas, endangering the lives of several civilians. The death toll for Ukrainian noncombatants measures around 2,000 as of March 2nd, 2022.

Cartoon: Ukrainian Unrest

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022

The usage of messaging platforms such as Discord or social media apps like Instagram can facilitate interactions with very "unpleasant" strangers. If you feel uncomfortable talking to somebody online, the best course of action is usually to block them immediately. (Calvin Jacobson)

Cartoon: Stranger Danger

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • February 15, 2022

As the National Football League’s playoffs continue, passionate fans get riled up by controversial calls and poor play. Many fans let loose their emotion during these sporting events, yelling at players and referees to do a better job.

Cartoon: San Francisco ‘Forty-Whiners’

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • February 2, 2022

The modern usage of the word “Scalper” is to describe someone who buys sought-after items in bulk and resells them for an incredibly marked-up price. Today, graphics cards such as Nvidia’s RTX 3090 and consoles such as the PS5 are difficult for parents to obtain, disappointing many children during the holiday season.

Cartoon: Scalper No Scalping

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • January 24, 2022

With the recent surge of the Omicron variant, several public areas across the nation risk closure. Theaters, restaurants, and recreational establishments may shut down once again after suffering huge losses over the past two years.

Cartoon: Supervillain Variant Strikes Again

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • January 7, 2022

Carlmont's signed student-athletes pose together.

Student-athletes sign college commitments

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • November 12, 2021

In front of a parading crowd and several cameras, six of Carlmont's student-athletes officially signed their college commitment during a ceremony held on National Signing Day in the campus quad. These...

The Wildcats defend against the Scots' offense.

Scots sink after suffering a beatdown from the Wildcats

Calvin Jacobson, Staff Writer • October 13, 2021

Carlmont varsity water polo lost at home against the Woodside Wildcats 12-3 in a league game. A rough start awaited the Scots immediately as the game began. Woodside piled on seven consecutive goals,...

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