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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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Jasneh Sasan

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer

Jasneh Sasan is presently in her senior year at Carlmont, where she excels as a news and opinion writer with a fervent passion for delving into the realm of politics. Controversial subjects invigorate her and provide the driving force for her pursuits. Beyond her academic commitments, she dedicates a significant portion of her time to engaging in debate competitions and actively participating in journalistic endeavors. Her writing inclination leans towards exploring profound global socio-political matters, but from time to time, she also explores more lighthearted and amusing topics.

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Graduation leaves the class of '24 with a lot of bittersweet memories... mostly bitter ones.

Satire: The perfect grad speech

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer May 29, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed faculty, tiger moms, and my fellow graduates,  Today, we stand on the threshold of a new chapter in our lives. This is the moment we have anticipated for years. Today,...

Finding the protein bar that's right for you is a daunting task, especially with so many options on the grocery store shelves.

Review: Finding the best protein bar

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

As the warmth of summer draws near, many of us bid farewell to cozy sweater weather and eagerly anticipate embracing the sunshine. For some, this shift signals a call to action, a time to focus on sculpting...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom makes the homeless disappear in San Francisco in preparation of the APEC summit in 2023. (Homeless Epidemic in San Francisco / JCruzTheTruth/WikimediaCommons/CC BY-SA 4.0)

Satire: Poof go the homeless in San Francisco

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proven that he may be a magician as he makes the homeless population of San Francisco disappear with the snap of his fingers in preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic...

President Joe Biden is back on the 2024 election ballot with Kamala Harris.

Satire: Biden’s back on the ballot

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

Joe Biden has done quite a lot during his presidency so far: from gracefully sliding down a flight of stairs, to constantly resting his eyes at important global summits, to describing America in a single...

Contrary to popular belief, the United States isn't actually a horrible country. Perhaps it's just a bit misunderstood.

Opinion: American privilege is real

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

Despite being the most sought-after country for immigrants, the United States remains one of the hardest countries to immigrate to for citizens around the world.  For most immigrants, the United...

The midterm elections are focused on the two chambers of Congress: the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Biden's midterm progress report includes the events that happened in his first and second year as president.

Opinion: The red wave may still happen in 2024

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer December 5, 2022

The results of the midterm elections have been nothing short of awe-striking and controversial. While Democrats rejoice in their unexpected progress, Republicans have started to prepare for the 2024 presidential...

9/11 impacts Sikh Americans disproportionately as they have to deal with the after-effects of Islamophobia.

Opinion: 9/11 still terrorizes Sikhs

Jasneh Kour Sasan, Staff Writer September 16, 2022

The first murder victim of a 9/11-related Islamophobic hate crime was not a Muslim. He was a father, son, and entrepreneur. On September 15, 2001, according to CNN, a Sikh man named Balbir Singh Sodhi...

Experts are questioning COVID-19 vaccination’s efficacy in battling the spread of the Omicron variant in the United States.

Omicron variant may cause another shutdown

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads rapidly through the U.S., people are wondering whether America will follow the lead of other European nations in initiating another nationwide shutdown.  The...

Ethnic Studies course requirements, mandated by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, have sparked nationwide partisan conflict in the United States.

Ethnic Studies sparks partisan conflict

Jasneh Sasan, Staff Writer November 15, 2021

Political controversy has surrounded the newly signed legislation that requires all high school students in California to take a semester-long Ethnic Studies course to receive a high school diploma.  On...

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