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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

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

Scot Scoop News

Tessa Lee

Tessa Lee, Staff Writer

Tessa Lee (Class of 2028) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. She is a staff writer for Scot Scoop. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf and hanging out with friends.

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An online shopper browses for deals on Cyber Monday, surrounded by devices readily available for a purchase. Instead of interacting in crowded stores, many now shop alone at home, reducing chances for in-person social connection.

Disconnected by convenience

Tessa Lee, Staff Writer April 2, 2026

The shift from in-person shopping to online shopping is changing not just how people buy, but how they connect. E-commerce has made life easier, but the opportunity cost of digital convenience is human...

Equipped with an integrated system of complementary sensors, an all-electric Waymo autonomous vehicle travels along El Camino Real near the intersection of El Cerrito Avenue. “Now they’re in a phase where they’re expanding to a lot of different cities, including the rest of the Bay Area,” said Brad Templeton, editor of Robocars.

Waymo expands robotaxi service in Bay Area

Tessa Lee, Staff Writer October 31, 2025

Waymo is increasing its presence in the Bay Area, offering its public ride-hailing service to more cities on the Peninsula, furthering its objective to bring autonomous driving to all. Following the...

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