The Stampede

Remote learning brings changes

Angelina Izmaylova, CC Spin Editor • September 3, 2020

The 2020-2021 school year began virtually for nearly all Contra Costa County high school students and staff because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes are being taught remotely and that has impacted learning...

The route of College Connect

Angelina Izmaylova, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

An alternative program allows students to leave school at 12:35 and fulfill high school and college credits. College Connect is a program created by the San Ramon Valley Unified School...

SRVUSD hears concerns regarding racist incidents, Monte Vista responds

Claire Chu, Raquel Montelindo, and Lauryn Leong • February 27, 2020

The aftermath of racist incidents at Monte Vista and the surrounding community came to head in February as the Black Student Union got involved in promoting diversity. On Jan. 21,...

Monte Vista recognized through Special Olympics efforts

Claire Chu, Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2020

The announcers called play-by-play shots. Students made baskets near and far. The court squeaked with excitement and teamwork. But, how did this differ from a typical basketball game? Some were in wheelchairs....

Local band takes flight

Raquel Montelindo, Managing Editor • February 27, 2020

The Al Gentile amphitheatre hosted a live lunch performance on Jan. 31 featuring a local band of high school students. Flight 222 is a metal, rock and funk fusion band formed by seniors...

Australian wildfires impacts thousands worldwide

Emily Ma, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

The Australian wildfire that started in September 2019 has destroyed thousands of acres, impacted millions worldwide, and been the topic of many natives’ and celebrities’ conservation efforts. Multiple...

Ben Curry drowning case settled with SRVUSD

Mason Hanshaw and Seta Salkhi • February 27, 2020

The parents of the deceased San Ramon Valley High School (SRVHS) student, Ben Curry, have settled their ongoing lawsuit against the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) for $8 million. Ben...

Coronavirus outbreak leads to racial discrimination

Edi Zhang and Emily Ma • February 27, 2020

The extensive outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, or COVID-19, from Wuhan, China has caused a surge of racism towards Chinese communities. There have been countless internet rumors and posts targeted...

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...

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Rain water causes a mudslide on the side of the road. Severe rain storms in Danville, caused floods, mudslides, and power outages all throughout the city.

The Danville Deluge

Brian Avram • February 13, 2023

Record-breaking rain storms in California over the course of two weeks caused floods and landslides throughout the state. For weeks, California experienced a surge of rainfall...

Elliot Ha and Arine Kim at the San Ramon In-N-Out location, after giving their statements to the San Ramon police department. Ha and Kim were both victims of a hate crime that occurred at this location.

Racist incident at San Ramon In-N-Out

Aarushi Khurana • February 13, 2023

On December 25th, 20-year-old UCLA student Arine Kim posted a video on TikTok showing a man hurling racist and homophobic slurs at her and her friend, Elliot Ha. The...

Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on December 29, 2022. He was accused of rape and human trafficking.

Andrew Tate’s everlasting influence on teenage boys

Alexa Fo • February 13, 2023

The name “Andrew Tate” is continuing to gain more controversy. Tate is widely praised, and his “Tate Speech” podcast heavily influences people. But now, as more and...

The Melt is a new fast casual restaurant in Downtown Danville. Several Monte Vista students have been hired and are now working at The Melt.

Danville’s Meltiest Burger

Dylan Tell • February 13, 2023

Say cheese to Danville’s newest eatery that will melt your heart. The popular burger joint known as “The Melt,” with locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Palo Alto,...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy bangs his gavel for the first time after being elected. The photo was taken shortly after midnight after a grueling 15 ballot long election.

Kevin McCarthy wins speakership

Mia Garcia • February 13, 2023

On January 7th, 2023 Republican party leader Kevin McCarthy was elected House Speaker after one of the longest House Speaker elections in U.S. history–second only to the...

Bidens Border Band-Aid

Paviter Randhawa • February 13, 2023

Immigration has always been a source of controversy between the Democrat and Republican parties; due to recent numbers and newly implemented programs, the topic has become...

ChatGPT and the OpenAI interface that it runs on. The program is easy to access and use for anyone.

Robot Ghost Writers

Nick Timbers • February 13, 2023

Schools have battled with students cheating for ages, but recently the door has opened for more cheating with the use of artificial intelligence. The infamous...

Brazilians protest at the Esplanada dos Ministérios in the Brazilian capital, Brasília. They were all Bolsonaro supporters who stormed the capital, similar to the January 6, 2022 riots that occurred at the U.S. Capitol.

Jair Bolsonaro the new Donald Trump?

Esther Premazzi • February 13, 2023

Brazil has always been a country with many issues, and for many years one of the main issues has been its different presidents. With the last three Brazilian elected presidents...

Actress Jenna Ortega playing morbid young teen Wednesday Addams in a new hit Netflix series called Wednesday. The show followed her experience at Nevermore Academy as a spree of vicious killings wreaked havoc in the town.

Wednesday Addams makes her return in a new hit Netflix Series

Maraki Amare • February 13, 2023

The Addams Family makes their way onto the small screen once again for a chilling and comedic adaptation of the beloved Addams Family cartoons and TV series. The...

In the fictional world of animations, anything, and everything, can exist: magic, natural neon-colored hair, and animals with charizzma comparable to gods.

What is love?—Attraction and foxy foxes

Siena Vu • February 13, 2023

It’s time to pick a movie for girls night. You and your gal-pals are scrolling through Disney+ and come across a movie. It’s subversive and tackles prejudice and stereotypes....