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.

Scot Scoop News
Michelle Chen

Michelle Chen, Staff Writer

Michelle is a sophomore at Carlmont and this is her first year in the journalism program. In her free time she enjoys painting, reading, and fishkeeping.

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A saying from the local children is hidden on the side facing away from the street. “It was my last day of painting and a man who lives nearby came. He said all the kids who live in this condo area have their own community and they have watched me paint the box and feel connected to it. They have their own phrase, and I forget what the phrase is, but he asked me to paint their phrase on the back of the box so you can see it there," said Lee.

[Photo] Student artist revamps street view with utility box mural

Michelle Chen, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

A saying from the local children is hidden on the side facing away from the street. “It was my last day of painting and a man who lives nearby came. He said all the kids who live in this condo area have...

The mural sits at an intersection two blocks away from Carlmont High School.

The mural sits at an intersection two blocks away from Carlmont High School.

Increased time spent indoors as a result of screen use creates a risk for myopia. According to Dr. Ida Chung, "One harmful habit is not taking enough breaks when using screens or reading for long periods. Another is spending too much time indoors, as time outdoors in natural light has been shown to help protect against the development of myopia. People often don’t realize that these simple habits can make a big difference in preserving their eyesight."

High schoolers may be trading eyesight for screen time

Michelle Chen, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

Experts estimate that by 2050, half of the world will be nearsighted--as teenagers’ lifestyles become increasingly digital, they indirectly put themselves at higher risk for being part of that half.  Devices...

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