Scot Scoop writing
As a writer for Scot Scoop I worked in both the off-campus news and breaking news beats which taught me to work under strict deadlines. I also learned a lot about communication in having to gather interviews with people like principals, students, teachers and local politicians and community members. Additionally, through articles like "Breaking News: Sequoia District's superintendent resigns after 1 year" I learned how to submit FOIA requests to gather more information.
"Eucalyptus Avenue holiday lights bring cheer and concerns"
Every winter season, thousands of people walk along Eucalyptus Avenue to experience house after house draped with lights, blow-ups, and festive decorations. The yearly tradition brings a sense of community and a festive nature to the streets of San Carlos. But while the event is a joyous occasion, city officials have had to work to maintain safety and cleanliness on the street.
"The elimination of honors classes: equity or imbalance?"
In a decade where affirmative action is at the forefront of solutions to establish equality, public schools have begun delving into the discussion of how to decrease the equity gap existing between different social classes.
"San Francisco Coffee Festival brews up excitement"
To highlight the city’s rich coffee culture, the San Francisco Coffee Festival is held annually to bring together coffee enthusiasts, roasters, and baristas from all over the Bay Area for an immersive weekend of tasting, brewing, and talking about coffee.
"SUHSD teachers to receive salary raises for the 2023-2024 school year"
Teachers in the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) will be receiving a 7.75% raise in the 2023 to 2024 school year per an agreement reached by the district’s board of trustees and the teachers union.
"Breaking News: California Senator Dianne Feinstein dies at 90"
California Senator Dianne Feinstein died Thursday at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer and activist, along with an empty seat in the United States Senate.
"Sequoia District implements anonymous reporting system"
Sequoia Union High School District implemented an anonymous reporting system this school year to prevent acts of violence and ensure the safety of all students.
"Schools are experiencing an increase in food waste from school lunches"
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has helped enormously to prevent hunger for kids with food insecurity. But in recent years, students and teachers are starting to notice some flaws in the program.
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"Willow project raises concerns for the future"
The Biden administration approved the Willow Project, a fossil fuel project in Alaska, on March 13, leaving climate activists upset and concerned for the planet.
"Opinion: The U.S. needs to adopt foreign gun reforms"
Brian Fraser, Arielle Anderson, and Alexandria Verner. These are the names of the three Michigan State University (MSU) students who lost their lives Monday night after a mass shooting on their college campus.
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"The chaos after the storm"
While many people celebrated New Year’s Eve with relaxing, rainy night-ins, Belmont and San Carlos’ emergency response teams were on call around the clock to manage the impacts of the biggest storm these cities had seen in years.
"Staff Profile: Susan Gold teaches through mindfulness"
As students pile into their seats, Susan Gold instructs everyone to take a few deep breaths. Then, after a strike of her gong that sits atop her desk, students are told to use their five senses, listening to the ringing of the gong until the room is once again silent.
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"Breaking News: Fatal series of storms surge across the Bay Area"
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency Wednesday morning in response to a Level Five storm, which hit the Bay Area that night.
"Breaking News: Sequoia District's superintendent resigns after 1 year"
Carrie Du Bois announced at the Sequoia Union District board meeting on Dec. 14 that Superintendent Darnise Williams, who was not present, will resign.
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"Opioid overdose reversal medication secures hope for tomorrow"
An opioid overdose can end a life in four to six minutes. However, it takes an average of seven minutes for emergency medical services to respond to an emergency. If naloxone is used in overdose situations, someone showing signs of an overdose could be saved within seconds.
"Breaking News: Car crashes into CAPO restaurant"
Last night, a car drove into CAPO, a local Mediterranean restaurant in Belmont. According to an email statement provided to Scot Scoop, the Belmont Police Department reported that someone in the restaurant was slightly injured and that there were moderate damages to the front of the restaurant.
"Modern propaganda: hiding in plain sight"
The posters fluttered in the wind. They were placed all over town; on poles, in schools, and in neighborhoods. They were designed and printed to perfection, considered art, even. The dull red color and bold block letters stared back at the young boy. As he picked up the paper, he felt a sense of community, an urge to be like the posing man on the form holding up a flag proudly.
"Breaking News: Bay Area schools go into lockdown due to shooter threats"
Six Bay Area schools went into lockdown today after police were called with threats of an active shooter.
"Attendance Awareness Month leaves many students upset"
The month of September has brought an emphasis on Attendance Awareness Month and a lack of acknowledgment for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, creating frustration among students.
"Protestors gather in San Francisco to protest Supreme Court"
Hundreds of Bay Area residents gathered in front of the Federal Building in San Francisco on May 3 to protest the Supreme Courts' decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973).
"Abortion rights advocates ride the Green Wave throughout the U.S."
RiseUp4AbortionRights organized recent nationwide abortion rights protests to continue the Green Tide movement. The April 9 protests were the most recent in this series of national Green Wave events.
"TEDx comes to Carlmont"
Carlmont High School’s Associated Student Body (ASB) Clubs and Culture Commission recently started planning their own TEDx event after one of their members started organizing informal ones during school lunches.
"Russia vs. Ukraine: A conflict decades in the morning"
The long-standing tensions between Russia and Ukraine finally erupted into conflict on Feb. 24 when Russia invaded Ukraine. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, justified the attack by saying his goal was to protect Russians from genocide in Ukraine.
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"Music may be the best medicine"
Listening to music is a form of music therapy, which is a new name for a practice people have done for centuries.
"Breaking news: Circling rumor of gun violence terrifies Carlmont students and families"
On Monday, Feb. 14, there were a noticeable amount of absences from Carlmont High School. Over half of the students were gone in most classes, and even some teachers decided not to attend.
"Opinion: Iowa's ban of the press from Senate floor threatens democracy"
For more than 140 years, the Iowa Senate has stood by a tradition of allowing the press to report from benches on the Senate floor. But two weeks ago, Republican leaders decided to ban journalists from the floor, forcing them to report from the gallery with the rest of the public.
"Students protest CalSTRS' investment in fossil fuels"
As the effects of climate change increase rapidly, many organizations are calling people to action by organizing beach clean-ups, promoting sustainable products, and teaching people how to compost and recycle properly.
"Opinion: 'Don't look up' reveals explosive truths about the world we live in"
Viewers can perceive the movie as an allegory to the threat of climate change in our current world.
"Theif shatters Laurel Street store windows"
On Monday, Nov. 15, 51-year-old Robert Zuill allegedly threw rocks at store windows on the 600th block of Laurel Street and stole items from Society.
"Belmont citizens run to save Crystal Springs Cross Country Course"
PAL races, invitationals, and league and regional championships are a yearly occurrence at the Crystal Springs Cross country course in Belmont. However, the long-beloved course may soon close its gates, preventing any future meets from being held there.
"Theives drive off with catalytic converters"
Catalytic converter theft has been taking place in the Bay Area for years, but incidents dramatically surged in the past few years.
"Tik Tok's 'devious lick' trend aggravates local schools"
A new TikTok trend is putting needless stress on nearby schools by vandalizing bathrooms and stealing appliances.