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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.

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Jessica Conley

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer

Jessica Conley is a senior at Carlmont High School and enjoys creating cartoons and writing for Scot Scoop. She loves playing water polo and skiing. In addition to sports, she is actively involved in the community, participating in Belmont’s Youth Advisory Committee and as Senior Patrol Leader of BSA Troop 301. To check out her portfolio, click here.

Twitter: @jessicaconley_

All content by Jessica Conley
Peyton Ting takes a shot on the goal off of a foul.

Scots lose final battle against Vikings

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • October 24, 2021

Carlmont’s boys varsity water polo ended the 2021 season, losing 12-9 against Mills High School. Two days prior, the Scots had beat Mills 13-8. The Scots, unable to get many scoring opportunities...

When students sign up for activities they have no genuine interest in, solely because they look good, it is only unproductive for colleges or themselves.

Opinion: Don’t do extracurriculars solely for college applications

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • September 17, 2021

“It’ll look good on your college applications.”  Ask any high school student; they can attest to the constant barraging. While the phrase itself isn’t necessarily harmful, the...

Students may use class notes or a multitude of other resources to cheat during distance learning.

The cheating epidemic

Anna Wilkinson, Isabelle Nunes, and Jessica Conley • March 30, 2021

Failure. Since the start of their education, every student has avoided hearing that word at all costs. Across the world, teenagers have been trained, conditioned, and scared into believing that a single...

Biden-Harris supporters gather around the Capitol in support for the president and vice president.

The Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden

Jessica Conley and Raina Lahiri • January 26, 2021

Throughout history, the U.S. has witnessed 58 inaugurations in times of celebration and ruckus. In April 1789, two months after starting his first term, George Washington took the oath of office on...

A right-wing protestor holds a flag that combines a Gadsden flag from the American Revolution with a Confederate flag from the Civil War. Though the two symbols, historically, contradict each other, they are now frequently seen together. He talks to another man holding an American Flag with President Trump’s face plastered over it.

Opinion: Political extremes hijack national symbols

Cori Nicholson, Jessica Conley, and Calista Shohet • January 7, 2021

Once representative of freedom and unity, the American flag has become a symbol of the political right in recent years. This association with the right has left many feeling unsure if the flag always flies...

Rioting protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol while members of Congress were counting electoral votes.

Breaking News: Rioters storm US Capitol Building

Anita Beroza, Jessica Conley, Elise Hsu, and Devan Marino • January 6, 2021

Supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol shortly after he held a rally in front of the White House, according to multiple sources. "We will never give up, we will never concede....

While Donald Trump is still arguing about the integrity of this election, it seems like the clear winner in Joe Biden.

US reacts to Biden being named presidential-elect

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • November 19, 2020

On Nov. 7, crowds erupted upon hearing the news that Joe Biden had captured the presidency. Dancing filled the streets. People on both sides shed tears. Historic gains were made. Many notable news sources...

On Sept. 10, the sepia tint caused by the active California wild fires reflects off of the water beside Oracle headquarters.

Water

Ayal Meyers, Isabelle Nunes, Jessica Conley, Maya Kornyeyeva, Raina Lahiri, and Hanna Kryhina • November 12, 2020

Water.  It covers nearly three-fourths of the entire planet and is vital to all life on Earth.  Although it may seem too vast and uncontrollable to be impacted, it is not in actuality an indestructible...

The Santa Rosa Glass Fire burned over 1,517 buildings and was active for 23 days. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Earth

Cambell Kirk, Elle Horst, Raina Lahiri, Ayal Meyers, Hanna Kryhina, Chelsea Chang, Kai Yoshida, Isabelle Nunes, Jessica Conley, and Hanna Kryhina • November 11, 2020

As we delve deeper into a state of climate disaster, the best way to see the ramifications is simple - just look around. Our Earth is struggling, and it’s evident in everything from the...

US President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden start exchanging during the first presidential debate at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 29, 2020.

A voter’s guide to the 2020 election

Ayal Meyers, Raina Lahiri, Calista Shohet, and Jessica Conley • November 3, 2020

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Hyper-partisanship is on the rise, further separating the citizens of the U.S., most of which are Democratic or Republican.

[Photo] Editorial: The presidential debate heightened extreme partisanship

Editorial Staff • October 15, 2020

Hyper-partisanship is on the rise, further separating the citizens of the U.S., most of which are Democratic or Republican.

