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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

Micah Cheng

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer

Micah Cheng is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. She enjoys playing in Carlmont drumline in addition to being on the badminton team. She currently covers news on-campus and looks forward to write stories about her high school.

Twitter: @micahcheng_

All content by Micah Cheng
Carlmont's BTI program allows students to learn about biotechnology in an interactive and immersive manner.

Biotechnology: shaping the future of human health

Alice Lan and Micah Cheng May 24, 2022

If you are reading this, you might live to 130 years old. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the Census Bureau (CB) forecasts that the average life expectancy in...

A sophomore studies for his math test by rewatching his teacher's lectures on his chromebook.

Eight tips to help students effectively study

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer May 9, 2022

With the influx of AP testing and finals, students are experiencing heightened anxiety levels as they strive to maintain good grades. While it is important to remind yourself not to stress, the importance...

A man lays comfy in his bed, sound asleep.

What does a lack of sleep do to your body?

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer April 19, 2022

While everybody knows that we should get eight hours of sleep every night, most of us use our time scrolling on our phones or doing homework instead. Even though staying awake seems like we have more...

A closet full of various clothes, waiting to be worn by its owner.

What your favorite piece of clothing says about you

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer March 18, 2022

Whether you throw on your clothes haphazardly as you get ready for school or spend the weekends shopping with your friends, everyone has one piece of clothing that they'll constantly love and never get...

French alpine skier races through the obstacles in the frosty snow.

What your favorite Winter Olympic sport says about you

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer March 3, 2022

The Winter Olympics are always a fun pastime for millions of people worldwide. Every four years, traditional sports like figure skating, hockey, and snowboarding bring countries together to compete, determining...

Zhongli, a Genshin Impact character looks over a beautiful view of Liyue nation.

[Photo] Which video game do you enjoy the most?

March 3, 2022

Zhongli, a Genshin Impact character looks over a beautiful view of Liyue nation.

Two adorable cats curiously look up, hoping for tasty treats.

Two adorable cats curiously look up, hoping for tasty treats.

A Chinese lion gleams in the light, waiting to perform its dance.

Chinese New Year traditions to celebrate

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer January 30, 2022

Full of wild dances, loud fireworks, and other exciting festivities, it's hard to believe that Chinese New Year started with an urban legend. Most of the Chinese New Year traditions are based on the story...

A tutor explains different concepts to the student to bring an additional understanding outside of the class.

Students use the tutoring center to their benefit

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer November 27, 2021

Everyone has struggled with grades before, but each student has their own way of improving their grades. Most students attempt to study more and for extended periods of time, but sometimes people need...

Christine Nam and Elly Xu practice opening and closing traditional fans for their future dance.

Korean Culture Club represents both culture and entertainment

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer November 27, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, K-pop isn't the only part of the Korean Culture Club (KCC), though many students seem to use the terms interchangeably, referring to the club as K-pop Club. Carlmont's KCC celebrates...

Hector Gomez adds to the J-pop club poster.

Hector Gomez adds to the J-pop club poster.

Aran O' Sullivan plants garlic for the Green Team's hydroponics project.

Carlmont’s Green Team sorts through global issues

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer October 19, 2021

Every day our world becomes increasingly uninhabitable with pollution, climate change, and waste. As the recent International Internet Preservation Consortium report stated, "it is unequivocal that...

Crystal Chu performs the signature Key Club hand signal during the recent Fall Rally North preparation event in South San Francisco.

Key Club unlocks the door to volunteer opportunities

Micah Cheng, Staff Writer September 27, 2021

With over 100 members at Carlmont, Key Club provides many volunteer and leadership opportunities to students looking to help the community around them. Being such a large group, they have to be very meticulous...

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