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
Ethan Zhao

Ethan Zhao, Staff Writer

Ethan Zhao (class of 2027) is a current Carlmont sophomore and first-year writer for the Scot Scoop. Ethan enjoys writing about geopolitics and defense and has an interest in history. Outside of school, Ethan enjoys gaming, airsoft, and hanging out with friends. Ethan also has a keen interest in aviation and is looking to start his training for a Private Pilot License soon.

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Beyond the Textbook History Ep. 2: Breaking the Enigma

Ethan Zhao, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

When most people think about major contributors to the Allied victory in WW2, what likely comes to mind are the names of Generals such as Eisenhower or Zhukov or the names of the physicists who helped...

Beyond the Textbook History Ep 1: History Lies

Ethan Zhao, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

Blitzkrieg:it's a word you've likely heard of. Maybe it was from a history textbook; maybe it was from a documentary; maybe it was from a YouTube video; maybe it was from the hit punk song "Blitzkrieg...

The Sequoia Union High School District office is the workplace for the Board of Trustees. This is where the Board of Trustees hosts meetings discussing current issues and policies relating to the school district.

Sequoia Union High School District elects new board member

Ethan Zhao, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

Summit Preparatory Charter High School Executive Director Mary Beth Thompson was elected into the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees. Thompson won over her opponents Jacob...

Although it may be far, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS lit up the sky as captured by a telescope. Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is the brightest comet to visibly appear in over a decade.

A once in a lifetime comet lights up the night

Ethan Zhao, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, what some consider to be the comet of the decade, has become visible in the night sky for the first time in 80,000 years. The comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is currently visible at night...

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