Anoushka Swaminathan
swaminathan-news.bsky.social
Anoushka Swaminathan
@swaminathan-news.bsky.social
staff writer at https://scotscoop.com/
Logan Vieira Martinez was going to play lacrosse in college. Then, when he was diagnosed with a brain disorder, his trajectory changed, and he became a professional bull rider.

Read his story and the story of the American rodeo in my article for @scotscoop.bsky.social: scotscoop.com/how-the-rode...
October 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Judge Charles Breyer ruled recently that it was illegal for President Donald Trump to unleash the National Guard on LA protests.

In June, immigration raids sparked tensions in the city, and community action exploded. My @scotscoop.bsky.social article explores what happened & the ruling's aftermath.
September 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Anybody who has been on social media in the past year has likely interacted with artificial intelligence (AI) slop, and some are beginning to consider the deeper implications of widespread AI content consumption.

Read more in my article for @scotscoop.bsky.social: scotscoop.com/social-media...
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival recently held its 24th year of performances, sparking discussions on its role in the music and fashion industries, its influence on popular culture, and its potential downsides.

Read about it here (@scotscoop.bsky.social): scotscoop.com/students-que...
May 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Despite being known for our unique activist involvement, Gen Z is way less politically engaged and progressive than people say. We need to step up to deserve the praise we receive and ensure ourselves a future we’ll be proud to live in.

Read the rest of my opinion: scotscoop.com/opinion-yout...
March 14, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Sabrina Carpenter’s return to SNL in its most recent season has furthered her steady rise in popularity ahead of the 2025 leg of her “Short n’ Sweet” album tour.

Read about the show and her tour in my latest article for @scotscoop.bsky.social!

scotscoop.com/sabrina-carp...
March 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Literary publishing has practically always existed. However, in the 21st century, young writers are able to enter the field in ways they previously couldn’t, with lower barriers to entry and more guardrails.

Learn about it in my article for @scotscoop.bsky.social!

scotscoop.com/literary-pub...
February 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Read about viewers’ mixed opinions on “The Sex Lives of College Girls” in my latest article: scotscoop.com/the-sex-live... @scotscoop.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Thousands of people showed up to support their community and raise money for charity at the 20th annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot.

Read all about the event and how it builds community in my latest article: scotscoop.com/thousands-co...
December 14, 2024 at 3:43 AM
92 members of the Las Lomitas Education Association picketed to resolve pay negotiations with the Las Lomitas Elementary School District. On October 28th, the strike ended.

Read all about the strike and conditions in the district in my article for the Scot Scoop: scotscoop.com/elementary-a...
November 19, 2024 at 6:48 AM