Abort Trump’s polices, not foreign aid
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
January 31, 2017
Filed under Opinion
In the past week, President Trump has signed a flurry of vague, alarming executive orders turning back the clock on Obama's eight years of work, from "lessening the burden of Obamacare" to removing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and to implementing a ban on seven Muslim-majority countries. Amidst mass protests and public outcry, however, one act is being forgotten. Trump also signed an executive order bringing back the "Global Gag Rule," a policy implemented under the Regan administration in 2001, which states that the U.S. will not give to any foreign aid organization which provides or "promotes" abortions. This policy is nothing but an attack on women on from all over the world.
Michelle Obama’s legacy will not be forgotten
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016
Filed under Opinion
While Michelle Obama may be leaving the White House, her legacy never will. On Nov.4, 2008, Michelle became America's first African America first lady - a historical moment in a country who's Civil Rights Movement led my Martin Luther King and Malcolm X only ended a mere 48 years ago. Throughout the eight years she has been in the Whitehouse, Michelle has been a model to women and girls all around the world, and a reminder for everyone of the true power and potential of a woman.
Rape survivor changes California sexual assault laws
Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Filed under Opinion
"Victims are not victims, not some fragile, sorrowful aftermath. Victims are survivors, and survivors are going to be doing a hell of a lot more than surviving." These are the inspiring words of the woman who has only been known as "Emily Doe," but whose story caused the change of rape laws in California. On...
Alleged ‘legalize rape’ assembly cancelled
Mona Murhamer, Staff Writer
February 4, 2016
Filed under News
165 meetings. 43 countries. Organized by one man. The First Amendment prohibits Congress from obstructing the exercise of freedom of assembly, among other things. Daryush Valizadeh and the "Return of Kings" (ROK) planned to put the amendment to the test on Feb. 6, the international meet...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
Earth Day 2019 revived consciousness for mother nature, spurring a number of trash cleanups, festivals,...
Mariela Ramirez, Staff Writer
From seasonal drinks to sweet treats, Starbucks is a place that seems to draw students in whether it’s...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
All across the globe, Harumi, a Cherry Blossom Festival, signals the beginning of spring and the end...
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
After a rocky start, Carlmont’s JV softball team came from behind and swept an 8-2 victory over the Aragon Dons. The game started off slow for the Scots as a lack of...
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Amidst the mounting stress of the final quarter, ASB aims to reduce this academic tension by preparing for Carlmont’s annual Scotsland festival earlier in order to provide...
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Welcome to Scot Scoop Explains! Scot Scoop Explains is born out of the drive to inform the general public about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of political topics....
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
For Californians, the emergence of warm sunny days means one thing: the wait is finally over! The sun washes over the sky giving students the opportunity to switch up their...