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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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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 Reel Ramble Season 2 Ep. 5: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the bittersweetness of the end

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer May 17, 2023

Nine years ago, James Gunn introduced the world to the flawed and lovable Guardians of the Galaxy, a group of intergalactic criminals who band together for the greater good of the universe. After almost...

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 Episode 8: A hater’s guide to heckling

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer April 5, 2023

With the MLB season starting last week, America's favorite pastime, heckling outfielders, has finally returned. Heckling the outfielders has become a staple of baseball games, and listening to crude chants...

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...

Scots Take Season 2 Ep. 2: The mental pressures of sports

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer October 1, 2022

While physical injuries have been the predominant reason athletes have missed games, many professional athletes have taken leaves of absence from their sport, citing their mental health as their reason...

Scots Take Season 2 Ep. 1: A beginner’s guide to fantasy football

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer September 10, 2022

Every year, millions of people across the nation get their friends together to draft their fantasy football teams. Sometimes these leagues are just friendly competitions, and the prize can be thousands...

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 Reel Ramble Ep. 9: ‘The Batman’ discussion and review

Isabel Wright and Izaan Masud April 14, 2022

On this episode of the Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright discuss the new adaptation of Batman, "The Batman," with Dylan Lobo. "The Batman" follows Bruce Wayne as he sets out to stop The...

The Reel Ramble Ep. 8: ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 discussion and review

Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright March 22, 2022

On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright discuss the second season of the hit show "Euphoria" with their guest Cole Willis, a junior at Booker T. Washington High School in...

The Reel Ramble x Dear Dumb Diary Ep. 7: The Stranger Perks of the Mid90s

Izaan Masud, Anoushka Mekerira, and Isabel Wright February 14, 2022

Coming-of-age movies have captured the minds of moviegoers for decades. Audiences often resonate with the stories of teenagers dealing with issues they went through at that age or are going through in...

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....

The Reel Ramble Ep. 6: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ discussion and review

Isabel Wright and Izaan Masud January 23, 2022

On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright Wright review the highly anticipated film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" with their guest Quinn Mansfield, a junior at Carlmont. "Spider-Man:...

The Reel Ramble Ep. 5: ‘Last Night in Soho’ discussion and review

Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright December 9, 2021

On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright review the new Edgar Wright film "Last Night in Soho" with their guests, Ellie Symons, a freshman in Florida, and Reid Ackerman,...

The Reel Ramble Ep. 4: ‘Dune’ discussion and review

Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright November 14, 2021

On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright review the adaptation of the Frank Herbert classic, "Dune," with a friend of the show Brooks Mitchell, a sophomore in Dallas. "Dune"...

The Reel Ramble Ep 3: ‘Squid Game’ discussion and review

Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright October 20, 2021

On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright review the viral K-Drama, "Squid Game," with their guest Nick Wacha, a junior at Carlmont. In the second half of the episode,...

A post with a firetruck at the top outside of Station 19 of the Woodside Fire Department.

A post with a firetruck at the top outside of Station 19 of the Woodside Fire Department.

The Reel Ramble Ep. 2: ‘Shang-Chi’ review and ‘There Will Be Blood’ discussion

Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright September 27, 2021

In this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright give their thoughts on the new Marvel film "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." The movie follows the title character on...

The Reel Ramble Ep. 1: ‘The Suicide Squad’ review and ‘Inglourious Basterds’ discussion

Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright September 3, 2021

In this episode of The Reel Ramble, Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright give their thoughts on James Gunn's new film, "The Suicide Squad." They talk about their feelings about the movie, and its unfortunate...

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...

Scot’s Take Ep. 3: The rise of the Brooklyn Nets

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer March 13, 2021

Now that the NBA season is halfway through, we have a good sense of what teams are contending and what teams will be spending their summer on the couch. Teams like the Lakers, Clippers, Jazz, and 76ers...

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...

Scot’s Take Ep. 2: Super Bowl predictions versus reality

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer February 11, 2021

The NFL playoffs are officially over and two teams are left, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What is their history and who comes out on top? In this episode of Scot's Take, host Izaan...

Scot’s Take Ep. 1: The Browns dominated the Steelers, now what?

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer January 20, 2021

The Cleveland Browns dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers to earn their first playoff win in over a quarter-century. How did the Browns finally become a good team, and what is their future in the NFL? In...

Daniel Generalov, a sophomore on the boys tennis team, plays in a singles match against Hillsdale during the short-lived 2020 season.

Boys tennis swings back into action after last season’s abrupt end

Izaan Masud, Podcast Producer December 8, 2020

Last year, the Carlmont boys tennis team dominated their competition. They sat atop their division and consistently beat rival schools like Menlo-Atherton (M-A). However, their perfect season was cut short...

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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