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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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Kathryn Winters

Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer

Kathryn Winters (class of 2027) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and in her first year as a Staff Writer for Scot Scoop. In her free time, you can find her reading a good book or researching an interesting topic. She also plays for Carlmont’s varsity golf team and is on the swim team.

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A girl opens Instagram to find an error message that her account has been disabled. Mistakes by Meta’s previous third-party fact-checkers made this message a common occurrence for some users; however, the replacement of them with Community Notes has brought its own consequences, namely the appearance of uncensored harmful content. “I’ve definitely started noticing a change. I thought it was weird — how much more political and violent content I’ve seen in my feed than before,” said sophomore Anaya Goradia. “I feel like I have to keep blocking these reels and saying ‘not interested,’ but it doesn't seem to really be changing over the past few days.”

Meta replaces fact-checkers with X’s Community Notes system

Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a significant change in the company's content moderation practices on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, raising concerns about increased exposure to harmful media.  In...

A girl articulates her emotions more effectively through the use of profanity. Studies have shown that, although often considered inappropriate in many contexts, the occasional use of strong language can actually benefit one’s well-being. “Swearing is used for expressions of pain, expressions of sympathy, and even expressions of joy, whereas it's possible to be very, very hurtful and even hateful, without using swearing at all,” researcher in computational neuroscience and science author Emma Byrne, Ph.D., said. “Unpicking the difference between using profane language, and acting in a way that is hurtful and obnoxious is very important.”

What the %@#!

Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

Dang it. Shoot. Frick. And much worse. Swearing is a well-known taboo, even considered a sin in some religions and cultures. However, contrary to popular belief, it is not actually inherently bad or...

“Wicked,” a remake of its namesake Broadway production, is displayed on screens at Cinépolis theaters. Remakes, both of movies and live theater productions, have become a controversial topic, with the sheer amount coming out in recent years, however, there is reason for the trend. “Producers almost need to rely on the fact that there is a built-in audience to know that their show even has a shot at surviving,” said Andrew Cole, who was a marketing director and press agent for Broadway shows on tour.

Stage or screen: how movie and Broadway remakes fare in the entertainment industry

Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024

Since Broadway's rise to prominence in 1866 with its first musical, its productions have gained widespread recognition, with many being adapted into films, such as “Wicked” and “Mean Girls,” while...

A SAJJ Mediterranean employee scoops rice into a customer’s bowl at their choosing. Giving people greater freedom and choice over their meal components and diet, food customization is a trademark of the rising fast casual restaurant industry. “By definition, it's fast, and it's casual. It's not formal, but it's not slow,” Co-Founder and CEO of SAJJ Mediterranean Zaid Ayoub said. “It fills the gap between quick-service and full-service restaurants.”

Fast casual restaurants upgrade the restaurant industry

Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

Fast casual restaurants, now considered a "Goldilocks zone" of dining, continue to gain market traction and show no signs of slowing down. Born in the 1990s as a more health-conscious version of fast...

A boy scrolls through Netflix for a movie fit to relax and watch at home. As the first streaming success story, Netflix's entrance into the entertainment world in 2007 has led to a rapid expansion of services, from Disney Plus to Hulu and Prime Video. “People who love content love to watch it in all formats – whether it's on their phone while on the go, on their home TV, and, of course, in a darkened auditorium with a larger-than-life screen and booming surround sound,” said Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications for Cinemark Caitlin Piper.

Helping or hurting: the impact of streaming on movie theaters

Kathryn Winters, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

Since Netflix’s online streaming debut in 2007, the surge in streaming interest by other companies like Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ has significantly transformed the entertainment industry, with movie...

Students lined up as they awaited to enter Pinstripes after the doors opened. The annual event brings together the school community.

[Photo] Students dance the night away at homecoming

Amber Chow, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024

Students lined up as they awaited to enter Pinstripes after the doors opened. The annual event brings together the school community.

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