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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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Emma Yin

Emma Yin, Staff Writer

Emma Yin is a senior at Carlmont High School. This is her third year in the journalism program and currently serves as a staff writer and cartoonist. She is interested in art and dabbling in global news. You can find her drawing on her iPad, playing badminton and music, and hunting for a new boba shop. Follow her on Instagram @em.24.ma

All content by Emma Yin
Given the amount of political issues that the American public faces, it is very easy for teenagers to dismiss politics altogether. However, it is essential that Gen Z stays in the loop, whether it is by reading local news, following political accounts on social media, or joining advocacy organizations.

[Photo] Editorial: Gen Z must resist disengagement in the face of political issues

Editorial Staff • April 21, 2024

Given the amount of political issues that the American public faces, it is very easy for teenagers to dismiss politics altogether. However, it is essential that Gen Z stays in the loop, whether it is by...

The rise of artificial intelligence has many questioning the viability it has in the journalism industry. While it can streamline the reporting process, some worry about the effects it has on the livelihood of staff and the ethical dilemmas that it can create.

[Photo] Editorial: Modern journalism must ethically utilize AI

Editorial Staff • February 28, 2024

The rise of artificial intelligence has many questioning the viability it has in the journalism industry. While it can streamline the reporting process, some worry about the effects it has on the livelihood...

While there seem to be endless amounts of Valentine's Day cards geared towards heterosexual couples, same-sex couples struggle to be represented.

[Photo] Editorial: Profit-hungry corporations are to blame for Valentine’s Day’s heteronormative nature

Editorial Staff and Ben Romanowsky • February 7, 2024

While there seem to be endless amounts of Valentine's Day cards geared towards heterosexual couples, same-sex couples struggle to be represented.

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Cartoon: The Harvard president needs to step down

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • December 15, 2023

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Cartoon: Panera’s second alleged Charged Lemonade death

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • December 11, 2023

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Cartoon: Olivia Rodrigo advocates for voting

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023

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Cartoon: Indigenous representation is essential

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023

Currently, athletes are given graduation credit for their participation in school sports, while thespians are not recognized for their participation in school productions. To value equity, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) must even the playing field and credit the time and effort actors put into their work.

[Photo] Editorial: Equity for extracurriculars

Editorial Staff • November 22, 2023

Currently, athletes are given graduation credit for their participation in school sports, while thespians are not recognized for their participation in school productions. To value equity, the Sequoia...

Decades of violent conflict from both Israel and Palestine have dictated the current crisis in both states. Both have lost civilians, infrastructure, and peace.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: a complex history

Jackson Sneeringer and Emma Yin • November 19, 2023

Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a full-scale attack on Israel in early October. Now, over one month after the attack, the Israel-Hamas war has killed over 11,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip...

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Cartoon: We need to do something about guns

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023

Nathan Tokunaga performing at the Freight & Salvage Coffee House.

Behind the scenes of a music gig

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023

It is a dim night at the Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge. Carlmont junior Nathan Tokunaga drove the three-plus hours down to Napa amidst traffic. People are clapping and hooting to the music as...

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Cartoon: Gender roles prevail

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • November 6, 2023

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Cartoon: America should follow lead in Iceland’s walkout

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • October 30, 2023

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Cartoon: The FDA needs to ban Red No. 3 in food

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023

Teens on average spend about nine hours using electronic devices per day, reducing the hours they have to develop social skills and go outside. With short-form video content on the rise, it is becoming easier for teens to spend more and more time scrolling through social media.

[Photo] Editorial: We should stop ignoring the side effects of screen time

Editorial Staff • October 25, 2023

Teens on average spend about nine hours using electronic devices per day, reducing the hours they have to develop social skills and go outside. With short-form video content on the rise, it is becoming...

