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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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May Lin

May Lin, Staff Writer

May Lin (class of 2027) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School in her first year of journalism. Outside of school, she enjoys writing poetry and running her youth literary magazine, Nilla Magazine. When she is not writing, you can find her tutoring for kids, playing piano, and hanging out with friends.

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Women who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault are often afraid to report it due to post-traumatic stress disorder, stigma, self-blame, and the fear of not being believed, according to Aspire Counseling.

Opinion: The media has no mercy toward women

May Lin, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

The world loves when a woman speaks up for herself — until it makes men uncomfortable. Women have indeed made significant progress in the past centuries fighting for themselves. We have gained the...

Genetic disorders occur when a mutation develops in a person's DNA sequence, which affects their genes or chromosomes. Most (benign) genetic disorders are harmless, but pathogenic disorders can manifest as disease.

Opinion: Consider genetic disorders before choosing to get pregnant

May Lin, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

Adoption is not the same as childbirth. People want children who are born from their blood, who bear their DNA, who are somehow considered more “legitimate” than others. But when a parent has or...

A teenage girl and her neurodivergent brother make a pinky promise, signifying her oath to take care of him even after their parents pass away. Neurotypical children tend to set high standards for themselves at a young age, frequently out of the pressure to compensate for their sibling’s disability. "You might have certain expectations about what you want your relationship with your sibling to look like, and sometimes you have to drop those," said Ana Magallanes, a certified speech-language pathologist.

Beyond the spectrum: sibling stories

May Lin, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

“Why me?” “Why wasn’t I given a normal sibling?” That was what Scott Wallace* thought when he was just 6 years old. From kindergarten to second grade, Wallace lived in constant shame of his...

Opinion: Whistleblowers don't just die

Opinion: Whistleblowers don’t just die

May Lin, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

When a CEO dies, thousands of news articles flood the media like monsoon rains over an arid field. But when a whistleblower dies, not even the most independent news outlets dare break the silence. Why...

Feastables was released by MrBeast in 2022 and is estimated to be valued at over $200 million. Many celebrity brands were started post-pandemic because the amplified use of social media demonstrated the power that celebrity endorsements held, especially in the beauty industry.

Opinion: Celebrities shouldn’t start brands

May Lin, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Kylie Cosmetics, D’Amelio Footwear, and MrBeast Burger are all celebrity brands known for their subpar reputations and questionable quality, yet they still generate millions in revenue each year. In...

A woman is awarded the gold medal in the 2025 Oppression Olympics for being the "most sad" and "most oppressed," a satirical representation of the modern-day psychological hierarchy of marginalized identities. The term "Oppression Olympics" was first coined by feminist scholars in the 1990s as a way to theorize the comparison of personal hardship and adversity.

Satire: The Oppression Olympics

May Lin, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Oppression Olympics, where medals are only awarded to those who can stack the most marginalized identities on their plate–because nothing speaks victory more than quantifying your...

Students from Arroyo School walk and roll to school in honor of Ruby Bridges' contributions to racial equality, wearing purple to represent the Ruby Bridges Foundation. Bridges is one of the most well-known activists of the Civil Rights Movement and was also one of the first advocates for women’s rights.

A step into history: students honor Ruby Bridges by walking to school

May Lin, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Students across the nation walk in honor of Ruby Bridges’ legacy while making strides toward a more inclusive education system.  Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD), which takes place on Nov....

Mental health care workers protest at the picket lines wearing red to signify their belonging to the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW).

Kaiser Permanente workers strike amidst nationwide mental health crisis

May Lin, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health care workers went on strike against poor working conditions that hinder patient care, leaving hundreds of medical offices understaffed. On Oct. 21, over...

Families come together, singing along to "Encanto" at "Movies in the Park."

Belmont unites the community with final ‘Movies in the Parks’ showing

May Lin, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

The Belmont community gathered for a lively evening filled with games, food, and fun as Belmont Parks and Recreation wrapped up its "Movies in the Park" summer event. "Movies in the Parks" is a tri-annual...

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