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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
Skylin Lui

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer

Skylin Lui (Class of 2026) is the junior class president at Carlmont and is a second-year journalist for Scot Scoop. She is currently employed at Doc’s Bagels. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, baking goods, and taking naps.

 

All content by Skylin Lui
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Cartoon: Sleepless futures

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

The practice of students focusing their college essays on personal trauma has been referred to as “trauma dumping.” As college admissions continue to become more competitive, the pressure to trauma dump rises, for students feel the need to offer a narrative that is dramatic and evocative to admissions officers.

[Photo] Editorial: Students need to stop exploiting their trauma in college applications

Editorial Staff • December 11, 2024

The practice of students focusing their college essays on personal trauma has been referred to as “trauma dumping.” As college admissions continue to become more competitive, the pressure to trauma...

For many, their experiences medically, whether it be in the role as the physician or a patient, defines their entire world.

Debating medical ethics

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

A cancer patient wishes to die and refuses further treatment. With two children and a husband both pleading for her to continue, the physicians have made a choice.  A choice that wasn’t ultimately...

The treatment of turkeys on commercial farms often involves inhumane practices, such as extreme overcrowding and painful procedures like beak trimming, causing significant physical and emotional suffering. "They are often caged to the point where they don't even have space to spread their wings," said Kent Stein, a policy specialist in the Humane Society's Farm Animal Protection Department.

[Photo] Hatchery to hell: turkey suffering in commercial farming

Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

The treatment of turkeys on commercial farms often involves inhumane practices, such as extreme overcrowding and painful procedures like beak trimming, causing significant physical and emotional suffering....

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Cartoon: Caffeine consumptions

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

 

Although elections are left to the states in Article I of the Constitution, Congress has nevertheless implemented certain regulations on them. In 1845, Election Day officially was mandated as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Thus, making Election Day a federal holiday would not be impossible, promoting higher voter turnout, lessening election stress, and flipping negative narratives around the day overall.

[Photo] Editorial: Election Day should become a federal holiday

Editorial Staff • November 13, 2024

Although elections are left to the states in Article I of the Constitution, Congress has nevertheless implemented certain regulations on them. In 1845, Election Day officially was mandated as the Tuesday...

With the upcoming presidential election, the opposing Democratic and Republican parties are wrestling for power over gun policies.

[Photo] Issues that matter: local views on national gun policies

Daniela Cuadros and Linda Reeder • November 3, 2024

With the upcoming presidential election, the opposing Democratic and Republican parties are wrestling for power over gun policies.

Concerts are meant to be events full of spirit and excitement to celebrate a shared love for music. Instead, they are venues for tragedy.

[Photo] Editorial: Concert etiquette needs to change

Editorial Staff • October 29, 2024

Concerts are meant to be events full of spirit and excitement to celebrate a shared love for music. Instead, they are venues for tragedy.

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Cartoon: Grotesque gluttony

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Many individuals of Native American ancestry remain distrustful of the state and skeptical about the actual impact of Gov. Newsom's legislation requiring California public schools to teach the historical maltreatment of Native Americans. "I wouldn’t expect anything to happen in the next four to six years, and I'd be lucky if it does within that time frame," said Loyd Mathiesen, the tribal chairman for the Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians of California. "They often pass measures they have no intention of implementing, just to silence people.”

[Photo] Questioning progress: Native American skepticism surrounding California’s new educational mandate

Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

Many individuals of Native American ancestry remain distrustful of the state and skeptical about the actual impact of Gov. Newsom's legislation requiring California public schools to teach the historical...

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[Photo] Quiz: What school club are you?

Jessica Li, Scot Scoop Editor • September 26, 2024

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Cartoon: Healthcare bound by bans

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024

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Cartoon: Left in the dark

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • September 17, 2024

The San Bernardino County Line Fire, caused by arson and worsened by extreme heat, has devastated Southern California, consuming over 38,000 acres and prompting widespread evacuations. "With rising temperatures worldwide, we are experiencing massive heat waves. As these heat waves get more severe every summer, they contribute to the risk of wildfires," said Clara Keough, a freshman currently studying Society and Environment at University of California, Berkeley.

[Photo] Southern California Line Fire sparks burning concerns over climate change

Shiori Chen, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024

The San Bernardino County Line Fire, caused by arson and worsened by extreme heat, has devastated Southern California, consuming over 38,000 acres and prompting widespread evacuations. "With rising temperatures...

