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

Kyra Lu

Kyra Lu, Staff Writer

Kyra Lu is a sophomore and a staff writer for Scot Scoop who is interested in baking, local stories, and arts. When she is not writing, you can find her crafting and spending time with her family and friends.

Twitter: @kyralu05

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A club member embroiders a piece of fabric. Were making pillows and various other things for the animals in the shelter, said freshman Madeline Howard.

Pets in Need Club encourages students to support animal welfare

Kyra Lu, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

Every year, almost 6.3 million pets enter the United States’ animal shelter systems. Of those 6.3 million, approximately 4.1 million get adopted into loving homes. Dedicated shelters like Pets...

A student waits for the medical staff to draw her blood.

Carlmont blood drive draws the community together

Kyra Lu, Staff Writer April 22, 2023

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and just one donation can save up to three lives. Carlmont hosts two annual blood drives, one in the fall and one in the spring. These...

Manya Kumar and Anika Bock present the candidates for each position at a Mission Marine meeting.

Carlmont club elections bring out the best candidates

Kyra Lu, Staff Writer March 25, 2023

As the school year comes to an end, clubs hold elections consisting of campaigns and speeches that decide the officers for the following year. These elections are formatted to continue the club under...

A student browses a list of AP classes on the College Board website.

AP classes benefit and challenge students’ education

Kyra Lu, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are common in many high school students' schedules; however, each student must decide for themselves whether an AP class is appropriate considering their commitments and...

Four-year college enrollment probabilities, by average ap score

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Four-year college enrollment probabilities, by average ap score

The use of protection on exposed skin is crucial to prevent early aging and skin illnesses.

The link between the sun and skin cancer

Kyra Lu, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Imagine a warm and sunny day; it is perfect for sitting outside and having an ice-cold glass of water, relaxing on a beach chair. The pleasant sun rays absorbing into the skin give immediate ease, and...

Thrift Center in San Carlos is a local thrift store where many basic garments can be found. “I mostly go to Savers and the San Carlos Thrift Center for in-person thrifting, but I also thrift online,” said junior Elisa Luo-Wimmer.

Eco-friendly fashion inspires students’ wardrobes

Kyra Lu, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

Of Gen Z and millennial consumers, 62% look to buy second-hand before buying new. There are many different ways people can contribute to more eco-friendly ways of fashion, such as customizing their...

Rate of New Cancers by Race/Ethnicity

[Photo] Ultraviolet rays

February 8, 2023

Rate of New Cancers by Race/Ethnicity

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[Photo] Risk factors of skin cancer

February 8, 2023

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Mission Marine Club assembles in the parking lot of a newly-cleaned beach, celebrating another successful cleanup.

Mission Marine Club aims to save the oceans

Kyra Lu and Shiloh Gomez December 4, 2022

A group of Carlmont students strives to take part in saving the environment by dedicating their club to reducing pollution.  Carlmont's Mission Marine Club engages in beach clean-ups and other activities...

Pep band performs in the final home game of the year.

Student composers arrange music for pep band

Kyra Lu and Shiloh Gomez November 9, 2022

Carlmont's student composers demonstrate their creativity by participating in the arrangement of music for both the pep band and their enjoyment. Home football games are popular among Carlmont students...

Gregory Schoenstein, a Carlmont teacher, represents the Scots by wearing a kilt on Friday, the last day of spirit week, with the theme of Scots gear. Kilts are traditional clothing that were worn by men as part of the Scottish Highland dress.

Homecoming spreads school spirit amongst Carlmont students once more

Kyra Lu and Shiloh Gomez October 15, 2022

Carlmont's homecoming was last week, and, as such, students prepared and showed excitement for the event by participating in the special themes of the homecoming spirit week. The Associated Student...

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