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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
Brynn Toomasson

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer

Brynn Tomasson is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and in her first year in the Media Arts/Journalism program. She is interested in journalism because it’s a way of telling the truth and expressing culture. She’s on the school’s basketball and lacrosse team and involved in multiple clubs, and is knowledgeable on many aspects of Carlmont.

Twitter @ToomassonBrynn

 

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As of May 12, 2021, San Mateo County has officially joined the yellow tier. The significant step forward allows restaurants' indoor capacity to increase up to 50%.

Cartoon: Halfway There

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • May 17, 2021

Due to the coronavirus, many regulations and cautions have been placed, making it harder to attend a Carlmont sports game. However, the school provided an outlet known as the NFHS Network to virtually view the athletes at work. Now, Scots fans have the power to watch most of the Carlmont games at the comfort of their own home.

Cartoon: Screening Sports

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • May 10, 2021

India has been increasing the world record amount of daily COVID cases regularly. People are dying on the street because of the lack of necessities required to help them. Due to this, nations worldwide have pledged to send more supplies to help India get out of this crisis.

[Photo] Cartoon: Crisis In India

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021

India has been increasing the world record amount of daily COVID cases regularly. People are dying on the street because of the lack of necessities required to help them. Due to this, nations worldwide...

Derek Chauvin was finally put in handcuffs and convicted guilty for the death of George Floyd. However, there are still many Black lives who have not received their overdue justice. While Chauvin's conviction was a step forward, it is important to remember the names of the past.

[Photo] Cartoon: One Step Forward

April 19, 2021

Derek Chauvin was finally put in handcuffs and convicted guilty for the death of George Floyd. However, there are still many Black lives who have not received their overdue justice. While Chauvin's conviction...

The Carlmont Girls Basketball Coach was fired after allowing a scrimmage against Half Moon Bay before the basketball season started. With no warning or room to explain the situation, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) Board decided to terminate a man who has dedicated years to strengthening the program. 

The Carlmont Girls Basketball Coach was fired after allowing a scrimmage against Half Moon Bay before the basketball season started. With no warning or room to explain the situation, the Sequoia Union...

Derek Chauvin was finally put in handcuffs and convicted guilty for the death of George Floyd. However, there are still many Black lives who have not received their overdue justice. While Chauvin's conviction was a step forward, it is important to remember the names of the past.

Cartoon: One Step Forward

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021

The secularist debate and its extremes have been going on for years in France. However, recently, the French Senate passed an amendment forbidding girls under 18 from wearing hijabs. While nothing is in place yet, this act would strip Muslim girls of their privacy and form of expression.

Cartoon: Hands Off The Hijab

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021

After skipping last year's annual basketball tournament because of the pandemic, March Madness started up again, allowing basketball players and fans to enjoy the significant competition. However, officials placed Covid cautions to keep everyone safe. Due to this, multiple players were tested as positive, stopping them from participating.

Cartoon: Blocked Opportunities

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • April 5, 2021

Sarah Everard's story is haunting women worldwide, and it's only one of many. Sexual harassment and assault have become a vast societal problem that has placed many women in an uncomfortable, anxious state of mind. Even wearing bright clothes, talking on the phone, and walking through lit paths have failed to prevent harm perpetrated by men.

[Photo] Cartoon: Too Many Women

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • March 15, 2021

Sarah Everard's story is haunting women worldwide, and it's only one of many. Sexual harassment and assault have become a vast societal problem that has placed many women in an uncomfortable, anxious state...

On Mar. 10, President Biden announced his plan to purchase 100 million Johnson and Johnson Covid vaccine doses. With this amount, it would be more than enough to finish vaccinating the country. As demonstrated, President Biden is putting pressure on getting the country vaccinated as quickly as possible.

Cartoon: The Pressure is On

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • March 15, 2021

Near the beginning of the year, the Carlmont School Board informed all athletes that they are restricting students to playing only one sport instead of multiple due to the danger of spreading COVID-19. This abrupt change is putting many athletes in a tough spot and a stressed mind space.