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Cartoon: Toxic dyes die out

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • September 3, 2024

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Cartoon: Plastic thoughts

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • August 28, 2024

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Cartoon: Commotion in Congress

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

Cartoon: Crime scene clean-up

Cartoon: Crime scene clean-up

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • June 3, 2024

Cartoon: Trump dynasty takeover

Cartoon: Trump dynasty takeover

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024

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Cartoon: A gateway to global connections

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • May 11, 2024

Cartoon: Columbia University echoes chaos

Cartoon: Columbia University echoes chaos

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

Cartoon: Faulty future

Cartoon: Faulty future

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024

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Cartoon: Byte-sized workforce

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024

A long-standing divide between Apple and Android users remains; one indication is the color of their text messages. Apple's distinct blue-colored bubbles are a defining feature amongst its products, opposing those who own Androids. Androids' green messages and other limits on features are used to outcast products not from Apple. However, this marketing tactic has been under fire from the U.S. Government, which has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of abusing its power to monopolize its rivals and consumers. With Apple's worth close to $3 trillion and the addition of features such as Apple Pay, the Justice Department alleges that Apple undermines the quality of rival devices to maintain its high value. Many younger users, both from Apple and Android, hope to see the spread of blue text bubbles. (Skylin Lui)

Cartoon: The apple refuses to fall far from its tree

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024

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Cartoon: Neuralink’s mind games

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 24, 2024

Cartoon: Humidity washes over China

Cartoon: Humidity washes over China

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

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Cartoon: Kung Fu Panda 4 kicks the sand

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 21, 2024

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Cartoon: The climate continues to change

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 10, 2024

A second grader experiments with makeup and toys. The age where young girls will begin applying makeup is getting younger due to the influence of the internet.

Exploring the accelerated insecurity of today’s youth

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

A bright red lip, thick heavy eyelashes, and sharp winged eyeliner.  This sounds like the description of a celebrity on the cover of a tabloid magazine. However, this has become an increasing reality...

With the rapid acceleration of melting ice due to global warming, polar bears find their homes in jeopardy. Forcing the beautiful bears to scavenge on the shore, a feat that they are not equipped for. Polar bears cannot evolve at the rate needed to survive these drastic changes. In addition, the increased stress caused by their changing environment has proven to have numerous detrimental effects, such as sped-up aging, starvation, and energy loss. Scientists had even found a deceased polar bear resembling a fur rug after traveling hundreds of miles searching for ice. Many wonder if this saddening display of climate change will finally stress the changes needed to prevent further damage.

Cartoon: Thin ice

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • March 3, 2024

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Cartoon: The thirst for consumption

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • February 12, 2024

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Cartoon: Navy negligence

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • February 4, 2024

On the second day of Donald Trump's defamation trial, brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, the judge threatened to remove Trump from the courtroom. Trump was asked to lower his voice as both the jury and the victim could overhear his audible commentary on the case. This is not the first trial where Trump has misbehaved; in a civil fraud trial with Judge Arthur Engoron in New York state court, Trump was warned that he would be removed as a witness. Throughout the trial, Trump showed visible disagreement through hand gestures and facial expressions, as well as referring to the judge as a "Trump hating guy" before his departure.

Cartoon: Trial and denial

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • January 30, 2024

At UC Berkeley, Krish Hirani, a member of Carlmont Model United Nations stands in front of conference and discusses womens' sex education in conflict zones.

Model United Nations: where global issues meet creative solutions

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • December 7, 2023

Model United Nations (MUN) is a Carlmont club where diplomacy and debate come together as students engage in global matters and experiences that expand their leadership abilities and negotiation skills.  At...

The Art Showcase Club (ASC) hosts a regularly scheduled Thursday meeting, where they discuss plans for the club's upcoming future.

Art Showcase Club paints a community for artists

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • November 4, 2023

A newly founded Carlmont club, the Art Showcase Club, aims to illustrate students' talent through magazine production. Sophomore, Shiori Chen, started the Art Showcase Club (ASC) to create an accessible...

A side by side comparison of a real U.S. dollar to a counterfeit one (the counterfeit is shown on top of the authentic) shows how easily one could be mistaken for the other. The similarities led the counterfeit bill to pass as the authentic one for snacks at the student store.

Counterfeit currency circulates through student store

Skylin Lui, Staff Writer • October 24, 2023

The recent use of counterfeit money at the Carlmont student store has caught the attention of parent volunteers and school officials.  The student store on Carlmont's campus sells popular drinks...

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