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Elise Hsu, Editor

Elise Hsu is a junior at Carlmont High School. She edits for Scot Scoop and Redefy, a youth-led, non-profit blog. She spends her free time playing badminton and drawing. To check out her portfolio, click here.

Twitter: @the_mother_duck

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Discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has increased in recent years, but it has been around for centuries.

[Photo] Editorial: The AAPI community deserves better

March 18, 2021

Arospace Ep. 2: Combatting phobias and gatekeepers

March 7, 2021
Although numerous obstacles stand in their way, student journalists continue to report on issues that matter to their communities.

[Photo] Editorial: Student journalists persist against the odds

February 25, 2021
Winnifred and Sean Fang were inside a vehicle that was stolen on Feb 6., prompting the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to issue an Amber Alert in four counties. According to Jeffrey Fang, the two children can only speak Mandarin. Winnifred Fang and Sean Fang were found on Feb. 7 along with the missing vehicle.

Breaking News: Suspect arrested for car theft, another at large

February 10, 2021
Rioting protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol while members of Congress were counting electoral votes.

Breaking News: Rioters storm US Capitol Building

January 6, 2021
In many classes, such as choir, students feel pressured to submit their best work due to modifications made to adapt to an online environment.

[Photo] Editorial: Online education perpetuates perfectionism

November 19, 2020
According to the email that Principal Ralph Crame sent to parents of Carlmont students, the school is taking precautions to ensure a safe campus for all.

Carlmont student tests positive for COVID-19

October 30, 2020
When an artist creates art, they use their personal views to influence it; this makes it so no one can separate them from their art.

[Photo] Editorial: Artists cannot be separated from their work

October 5, 2020
Across the country, covering protests is a dangerous task for journalists. Each dot on this map represents a journalist who was arrested or attacked at a protest between May 26 and June 4.

Opinion: Leave journalists alone

June 6, 2020
A student takes the practice Advanced Placement (AP) exam.

Students don’t give a pass to online exams

May 30, 2020
This improvised workspace is in a quiet space, so I take my video calls from there too.

Opinion: Social distancing is not that bad

March 22, 2020
Matthew Goulart has been arrested after police discovered he was in possession of child pornography.

Breaking News: Former Carlmont substitute teacher arrested for possession of child pornography

March 5, 2020
There are many social media posts about mental health, but it is difficult to tell whether their intent is gaining popularity or raising awareness.

Opinion: Mental health is trending, but it’s complicated

March 5, 2020
A mural of supervisor Harvey Milk smiles down on pedestrians on the corner of 17th and Castro Street in San Francisco.

LGBTQ+ history is not coming out of textbooks, keeping teens in the closet

March 3, 2020
A voter registration and absentee ballot lies on a table in the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The 2020 Democratic Primaries: Super Tuesday

March 2, 2020
Temporary patches and pins signify key points in a Scout's journey, whether they are rank advancements or events.

Opinion: Scouts BSA is a good fit for girls, too

February 6, 2020
After the rain comes the rainbow; this applies to 2020, as the rest of it has the potential to be good.

Opinion: We shouldn’t be so down on 2020

January 16, 2020
Bold patterns grace the Starbucks cups of the 2019 holiday season. According to Jen Quotson, vice president of Starbucks Creative, the cups are meant to represent “a gift to Starbucks’s partners and customers.”

Starbucks’ holiday cup release fails to make everyone merry

November 19, 2019
Following the City Council’s enforcement of policies regarding street celebrations, most houses on Eucalyptus remain undecorated a week before Halloween. According to Eucalyptus Street resident Gabriel Federighi, there are less elaborately decorated houses because other residents “don’t want to have liability for anything that happens” on Halloween night.

Event policy enforcements spook Eucalyptus Street residents

October 28, 2019
In their report, the FCC said that designating a three-digit code to the hotline would “make it easier for Americans in crisis to access potentially life-saving resources.”

New suicide hotline seeks to promote mental health awareness

October 7, 2019
A chalkboard with confusing garbage on it.

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October 7, 2019
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