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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

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 18, 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 18, 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...

Merry nondenominational festive event season!

Merry nondenominational festive event season!

Bailey Ferguson, Staff Writer December 17, 2014

We’ve all seen it creeping up around us. The Holiday Tree. Happy Holidays. Holiday Specials on TV. Holiday Inn. I don’t know about you all, but I have just about had it with the “H” word. Now,...

The truth about the greek system

Gabby Garcy, Staff Writer December 17, 2014

  Sexual Assault is a big concern today on the Nation's college campuses. Many college campuses geared up in the past weeks to address this issue. The statistics from Time Magazine state that 1...

Bag charges: coming to a store near you

Bag charges: coming to a store near you

Christian Berger, Staff Writer December 17, 2014

In the midst of the holidays, Americans everywhere are frantically dodging crowds to keep up with the shopping rush of the season. Of course, nobody wants to shop with their hands full. The solution since...

Is Christmas too commercialized?

Is Christmas too commercialized?

Melany Vina, Staff Writer December 17, 2014

As festive families begin to hang twinkly lights around their homes and children put homemade ornaments on their Christmas trees, we also begin to hear Christmas tunes playing in the mall and jingles about...

The power of perception

The power of perception

Samantha Teshima, Managing Editor December 17, 2014

Seniors are in the midst of working to finish college applications. For some, this is a stressful time while others do not find this time any different than usual. What is the difference? Perception?...

The power of perception

The power of perception

Samantha Teshima, Managing Editor December 17, 2014

Seniors are in the midst of working to finish college applications. For some, this is a stressful time while others do not find this time any different than usual. What is the difference? Perception?...

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