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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

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

Scot Scoop News

Louisa Rich-Gayko

Louisa Rich-Gayko, Staff Writer

Louisa Rich-Gayko (class of 2028) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School in her first year of journalism. She is passionate about discovering new stories while hopefully traveling to different countries. Outside school, you can see her playing soccer with friends, baking, and binge-watching Netflix.

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A student studies late into the night for her exam by watching Heimler's History on YouTube. Videos are a common way to study and help many students visualize information better.

Satire: Stop studying for your AP exams

Louisa Rich-Gayko, Staff Writer May 7, 2026

Forget everything your teachers have told you and stop studying right now for your Advanced Placement (AP) exam. If you really want to succeed this year on your test, throw away your flashcards, review...

Misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community are integrated into everyday life and profoundly affect how queer people are viewed. Bisexual people often feel pressure to "pick a side," which can crack their sense of identity. Debunking those myths through education can help prevent further lies from being spread.

Separating fact from fiction

Louisa Rich-Gayko, Staff Writer February 3, 2026

Growing up surrounded by other queer people, Sahana James realized at a young age that she was bisexual. Unlike many others, there was no defining moment when she realized she liked girls; it had always...

Ian Sijbrant dribbles the ball away from a defender. The Trojan defenders were very aggressive. Many free kicks were awarded to the Scots.

Scots defeat Trojans in shutout win

Louisa Rich-Gayko, Staff Writer December 12, 2025

The Carlmont Scots varsity soccer team beat the Alisal Trojans 2-0 at home on Dec. 10. Both teams played well throughout the entire match, with high intensity and good teamwork. But going into the second...

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