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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

Izaan Masud

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer

Izaan Masud is a student at NYU and graduated Carlmont High School in 2023. He was a podcast producer and editor for Scot Scoop for 3 years. He has wrote articles about the War on Terror, firefighting in California, drug rehab programs, and has even recorded his own podcasts such as “The Reel Ramble” and “Scots Take” with Scotscenter. Izaan wants to pursue humanities in the future and continue journalism during his time at NYU. He is also a certified lifeguard and a part-time tutor.

Instagram: @izaan.masud

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The Zen room at Our Common Ground offers patients a chance to reset themselves.

Coming back to Earth

Izaan Masud and Carolina Cuadros April 7, 2023

For some, substances serve as an escape. However, moderated usage can lead to dependence; what once was used to enhance one's experience becomes a crutch. It leaves the user chasing a never-ending high...

Scots Take Season 2 Ep. 7: XFL Midseason Review

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer March 23, 2023

In 2020, the XFL shut down halfway through its inaugural season right before COVID lockdowns came into effect. Now, after a 3-year hiatus and an infusion of cash from Dwayne Johnson, the XFL has returned...

Scots Take Season 2 Ep. 6: Live Sports

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer January 20, 2023

With the San Francisco 49ers still in the playoffs and the Warriors' and Sharks' seasons continuing, it is the perfect time to go to a game in the bay. On this episode of Scots Take host Izaan Masud...

Scots Take Season 2 Ep. 5: The World Cup

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer December 13, 2022

As the host of Scots Take, Izaan Masud prides himself on "knowing ball." However, one of his sports blindspots is soccer, and with the Qatar World Cup dominating sports discourse, Masud needed to get with...

Scots Take Ep. 4: Poverty Franchises

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer November 20, 2022

In sports media, a lot of time is given to discussing successful players and teams. However, other teams have not been so lucky, and their fans have had to suffer through it. On this episode of Scots...

Scots Take Ep. 3: NBA Predictions

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer October 26, 2022

After a long, drama-filled off-season, the NBA has finally returned. While the Warriors put on a dominant performance in the Finals, there are many contenders ready to dethrone the dubs. In this episode...

Michael Shaikh captures a photo of Afghans walk the streets of Kabul.

Surviving the war on terror

Izaan Masud and Maya Campbell May 13, 2022

When the American troops first arrived, Farouq Samim was optimistic about the future of Afghanistan. An overwhelming sense of hope was present at the American’s first arrival. Since 1996, the Taliban...

Dwayne Haskins and Terry McLaurin as teammates in the NFL.

Opinion: Sports discourse dehumanizes athletes

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer April 28, 2022

Adam Schefter has been reporting on the NFL since 1990. After slowly rising up the ranks since then, he has become one of the most prolific sports journalists in the world, often breaking the news of important...

The Holy Fire burning in Lake Elsinore, California during the 2018 wildfire season.

The realities of firefighting in California

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer January 31, 2022

Brian Cyr was 19 years old and broke, looking for a job to hold him through the summer until college reopened in the fall. He chose to be a firefighter, which he thought would be a nice, temporary job....

Scot’s Take Ep. 5: The NBA MVP race

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer April 29, 2021

There is only one month left in the NBA season, and the MVP race is still anyone's prize. Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Nikola Jokic, and even more are all in the running to take home the prize. On this episode...

Scot’s Take Ep. 4: NFL free agency

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer April 8, 2021

NFL free agency is well underway and the power balance of the league has shifted drastically. Many teams have gone from mediocre to serious contenders, while others have many questions to answer. So which...

Visitors at the capitol building observe a painting of the Constitutional Convention, where the Founding Fathers used negotiations to form our nation.

The Divided States of America

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer March 1, 2021

Heather Heyer was a Virginia native who grew up in a predominantly white, working-class community. She was a descendant of coal miners. Like many Americans, she was worried about newly-elected President...

Oliver Crawford-Shelmadine, a senior on the team, practices shooting in his own lane.

Water polo adapts to an age of social distancing

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer November 18, 2020

Water polo is a team sport. Not only that, but it is an intrinsically physical sport. Players face off, compete for zones, attack, and defend small sections of the pool. All of this requires coordination...

Players from the Carlmont football program pose after their practice.

Delayed football season impacts players and fans

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer November 3, 2020

Every year, fall signals the return of orange leaves, crisp weather, and high school football. However, as COVID-19 continues to disrupt normal life, high school football has been unable to return to California,...

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