Election season continues with the vice presidential debate.

A showdown in Salt Lake City: a full review of the vice presidential debate

Calista Shohet, Jessica Conley, Ayal Meyers, and Cambell Kirk • October 11, 2020

Following the Cleveland presidential debate, the vice presidential candidates got a chance to take the stand on Wednesday night. Democratic nominee Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris, and President...

Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Michael Pence are expected to participate in a highly anticipated debate Oct. 7, 2020

An overview of the Vice Presidential nominees

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • October 6, 2020

While the presidential nominees have spent the past months building their reputations, their running mates have been right alongside them. With Trump being the oldest president and Biden being three...

Dangers of smoke

Elle Horst and Jessica Conley • October 5, 2020

With the wildfires raging in California, an increased amount of smoke and other pollutants have infiltrated the air. This has caused the air to become more toxic, resulting in a host of respiratory problems...

Evacuations

Anna Wilkinson, Jessica Conley, and Calista Shohet • October 5, 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,...

President Donald Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Chaos in Cleveland: Biden and Trump quarrel in the presidential debate

Ayal Meyers, Calista Shohet, Jessica Conley, and Raina Lahiri • October 1, 2020

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden faced off in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday in their first of three presidential debates ahead of the 2020 election. Moderated by Fox News'...

President Donald Trump has been subject to controversy throughout his political career.

A recap of the Trump administration

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • September 25, 2020

Warning: Story includes vulgarity.  President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2017. Trump was the first president to have no prior political experience, as most had held elected offices...

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Cartoon: Which mask will pass?

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020

The State Senate and Assembly convene at the California State Capitol in Sacramento to work on legislation. 

State offices are up for election

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • September 10, 2020

California's citizens are tasked with making big choices regarding their government come November. Not only will the state be voting in the presidential election, but voters will also elect all of California’s...

The last four years have indicated that the U.S. is doomed if Trump is re-elected. Third party votes take votes away from Biden, so even if he's not the first choice, it's crucial to settle for Biden.

Cartoon: Third-Party Votes Go to Trump

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • September 5, 2020

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Cartoon: Not Much Has Changed

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • May 10, 2020

Cartoon: ‘Essential’ Guns in Texas

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • April 30, 2020

Hollywood doesn't correctly show reality, which can alter perspectives and be misleading.

The truth behind the lights and cameras

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • April 21, 2020

Oftentimes, what is depicted in Hollywood doesn't accurately reflect reality. However, people sometimes base their career aspirations on what they see in the movies, as they tend to believe that the...

Although Lake Tahoe has been a popular tourist attraction, people are now flocking to the vacation communities to escape the dense urban population, causing anxiety among permanent residents.

Vacation communities are anxious amidst pandemic

Calista Shohet and Jessica Conley • April 18, 2020

A short ferry ride away from Rhode Island lies an island home to 1,051 residents, with an average age of 50 years old. Its isolation has lead to limited resources for residents in times of crisis. On April...

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Cartoon: Bernie and Biden’s Excellent Adventure

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • April 17, 2020

It's just a flesh wound.

Cartoon: Economy ‘Trump-ed’ by COVID-19

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • April 17, 2020

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Cartoon: Putin’s ‘Presidency’

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • March 28, 2020

Now that there's no more roll call, does that assignment really have to be done today?

Cartoon: The Productivity of Online Learning

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • March 18, 2020

What did your ski week look like?

Cartoon: Skiing Scots

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • February 26, 2020

It's all worth it... right?

Cartoon: Carrying the Weight

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • February 15, 2020

The quality of Trump's speech was on par with the quality of this cartoon.

Cartoon: The State of this Union

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • February 7, 2020

 

Bernie better watch out! It looks like Warren's campaign is getting creative.

Cartoon: Warren’s ‘Bern’

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020

None of Washington's wishes appear to be coming true anytime soon.

Cartoon: Washington’s Wish

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • January 21, 2020

Apple should consider setting their sights on spices.

[Photo] Cartoon: Apple and Spice

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • January 13, 2020

Apple should consider setting their sights on spice.

Little Donny may be quite the troublemaker, but he's never been sent home.

Cartoon: Impeachment

Jessica Conley, Staff Writer • December 19, 2019

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