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
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
Rebecca Von Tersch

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer

Rebecca Von Tersch is a senior at Carlmont High School and this is her third year in the journalism program. She is president of Carlmont’s Korean Culture Club and a member of Belmont’s Youth Advisory Committee. In addition to writing for Scot Scoop and editing for Highlander, she does outside design work and is on the Belmont News editorial board. You can view her portfolio here.

All content by Rebecca Von Tersch
Michelle Zauner's "Crying in H Mart" explores various themes in the context of food, music, and other aspects of life.

“Crying in H Mart” will make you cry

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer • April 14, 2022

Food is often a source of comfort; familiar foods that we grew up with are especially comforting during tough times. “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner, better known as the lead member of Japanese...

A yellow bag holds the Lay's classic chip variety.

Lay’s chips truly are tasty taters

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer • March 18, 2022

Lay’s potato chips come in a wide variety of flavors and lead to a range of enjoyment between each snacker. No two varieties are the same, a quality that enhances each chip’s appeal. I tried seven...

K-dramas can be found on a variety of websites or streaming apps, one of these apps being Netflix. Netflix has a sizable library of K-dramas, and many genre options to choose from.

Nine exciting K-drama recommendations

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer • December 3, 2021

As Korean culture becomes more popular internationally, K-dramas have been rising in viewership. Although not all of them have made their way to Netflix, there are quite a few notable ones that deserve...

This year's homecoming theme is related to Halloween, so there are spooky decorations all around the school.

Homecoming events: an explanation

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer • October 21, 2021

This year’s homecoming is a special one. The theme is "Haunted Halloween!" and the dance's theme is "Monster Mash." There are quite a few events throughout homecoming week, ranging from the Powderpuff...

There are many different colors. Which one is your favorite?

What your favorite color says about you

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer • September 15, 2021

Your favorite color can say a lot about you. From red to pink, different favorite colors can mean different things for your personality. Have you ever wondered what your favorite color means?  Red You...

The value of extracurriculars beyond college applications is often overlooked. Students are left wondering why these extracurriculars matter.

The importance of extracurriculars

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer • January 4, 2021

Do sports, learn a language, lead a club! This is advice that high school students hear many times in their lives. They are encouraged to add to their college applications with extracurricular activities....

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