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
Ryu Shukla

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer

Ryu Shukla is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and this is his first year in Journalism. He has a great interest in journalism, especially campus news. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, dancing, and hanging out with his friends.

Twitter: @Ryu71686361

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Some of the Ramadan traditions. (Top Left: A saying for Eid ul-Fitr) (Bottom Left: dates and water are consumed to break the fast) (Right: Qur'an is the holy book read during Ramadan)

Some of the Ramadan traditions. (Top Left: A saying for Eid ul-Fitr) (Bottom Left: dates and water are consumed to break the fast) (Right: Qur'an is the holy book read during Ramadan)

A person sitting on a couch with a blanket, reading 'Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbook' by Yotam Ottolenghi.

A person sitting on a couch with a blanket, reading 'Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbook' by Yotam Ottolenghi.

A cluster of florist's cineraria, or pericallis x hybrida.

A cluster of florist's cineraria, or pericallis x hybrida.

Fruits are often associated with the spring season.

Fruits are often associated with the spring season.

A group of friends having a picnic.

A group of friends having a picnic.

The fairy fan-flower, or scaevola aemula, in a garden.

The fairy fan-flower, or scaevola aemula, in a garden.

The scenery near Eielson Visitor Center in Denali National Park, AK.

The scenery near Eielson Visitor Center in Denali National Park, AK.

The Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, CA.

The Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, CA.

A person sitting near their tent on their campsite.

A person sitting near their tent on their campsite.

A plant speckled with rain drops

A plant speckled with rain drops

A person's shoes next to a puddle of rainfall.

A person's shoes next to a puddle of rainfall.

The Roku home screen of a tv

The Roku home screen of a tv

A tray of jam cookies

A tray of jam cookies

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A rainbow forms over Redwood Shores.

A rainbow forms over Redwood Shores.

A cabinet full of board games

A cabinet full of board games

Children get vaccinations to protect their body from viruses and diseases. This drawing illustrates a child getting vaccinated.

Vaccine hesitancy: a growing health concern

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • March 5, 2023

Parents who are hesitant about vaccinating their children are contributing to a resurgence in infectious childhood diseases like measles and polio in the U.S. In recent years, there have been many cases...

A group of people who are taking advantage of the snow in the Bay Area by having a snowball fight. Source: The Mercury Times

A group of people who are taking advantage of the snow in the Bay Area by having a snowball fight. Source: The Mercury Times

Around the world, people celebrate Valentine's Day with dates, chocolates, flowers, and much more.

Poll: How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day?

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023

A sun setting on a beach

[Photo] How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day?

February 12, 2023

A sun setting on a beach

Carlmont student Olivia Baum donates items for Carlmont's thrift shop before school.

Thrifting: a trendy and sustainable hobby

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

In the modern world, many find shopping at thrift stores to be a worthwhile activity for economic and environmental reasons. Thrifting includes shopping at second-hand stores, garage sales, or flea...

Children often receive red envelopes from adults, married couples, and elders. The envelopes contain money, and it is believed that this will prevent evil. "The night of New Year's Eve, I put the money under my pillow," said Catherine Wong, a sophomore at Carlmont. "I sleep with it, and it's supposed bring me good luck and ward off demons. I always thought that it was really cool."

Celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • January 23, 2023

People all around the world mark the end of the year in different ways. One of the largest celebrations is the Spring Festival, celebrated in China and Chinese communities around the world. The Chinese...

Carlmont's Winter Formal will take place on Jan. 21 from 7-11 p.m. The theme this year is "a winter's night."

Poll: Are you going to the Winter Formal?

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • January 16, 2023

Current amount of student donations to Carlmont's ASB's food drive.

Current amount of student donations to Carlmont's ASB's food drive.

A line of cars idling in the morning during drop off at Carlmont High School.

Green Team prepares campaign against vehicle emissions

Ryu Shukla and Bailey Fox • October 27, 2022

Carlmont High School's Green Team is starting a campaign to reduce emissions from car idling. This initiative is eager to tackle some of Carlmont’s vehicle emissions. They are the first in the Sequoia...

Carlmont sophomores come up with ideas for the sophomore float in the ASB room on Monday, Oct 3.

Homecoming parade floats generate creativity and school spirit

Ryu Shukla and Bailey Fox • October 5, 2022

Homecoming week has kicked off into full swing, and Carlmont students are working after school to design and assemble floats for the halftime parade for Friday's homecoming game. Homecoming week is...

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