The Stampede

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...

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...

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...

US-Iran Conflict affects Monte Vista students

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Mother and daughter Clintons 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...

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...

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The Inspiration4 crew ready for launch. From left to right: Chris Sembroski, Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman, and Hayley Arceneaux

SpaceX launches first ever all-civilian spacecraft

Edi Zhang • September 16, 2021

Last night, SpaceX launched its Inspiration4 mission successfully sending the first ever all-civilian aircraft to space. The launch of the Falcon 9 spacecraft took place in...

Newsom triumphs over recall attempt

Edi Zhang and Lawrence Feng • September 15, 2021

Last Tuesday, an overwhelming majority of California voters chose to keep Governor Gavin Newsom in office. This comes after 46 candidates attempted to take California's...

The Hoofprint: Issue 7

Seta Salkhi and Mason Hanshaw • June 13, 2021

View of Zack Snyders Justice League on the HBO Max mobile app. Due to the movies abundance of violent scenes and darker themes, Snyders cut was rated R while the theatrical was only PG-13.

Bringing Justice to the DCEU

Claire Sohn • May 13, 2021

WARNING: includes spoilers for “Justice League” and “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” After Warner Brothers released the film “Justice League,” fans of the DC...

All nerf guns must be approved by the administrators prior to their use in an attack.

Monte Vista seniors turn gunmen in fierce battle of Assassins

Taylor Lee and Seta Salkhi • May 13, 2021

Two groups of three. Each one of them awaiting the appearance of the other. One kill—that’s all they need, and they will get it at any cost. An unsuspecting senior steps...

Monte Vista online course fair spreadsheet given to students. This spreadsheet was sent out before the course fair and contained the links for each course booth.

MV course fair moves to Zoom

Elisabeth Delpouys and Madison Siu • April 15, 2021

Every spring, Monte Vista students tour the many booths for classes ranging from Art 1 to AP Physics. The yearly course fair is vital in helping students plan their schedules...

SRVUSD plans for 2021 AP exams

Angelina Izmaylova • April 15, 2021

With a couple remaining months of the school year left, some students have begun preparing to take the Advanced Placement (AP) tests held from the weeks of May 3 up to June...

The schedule for the three administrations of AP Exams this year

AP Exams During the Pandemic

Emily Ma • April 15, 2021

Adding on to the stress high school students have from schoolwork and extracurricular activities during the pandemic, the College Board is continuing with AP (Advanced...

President Joe Biden issued an executive order allowing transgender athletes to compete with their preferred sex.

Executive order allows transgender athletes to compete with members of preferred sex

Lana Polley • April 15, 2021

President Joe Biden issued a variety of orders during his first days in office, one of which allowed transgender athletes to compete in sports with members of their preferred...

SAT Subject Tests are now cancelled. Students across the US who planned to take these supplementary standardized exams will no longer be able to take the test. This change is among other changes to the college admissions process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAT subject tests permanently cancelled

Lawrence Feng • April 15, 2021

SAT subject tests, also known as SAT IIs, were permanently canceled by the College Board on Jan. 19. Students who signed up for examinations held through the end of this academic...