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- As AP testing season begins, students use different studying strategies to prepare for their exams. As the world continues to revolve around using technology, study tactics have progressed, and lots of resources are available digitally.
- While many students believe that studying using visual sources and videos is beneficial, others think that studying in a more traditional fashion allows for better comprehension.
- To learn more, check out Olivia Barton’s article on Scot Scoop. scotscoop.com/from-textboo... #aptesting #technology #school
- Today is Tony Hawk’s birthday! Hawk is a popular skateboarder known for creating and performing skateboarding tricks, winning competitions, and being a successful business owner. Information from @britannica.com #skateboarding #birthday #business
- To settle two lawsuits, Google is paying $1.4 billion to the State of Texas as a result of the company being accused of tracking users’ locations and gathering facial recognition data.
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View full threadKey Facts: - Ken Paxton, the Texas state attorney general, has also filed another lawsuit against Google, arguing that the company has been tracking users’ location without their permission
- - Google and Meta are the two most successful companies that are known to have violated Texas laws - Google has been a part of multiple lawsuits, all relating to how Google uses its users’ data Information from @nytimes.com #lawsuit #google #technology
- The agreement was made on May 9, and Google has already worked on changing its policies regarding its users and their data.
- Many technology companies, including Google, have been recently sued for misusing people’s data. States like Texas have been actively protecting their citizens’ data, keeping people safe online.
- Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop: Fine tuning: an exploration of musical critique scotscoop.com/fine-tuning-... Colette Leung From textbooks to TikTok: how teens are rewriting AP test prep scotscoop.com/from-textboo... Olivia Barton
- Students show gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week scotscoop.com/students-sho... Sophia-Angelie Laluc Boba in bloom: seasonal items to kick off the spring season scotscoop.com/boba-in-bloo... Audrey Navasca #studentjournalism #news #reporting
- Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop in cartoons: Generated guides by Leher Kawadia scotscoop.com/cartoon-gene... No longer human by Marlena Reinshagen scotscoop.com/cartoon-no-l... Caving In by Julia Cline scotscoop.com/cartoon-cavi... #cartoons #art #studentjournalism
- Immigration, primarily through the American lens, is one of the most significant discussion points in the global political forum. However, in the eyes of immigrants, the journey of chasing the American dream is not quite as blissful as it was once portrayed to be.
- To find out more about the ambiguity of immigration, check out Grace Liu’s article on the Scot Scoop! scotscoop.com/chasing-drea... #immigration #discrimination #studentreporting
- On this day in 1886, the world-renowned drink, Coca-Cola, saw light for the first time. It was introduced by its creator, pharmacist John Stith Pemberton, as a soda fountain drink, and it sold for only 5 cents, quickly becoming a popular commodity.
- Advanced Placement (AP) exam season is upon us, having students scrambling to cram for tests assessing college readiness in various topics of mastery. While one test does not determine a student's future, the impact of these tests continues to weigh on students nationwide.
- For more on AP exams, check out Caitlin Stehr’s article on Scot Scoop! #AP #APexam #studentreporting scotscoop.com/preparing-fo...
- Wrap up the spirit of Easter by embarking on a journey of culinary innovation with deviled eggs. Many enjoy this unique dish alongside fan favorite Easter foods like ham and other sweet treats.
- To view the full recipe, check out Jayden Young’s video on the Scot Scoop! #eggrecipe #easter #studentreporting youtu.be/KHF7e8ynAPA?...
- Amidst increased reliance on modern technology, the companies that produce them are in constant disarray. Many things concern people about the modern tech industry, but one common occurrence causes uncertainty for all: layoffs.
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View full threadKey Facts: - It is suspected by various tech workers that rising interest rates and inflation are the culprits behind nationwide layoffs - With mass unemployment comes the lack of job opportunities, leaving many graduates, who are prospecting for tech jobs, discouraged and bleak
- - Many have turned towards tech-aligned jobs that require more than technical skills, taking on management positions and overseeing projects For more on the future of tech jobs, check out Amber Chow’s article on Scot Scoop! #techforce #layoffs #studentreporting scotscoop.com/mass-layoffs...
- Seemingly opening a door of opportunity, the tech workforce was once prosperous, with many making it big and often working towards contributing to a brighter future. However, with the significant economic downturn comes the need to cut costs, often in the form of personnel.
- With the Trump administration’s recent reforms of higher education and science, universities nationwide face the risk of losing funding for research and grants. Students worry about their futures in the STEM field as positions for research continue to dwindle with these new changes.
- To learn more about these reforms, check out @shiorichennews’ article on Scot Scoop! scotscoop.com/delaying-pro... #science #NIH #studentreporting
- On this day in 1961, Alan Shepard Jr. became the first American man to go to space, sustaining a 15-minute and 28-second flight launched by the Redstone rocket as part of Project Mercury.
