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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
Soleil Dam

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor

Soleil Dam is a senior at Carlmont High School and in her third year with the journalism program. She hopes to pursue a career in marketing or sports journalism. In her free time, you could find her cooking, spending time with her dog, watching sports, or listening to Taylor Swift. To see her portfolio, you can click here.

Twitter: @soleildam

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All six Avengers are featured in three movies together, "Avengers," "Avengers: Age of Ultron," and "Avengers: Endgame."

What your favorite Avenger says about you

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • February 25, 2022

It's been almost three years since we've seen all six Avengers in the same movie! As the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four is in full swing, I thought I would reminisce on the original six Avengers....

Scots fight for an offensive rebound to gain an extra possession.

Scots grab a dominant win over the Matadors

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • December 18, 2021

Carlmont boys varsity basketball won in an exciting fashion over the Monta Vista Matadors on Friday, Dec. 17. The Scots were exceptionally proud of this win and were in good spirits after the game.  “The...

Adam Silver, the NBA’s commissioner, gives a speech to the NBA’s board of governors.

NBA play-in tournament has mixed reactions

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • May 1, 2021

The NBA has opted to have a short tournament at the end of the regular season to determine the final four teams in the 2021 playoffs. The NBA’s board of governors elected to call it a play-in tournament,...

Scots’ defense hustles to tackle the Vikings’ running back.

Scots dominate the Vikings

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • April 10, 2021

In their last home game of the season, Carlmont’s JV football team defeated Mills. While this was the first game of the Vikings' season, the opponent's lack of season playing experience did not guarantee...

Women represent the feminist movement on the court and field.

Feminism takes the field

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • March 11, 2021

Over the years, women have struggled to find a voice, especially in the world of sports. However, recently many women are being recognized for their professional sports-related achievements and are inspiring...

A stack of Amazon boxes on the front porch of a home.

Selfishness on the rise

Maya Campbell and Soleil Dam • February 15, 2021

Power and success always go hand in hand. To achieve success, we often hear about working hard and being kind. However, the most influential people do not get there by ordinary means.  Jeff Bezos,...

Rule 600 requires student-athletes to choose between playing for Carlmont or playing for their club team.

Rule 600 limits student-athletes

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • February 11, 2021

Rule 600 is a regulation created by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) that mandates student-athletes to only play for one team during a single season. In other words, it forces players to...

Lindsay Roth, a sophomore, hits off the tee in an at-home practice.

Motivations alter when working out in quarantine

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • January 21, 2021

As the amount of COVID-19 cases rise, student-athletes are forced to continue practicing at home. Without regularly scheduled face-to-face practices, many athletes are struggling to find the motivation...

Trevor Douglis, a senior, takes a shot during a Carlmont lacrosse game.

Collegiate sports prove to be the ultimate trophy

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • December 1, 2020

The ultimate dream for most student-athletes is playing at the collegiate level. However, the college recruiting process is extensive and often difficult. As a result, many athletes get recruiting help...

Ella Yee, a sophomore, sports her Scots gear in an at-home practice as she prepares for the upcoming school season.

Some student-athletes do not have an offseason

Soleil Dam, Scot Scoop Managing Editor • November 10, 2020

Although most student-athletes at the high school level play club and school sports, some have a preference. A percentage of student-athletes play one or the other because they feel one team has more benefits,...

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