Following the Israel-Hamas war, international powers have chosen opposing sides. While the West supports Israel, the Middle East has remained largely supportive of Palestine. (Israel Palestine Flags / Ted Eytan / Bao Cali Today / CC BY-SA 2.0)

5 questions to ask about the Israel-Hamas war

Jasneh Sasan and Emma Yin • October 20, 2023

Trigger Warnings: Mentions of violence, terrorism, genocide, and hostages.

Citizens in Gaza live in impoverishment and their standard of living does not meet World Health Organization standards.

[Photo] 5 questions to ask about the Israel-Hamas conflict

October 20, 2023

Citizens in Gaza live in impoverishment and their standard of living does not meet World Health Organization standards.

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Cartoon: Don’t sell culture as entertainment

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • October 16, 2023

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Cartoon: The Paris infestation

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • October 8, 2023

As Halloween approaches, students turn to thrifting as a sustainable alternative to store-bought Halloween costumes.

[Photo] Spooky costumes don’t have to scare the environment

Alice Lan, Staff Writer • October 4, 2023

As Halloween approaches, students turn to thrifting as a sustainable alternative to store-bought Halloween costumes.

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Cartoon: Menu of the USA

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • October 3, 2023

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Cartoon: Adoption scams in South Korea

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • October 2, 2023

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Cartoon: El Chapo’s wife released after incredibly light sentence

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • September 26, 2023

The after effects of the one-child policy are coming back to haunt China as the Chinese population declines rapidly, resulting in economic turmoil within the country.

[Photo] China’s economic crisis sparks hope for an American comeback

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

The after effects of the one-child policy are coming back to haunt China as the Chinese population declines rapidly, resulting in economic turmoil within the country.

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Cartoon: Finding help in September

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • September 13, 2023

 

With the release of smart home appliances such as Samsung's "Family Hub" refrigerators that can connect to the internet, we must proceed with caution to ensure these appliances do not rule our lives.

[Photo] Editorial: Smart homes make us unintelligent

Editorial Staff • September 13, 2023

With the release of smart home appliances such as Samsung's "Family Hub" refrigerators that can connect to the internet, we must proceed with caution to ensure these appliances do not rule our lives.

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Cartoon: Warning! Japan releases treated water from nuclear plant disaster

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • September 4, 2023

A safety presentation replaces the traditional lockdown-barricade drills from previous years. This change was influenced by the school district's policy changes.

[Photo] Schools implement new policies to improve shooting drills

Rachel Alcazar, Scot Scoop Features Managing Editor • June 7, 2023

A safety presentation replaces the traditional lockdown-barricade drills from previous years. This change was influenced by the school district's policy changes.

Cartoon: They're human too

Cartoon: They’re human too

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023

Cartoon: An average campus bathroom

Cartoon: An average campus bathroom

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • May 23, 2023

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Cartoon: What about science?

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

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Cartoon: The zone of no return

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • May 11, 2023

Issues not included in the previous College Board framework include the Black Lives Matter movement and reparations. There have been speculations that the College Board has bowed to political pressure when creating their curriculum. “Topics like reparations and the Civil Rights Movement are politically charged, but it’s also important to learn how little has changed,” said Carlmont history teacher Eric Perkins.

[Photo] College Board revises AP African American Studies after backlash

Mila Hamby, Staff Writer • May 9, 2023

Issues not included in the previous College Board framework include the Black Lives Matter movement and reparations. There have been speculations that the College Board has bowed to political pressure...

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Cartoon: How much is prom going to cost me?

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023

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Cartoon: Make Narcan affordable

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • April 18, 2023

B.R.I.C.S. attempts at de-dollarization have become a threat to the U.S.’ economic security and the status of the U.S.D. as a major reserve currency.

[Photo] Opinion: B.R.I.C.S. could cause economic depression in the U.S.

April 25, 2023

B.R.I.C.S. attempts at de-dollarization have become a threat to the U.S.’ economic security and the status of the U.S.D. as a major reserve currency.

Efforts in Congress to ban TikTok reflect ignorance and Sinophobia. TikTok is not perfect, but neither is any other social media platform.