- The mission aimed to test humans' aptitude in space and assess their ability to return home. As an integral part of the Freedom Seven mission, Shepard returned safely, marking the mission a success. Information from NASA #space #onthisday #projectmercury
- A remote-controlled humanoid made by the Chinese robotics company Unitree greeted guests at the annual Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston, spiking conversation about tariffs in the robotics industry.
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View full threadKey Facts: - In a similar light, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently warned investors that his Optimus humanoid shipments will be delayed due to China’s new restrictions on rare earth magnet exports
- - Unitree continues to develop humanoid robot software despite the 145% tariff on Chinese imports into the U.S. - While the rise in international trade competition seems to worsen by the day, many still have hope in the humanoid-robotics market Information from @AP #humanoid #tariffs #unitreeG1
- - Unitree continues to develop humanoid software despite the 145% tariff on Chinese imports. - While the rise in international trade competition seems to only worsen by the day, many still have hope in the humanoid-robotics market Information from @apnews.com #humanoid #tariffs #unitreeG1
- The rise in tariffs and limited access to Chinese-produced pieces of technology have worried some in the tech field due to inconveniences in the supply chain, but have also left others optimistic about the opportunities for more American manufacturing.
- Opinion: Declining US literacy rates show that humanities majors should not be discounted scotscoop.com/opinion-decl... Samantha Crowther ‘A Minecraft Movie’ crafts chaos in theaters scotscoop.com/a-minecraft-... Gabrielle Charest #minecraft #cardib #jobs
- Here's what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop: Cardi B breaks the barriers of being a woman in rap scotscoop.com/cardi-b-brea... Jasmine Zelnis Climbing the ladder scotscoop.com/climbing-the... Anoushka Swaminathan
- Here's what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop in cartoons: Twinkle twinkle city lights scotscoop.com/cartoon-twin... Leher Kawadia Fork the diet scotscoop.com/cartoon-fork... Julia Cline A complicated legacy scotscoop.com/cartoon-a-co... Marlena Reinshagen #ozempic #pope #pollution
- On April 27, SchoolForce held the 21st year of Celebrate the Music. The festival showcases performances from Carlmont High School, Ralston Middle School, and the University of California, Davis, and donates all proceeds to music education in the Belmont Redwood Shores School District.
- To learn more, check out this editorial by Addya Agarwal, May Lin, Chloe Chu, and Anna Ypodimatopoulou! scotscoop.com/soundtrack-o... #celebratethemusic #education #music
- Belmont locals and the Youth Advisory Committee met at Barrett Community Center's garden workshop on April 27. During this session, participants learned how to grow plants to help create a more sustainable future.
- To learn more, check out Lara Ibasco's article in Scot Scoop! scotscoop.com/yac-garden-w... #gardening #sustainability #ecology
- On this day in 1931, the Empire State Building was finally opened to the public. At the time, the skyscraper was the world's tallest building, a title held for over 40 years until 1972, when the World Trade Center claimed it. #newyork #empirestatebuilding #nyc
- In towns across America, Friday night football games unite students, families, and neighbors under the glow of stadium lights. These football games are more than just entertainment; gate fees fund programs, and athletes learn important skills such as teamwork and resilience.
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View full threadKey Facts: On average, one in three U.S. high schoolers plays a school sport The 2018 Winter Olympics saw North and South Korea combine to form a single women’s hockey team
- Organizations like Soccer Without Borders use modified games to teach students about social justice, which links sports to real-world applications To learn more, check out Emily Monteforte’s article on Scot Scoop! #sports #highschoolsports #fnl scotscoop.com/from-fields-...
- Beyond high school, national sports tournaments attract athletes from coast to coast and unite them through their shared love of a sport. On the international stage, sports even impact international relations, as shown by the 1971 Ping-Pong diplomacy.
- On April 17, students at the University of California, Berkeley, held a protest to oppose the potential cuts to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The demonstration was one of many college protests that swept the nation that day.
- To learn more, check out Rachel Hong’s article on Scot Scoop! scotscoop.com/uc-berkeley-... #berkeley #protest #trump
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View full threadKey Facts: - In 2018, Zuckerberg considered breaking off Instagram from Facebook, predicting that a lawsuit like this would happen - People haven't been friending and connecting on Facebook as often, which Zuckerberg argues is a sign of the company's decline, not a sign of monopoly
- - Zuckerberg sees Google's social media platform YouTube, as a rival, because people spend more time on YouTube than on Instagram and Facebook combined Information from @cnn.com and @wsj.com #antitrust #facebook #instagram
- The lawsuit is a shock to many, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken many steps to get it thrown out; some of these include donating millions to Trump's campaign fund and attending his inauguration.
