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
Chloe Chu

Chloe Chu, Scot Scoop Editor

Chloe (class of 2027) is a junior at Carlmont High School, and this is her second year in journalism. She enjoys drawing, watching movies, and listening to music. Outside of school, you can find her eating good food with friends and family or collecting trinkets and keychains. You can view her website here.

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A hand reaches out to another with a semicolon tattoo. The symbol was launched in 2013 by mental health advocate Amy Bleuel to honor her father and support those struggling with mental health challenges, according to Project Semicolon.

Inside the mind: The psychology behind self-harm

Chloe Chu, Scot Scoop Editor • December 31, 2025

Chloe Chu · Inside the mind: The psychology behind self-harm Over 600,000.  That’s the number of people who visited emergency departments across the United States in 2022 due to self-inflicted...

In the first half of 2025, 2.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues across the United States, according to Shelter Animals Count. Many families have considered getting a pet, but sometimes, animals find their forever homes in the most unexpected circumstances. From rescue to fostering, a dog goes through a lot before finally finding the right home.

[Photo] A dog’s journey

Maya Godina, Marketing Managing Editor • January 7, 2026

In the first half of 2025, 2.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues across the United States, according to Shelter Animals Count. Many families have considered getting a pet, but sometimes,...

A person listens to multiple genres of music through their headphones; many people often use music as a way to de-stress. "Music helps me de-stress sometimes; there's a lot of calming music that's easily accessible and I can listen to it whenever I want," said Jaime Yong, a sophomore at Carlmont.

Tuning into the power of music

Chloe Chu, Scot Scoop Editor • March 27, 2025

Music has been an integral part of everyday life for centuries, from extravagantly composed musical pieces to the simple melodies of songbirds. As music has evolved through the decades, the popularity...

Ethan Yao and Grant Ashcraft battle with their Pokémon cards during lunch at the Pokémon club. The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has become increasingly popular, and many players will spend lots of time and money building strong decks to battle with.

Pokémon cards ‘catch ’em all’ in a craze

Chloe Chu, Scot Scoop Editor • February 4, 2025

Pokémon cards are more popular than ever, with collectors, investors, and casual fans hunting for rare finds. As demand soars, store shelves are left empty, and the trading card frenzy shows no signs...

Mish Mello and Sunny Flores strike a pose in their Vi and Jinx cosplays from the popular animated TV series Arcane. Cosplays are a way for fans to express their love for their favorite characters at conventions like Fan Expo. "Seeing all these people dress up as characters from shows you love with these huge props shows that they've really put effort into it, and it builds a sense of community," said Emmett Rennich, a sophomore at Carlmont who attended Fan Expo.

SF Fan Expo unites community through creativity

Chloe Chu, Scot Scoop Editor • December 4, 2024

Thousands of fans gathered at the annual San Francisco Fan Exposition (SF Fan Expo) to celebrate their favorite fandoms through stunning cosplays and the vibrant creativity of artists and creators at the...

A person checks the dashboard for flight statuses at a busy terminal in Philidelphia International Airport (PHL). In 2023, about 21% of all flights in the U.S. were delayed or cancelled, according to the Bureau of Transportation; many consumers tend to walk away without a rightful refund. With the arrival of this new federal policy, consumers can expect to be compensated when their flights are delayed or significantly cancelled.

Consumer rights soar with new airline refund policy

Chloe Chu, Scot Scoop Editor • November 11, 2024

A new federal policy requires airlines to refund travelers for canceled flights or those experiencing significant delays effective Oct. 28. Under this new rule enforced by the U.S. Department of Transportation,...

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