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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

What makes or breaks a teacher?

Christian Berger, Staff Writer March 26, 2015

“It’s not my fault; the teacher just can’t teach.” Whether it be after a bad grade or a hard lesson, I myself am guilty of uttering this age-old excuse, and you would be hard-pressed to find...

#Throwback: How would you improve MV?

February 18, 2015

What improvements do current MV students think should be brought to our school? Ryan Motter 12 “More dodgeball weeks”   Alex Wood 10 “Return the 3 million dollars for the parking...

Life skills ignored?

Melody Schwartz, Senior Staff Writer February 18, 2015

An education should involve learning life skills that a person will carry with them after college in order to navigate relationships and careers and be a well-rounded, successful person. Though high...

New school calendar

Danny Balough, Sports Editor February 18, 2015

The first day of school ranks among one of the most important days of the year, and recently that day has been a topic for change. Traditionally in the US school has started in the first week in September....

Should homework be optional?

Should homework be optional?

Alyssa Sodell, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

Almost every student hates homework.  The ‘extra practice’ sheets and assignments from books keep us up well past midnight.  Homework is time consuming, stressful, and often feels similar to busy...

Charlie Hebdo shooting creates strong impact on our Muslim students

Charlie Hebdo shooting creates strong impact on our Muslim students

Fatima Ali, CC Spin Editor February 18, 2015

“Ever since a small portion of “Muslims” have been attacking others, it has been extremely hard to live life as a Muslim, especially as a Muslim teenager,” Shyaan Khan, president of the Muslim...

Mrs. Judy Uriarte, French teacher, helps Maddie Petrush, junior, with an assignment. Uriarte is an avid supporter of block scheduling.

Block schedule has its benefits

Christian Berger, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

Considering Monte Vista’s high rankings in areas such as safety, academics, and athletics, we should definitely offer more flexible scheduling options for students. This can be done by giving students...

Should students meditate?

Should students meditate?

Maddie Dailey, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

Here at Monte Vista the halls are constantly echoing with complaints about not enough sleep and too much stress. Could meditation solve our problems? It is typical for teens in our generation to have...

Drivers Ed: online or in class?

Drivers Ed: online or in class?

Katrina Flores, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

As many enthusiastic students at MV prepare to take driver’s ed, which is required before taking the permit test, they must decide whether to take the classes online or in the classroom. Driver’s...

Distorted Perspectives

Gina Matteo, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2014

Our world today is filled with miracles, beauty like no other, and people reaching success in society simply with determination. Technology allows people to connect from all corners of the planet. No...

Too much tech?

Samantha Teshima, Managing Editor December 19, 2014

Cell phones are the most prominent tools used today for communication, though they are not necessarily used for having conversations. Many students wait in their cars before school, eyes glued to a lit...

Got respect?

Got respect?

Fatima Ali, CC Spin Editor December 17, 2014

Students have been showing disrespect to substitute teachers for many years on end. Some may not even realize how their actions quickly turn into ignorance. We’ve all witnessed the students that make...

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