Brief lockdown at SRVHS
Bailey Ferguson and Stampede Staff
October 13, 2015
A 16 year old Alamo resident was detained by police on Tuesday after the students at San Ramon Valley High School were held under a 30 minute lockdown. The lockdown was lifted just after noon after the Danville police located the youth. Police Chief Steve Simpkins said officers responded to a...
UC admissions split for Class of 2015
Kevin Yang, News Editor
June 5, 2015
The tale of University of California admissions for the Class of 2015 is a two-sided story. While the percent of applicants who were admitted has risen 2.6 percent on average across all UC schools, the UC admission story is more complicated than this lone number might suggest. The trend is split down...
Science Alliance: Mentoring young minds
Samantha Teshima and Chris Bortolon
June 5, 2015
The Science Alliance fair held at Monte Vista this year had over 200 fifth grader participants. They were supported by over 200 high school mentors, and a handful of teachers and parent volunteers. Projects were judged by 100 high school volunteers. There were over 1300 pieces of pizza served....
Red Tie Robotics goes to World Championships
Ariel Chen, Staff Writer
June 5, 2015
With the ongoing success of Monte Vista’s student robotics club, the Red Ties have recently competed in the World Championships at Edwards Jones Dome (aka the Rams stadium) in St. Louis, Missouri. Co-presidents Ducati Mondani and Christopher Gareau were among the twelve representatives that went...
The end of an era
Nathan James, Staff Writer
June 5, 2015
As another year comes to an end, Monte Vista prepares to say goodbye to this year’s seniors. It will also bid farewell to some teachers and counselors who are ready to take the next step in their lives. The teachers and counselors who are retiring at the end of this school year are the following:...
Student wins $36,000 scholarship to Cal
Abby Vogeley, Staff Writer
June 5, 2015
A student at Monte Vista has won a $36,000 scholarship from the Proton Onsite Scholarship and Innovation program, and is headed for success. Mayia Vranas, a senior, was incredibly shocked to hear that she had won. “[I was] really excited,” Vranas said. “I didn’t know how much of a chance...
Islamabad, Pakistan VS Danville, California
Fatima Ali, CC Spin Editor
May 15, 2015
From just the start of 2015, there has been 855 fatalities from 9 attacks due to terrorist violence in Pakistan. Just last year there was a total of 5,496 fatalities, and since 2003 there has been a shocking number of 56,867 fatalities altogether. Terrorist incidents are becoming frequent in the country...
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier visits Monte Vista
Gina Matteo, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2015
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier visited Monte Vista on February 17, his first stop on his Educational Listening Tour. Elected as a member of the 114th Congress early this year, DeSaulnier was appointed to serve on the Education and Government Reform Committees. DeSaulnier represents California’s 11th...
Above and beyond: AP honor roll
Stephanie Toong, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
SRVUSD Recognized for AP Achievement (Three words to describe AP: Tests, Homework, and Studying) The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has been recognized by the College Board for the number of students earning scores of 3 out of 5 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exams. In 2013 and 2014,...
A new take on physics class
Kevin Yang, News Editor
March 26, 2015
Why is it that physics, an area of science that describes the many exciting phenomena of the physical world, often seems so dry and abstract? Why does such a fascinating field of science seem to lose its charm in the sterile environment of a classroom? In many ways, the traditional format of a physics...
The STAR is falling
Katrina Flores, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
Throughout the last few years, students have taken the statewide standardized test, also known as the STAR test. This year, however, a new test has been implemented in California, called the CAASPP. The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, CAASPP, is an adaptive interactive exam...
MV ultimate frisbee
Bailey Ferguson, Staff Writer
February 18, 2015
The frigid air blows against the faces of the players as they line up along the endzone; waiting for the throw. The overhanging gray clouds leave a chill in the air, adding to the suspense of this final point. The score is four to four. Final point wins the match. George Hawk throws off to the other...
Anthony Santa Maria, News Editor
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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...