SRVUSD to open campus wellness centers
Claire Chu, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2020
With the escalating academic pressure in schools nationwide, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) is making efforts to address and remedy the mental health issue. Two SRVUSD high school campuses will install a wellness center next school year, and the remaining two...
No longer far away
Edi Zhang, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
It seemed distant, like a rare event that would never happen to us. But the plague hasn’t seen its end. School shootings and threats have become an epidemic across America. The San Ramon Valley School District (SRVUSD) is facing many difficulties battling against these threats. C...
Racist incidents lead to an emphasis on Equity Squad
Claire Chu and Raquel Montelindo
January 23, 2020
A racist video went viral on Twitter. Students refused to open a classroom door because a person of color touched the handle. A teacher tasked students to translate between Ebonics and English. Monte Vista staff carded a Monte Vista African American...
MV Students affected by US-Iran Conflict
Manahil Rizvi, Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
The increasingly volatile conflict between Iran and U.S. and increasing tensions has affected the lives and families of a few students of Iranian and American identity here at Monte Vista. Just days before the missile attack that left General Solemani of Iran, among four others, dead, so...
Scouts BSA goes through growing pains
Lauryn Leong, A&E Editor
January 22, 2020
It’s official. Girls are now a part of Boy Scouts, and Monte Vista now has some of its own female Scouts. This major change is welcomed by many, but implementing it has had its challenges. The largest scouting organization in the United States announced back in 2017 it would soon...
‘Yes on Open Space’
Chloe Van Puffelen, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Large green signs stating, “Yes On Open Space” in white bolded letters are being seen throughout Danville. However, what or who is this new campaign slogan for? The owners of Magee Ranch, Jed and Tom Magee, are hoping to get their new development plans (Measure Y) accepted and...
Art program begins new campaign
Paviter Randhawa, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Two Monte Vista art students won an art competition with the theme of inclusivity and kindness and donated their winnings to MV’s visual art program. As a symbol of their gratitude, the art program dedicated their project to the competition's founders. The Brandeis sisters, junior Sydne...
New ACT policy could lead to increase of ACT test purchases
Emily Ma, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Within the last month, the American College Test (ACT) company implemented a major change in their test system. Starting in September 2020, students will be able to retake single sections of the ACT to improve their overall scores. “I plan to take the ACT this month and take the math...
New gun-control law allows school administration to report dangerous students
Angelina Izmaylova and Seta Salkhi
November 13, 2019
Assembly Bill No. 61 is a new gun control law that will allow counselors and teachers to report dangerous students starting in Sep. 2020. Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, amended an existing bill on gun violence restraining orders on Aug. 30, 2019. This new law will allot employers...
AP World cheating scandal highlights academic pressure
Chloe Van Puffelen and Emily Ma
November 13, 2019
Monte Vista’s academic prowess is well known throughout the surrounding areas but does the outside community know what actually goes on behind closed classroom doors? On Friday, Oct. 18, Advanced Placement (AP) World History teacher Alison Perruso called in a substitute on a test ...
Mother and daughter empower women with new book
Claire Chu and Raquel Montelindo
November 13, 2019
In a gym filled with diverse families, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, shared the experiences of writing their new book that not only strives to inspire women but society as a whole. On Sunday, Oct. 20, the Clintons arrived at the San Ramon Valley High Sch...
Donté Clark: A messenger of hope
Lauryn Leong, A&E Editor
November 13, 2019
As he listened to students of the Black Student Union speak, a former poet realized that they all had a similar challenge — self-discovery. Starting this year, poet Donté Clark began visiting classes at Monte Vista every other week on Thursdays to discuss the challenges they face. ...
Anthony Santa Maria, News Editor
January 23, 2020 • No Comments
Artificial intelligence has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It has found its way into the everyday lives of consumers, but how can classrooms...