A complete guide to the songs “that beat the block” in 2009
Raquel Montelindo, Feature Editor
March 4, 2019
It’s been a decade since the iconic year of 2009. Are these songs and artists a thing of the past? Are they still relevant ten years later? According to Billboard’s Hot 100 List, the top three songs of 2009 are as mentioned. The number one slot was taken by the Bl...
Teen rock bands showcase to support mental health
Claire Chu, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Fifteen youth rock bands performed at the San Ramon Community Center on Jan. 26 to promote mental wellness and offer resources to teens. As teenage stress heightens in the Bay Area and across the nation, communities are searching for ways to prevent its lasting effects. A Brighter Day,...
Lights, Camera, Live-Action
Adya Agarwal, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
As if their wallets weren’t big enough- Disney plans to continue taking over the box office with movies such as Aladdin and The Lion King, both set to release in 2019. I don’t think there is a single person who doesn’t appreciate the bright lights, peppy music, and overall flamboyance...
Is this the real life? Or just a fantasy…
Mason Hanshaw, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
The movie that caught us all in a landslide could very well be an escape from reality. The November 2018 biopic release Bohemian Rhapsody hit hard in theatres everywhere, and according to ABC News, reached a global total of $141 million in just a few days. Audiences, including students at Monte...
New Filipino Rapper Drops a Banger
Saman Ali, Op/ed Editor
November 13, 2018
Soundcloud rappers seem to never truly receive their fame. However, new Filipino rapper, “Killy” or Khalil Tatem, has begun to gain popularity. With his release of the song, “Killimonjaro,” Killy’s fan base nearly multiplied. From Toronto, Ontario, Killy began as the ...
Behind the Screams
Alexa Andris, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
The Monte Vista Haunted House dropped jaws across campus yet again. The three-day long event, hosted mainly by Monte Vista’s Drama department, took place during October 25-27 from 5-9 p.m, and brought this years theme, “CarnEVIL,” to life. The spooky twist on the typical haunted carnival featur...
Bye Bye, Big Bang Theory
Nicholas Whiteaker, Online Editor and Business Manager
October 9, 2018
One of television's most renowned sitcoms goes out with a big bang after 12 successful seasons. The Big Bang Theory became a hallmark of “nerd culture” and will be remembered for pronouncing the success of stars Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik and Johnny Galecki. The overall success of th...
Crazy Rich Asians: A step towards diversity
October 3, 2018
Video courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures and YouTube Crazy Rich Asians, a bubbly and charming movie, has managed to capture the hearts of audiences everywhere, while still encapsulating an admirable message about diversity. The movie focuses on New York native, Rachel Ch...
Drama production soars to new heights
Lauren Edelman and Mikayla Flores, News Editor and Op/Ed Editor
March 13, 2018
If you haven’t had “Come see the show!” shouted at you at one point or another while you were inside a hallway, classroom, or while going to the bathroom, then you most likely are not a student at Monte Vista. Four of Monte Vista’s art programs - drama, choir, dance, and band - devoted hours...
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review
Anthony Santa Maria, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
The latest installment of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, was released this past December to an eagerly awaiting fan base. The Last Jedi racked up the second largest North American opening weekend revenue in cinema history with $220 million made at the box offices. Fan...
The Fall of Usher, but the rise of MV Drama
Sumin Lim, Sports Editor
January 14, 2018
Monte Vista’s drama program sent shivers down the spines of everyone who saw their production of The Fall of the House of Usher based off the Edgar Allen Poe story. In the play, a mysterious stranger in a bar, played by Jack Cullinane, tells the story of the fall of the mad Usher fami...
A club that embraces culture
May 4, 2017
There are so many different cultures in the world and everybody has their own culture that they embrace, that is the opportunity that Monte Vista’s Persian Club has to offer. The Persian Club was new to Monte Vista this year and it made its presence known since the club fair as Persian m...
