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

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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.

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Nicolaas Foks

Nicolaas Foks, Staff Writer

Nicolaas (Nico), class of 2027, is a sophomore and an avid member of the Belmont community. He participates in Scouts BSA, Carlmont Wrestling, and ASB. He loves the outdoors and the ocean, whenever he gets the opportunity to indulge in an activity involving these, he will take it!

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Kids leap for joy after a day of beach adventures, their laughter echoing in the waves. Their play unlocked a world of imagination and wonder, from sandcastle empires to daring explorations around rocky coves. This unrestrained joy reinforces that play is essential, not just for children, but for nurturing the inner child within everybody.

The magic of play

Nicolaas Foks, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

A magician's fingers dance across a deck of cards, gasps of astonishment from an audience entranced by the impossible. For a moment, the boundaries between ages and professions blur, replaced by a shared...

Countless bottles of supplements cover the counter of an average teenager. This spread of supplements empowers workout routines, providing the nutrients to build strength and recover efficiently. "Depending on the supplement, I get different benefits. For example, from multivitamins I get a clearer mental space throughout the day, less soreness, quicker recovery, and feeling better and sharper," Nathan Man said.

Teenagers navigate the world of supplements

Nicolaas Foks, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

Supplements like creatine, pre-workout, protein powder, Ashwagandha, and many more have risen in our social media-ridden world. For better or for worse, teenagers alike are challenged with the tough decision...

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