The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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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.

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Ryu Shukla

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer

Ryu Shukla is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and this is his first year in Journalism. He has a great interest in journalism, especially campus news. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, dancing, and hanging out with his friends.

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Children get vaccinations to protect their body from viruses and diseases. This drawing illustrates a child getting vaccinated.

Vaccine hesitancy: a growing health concern

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • March 5, 2023

Parents who are hesitant about vaccinating their children are contributing to a resurgence in infectious childhood diseases like measles and polio in the U.S. In recent years, there have been many cases...

Carlmont student Olivia Baum donates items for Carlmont's thrift shop before school.

Thrifting: a trendy and sustainable hobby

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

In the modern world, many find shopping at thrift stores to be a worthwhile activity for economic and environmental reasons. Thrifting includes shopping at second-hand stores, garage sales, or flea...

Children often receive red envelopes from adults, married couples, and elders. The envelopes contain money, and it is believed that this will prevent evil. "The night of New Year's Eve, I put the money under my pillow," said Catherine Wong, a sophomore at Carlmont. "I sleep with it, and it's supposed bring me good luck and ward off demons. I always thought that it was really cool."

Celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival

Ryu Shukla, Staff Writer • January 23, 2023

People all around the world mark the end of the year in different ways. One of the largest celebrations is the Spring Festival, celebrated in China and Chinese communities around the world. The Chinese...

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