The Stampede

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

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

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”?

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...

Monte Vista is looking fly, and that’s an issue

Josh Elliott, A&E Editor • March 13, 2018

There’s something in the air at Monte Vista. It’s not spring fever, or the sound of birds singing, but something far more alarming: fruit flies. It goes without saying that a space full of the little...

Two Strappin’ Backpackin’

Lauren Walker, Managing Editor • January 13, 2018

I used to wake with back pain. From what? I did not know. I struggled through my morning routine, too sore to even bend down. But, I carried on with my life as per usual, swinging my backpack...

We need our tests back!

Mikayla Flores, Op/Ed Editor • January 13, 2018

“Learn from your mistakes,” are wise words my mother said to me. But how am I supposed to do that if my teacher doesn’t give back tests? In high school we study for...

Ugly Sweaters parties, an even uglier idea?

Sam O'Connell, Senior Staff Writer • January 13, 2018

Each year during December as I’m walking through the halls, I see it. Mostly red with some green and tacky print in the middle. Ugly sweaters. The issue of wearing these on a regular basis has...

Keeping up appearances

Punya Sidhu, Feature Editor • May 5, 2017

For the typical high school senior, receiving college acceptances and rejections is a nerve wracking and sometimes even dreadful time. But what may be even worse than the disappointment...

Dress Difficulties

Sam O'Connell, Staff Writer • February 28, 2017

Prom, a wonderful, once in a lifetime and, most importantly, expensive experience. While the boys of Monte Vista currently try and figure out how they will ask their high school sweethearts...

Flower Talk

Nicola Bezudi, Staff Writer • February 28, 2017

Looking for the perfect flowers for the one you love? Perhaps there’s some colourful blooms you should rather avoid when gifting flowers to your date, friend, or acquaintance. Which...

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Omicron variant in California and countries around the world

Lawrence Feng, Alicia Kim, and Joshua Balagot • December 3, 2021

On Dec. 1, the new Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected in California. The individual who contracted the variant had returned from South Africa to California on Nov. 22....

Students, parents, and staff sit in traffic outside of Monte Vista High School on Sept. 17,
2021. The recent increase in traffic, especially on odd block days, has been assoiacted
with the odd-even block schedule new to the 2021-22 school year.

The New School Year Welcomes Students...and More Traffic

Olivia Brandeis • November 6, 2021

Monte Vista High School has seen a different type of stampede on campus—one to beat traffic. The start of the 2021-2022 school year has experienced a surge...

Monte Vista High School and San Ramon Valley High School Junior Varsity teams introduce their line-ups to one another before their match.

Baby Got Backhand

Esther Premazzi and Angelina Izmaylova • October 29, 2021

After many months of repeating the same YouTube workout videos or simply laying in bed all day, many discovered the beauty of the tennis court as an escape from the...

Monte Vista junior, Taylor Ford, is playing beach volleyball as a D1 level athlete. She competed in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Nationals tournament where she and her partner won first place.

MV athlete gets served a spot at UCLA

Nikki Esmaili and Julia Cotton • October 29, 2021

A Monte Vista junior who has been a competitive athlete throughout her whole life just got the opportunity of a lifetime. Taylor Ford grew up playing soccer...

Spanish one teacher, Oriana Yanes, on a hike outdoors. She enjoyed being outside during the COVID-19 lockdown.

A New Addition to the Spanish Department

Aarushi Khurana and Arlene Pham • October 29, 2021

This year, Monte Vista would like to give a warm welcome to a new Spanish I teacher, who transferred from Diablo Vista Middle School. Oriana Yanes is a Monte...

The mosh pit of this year’s homecoming dance filled with people dancing. Very few people were masked and were very close to each other.

Monte Vista: Just Another Superspreader?

Esther Premazzi • October 29, 2021

With no requirement of masks at crowded school events, Monte Vista High School does a poor job at managing the spread of COVID-19. Since the start of the 2021-2022...

The soap and paper towel dispensers stolen from the 400 bathroom. They have since been replaced.

Not so slick with the devious licks

Edi Zhang and Atakan Kaya • October 29, 2021

Across the country, TikTok has inspired a new generation of clout-seeking pranksters who have moved from harmless jokes to vandalism. This phenomenon...

The dark financial side behind two weeks of glory

Edi Zhang, Feature Editor • October 29, 2021

The most prestigious of all sporting events, the Olympic Games, celebrates athletes from around the world in possibly the most extravagant manner. The two-week event is notorious...

Monte Vista’s GSA Club

Karena Dietrich, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021

The GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) club is an active student club open during Student Support for all students who are interested. The GSA Advisor, Heather Slipka,...

The Jesus of Monte Vista: Logan Spilker

Connor Huard, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021

No one else has quite the generation-spanning history with Monte Vista more than the Jesus sub himself. Logan Spilker teaches both English 9 and 10 at Monte...