Cartoon: Addled Athletes

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • March 8, 2021

On Feb. 25, President Biden issued an aircraft attack on Syria. Shock and rage arose from the people as the new president prioritized this reckless act over American needs.

Cartoon: Striking Syria

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • March 1, 2021

Biden has been pushing to pass the stimulus package entailing $1.9 trillion for pandemic economic relief in Congress. However, Biden has been receiving repression from the republican party.

Cartoon: The Push and Pull of the Stimulus Package

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • February 22, 2021

Despite the pandemic, some football fans still decided to watch the 2021 Super Bowl on Feb. 7 with friends and family rather than staying home and following the COVID-19 recommendations.

Cartoon: Rejecting Precautions

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • February 8, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo’s new song Driver’s License quickly sped its way to the top. Released on Jan. 8, the breakup song became a hit. It was noted as most listened to on multiply platforms, broke Spotify’s record for the most streams in a day(non-holiday), and became No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart within the first week of availability.

Cartoon: A Speeding Hit

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • February 1, 2021

Students are often overwhelmed with the towering piles of homework. turning towards TikTok for a refreshing feeling of happiness.

Alone together

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • January 26, 2021

Let's be real, 2020 was tough on all of us. The introduction to the new decade has thrown obstacles nobody could have foreseen. Entering the new decade with high hopes were then quickly diminished with...

The Wave of the Decade

Cartoon: The Wave of the Decade

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • January 25, 2021

Global Warming is slowly deteriorating Polar Bears' habitat by melting the ice. This makes it hard for them to survive because of how much their daily activities revolve around the frozen ground. Polar Bears are a threatened species and the World Wild Life Organization is trying their best to help save them and their environment.

Cartoon: It’s on Thin Ice

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • January 18, 2021

On Jan. 5, Team USA took the gold in the annual World Junior Ice Hockey Championships against Canada in a 2-0 game. Finland finished strong with the bronze metal.

Cartoon: Success in Sports

Brynn Toomasson, Staff Writer • January 11, 2021

A girl is experiencing the dark aspects of TikTok that includes racism, body shaming, and cyberbullying.

[Photo] The Dark Side

December 14, 2020

A girl is experiencing the dark aspects of TikTok that includes racism, body shaming, and cyberbullying.

"We trying to avoid people, but my family still had fun searching for the right tree," Hailey Cagle said. She and her family found their tree quickly, and made the best out of the unusual experience.

Christmas tree lots continue a long-standing tradition

Brynn Toomasson and Lucy Lopshire • December 10, 2020

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With the help of incoming Christmas trees, houses are lighting up with holiday cheer and Christmas spirit.  According to the National Christmas Tree Association,...

Jayasimha Nuggehalli is an amateur photographer, eager to share the vibrant memories of last year's celebration to those stuck at home. "I took a chance and applied to the exhibit," Nuggehalli said. "I sent three pictures and they decided to feature my picture into the show."

Virtual art exhibit honors Dia de Los Muertos

Brynn Toomasson and Lucy Lopshire • November 19, 2020

Art is one of the main pillars of expression; whether it's self-expression, cultural expression, or emotional expression, it allows people of all different backgrounds to display their imagination and...

A walk through Arata's Pumpkin Farm shows the rows of pumpkins on display.

Pumpkin patches offer a getaway to cooped-up families

Brynn Toomasson and Lucy Lopshire • November 3, 2020

Fall, the beginning of cold weather, is full of refreshing breezes, steaming coffee, and crunchy leaves. It is also the time of year where pumpkins roll into town, ready to be used as warm decorations...

A visit to Andreotti Pumpkin Patch shows the pumpkins on display. 

A visit to Andreotti Pumpkin Patch shows the pumpkins on display. 

A visit to Andreotti Pumpkin Patch shows the pumpkins on display.

A visit to Andreotti Pumpkin Patch shows the pumpkins on display.

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