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.

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May Lin

May Lin, Staff Writer

May Lin (class of 2027) is a junior at Carlmont High School and a staff writer for Scot Scoop. You can find her writing concrete poems, crafting, and waving hello to babies. She loves to discover new food and drinks, so make sure to give her some recommendations. View her portfolio here!

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Shining under the dance lights, junior Wyatt Daru is lifted into the air at prom. Like Daru, other students also dressed up in formal outfits to dance with their friends.

A golden night to remember: Prom 2026

May Lin and Rowan Sheng • April 30, 2026

Right before the intensive AP testing season, Carlmont High School students stepped into a night of elegance and fun at prom — dancing, laughing, eating, and forgetting about their stresses for the night. This...

One of The Bond's patients shows off a colorful prosthetic eye. One of the services that EYEMKR offers is customized "Fun Eyes" in addition to hyper-realistic prosthetic eyes. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Bond and Dylan Bond, EYEMKR eyemkr.com)

The art of preservation: Glass eye making

May Lin, Staff Writer • December 18, 2025

Hannah Bond’s family has crafted prosthetic eyes for some of the most famous blind and one-eyed people in history: Helen Keller, an American author and activist who lived with blindness and deafness;...

Tim Cisneros tends his fire at the forge, keeping the ancient craft of blacksmithing alive with his fire rake, tongs, leather gloves, and blacksmith's apron. Cisneros, who is a master blacksmith and the owner of Forgeworks, is one of the only designer craftsmen to make his livelihood working as a full-time artist.

The art of preservation: Arrowsmithing

May Lin, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025

Currently, Ian Moran is one of the last arrowsmiths alive. Moran started arrowsmithing around 20 years ago to craft his own bows and arrows for archery.  

The art of preservation: Glass eye making

May Lin, Staff Writer • December 2, 2025

Welcome to the first episode of "The art of preservation" podcast, hosted by Scot Scoop staff writer May Lin. This podcast series is about the preservation of endangered traditional crafts around the world. "When...

The art of preservation: Fanmaking

May Lin, Staff Writer • December 2, 2025

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "The art of preservation" podcast, hosted by Scot Scoop staff writer May Lin. This podcast series is about the preservation of endangered traditional crafts...

A visual representation of someone who has their "head in the clouds." According to researchers at Harvard University, people spend 46.9% of their waking hours daydreaming.

Breaking the ice: Living with my head in the clouds

May Lin, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

I’ve been told that I space out a lot or that I have a rude habit of not looking people in the eye when they’re addressing me because I’m busy thinking about something else. Here's what I'd like...

STEM and computer science in particular are some of the most promoted fields in high schools, positioned as the embodiment of the path toward higher education. However, McKinsey Global Institute predicts that 30% of all jobs will be automated by AI by 2030, with computer science at significant risk due to automated coding tools like Trae.ai, Claude, Cursor, and Lovable.

Breaking the ice: Cutting corners in Big Tech

May Lin, Staff Writer • September 24, 2025

A lot of people seem to have this misconception that the American work culture is one of the most toxic in the world. After all, the masses are exploited and brainwashed to be 9-to-5 corporate slaves for...

According to PIRG, as of 2024, Americans are purchasing 53 new garments each year, which is four times the amount purchased back in 2000. The total cost of this comes to around $1,445 each year, according to Luke Zion Jewelry.

Satire: The extra cost of conscious consumerism

May Lin, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Everyone wants to save the environment. That’s why we drive Teslas and drink out of soggy straws and shop with reusable bags from Trader Joe’s, right? Nowadays, eco-conscious consumers are taking it...

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...

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...

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