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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

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

Scot Scoop News

Kevin Zhang

Kevin Zhang, Staff Writer

Kevin Zhang (class of 2028) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a first-year staff writer for Scot Scoop. When he’s not writing, you can find him doing homework at the library or participating in various clubs such as Mock Trial and Speech & Debate. In his free time, he likes to go out and eat or hang out with friends.

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A person advocates for others to stop eating cookies while secretly indulging in them himself. In doing so, he indirectly critiques his own behavior, starting a journey of self-improvement. This is one example of a hypocritical critique that has become increasingly prevalent.

Opinion: The hypocrisy paradox

Kevin Zhang, Staff Writer March 4, 2026

People say we need to stop world hunger, yet they don’t lift a finger to donate a simple can of food. Others criticize those who perpetuate the animal abuses in the food industry, yet they mistreat their...

A student sits on the floor with hand-drawn art crumpled up on the floor. "I think especially since the last few years, AI art has increased dramatically. When I look at AI art, it looks pretty good compared to real artist's work," said Theodore Mui, a senior at Carlmont and the president of the AI and Machine Learning Club.

AI generates waves in the art world

Kevin Zhang, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) art is looming larger than ever as the art world continuously shares conflicting views on its usage.  As AI art improves day by day, many artists fear and reject...

The seats in front of Somi Somi, a desert store specializing in ice cream and taiyaki, are filled with customers, a reflection of the even larger crowd inside. People chat and socialize while enjoying their sweet snacks bought from either Somi Somi or other East Asian stores nearby.

East Asian snacks grow into an online obsession

Kevin Zhang, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

From boba to matcha with tanghulu and hwachae, East Asian foods are becoming the focal point of culinary social media trends, frequently appearing on cover pages, Instagram reels, and other forms of...

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