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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

Grace Wu

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor

Grace Wu is a senior at Carlmont High School in her third year in journalism. She is a managing editor for Highlander, Carlmont’s student newsmagazine, and a staff writer for Scot Scoop. Outside school, she is also a student columnist and intern at the San Mateo Daily Journal. When she is not writing or editing, you can find her crafting a case as a trial attorney for Carlmont’s Varsity Mock Trial team, volunteering at a nonprofit to raise awareness for childhood cancer, or spending time with friends and family. Visit her portfolio here!

Twitter: @_gracewuu

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New artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or DALL-E, possess functions that can be used creatively or unethically.

Opinion: AI may be impressive but risky

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor December 22, 2022

Cars driving people. Programs generating ‘art’ and images. Computers writing your three-page English essay that is due in one hour. In the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded...

The blindfolded Lady Justice and the judge’s gavel, two representative items of the justice system, serve as a reminder of impartiality and order.

Fighting the ‘guilty’ verdict

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor December 16, 2022

“Innocent until proven guilty,” we often say about defendants when we think of a fair judicial system. But is that the first thought that comes to mind when we see the struggling family of someone...

The development of the internet has also allowed for more data breaches; thinking twice while online is crucial in protecting personal information.

Opinion: Think twice on the internet

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor November 26, 2022

“I made this just for you; I hope you like it. Click here!” After clicking the link your friend sent you, another page pops up asking you to sign in to your Instagram account. You enter your information,...

Many students wear masks between passing periods and during class to protect themselves from getting COVID-19.

Breaking News: California lifts school mask mandate

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor March 1, 2022

*Article updated March 2 Starting March 12, schools in California will no longer require students to wear masks, although coverings are still strongly recommended. San Mateo County (SMC) will not add...

Despite possible dangers, teens often drive themselves to school and back home, hoping to practice and gain more experience. “I think our inexperience overall with not knowing stuff and not being super comfortable with the car coupled with ‘I want to be with my friend 24/7’ makes [driving] hard and a little bit dangerous,” said junior Amelia Clevenger.

Teen drivers bump through challenges from inexperience

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor November 11, 2021

As the winter season approaches, morning fog and rain take over the sunny, clear skies of the summer, subjecting student drivers to risky conditions. Since most teens practice driving in better weather,...

Governments are distributing COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, helping more people build immunity to the virus.

Three COVID-19 vaccines build immunity

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor April 7, 2021

A year into the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines from three companies: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna,...

Public Wi-Fi is available at the Belmont Library, one of San Mateo County's libraries. With its proximity to schools in the area, the Belmont Library serves as a convenient location for students to access the internet.

Public Wi-Fi bridges the digital divide

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor March 9, 2021

The modern world revolves around technology, but not everyone has the same access to it.  This digital divide grew more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, as students require direct access to Wi-Fi...

Although social media platforms might distract and overwhelm teens, they can also offer ways to share personal hobbies and connect with others with similar interests. "It allows me to not only gain inspiration and learn and navigate my way through my art journey, but it also lets me interact with other people who I find to have the same interests as me," Jasmine Yu said.

A social phenomenon: how social media affects teens

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor February 15, 2021

Click. Swipe. Double-tap. Comment. Swipe.  Change app. Repeat.  A process so familiar to teens worldwide may influence how people develop during the critical point of life.  Times are changing...

The OneWorld Club is donating contributions from their breakfast food drive to the Samaritan House.

Breakfast needs remain a priority at Samaritan House

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor February 9, 2021

Often considered the most important meal of the day, breakfast foods are in high demand at the Samaritan House of San Mateo County.  "They're very popular in terms of the items that families really...

Students join hands to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "All the donations will go towards research and help the people who are subjected to blood cancer," Kate Carlos said. "It builds this whole community of people who are striving to push towards a common goal of fighting cancer."

Students rise up in the fight against blood cancer

Grace Wu, Highlander Managing Editor November 25, 2020

Battling diseases, especially ones without known cures, is one of the greatest hardships people can face. But those who must do not fight alone.  Carlmont students support those going through blood...

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