I started writing for Scot Scoop in 2019, which was also the beginning go my Journalism journey. Scot Scoop is an award winning news publication site and has been recognized by many, including the prestigious Pacemaker Award in 2020. The following are all of my publications for Scot Scoop.
Opinion: Disney promotes unrealistic body standards
Disney princesses.
These iconic characters have immensely impacted almost every girl’s childhood. Every girl has probably crawled into bed, wearing a princess costume, as they drifted into a dream where they starred in their own princess movie. |
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Bakeries adjust to bring joy during COVID-19The sweet smell of vanilla, apricot, and almond wafts through the crisp morning air in San Francisco, California. A woman beams as she walks out of Dianda’s Bakery with her daily order of an apricot twist. She smiles and thanks the owner, Floyd Goldberg, for staying open during the intensive circumstances.
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Females encouraged in engineering fields to close gender gapThirteen percent. That’s it. Although engineering is one of the most rapidly growing industries, it still lacks female representation with only 13% of the industry being comprised of women.
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Cultural identity fades due to lack of preservationFamilies gather around the table, devouring the plentiful amount of food that symbolizes the wealth and prosperity the upcoming year will bring. Children receive their yearly allowance from their relatives in a red envelope. As the clock strikes midnight, the sounds of firecrackers and fireworks explode into the night sky, signifying the start of the New Year on the lunar calendar.
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Emphasis on name-brand colleges causes pressure for studentsThe long-awaited letter that would ultimately determine his future arrived in his mailbox. His hands shook as he slowly tore the envelope open, hoping his stats were competitive enough for him to receive admissions at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.
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Season recap: the ups and downs of JV volleyballRebecca Acker, a junior, attacks the ball, scoring the last point of the season. The JV girls volleyball team huddles in the center of the court as they cheer “good game” for the very last time of the season — a season that was filled with many ups and downs.
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Girls JV water polo suffers disheartening loss to Half Moon BayThe girls JV water polo team lost to the Half Moon Bay Cougars in a quick 5-4 game which lasted less than an hour.
Before the game, Carlmont’s girls varsity water polo team beat the Cougars in eight quarters, four of which being overtime quarters. The additional quarters delayed the JV girls’ game by 40 minutes. |
Girls JV volleyball dominates TigersThe Carlmont JV volleyball team defeated the Terra Nova Tigers after just two sets, giving the Scots a 3-1 winning record despite not having their regular coach.
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