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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

Katerina Gaines

Katerina Gaines, Staff Writer

Katerina Gaines is a sophomore in Media Arts. She has always loved writing and talking about current events. She likes journalism because she thinks that it’s very important to know what is going on in the world, and she believes that journalism is a creative way to keep people engaged internationally and in their community.

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Sutter Health RN, Kit Ho, expresses frustration at the current response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Americans do not understand the severity of this pandemic and a lot of them still feel like they are invincible.  People lash out on certain ethnicity groups and blame them for this global crisis.  This virus could've started anywhere in the world and still end up to today's result.  We need to work together instead of blaming each other.  With all the technologies we have today, we could do better in preventing worsening of this global crisis.” Ho said.

Minorities are more at risk from COVID-19

Katerina Gaines, Staff Writer March 24, 2020

In a short period, COVID-19 has shifted from an epidemic to a pandemic. With the spread of this virus, many are experiencing federal and local government restrictions on activities due to health precautions...

Despite the Paris Agreement looking to move towards renewable energy sources for the future, fossil fuels continue to dominate the energy industry around the world, including in America. “The ruling party of our country is so deeply connected to the fossil fuel industry and to a mentality of exploitation and greed.“ Norr said.

Governments vs. climate change

Katerina Gaines, Staff Writer March 3, 2020

Governments worldwide are facing a problem that no other generation of political leaders has had to face: climate change. Unprecedented warming temperatures, flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires are...

Members of the club Democracy for America listen as Dave Pine answers questions after his speech.

San Mateo County responds to climate crisis

Katerina Gaines, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

Concerned members of the San Mateo County Democracy for America (SMCDFA) met with Dave Pine, a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, to hear how the county plans to slow the effects of climate...

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