[Photo] Opinion: TikTok has its problems, but Sinophobia doesn’t answer them

Alice Lan, Staff Writer • April 7, 2023

Efforts in Congress to ban TikTok reflect ignorance and Sinophobia. TikTok is not perfect, but neither is any other social media platform.

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Cartoon: Surplus rain brings superbloom

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023

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Cartoon: Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian Oscar-winning lead actress

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • March 25, 2023

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Cartoon: Happy Ramadan 2023

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023

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Cartoon: Children, not laborers

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

March 2023 is Women's History Month, and the theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories," featuring renowned authors Toni Morrison, Maxine Hong Kingston, Maya Angelou, Gloria Steinem, Willa Cather, Gertrude Stein, Gerda Lerner, famed journalist Jovita Idar, well-known activists Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Winona La Duke, and park ranger Betty Soskin. Celebrating the women who tell our stories is important because it is our duty to remember our trailblazers and those who came before us.

Cartoon: Celebrating women that tell our stories

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • March 6, 2023

Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China have become nothing short of icy as the U.S. shoots down a Chinese surveillance balloon over South Carolina on February 4.

[Photo] Opinion: Chinese surveillance balloon shoots down hopes for diplomacy

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer • February 19, 2023

Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China have become nothing short of icy as the U.S. shoots down a Chinese surveillance balloon over South Carolina on February 4.

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Cartoon: National security at risk

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

K-pop groups are often controlled by their agencies and have little autonomy over their performances and concepts.

[Photo] Column: I used to be a K-pop stan too

Alice Lan, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

K-pop groups are often controlled by their agencies and have little autonomy over their performances and concepts.

From COVID-19 policies to cracking down on protests to violating human rights, the people of China are losing their autonomy under President Xi Jinping's regime.

[Photo] Opinion: China is on a path towards totalitarianism

Alice Lan, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023

From COVID-19 policies to cracking down on protests to violating human rights, the people of China are losing their autonomy under President Xi Jinping's regime.

In countries around the world, indoctrination techniques have been utilized to brainwash students into believing certain political, religious, or nationalistic ideologies-- this has sparked hatred and hostility worldwide.

[Photo] Opinion: Educational indoctrination is fostering global hostility

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer • February 5, 2023

In countries around the world, indoctrination techniques have been utilized to brainwash students into believing certain political, religious, or nationalistic ideologies-- this has sparked hatred and...

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Cartoon: A multicultural hop into the Lunar New Year

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

Cartoon: Chainsaw Man approaches the stage

Cartoon: Chainsaw Man approaches the stage

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • January 18, 2023

Mahsa Amini: The fight for change

Mahsa Amini: The fight for change

Oliver Fichte, Annabel Chia, Emma Yin, Ujala Chauhan, and Evan Leong • December 15, 2022

Anime popularity and history through time

Anime popularity and history through time

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • December 13, 2022

Rapper Kanye West has stired up much controversy and much media coverage due to his views and statements in regards to former President Donald Trump, Hitler, Elon Musk and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

[Photo] Opinion: The media is taking advantage of Kanye West

December 13, 2022

Rapper Kanye West has stired up much controversy and much media coverage due to his views and statements in regards to former President Donald Trump, Hitler, Elon Musk and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

According to Dr. Kemi Oguntala, the ability to thrive in an online environment depends entirely on the individual.

[Photo] Online learning: a thing of the future or the past?

Evan Leong, Scot Scoop Editor • December 7, 2022

According to Dr. Kemi Oguntala, the ability to thrive in an online environment depends entirely on the individual.

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Cartoon: White Paper Protests turn the page for new Chinese activism

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • December 4, 2022

Myopia, or nearsightedness is when near objects appear clear but objects farther away appear blurry. This vision condition affects about 41.6% of America, according to a report from the National Eye Institute.

[Photo] Myopia blurs life

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • November 23, 2022

Myopia is when one’s eyeball is abnormally stretched or the cornea is too curved.

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