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The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

There may be more factors at play in college admissions then just grades and extracurriculars.

Is affirmative action “fair”?

Kevin Yang, Online Editor May 14, 2014

For the average college-minded student, ethnicity seems to be just as important as getting good grades in school. Affirmative action, the favoring of certain groups or ethnicities that traditionally suffer...

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Upcoming senior events

Amanda Mileski and Emma Knutson April 9, 2014

Being a second semester senior is full of fun activities and exciting new decisions. After a full first semester of college apps and filling out forms, many Monte Vista seniors are finally able to relax...

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A sample of new technology

Ben Ng, Staff Writer April 9, 2014

Everyday new technology is created or refined. Some of those new gadgets are now available for your average person. This doesn't mean that they are inexpensive, new gadgets rarely are, it means that...

As technology continues to grow and merge with out classes, remember that with will lead to unless possibilities.

Becoming transparent

Lauren Lambertson, Staff Writer April 9, 2014

As technology becomes more transparent, emerging more with our classes, we become a few steps closer to a much easier future. “Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about...

A few students drink from the traditional Lithia water fountain.

Monte Vista Drama Takes Ashland, Oregon and Shakespeare

Georgia Buxton and Hannah Copeland April 9, 2014

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has been around since 1935 and Monte Vista Drama was lucky enough to attend this season. The OSF is a not-for-profit professional theatre located in Ashland, Oregon. Their...

Every 15 Minutes Crash Slideshow

Danny Carpentier Balough April 8, 2014

A collage of photographs taken by photographer Chris Scott as well as images from Abi Gibson, Lauren Lambertson, and Georgia Buxton.

Lit Through Film

March 20, 2014

With all of the chaos that is created by choosing classes students often find themselves overwhelmed by class choices. This is especially true when it comes to the English classes that are available at...

Among other new classes that will be offered during the 2014-2015 school year is a semester-long Philosophy course.

New year, new classes

Amanda Mileski and Anna Peirano March 12, 2014

The students of Monte Vista in the 2014-2015 school year should not only look forward to a new school year, but also the chance to take new classes that will be offered at the school next year. Three of...

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Creative prom proposals

Taylor Wright, Staff Writer March 12, 2014

    When pigs fly, out of all the fish in the sea, will you go to prom with me? It has come to that time of the year where every junior girl and guy starts to wonder how and when they will be asked.      Over...

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Teen Job & Career Fair

Abi Gilson, News Editor March 12, 2014

There is no better time than now for high school students to begin acquiring the skills needed to be successful in the workforce. On March 1st at the Teen Job & Career Fair, teens had the opportunity...

Hoopla Rally Slideshow

Danny Carpentier Balough, Staff Writer February 20, 2014

A recap of the 2014 Hoopla Rally

An impressive journey

Emma Knutson and Laura Kenny February 13, 2014

Out of over 100,000 people that auditioned for American Idol, our very own senior Rachel Rolleri made to the top 100 contestants during Hollywood week. She auditioned in San Francisco over the summer...

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