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.

Scot Scoop News

Daniella Smit

Daniella Smit, Staff Writer

Daniella Smit is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a first-year staff writer for Scot Scoop. Outside the classroom, she is interested in graphic design and is on the softball team at Carlmont.

Twitter: @daniellaaasmit

All content by Daniella Smit

A deeper look

Ava Farrell and Daniella Smit March 13, 2023

Each of our brains functions differently. They have different mechanics on what they do or don’t do when it comes down to lying.  “Most people are fairly good liars. But what we see is that people...

Childhood lying

Ava Farrell and Daniella Smit March 13, 2023

She walked into the classroom, went up to her teacher, and said her sister got attacked by an animal. Although this rarity has the potential to be accurate, it wasn’t.  This is an example of stories...

She crosses her fingers behind her back, excusing her from the “truth.”

Why lie?

Ava Farrell and Daniella Smit March 13, 2023

Lying is everywhere. Everyone does it, and that's the truth.  When it comes down to it, people all have the same intent when they lie: to benefit themselves. They hope their lies will produce the desired...

Lying in teenagers

Ava Farrell and Daniella Smit March 13, 2023

Like everyone else, teenagers lie. However, according to a study called “From Junior to Senior Pinocchio,” teenagers are likelier to lie. Any lie will be told to keep them out of trouble. The stereotype...

The track and field team ends their practice with stretching and a little bit of conditioning.

Scots jump into spring sports

Daniella Smit, Staff Writer February 13, 2023

The start of a new spring sports season generates various emotions among Carlmont athletes. Over the past two weeks, tryouts for multiple sports, such as swimming, baseball, and lacrosse, have taken...

Carlmonts yearly Heritage Fair showcases many different cultures and talents.

Upcoming Heritage Fair sparks excitement within the student body

Daniella Smit, Staff Writer January 25, 2023

Excitement is evident as Carlmont students prepare to showcase their different cultures at the upcoming Heritage Fair. Once each year, students get the opportunity to display their unique and individual...

The team observes each other as they take turns wrestling in the middle.

[Photo] Wrestling team reflects on upcoming season

November 15, 2022

The team observes each other as they take turns wrestling in the middle.

Junior Kiva Rutenberg picks up junior Sebastian Llora and holds him over his shoulder.

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Junior Kiva Rutenberg picks up junior Sebastian Llora and holds him over his shoulder.

Coach García demonstrates with Kiva Rutenberg as senior Gavin Grivas watches

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Coach García demonstrates with Kiva Rutenberg as senior Gavin Grivas watches

In preparation for the upcoming season, players wrestle each other.

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In preparation for the upcoming season, players wrestle each other.

Sophomore Mia Hariri-Turner tips the ball over the net to give the Scots the point.

Scots declaw Panthers to become league champions

Ava Farrell and Daniella Smit October 23, 2022

The JV girls volleyball team wrapped up their final home game of the season on Oct. 20 by securing a 2-0 victory against the Burlingame Panthers.  The Scots easily won in two sets, 25-9 and 25-16....

Wide receiver Ryan Kwan runs the ball as others try to tackle him down.

Mustangs destroy Scots’ hopes of going undefeated

Ava Farrell and Daniella Smit October 4, 2022

At their home field on the Friday night of Sept. 30, Carlmont's JV football team took a fumble, suffering their first defeat of the season to the Capuchino Mustangs 32-16. The Scots were in the lead...

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