[Photo] Editorial: California should re-mandate districts to offer independent study

Editorial Staff and Kiana Hinkson • April 9, 2023

A Carlmont student completes work for in-person learning at home.

Out of control: the pattern of gun violence in the U.S.

Annabel Chia, Gabrielle Shore, Audrey Burnley, Kiana Hinkson, and Lucille Sanders • March 20, 2023

[Photo] Editorial: There should be a government organization responsible for streamlining academia

Editorial Staff • November 1, 2022

A member of the public researches online sources at a local library.

New zoning for East San Carlos housing triggers response

Kiana Hinkson, Scot Scoop Editor • October 24, 2022

Every eight years, the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) determines the ideal level of expansion for California cities with zoning requirements. This cycle, Governor Gavin Newsom pushed for exceptional...

Fanning the flames: d.tech administration’s response to rebellion ignites controversy

Kiana Hinkson, Gabrielle Shore, Inaaya Omer, and Adelaide Reinshagen • September 19, 2022

Thirteen students were suspended from Design Tech High School (d.tech) in Redwood City, California. These students, along with many others, protested the school’s new policies on Aug. 24, prompting allegations...

Opinion: The uniquely American urge to simplify complicates abortion

Kiana Hinkson, Scot Scoop Editor • May 26, 2022

In the U.S., decriminalizing abortion has been a reference point for the progressiveness of American society for the left. However, the recognition that “the Constitution of the United States protects...

Abortion rights advocates ride the Green Wave throughout the U.S.

Kiana Hinkson and Sienna Reinders • April 17, 2022

The University of California (UC), Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza welcomed passionate activists last Saturday for a nationwide abortion rights protest. Attendees painted signs and passed out flyers and bandanas...

Chronic consequences: confusion among specialists affects student-athletes

Kiana Hinkson, Scot Scoop Editor • March 15, 2022

"Breathe in…1...2...3...4...Breathe out...4...3...2...1," She counts in her head in an effort to meditate. She seeks this out as a possible remedy for the chronic pain in her calf. Just after settling...

Consumers seek a more sustainable Valentine’s Day

Kiana Hinkson, Scot Scoop Editor • February 2, 2022

Growing up comes with its fair share of changes. One change that many can relate to is the change from hand making a Valentine's Day card for your classmates in elementary school by hand to buying one...

Unsold groceries set to feed untold masses

Kiana Hinkson, Scot Scoop Editor • January 13, 2022

As many counted down for the new year in anticipation of a fresh start and a set of New Year’s resolutions, food banks across California counted down in anticipation of being able to feed more people...

Pet shelter policy discourages gift-giving pets

Piper Diehn and Kiana Hinkson • December 11, 2021

One in ten pets adopted from a shelter will be homeless in six months, according to The American Humane Society.  When someone receives a pet as a gift, it's often unexpected. Recipients may not have...

Kaiser Permanente stationary engineers strike for higher wages

Kiana Hinkson and Piper Diehn • November 22, 2021

As vehicles in accumulating traffic pass by, the sound of car horns fills Veterans Blvd. in support of Kaiser Permanente stationary engineers striking for higher wages. Tens of thousands of Kaiser nurses...

Cute costumes fill annual Sunnyvale Pet Parade

Piper Diehn and Kiana Hinkson • November 3, 2021

From a hot dog to a loofah, pets of all shapes, colors, and sizes filled up downtown Sunnyvale with their creative costumes for the 2021 Sunnyvale Pet Parade.  Taking place on Halloween, the parade...

Belmont community helps make Waterdog Run ‘pawsible’

Kiana Hinkson and Piper Diehn • October 11, 2021

As runners gathered at the starting line, a vibrant rainbow greeted the participants of the fourth annual Belmont Waterdog Run. Both volunteers and runners gained a greater sense of community by working...