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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.

Scot Scoop News

Oliver Richards

Oliver Richards, Staff Writer

Oliver Richards is a junior at Carlmont High School. He is passionate about languages, video games, and politics.

Twitter: @oj_richards

All content by Oliver Richards

3-in-3 Ep. 3: North Korean missiles and pressure on Ukraine border

Oliver Richards, Staff Writer April 16, 2021

3-in-3 is a series of three-minute episodes that discuss the most important topics in geopolitics from the past three weeks. In this third episode, Oliver Richards talks about events taking place from...

Sophomore Oliver Richards queues up to join a competitive R6 match. In order to practice for their games, Zesty Boi’s members play rigorous matches to ensure that they are prepared for their tournaments.

[Photo] Carlmont students dedication to esports pays off

Amogh Dhumal and Parsa Kazerani March 25, 2021

Sophomore Oliver Richards queues up to join a competitive R6 match. In order to practice for their games, Zesty Boi’s members play rigorous matches to ensure that they are prepared for their tournaments....

3-in-3 Ep. 2: Chinese lunar base and Arctic development

Oliver Richards, Staff Writer March 19, 2021

3-in-3 is a series of three-minute episodes that discuss the most important topics in geopolitics from the past three weeks that the public needs to be aware of. In this second episode, host Oliver Richards...

3-in-3 Ep. 1: Russian protests and Venezuelan threats

Oliver Richards, Staff Writer February 11, 2021

Geopolitics, the study of geography and its effects on politics and international relations, are often looked over by the general public, even though it greatly influences not just our world but also our...

Voting stickers symbolize the heightened partisanship of this election.

Public and courts reject Trump’s unfounded claims of election fraud

Oliver Richards, Staff Writer November 8, 2020

Donald Trump has filed lawsuits in 3 separate states to attempt to halt the counting of ballots in key states. People might be concerned if there is any factual basis behind these claims. One Michigan...

The San Mateo County ballot box sits in front of the city hall.

Belmont community urges youth to vote

Oliver Richards, Staff Writer October 19, 2020

Citizens of Belmont have gained excitement as they anticipate the upcoming local election. As Election Day nears, members of the Belmont community are gearing up for the big day. Ever since the passing...

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