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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

Zane Razzak

Zane Razzak, Staff Writer

Zane Razzak (Class of 2028) is a sophomore in Media Arts and a staff writer for Scot Scoop. He enjoys volunteering with Key Club, eating Panda Express’ plate of double Orange Chicken with Chow Mein and two fortune cookies, and submitting assignments one minute before the deadline.

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A Redwood Shores resident sits on a piece of driftwood, looking down at the remains of their sunken city. This caricature represents the future that many may face if nothing is done to stop land subsidence. “I’ve seen that in the last twenty years, the water has really risen,” said Christine Smith*, who lives in Redwood Shores. “I think one of the years, it went all the way up to the banks, and the bank is around three to four feet from the lagoon surface. I was really worried that the lagoon water would come into my house.”

[Photo] A sinking future

Annika Kumar and Tsukina Ohashi May 26, 2026

A Redwood Shores resident sits on a piece of driftwood, looking down at the remains of their sunken city. This caricature represents the future that many may face if nothing is done to stop land subsidence....

With his reflection gazing back at him and a rocketship in hand, a child reaches up towards an Artemis astronaut, inspired by his view. The Artemis missions, like previous ones, have built on each other, according to Lauren Low, a public affairs specialist for NASA, further developing technology and inspiring new generations to pursue careers in space. “Everything with the International Space Station and Project Gemini is the reason why we went around the moon last month. I hope that Artemis, in the same way, paves the way for the next programs, missions, moon base, and all of these other things that our grandkids will talk about,” Low said.

[Photo] The impact of the Artemis program

Claire Kornberg, Staff Writer May 11, 2026

With his reflection gazing back at him and a rocketship in hand, a child reaches up towards an Artemis astronaut, inspired by his view. The Artemis missions, like previous ones, have built on each other,...

The caduceus, a symbol of health care and healing, appears like a weapon to a homeless person. This represents the homeless perspectives on the U.S. healthcare system, which often is unable to accommodate such populations, especially where unstably housed individuals often have deep-seated trauma and negative experiences.

Sick on the streets

Zane Razzak, Staff Writer March 6, 2026

On a small street corner, a homeless man sits in a dark, shaded corner, skin browned with dirt. Once in a while, he’s eyed with judgment, but for the most part, he’s invisible, lying across the street....

A teen adjusts a scoliosis brace while looking at her reflection, preparing for the day ahead. For many brace-wearing teens, getting dressed requires extra planning because the rigid structure of the brace can limit clothing options.

[Photo] More than a curve: Living with scoliosis

Isla Iyer, Staff Writer February 11, 2026

A teen adjusts a scoliosis brace while looking at her reflection, preparing for the day ahead. For many brace-wearing teens, getting dressed requires extra planning because the rigid structure of the brace...

Carol Burke, an employee at a Starbucks in Redwood City, pours a cup of coffee during an afternoon shift. Burke, and many others, believe that increases in wages are necessary in order to support workers in the Bay Area. “The minimum wage is not comfortable enough to live in this area, but we know that. This area is a very expensive place to live,” Burke said.

Redwood City announces 2026 minimum wage hike

Zane Razzak, Staff Writer November 22, 2025

Redwood City recently announced its annual minimum wage increase, from $18.20 in 2025 to $18.65 in 2026. This follows a larger pattern of annual increases in the minimum wage in Redwood City, which...

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