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
Ryan Ng

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer

Ryan Ng is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and this is his first year in a journalism class. He is interested in journalism because it irritates some politicians and he writes about Carlmont’s administration and ASB.

Twitter: @RyanNg98112404

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As U.S. states reopen, projection models predict a sharp increase in deaths. Here are the majority of states who are reopening.

Cartoon: Reopening States

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • May 7, 2020

Trump suggests ingesting disinfectants in order to fight COVID-19. As a result, many disinfectant companies have publically warned people not to do so, however some have ignored the waning and have poisoned themselves.

Cartoon: Trump Promotes Ingesting Disinfectants

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • May 2, 2020

Humans continue to damage the environment despite stay-at-home orders. Used gloves and masks are not being disposed of properly and contribute to mass plastic pollution.

Cartoon: Safety Equipment Endangers Environment

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • April 25, 2020

On Easter, evangelical churches hosted traditional celebrations that violated social distancing protocols. As a result, many of their followers are now infected.

Cartoon: Traditional Easter Threatens America

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • April 18, 2020

Nadia, a tiger in the Bronx Zoo, tests positive for coronavirus. However, little evidence suggests that house pets can become infected.

Cartoon: Coronavirus Infects Tiger

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • April 11, 2020

Despite Donald Trump stopping his use of the term "Chinese Virus," Asian Americans are still being attacked throughout the U.S.

Cartoon: The ‘Chinese Virus’

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • March 28, 2020

The Climate Change Club gathers to discuss the details of how to raise awareness about the Earth Day climate strike.

Climate Change Club organizes Earth Day climate strike

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • March 13, 2020

On Earth Day, environmental organizations plan thousands of activities to promote action against climate change. Among these activities are about 100 climate strikes funded by the US Climate Strike. One...

"We are just preparing for the Heritage Fair by reviewing the song that we are going play," said Erik Cramer, the president of Guitar Club.

Guitar Club strings up a new performance for the Heritage Fair

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • February 16, 2020

The Heritage Fair is coming soon, and among the many clubs, the Guitar Club is preparing for their upcoming performance at the assembly. The annual Heritage Fair is a collection of performances by Carlmont...

Many victims, like Natalie Astor*, feel isolated and guilty when facing the struggles of sexual assault.

Student overcomes the strain of sexual assault

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • February 11, 2020

“It’s my fault.” This is one of the many thoughts that haunts the minds of sexual assault victims. Despite the numerous reports of sexual assault, many still do not understand the depth of sexual...

A small group of students attend the Computer Science Club to plan activities that will help them gain more popularity.

New clubs struggle to gain members and popularity

Ryan Ng, Staff Writer • January 30, 2020

Many new clubs have been emerging at Carlmont, thanks to the enthusiasm and interests of a few students. Students who take on the responsibility of being a new club president or vice president find...

As the round began, students raced towards the line of dodgeballs.

Annual dodgeball tournament lifts student and staff morale

Preston Kwok and Ryan Ng • November 8, 2019

The annual dodgeball tournament is here: teams of students rush down to the field where they wait in anticipation of who they are going to face next. Meanwhile, student spectators watch from the bleachers,...

Grant Steunenberg and Gregg Patner talk to each other as they supervise students waiting in line for their lunch.

The unseen significance of administrators

Preston Kwok and Ryan Ng • October 19, 2019

Although the responsibilities of an administrator are countless, their efforts go unnoticed by many students. The administrative staff regularly overcome new challenges in order to keep the school...

Carrion closely interacts with students as he begins his speech for the 2019 Welcome Back Assembly.

Welcome Back Assembly encourages the pursuit of passion

Preston Kwok and Ryan Ng • September 28, 2019

EJ Carrion asked students to jump out of a plane during this year's Welcome Back Assembly. Carrion metaphorically compared his experience of skydiving to the student’s ability to take risks and become...

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