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.

Scot Scoop News
In recent years, avian influenza, or H5N1, has become a growing concern in the U.S., as the disease has killed approximately 92.34 million birds since 2022. However, H5N1 has spread to other animals on the farm as well, specifically cattle. The situation is concerning enough; however, a few cases have also been confirmed in humans. Though the spread of avian influenza has not been traced to human transmission and is a low-risk condition, worries about the future of H5N1 have begun to form. More severe precautions should be taken to prevent the possibility of another pandemic and to help lessen the damage and spread of H5N1 in birds and other important livestock.

Cartoon: Virus flies in

Grace Stiefel, Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
We all know the story: the SATs are unfair. Standardized testing gives an advantage to well-off families who can afford the best tutors for their children. Due to this disparity, colleges have turned to test-optional policies, and more and more students are choosing to opt out of submitting test scores. However, new studies show that SAT scores do not hurt diversity. For some, the SAT is a crucial stepping stone out of poverty and into the world of higher education. The SAT shows trends in intelligence and hard work, helping predict where students' success in college. The SAT is less about how much money you spend and more a reflection of your effort and character and should remain a factor in the college selection process.

Cartoon: SATisfactory scores?

Shiyo Ohashi, Scot Scoop Cartoons Editor
April 1, 2024
A group of radical Republicans voted their speaker Kevin McCarthy out of the house on October 3rd. The vote out was a cumulation of debates between McCarthy and eight far-right Republicans who didn't agree with his decisions. Them, and a unanimous front of Democrats, ousted the Speaker. This makes it the first time a speaker has been voted out of the house, no less by his own party. McCarthy stated that he would not be running again, leaving Republican Patrick McHenry as a temporary speaker.

Cartoon: McCarthy ousted

Shiyo Ohashi, Scot Scoop Cartoons Editor
October 12, 2023
After 148 days on strike, Hollywood's writers are back on the grind. The Writer's Guild of America have been demanding better pay, safeguards against the use of AI, and increased streaming residuals. On Tuesday, September 27th, they received some of those terms. The contract proposed would pay them around $233 million per year, and studios would not be able to force writers to use AI. It's considered a win for the writers, but most of Hollywood's behind-the-scenes are not so lucky: actors, makeup artists, directors, lighting technicians, and other workers remain on strike, with no talk of negotiations with the studios yet.

Cartoon: Writers Guild is back in business

Shiyo Ohashi, Scot Scoop Cartoons Editor
October 5, 2023
As summer and college loom close into the future, students often face pressure to take more extracurriculars, internships, and jobs to pad their resumes before applications. The hypercompetitive environment and selection process leads to teens stressing during vacation.

Cartoon: Packing resumes

Shiyo Ohashi, Scot Scoop Cartoons Editor
June 5, 2023
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday on May 5th celebrating the 1862 victory of Mexican troops over the French at the Battle of Puebla, enabling them to eventually winning their independence. Today, Cinco de Mayo remains a celebration of culture and heritage across the country, with parades, block parties, and folkloric ballet.

Cartoon: Cinco de Mayo

Shiyo Ohashi, Scot Scoop Cartoons Editor
May 10, 2023
The Carlmont administration sends updates and virus exposure warnings via email, but students feel as though these communications are unspecific and inadequate sources of information.

Cartoon: Filtered Information

Andrew Shu, Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
Many are consumed by negative emotions and mental illnesses, whether this struggle is visible to others or not. Especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to check in on your loved ones and provide them with love and support.

Cartoon: Mental Monsters

Kasey Liu, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Putting people in quarantine is not the only thing is can do.

Cartoon: The Most Dangerous Virus Awards

Andreas Cintron, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
What’s that happening to the right?

Cartoon: A Drama to Die For

Andreas Cintron, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
Putin, destroying a government faster than Trump

Cartoon: Putin Rewrites Russia

Andreas Cintron, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
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