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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.

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Emi Sim

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor

Emi (Class of 2026) is a junior at Carlmont High School and an editor for Scot Scoop. She is a part of Carlmont’s varsity volleyball team and symphonic band. Outside of school, you can find her thrifting, listening to music, or getting Crumbl with friends. You can view her portfolio here.

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Water bottle brands such as Hydroflask, Stanley, and Owala promote their products as sustainable and eco-friendly. However, their harmful production process and long-lasting materials offset their intended environmental benefits.

Editorial: Reusable water bottles are not a step toward a greener future

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • December 3, 2024

Reusable water bottles are often associated with helping the environment. From brands like Hydroflask, Stanley, and Owala, these items are promoted as eco-friendly solutions to the plastic waste crisis.  However,...

Roblox has established itself as a leading platform for game development, with the top 10 creators on Roblox making 30 million dollars annually, according to Roblox. "The magic of Roblox is that you can just do and make anything you want really fast and learn the entire ecosystem pretty quickly. Roblox is the best platform in the world to start making something," said Nathan Griffin, a developer on Roblox as well as former employee of the platform.

From Robux to revenue: innovating success

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • November 5, 2024

The clacking of a keyboard and the endless hum of a computer monitor fill the air of a bedroom. A teenager is hunched over their screen on Roblox. To most, this might just seem like another kid mindlessly...

Teens have been increasingly using point-and-shoot digital cameras to take their photos. "I normally bring my digital camera everywhere, like when I hang out with friends or go places with my parents, to capture all the memories," said junior Zara Dijcks.

A snapshot in time: digital cameras click back into trend

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • May 30, 2024

The recent resurgence of digital cameras offers a revival of nostalgia as this retro trend makes a comeback from the past.  Recently, point-and-shoot digital cameras from the 1990s to 2000s have become...

Shoppers search through racks of vintage clothing at a booth. "The So-So Market is very curated, which is why I like it. You don’t have to work that hard to find something good,” said Rabiah Kabir, a regular shopper at the So-So Market.

The So-So Market cultivates a community around vintage and handmade goods

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • May 11, 2024

The So-So Market serves as a center for people of all styles to come together to both shop for and sell one-of-a-kind pieces. The So-So Market is a flea market that sells vintage and handmade goods...

Wireless headphones have become increasingly popular among teens due to their convenience. “I wear my AirPods often because I can move around, and I’m not as restricted since there’s no cord,” said Sara Balach, a sophomore at Burlingame High School.

Wireless headphones disconnect social interactions among teens

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • April 18, 2024

From classrooms to living rooms, teenagers can be frequently spotted having wireless headphones plugged into their ears. These devices have become prominent among teens, especially AirPods, but they...

Some mukbang videos have racked up millions of views. One of the most popular mukbang videos on YouTube by creator "Zach Choi ASMR" has over 59 million views. “I enjoy watching them because they usually make it seem like the food tastes really good and they are enjoying the process,” Jun Choe, a senior at Carlmont, said.

Digging into the bitter effects of watching mukbang videos

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • March 20, 2024

Piles of noodles, towers of donuts, and mounds of fries. This is what an average mukbang video on the internet consists of. The term “mukbang” comes from a combination of Korean terms meaning...

With their bright and colorful packaging, energy drinks widely attract teens looking for an enhanced energy level. “I love Celsius because there are a lot of fun and different flavors to try. Whenever I’m super tired I know a Celsius will get me through anything I need energy for,” Lola Lagerloef, a sophomore at Carlmont, said.

Swallowing the harmful energy drink craze among teens

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • February 29, 2024

In an environment fueled by stress and pressure, a new trend has emerged among teenagers: the surging popularity of energy drinks. According to a report by Grand View Research, the energy drink market...

Ocean Blue Project, a nonprofit, shows the level of microplastics found on a Florida Beach. Microplastics are found not only on the beaches, but also in everyday objects like food. These same microplastics degrade human health as a result.

Microplastics: an unseen threat with a visible impact

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • January 31, 2024

Microplastics are in most of the things you consume, from a glass of water to your favorite snack, though you may not even see it. Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters long,...

Emily Lam blow-dries a client's hair. Lam had originally opened her hairdressing business with her sister but took full ownership of it in 1997.

Asian immigrants prosper as entrepreneurs through adversity

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • January 22, 2024

Emily Lam left Vietnam as a teenager with eleven family members in 1980 through a family sponsorship in order to escape communism. Making a living in the U.S. proved to be significantly challenging upon...

The new Shop Tab on TikTok allows shoppers to conveniently browse for products while staying in the app. "I think people like the idea that they can shop in one place and don’t need to go off the platform and go somewhere else, like to a website or into a store,” said Claire Mulhern, the head of Small Business Sales at TikTok.

TikTok Shop reinvents the online shopping experience

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • December 3, 2023

TikTok has revolutionized online shopping with the latest launch of its brand-new in-app marketplace, TikTok Shop. TikTok Shop is an online marketplace where brands and creators can sell, and consumers...

Nike Air Jordan IV, (White Cement Colorway)

Resale or retail: surge of sneaker resale sites alters the shoe game

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • November 2, 2023

Sneaker resale sites are redefining the way people buy shoes as they rapidly gain popularity. Online shoe resale marketplaces such as GOAT, StockX, and Flight Club have recently taken the lead in sale...

Students dance in the Quad at the 2023 Homecoming dance. Carlmont Athletic director Jim Kelly said that many did not want the dance to be over. "We had students asking the DJ if he could play one more song," Kelly said.

Carlmont’s homecoming turns casual in a new tradition

Emi Sim, Scot Scoop Editor • October 13, 2023

Carlmont's 2023 homecoming dance, unlike many other schools across the country, was held outdoors, and participants were encouraged to come in casual dress, sparking many different opinions from students. The...

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