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Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

Calista Shohet

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer

Calista Shohet is a senior at Carlmont High School. This is her third year writing for Scot Scoop. She is very involved on the Carlmont campus and is president of Lunch Bunch, a club where people can make friends with their peers.

Twitter: @CaliShohet

All content by Calista Shohet
Tri Delta is one of many sororities that exists at universities around the country.

Racism and classicism mar Southern Greek life

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

Deep in the southern areas of the United States, college sorority life keeps old stereotypes alive. Beneath the elaborate outfits and smiling blondes, sororities have a deep history of racial and inclusivity...

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Trump was acquitted: What comes next?

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer February 22, 2021

Forty-three not guilty votes in the Senate prevented former President Donald Trump's conviction on Saturday, Feb. 13, in his second impeachment trial.  This trial resulted from Trump's impeachment...

Trump was impeached by the Senate following U.S. Capitol riots

An overview of Trump’s impeachment

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer January 20, 2021

This past Wednesday, Trump became the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice as a result of what happened at the U.S. Capitol following his Washington D.C. rally. This decision was justified...

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamal Harris address their supporters at Chase Center in Wilmington, DE, on Nov, 7, 2020 after being named the winners. Joining him is his wife, Jill Biden, Vice-President elect Kamala Harris, and her husband, Doug Emhoff.

The 2020 presidential election results

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

On Nov. 7, in the early hours of the morning, news sites began to announce what all American voters were waiting for. The results were in, and a suspected win in Pennsylvania made it official: Joe Biden...

Evacuations

Anna Wilkinson, Jessica Conley, and Calista Shohet October 6, 2020

Numerous unfortunate events have occured in 2020 thus far, one of them being the burning down of over 3.6 million acres in the U.S. People from all over the West Coast have had to evacuate their homes,...

In the wake of COVID-19, states are being more creative with voting-by-mail.

How to vote in 2020

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer September 9, 2020

Four years since the last presidential election, some voting guidelines have shifted, especially to accommodate new situations regarding COVID-19. Wondering how to cast your ballot this fall? Here's an...

Silfvast's new adopted puppy, Phoebe, brings joy during a difficult time.

Pups during a pandemic

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer May 9, 2020

While the world has erupted in chaos, many people are finding joy in having a furry friend by their side. With this new demand for comfort, some animal shelters are emptier than ever before. During...

This sign is in the heart of Redwood City and welcomes people into the community.

The power of community

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer February 5, 2020

While Latinx immigration has been a significant discussion across the U.S., one town in Northern California fosters a welcoming community. In Redwood City, immigrants find a safe haven. The town offers...

Sophomore Hayden Pendleton dribbles the ball down the court.

Students score a lunchtime competition

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer January 31, 2020

He shoots, and he scores! The crowd goes wild! His team mates gather around him, congratulating him on the close shot. The team and crowd spill out of the gym, their contagious enthusiasm following them...

Nina Rasor, a College and Career Center assistant, helps Lilly Gittoes, a senior, with her work.

College and Career Center guides students

Calista Shohet, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

As students become more invested in their future pathways, the Carlmont College and Career Center helps take action. Located in B hall, the center provides opportunities for students to explore what...

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