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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

Sarita Josephson

Sarita Josephson, Staff Writer

Sarita (class of 2027) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a staff writer at Scot Scoop. In her free time, she does track and cross-country and loves to hang out with her friends. She is excited to write for news and get involved in the journalism community.

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Scrolling stops as a student confronts the reality of a TikTok ban. “It was pretty startling to open the app and see this notice pop up on my screen,” said Carlmont sophomore Thea Dumans-Ranum.

TikTok ban gains momentum amid uncertainty

Sarita Josephson, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

What happens when a country’s favorite app suddenly goes dark? Soon, 170 million TikTok users may find out.  With billions of views and dollars on the line, TikTok’s fate still teeters on the...

Plan B emergency contraception sits on a pharmacy shelf, accessible for those seeking over-the-counter options. “I am scared for the next four years now that emergency contraception is being limited,” said Jane Quinn*.

Women stockpile Plan B amid uncertainty

Sarita Josephson, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Stockpiling emergency contraceptive pills is a growing trend as women across the country prepare for potential restrictions on reproductive healthcare. Plan B, or the morning-after pill, is a form of...

A trail closure sign blocks access to a hiking path near Crystal Springs Cross Country Course. Trails in high-risk areas can act as firebreaks, but dry brush nearby increases wildfire spread potential. Conditions of low humidity and high wind gusts increase the risk of fire danger.  “If there’s a strong indication of those conditions well in advance, they will issue a Fire Weather Watch so that people can prepare,” said Kari Hall.

Fire risks ignite Red Flag Warnings

Sarita Josephson, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

A Red Flag Warning across the Bay Area intensified concerns for nearby communities as gusty winds and dry conditions pushed fire risk to critical levels. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag...

A fresh cucumber salad sits ready to serve, part of a popular TikTok trend that has sparked concern following a recent Salmonella outbreak. Cucumbers require constant moisture to grow, putting them at risk for waterborne food illness.

Cucumber recall occurs amid viral trend

Sarita Josephson, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

A Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has raised alarms across the United States, leading to hundreds falling ill and health officials issuing urgent warnings. The Centers for Disease Control and...

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