Digital Content
After I began editing articles for Scot Scoop, I stopped writing for beats, but I still like to write features and editorials.
Editorial: NFL players need to improve as role models
I wrote this editorial as the 2024 NFL season was starting. Additionally, several of the football players at my high school had just gotten injured, highlighting the need for increased safety measures.
Editorial: High schools should teach current events
My AP United States History teacher inspired me to write this article. He would always joke that we knew nothing about current events, but it got me thinking about how schools can better educate their students.
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Editorial: We need to abolish the Electoral College
This was the first editorial that I wrote for Scot Scoop. I enjoyed researching for the article because politics interests me very much.
Exploring sustainability: a look at zero waste practices
I wrote this feature with one of my classmates. We were inspired to write about sustainability because of the environmental science classes we were taking at the time. It was incredible to see the inner workings of some of the most well-known recycling centers.
High 'steaks' for the environment
This feature story is based on how ranching affects the environment. Specifically, the article goes into depth on how sustainable ranching is realistic and attainable.
Opinion: Driver's Education should be free
This was my first opinion article for Scot Scoop. I did not focus on opinion writing in my sophomore year when I wrote this article, but I hope to write more opinions soon.
San Mateans drive the recall effort for the mayor
I worked on this article for roughly one month with another writer. It was fascinating to hear the divided communities tell us their points of view.
Breaking News: Shooting in Half Moon Bay leaves at least 7 dead
This was my first Breaking News story. It was a weird transition from traditional beat writing because I had to gather so much information while it was all changing and being added to.
School board adjusts the attendance policy
I loved writing this article. I was so eager to learn more about the new policy because it was going to affect my school life as well.
Changing environments causes alterations in SOS presentations
This was my first-ever article for Scot Scoop. I am still very surprised at how much better I am at writing articles now.
Halloween with ASB allows students to treat themselves
This was a fun and light-hearted article I wrote with one of my classmates.
