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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

Just one example of one of the current participation trophies available to buy.

Everybody (does not) win

Anthony Santa Maria, News Editor January 16, 2019

We are told that “everybody is a winner” left and right, and that “there are no winners or losers.” We even give certificates and trophies to show it, but it is time to stop. Since I first...

Gender Neutral bathroom dilemma

Gender Neutral bathroom dilemma

Natalie Howard, Staff Writer January 15, 2019

Have you seen the new gender neutral bathroom near the 400 building? Have you used it at all? Well, there might be more on the way. The gender neutral bathroom was implemented over the summer,...

The "fakeness epidemic"

The “fakeness epidemic”

Sahej Sidhu and Jack Heenan January 15, 2019

As one walks through the campus of Monte Vista, from an outside perspective, MV may seem like a typical American high school (with a glass building in the center). However, behind this innocent...

LaCroix faces a lawsuit over the ingredients in their beverages. The company has been in business since 1981.

Poison or paradise?

Conrad Bezuidenhout, Staff Writer November 15, 2018

On Oct. 1, 2018, Beaumont Costale, a Chicago law firm, filed a class action lawsuit against the parent company of La Croix sparkling water, National Beverage Corporation, on behalf of Lenora Rice. Shocking...

Jodie Whittaker poses as the 13th doctor in the show Doctor Who. Whittaker is the first female to play the lead role of the time lord in 55 years.

Dr. Who?

Marie Shvakel, Staff Writer November 15, 2018

Historically, the well known TV show, Doctor Who, has strictly casted a male to play the lead role. However, after 55 years, they have finally chosen a female as the lead role of the doctor. ...

The police patrol Monte Vista's campus in order to provide supervision in specific areas of Danville. Some students have had undesirable encounters with the officers.

Chief Enforces Morals, Cops Hand out Tickets

Seta Salkhi and Mason Hanshaw November 13, 2018

    Danville is the safest city in California, but has anyone ever thought, “What goes on behind the scenes?”     Many consider Danville to be home of the rich, privileged and ungrateful....

Many profiles similar to this one are present all over the app. The profiles on the app were anonymous.  If messaged, users would not have any clue of who they had talked to.

To Spot a Predator

Natalie Howard & Nick Whiteaker, Staff Writer & Online Editor November 13, 2018

High school is tough. Especially when it comes to relationships. Self-consciousness, feelings of inferiority, and stress often plague these normal day to day relations. Many teenagers looking for platonic...

Soldiers climbing out of the trenches heading out to face the enemy. WWI was one of the bloodiest wars ever fought in human history.

How far have we come in a century?

Anthony Santa Maria, News Editor & Social Media Manager November 8, 2018

100 years ago this month, one of the bloodiest wars in human history ended, yet its effects have left an everlasting scar in today’s world. World War One, also known as “The Great War,”...

Controversial Youtuber takes part in a Boxing Match

Controversial Youtuber takes part in a Boxing Match

Natalie Howard, Staff Writer October 9, 2018

On Aug. 25, controversial YouTuber Logan Paul was in the boxing ring with another popular YouTuber, KSI.     KSI or Olajide Olatunji, originally challenged Paul as well as Paul’s brother, Jake...

Minority Representation in the Media

Minority Representation in the Media

Saman Ali, Op/ed Editor October 9, 2018

 In the multicultural world we live in, minority representation is often neglected. With expanding social platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter, many are used to showcase one’s culture...

Should one “Just Do It”?

Should one “Just Do It”?

October 8, 2018

      “Don’t ask if your dreams are crazy, ask if you’re crazy enough.” These words are the message of a highly controversial commercial released by Nike on Sep. 5, 2018. The commercial...

I sold my soul on “SELL UR STUFF”

Tina Sui, Online Editor and Audio/Video Editor March 13, 2018

Every girl on this campus is different. Some are tall, others are short. Some have blonde hair, others have brown. So many things distinguish girls on this campus, but one thing connects them all. SELL...

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