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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 8h

Halloween outgrows its scare
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Ashley Mitchell

Ravens soar past Scots on senior night
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Alex Farrell

Halloween outgrows its scare

As people grow older, Halloween looks less like a haunted house and more like a runway show, and somewhere between the time of playing with dolls and taking the perfect Instagram photo, the meaning of...

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 8h

Here's what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop!

Halloween candy contributes to sugar overconsumption
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Whitney Hoffacker

Community members help shape Stanford’s vision of a new cancer center
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Zane Razzak

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s what you might have missed this week on Scot Scoop in cartoons!

Separated citizens
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Grace Stiefel

Interrupted liberty
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Jade Wu

Crowning around
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Caitlin Stehr

#clown #liberty #cartoon

Cartoon: Separated citizens

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 2d

The actors performed with an immense amount of emotion and passion, creating a very powerful and inspiring show for its viewers.

Check out Albert Luo’s article on Scot Scoop!

#bluestockings #play #drama

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Carlmont drama’s ‘Blue Stockings’ brings history to life

After weeks of rehearsal and collaboration, the Carlmont High School drama program presented Jessica Swale’s “Blue Stockings” on stage, showcasing the dedication of the actors, tech crew, and director...

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 2d

The Carlmont High School drama program recently performed its production of “Blue Stockings” by Jessica Swale.

There were four performances, taking place from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, with the play promoting themes of gender equality, reform, and nonconformity.

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 3d

Candy corn is a very popular Halloween candy, and around 35 million pounds of candy corn are sold each year.

Fun Fact: Did you know that the original name for candy corn was “Chicken Feed?”

#candycorn #halloween #sugar

Source: History

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 3d

Today is National Candy Corn Day!

Candy corn is believed to have been invented in the 1880s by George Renninger, a worker at Wunderle Candy Company. Candy corn is made up of sugar and corn syrup, and it consists of three colored tiers (white, orange, and yellow).

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 3d

From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the event featured a colorful display of costumes and San Mateo’s collective community spirit.

Photo creds: Shiori Chen
#photos #children #sanmateo

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Boos and Brews on B Street brings community together for a spooky celebration

The familiar, catchy sound of “Monster Mash” filled the Pedestrian Mall in San Mateo, attracting families from across the area for an afternoon of Halloween fun. At Boos and Brews on B Street, childre...

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 3d

At Boos and Brews on B Street, children could trick-or-treat with local businesses or enjoy a range of family-friendly attractions, including photo booths, mini pumpkin decorating, and inflatable axe-throwing. Meanwhile, parents sampled drinks from the event’s mobile brewery.

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 3d

The familiar, catchy sound of “Monster Mash” filled the Pedestrian Mall in San Mateo, attracting families from across the area for an afternoon of Halloween fun.

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 4d

Fiestas Patrias brings cultural representation to the Latin American community
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Rowan Sheng, Ayaan Omer, and Emily Monteforte

#video #homecoming #representation

Fiestas Patrias brings cultural representation to the Latin American community

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop in broadcast!

Homecoming 2025: A night to remember
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Jayden Young

Carlmont’s Homecoming football game rallies student spirit
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Rowan Sheng and Nathan Turnbeaugh

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 4d

- According to studies done by the Pew Research Center, the internet has become more accessible for Gen Z media consumers because of the mass production of phones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices

Check out Adelyn Chan’s article on Scot Scoop!
#food #socialmedia #technology

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 4d

- Food content has become one of the top multimedia categories online since YouTube’s release in 2005

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 4d

Short-form culinary media has also helped cultural foods and recipes spread to larger audiences online, causing more representation and awareness of different cuisines and dishes.

Key Facts:
- According to Statista, the standard American’s daily media consumption averages around eight hours

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 4d

Younger generations have been shown to have shorter attention spans and more access to the internet, which has led to an increase in food education online.

Culinary teachers have also started to implement videos of recipes in the classroom, shifting from traditional cookbooks to online lessons.

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 4d

As social media has increased in popularity, food education is being digested in a more digital fashion.

Through platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, younger generations are learning how to cook through short videos, allowing people to learn to cook within seconds.

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 5d

The team’s recent win is partly due to the supportive team bond, inspiring leadership, and a hunger to win, following the varsity girls’ flag football team’s loss before the JV team’s game.

Check out Mio Ogawa’s article on Scot Scoop!

#sports #flagfootball #win

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Scots conquer Dons in league-winning game

Carlmont’s JV girls flag football team crushed Aragon on Wednesday in a blowout game, gaining the title of Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) champions for the second year in a row. The game, which was o...

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 5d

Carlmont’s JV girls flag football became Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) champions after defeating the Aragon Dons 24-0 on Oct. 22. This is the second year in a row that the JV girls flag football team won PALs, and the team’s thirteenth win of the season.

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 6d

They are available in many forms, including popular dishes such as French fries and mashed potatoes, and are also a key ingredient in various salads and soups.

Fun Fact: Did you know that potatoes are the first vegetable to grow in space?

#potato #frenchfries #food

Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 6d

Today is National Potato Day!

Potatoes originated from South America and come in many different varieties. Potatoes are a vegetable that contains a plethora of nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 6d

Information from @reuters.com
#AI #microsoft #lawsuit

Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 6d

- The ACCC claims that Microsoft’s failure to provide clear information on the different Microsoft 365 plans directly violates Australian consumer law

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 6d

Key Facts:
- The ACCC says that the highest amount of money that can be obtained from the case is around $32 million
- After the addition of Copilot, Microsoft 365’s seasonal plan increased its price by 45%

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Scots Media @scotscoop.bsky.social · 6d

The company misinformed around 2.7 million users about the different levels of plans available for purchase, leaving many users feeling manipulated and angry. The ACCC is still gathering information for the lawsuit, and Microsoft has yet to announce the case.

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