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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

Jayden Breite

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor

Jayden Breite (Class of 2026) edits articles and covers local news stories about business and technology. He loves listening to and playing rock music on guitar and working on his car, a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe. He’s also fascinated with the impact of political economics on the industry and hopes to cover the many complexities of its global impact in today’s world.

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Students in Jayson Waller's AP U.S. History class raise their hands after discussing an open-ended discussion question with their peers, now ready to share their thoughts with the rest of the class. Waller doesn't typically give much agency to student volunteers as he prefers to put students on the spot to ensure each get relatively equal opportunity to speak.

Reshaping lecture-based learning

Nathan Turnbeaugh and Jayden Breite November 21, 2024

Two sides of the same coin In a lively high school classroom, on a weekday like any other, students await participating in a spirited discussion concerning the aspects of the rules of Mao Zedong and Joseph...

The Frontier supercomputer in Oak Ridge National Laboratory runs tests, calculations, and stores and collects data. It is the fastest supercomputer in the world.

Government acquisition of advertising data instigates privacy concerns

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor March 10, 2024

United States intelligence agencies acquire and retain personal data on Americans with minimal oversight and guidelines. This practice enhances law enforcement's effectiveness, but many argue it infringes...

Facial recognition systems exist in many industries today which benefit from its improved security and efficiency. However, data collection raises an issue for some.

Facial recognition industries strive to balance benefits and privacy concerns

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor March 6, 2024

Facial recognition technology is rapidly gaining traction in real-world applications as it continues to develop. Companies use this technology to revolutionize everyday life, from expediting processing...

Amoeba Music in San Francisco attracts many customers looking for new great finds for all music genres.

Spinning with success

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor February 15, 2024

One of the most important parts of music for many people is collection. Since all music in the past was sold in physical vinyl, CDs, and cassette tapes, the continuation of listening physically remains...

The creator of ChatGPT, OpenAI was the driving force that led to 2023 being labeled as the year of AI. Daily improvement and expansion of their systems reflects the constant growth of the artificial intelligence industry. "There’s a certain feeling that happens when a new technology adjusts your thinking about computing. OpenAI is doing it with ChatGPT,” said Aaron Levie, the CEO of Box.

The next step for OpenAI may just be automation

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor February 9, 2024

OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, is arguably one of the most significant influences in artificial intelligence (AI). Now, they're developing an autonomous assistant system known only as an agent capable of performing...

Plastic pollution poses a major threat to beaches and oceans, as well as the animals that live there. Toxins carried in plastic cause harm to many organisms. "These chemicals are ingested by animals in the ocean which isn't good for humans as we ingest contaminated fish and mammals," said Gianna Andrews in a Montana State University study.

Plastic-eating enzymes can eliminate pollution issues

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor February 7, 2024

Plastic pollution is one of the most significant environmental threats, not only harming the earth, but also adversely affecting human health. The negative effects, such as the emissions associated with...

Cybersecurity protects all data on the internet. Quantum computing poses a threat to previous systems safeguarding private information.

Quantum computing will make or break cybersecurity

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor February 1, 2024

Quantum computing is often regarded as the future of computers, boasting speeds exponentially higher than any computers today. But their insane speeds may also pose a problem to cyber security, which can...

The wave of competition that streaming services bring drive prices and bring convenience to consumers.

Netflix leads competition in the Streaming Wars

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor January 23, 2024

In the battle for viewership, intense competition between the top streaming services is reshaping the entertainment landscape. Netflix, which has long been the most profitable streaming service, posted...

Nvidia's headquarters, located in Santa Clara, were opened in the beginning of 2022 and serve as a staple of the Silicon Valley.

Nvidia capitalizes on AI boom

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor January 19, 2024

The leading manufacturer of AI hardware Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all modern industries represents this generation's staple technological advancement. As companies worldwide rush to capitalize...

Sign inside of Vinyl Solution Records in San Mateo encouraging people to buy vinyl.

Sign inside of Vinyl Solution Records in San Mateo encouraging people to buy vinyl.

Inside Lost and Found Records on Black Friday. The store brings in many people everyday interested in finding great deals on new music to listen to.

Inside Lost and Found Records on Black Friday. The store brings in many people everyday interested in finding great deals on new music to listen to.

Vinyl Solution Records in San Mateo attracts hundreds of recurring customers weekly. They sell most of their inventory through great used vinyl deals

Vinyl Solution Records in San Mateo attracts hundreds of recurring customers weekly. They sell most of their inventory through great used vinyl deals

People march to the capital building in Washington D.C to protest the war.

Israel-Hamas war heightens political debate in America

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor December 5, 2023

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war brings up many questions about America's involvement and raises varying political opinions and solutions regarding the issue due to its severity. Currently, the United States'...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs off on two proposals in Los Angeles, on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023, to transform the state’s mental health system and address the state’s worsening homelessness crisis, putting them both before voters in 2024.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new mental health law addresses homelessness issues

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor November 5, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of new laws three weeks ago to improve California's mental health legislature. The laws actively address the state's growing homelessness problem; however, some believe...

Tanforan Mall no longer attracts very much foot traffic and is often empty.

San Bruno evolves in the midst of the Silicon Valley expansion

Jayden Breite, Scot Scoop Editor October 20, 2023

The Shops at Tanforan, an established mall in San Bruno, is closing permanently after a long period of decline to make way for a massive biotech campus. Alexandria Real Estate, a Pasadena-based company,...

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