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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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Ksenia Lapshina

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer

Ksenia Lapshina is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. She enjoys challenges and going out of her comfort zone. Lapshina is also eager to learn more about journalism and hopes to gain a new life perspective in the class.

Twitter: @Nattozuki1

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Quarantine life is oddly reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day: more than ever every day feels the same.

Cartoon: ‘Groundhog Day’ is a New Reality

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • May 7, 2020

Meditation is known for reducing stress and anxiety, improving focus and overall mental health. Leave the worries behind with everyday practice.

Cartoon: Fighting Quarantine Stress

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • April 30, 2020

Individuals that protest to end the shutdown, like terrorists, harm people in the pursuit of their political aims.

Cartoon: Deadly Rallies to End the Shutdown

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • April 23, 2020

Keeping up with physical activity is tough, but don't give up!

Cartoon: Quarantine Fitness

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • April 16, 2020

The government has advised all to wear hand-made face masks when in public. Learn how to make one with minimal effort in this tutorial.

Cartoon: Easy Face Mask Tutorial

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • April 9, 2020

International students make up a significant portion of the population, but many are still unaware of the hardships those students may face in the U.S.

Foreign students face foreign problems

Nicole Coleman and Ksenia Lapshina • April 2, 2020

Some come for a better education, some because of their parents, while others come seeking financial security. The California Department of Education recorded that there were over 2 million students...

People from essential services risk their lives during the quarantine to keep our society intact.

Cartoon: Quarantine Heroes

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • March 26, 2020

Cartoon: COVID-19 Meets Panic

Cartoon: COVID-19 Meets Panic

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • March 19, 2020

Having access to adequate healthcare is a human right.

Cartoon: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • March 12, 2020

USA loses 36 million trees annually, according to the Urban Forestry and Urban Greening journal. To help the trees, you could support or volunteer at the local organizations such as the Arbor Day Foundation, Tree People, and Grassroots Ecology.

Cartoon: 36 Million Trees

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

Modern Society jpg

[Photo] Cartoon: The Mechanics of Modern Society

February 13, 2020

As the common saying goes, if you don't love yourself, no one will. Love comes from within.

Cartoon: Love Comes From Within

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • February 9, 2020

Many students sacrifice their interests to fit into the stereotype of success. The search for a place in this world becomes a wild race of "Who is the First?" We need to remind ourselves that some numbers do not dictate our self-worth.

Cartoon: The Price of Success

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • January 29, 2020

There is much stigma concerning sexual assault that stands in the way of recovery for many victims. To help, you can share this comic and the Sexual Assault HOTLINE, 800-656-4673.

Cartoon: Anyone Can Be The Victim

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • January 25, 2020

Content warning: this cartoon discusses sexual assault. 

Despite its popularity among teenagers, vaping is linked to incidents of lung damage and death. If you happen to be acquainted with a nicotine addict, let them know about the QUITLINE 13-78-48.

Cartoon: Stop the Vaping Epidemic

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • January 16, 2020

 

The Lassen Volcanic National Part is stunning to look at.

[Photo] Lassen Volcanic is a hidden treasure among national parks

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • October 20, 2019

The Lassen Volcanic National Part is stunning to look at.

The entrance to the Village Host, a dining place in Carlmont Village.

[Photo] Village Host is the best place for Carlmont students to eat out at

Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer • September 26, 2019

People enjoying themselves at Village Host on a Saturday.

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