An epidemic has been infecting the world's population ever since the 1990s, when opioids became much more accessible and popular. And, out of all nations, the U.S. has the highest rates of overdose fatalities, with 136 of them for every day that passes. That's...

     Picture an action movie — heavy drum beats playing in the background, protagonists running through the jungle, machine guns firing in every direction. Which bald, buff man plays our hero? If it’s any recent movie, it’s probably The Rock.       Ever since...

     The board of Academic Boosters is undergoing a transformation as multiple members are shifting positions, leaving three open for parent applicants, including secretary, financial secretary, and classes and testing chair. Academic Boosters is a parent-supported, non-profit...

     As technology progresses, more students are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Currently, many of these sites, including ChatGPT, are blocked by the district. However, students have found ways around this by using their phones or personal computers...

       Since its founding in 2003, Tesla has been the premiere electric vehicle company in the United States. Raking in nearly $100 billion USD in 2024, the company has been a cash cow for its CEO, entrepreneur-turned-politician (foreshadowing) Elon Musk. According...

     While Monte Vista is considered a prestigious school, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) is in the bottom fourth percentile of funded districts across California. Over the years, board members have met to strategize ways to work within the budget...

      As the 2024 election results were released, the stock market has shown significant changes. This is due to sellers and buyers anticipating new economic policies. Thus, many are trading various stocks as there is uncertainty for what is to come with Donald Trump’s Presidential...

     Every fall, students gather in the Horseshoe to sign up for clubs. Students at Monte Vista become involved in the Mustang community by participating in activities such as sports, fine arts, and clubs.       For the 2024 to 2025 school year, there are 151 clubs...

In a chance encounter thousands of feet above the ground, senior Dylan Reyes’ vision for Filipino American History Month took flight. “I was flying back from Orange County after a California Association of Student Councils [CASC] conference, and I just looked to my right,...

      As the spring semester approaches, students are starting to consider their schedules for the upcoming year. Every student knows the basic class requirements to graduate, and many tend to stick to these courses and don’t venture out to add on to their schedules....