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, 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. Below are some of my pieces of work. You can see my full portfolio on the Scot Scoop website.
"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.
"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.
"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: 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.
"Russia vs. Ukraine: a Conflict Decades in the Making"
Ukraine and Russia’s history has been closely intertwined for decades, if not centuries. In the early ’90s, when the Soviet Union broke up, Ukraine became an independent nation separate from Russia.
"Music may be the best medicine"
Henry Dryer never interacted with anyone. His mouth barely uttered a word. He lost his memory because of dementia. But when music filled Dryer’s ears, his mouth sounded the words in the song. He began recollecting memories from his past, all the way back to his school days.
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"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.
"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. But one group is taking a different approach.
