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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

REVIEW-Donald Trump's the Art of the Deal

REVIEW-Donald Trump’s the Art of the Deal

Ian Walsh, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

    When it comes to popular subjects of discussion, Donald Trump is at the top of the list, and there is one movie that captures him all.     Donald Trump’s the Art of the Deal is a short...

REVIEW-Lemonade

REVIEW-Lemonade

Tessa Vasconi, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

   If you enjoy comfort food and the nostalgia of a cafeteria, then the newly opened Lemonade  in Walnut Creek is just what you're looking for.      I visited this cafeteria style restaurant...

8 piece Golden Gate roll, with bowl of pork belly ramen.  (Courtesy of Randall Dobkin)

REVIEW-Blue Ginko

Randall Dobkin, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

      Not Akira Bistro, Sushi Bar Hana, Yuki of Tokyo, or Sushi Yokohama could compare to the cram packed flavor of Blue Ginkgo's sushi rolls.       When I first sat down, I was discouraged by...

From left to right: Cocoa Creama, Oolong pearl milk tea, Black pearl milk tea (in back), and Green pearl milk tea.  (Courtesy of Taylor Ziegenfus)

REVIEW-Share Tea

Taylor Ziegenfus, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

    Share Tea is a small bubble milk tea shop located in San Ramon. I have visited Share Tea several times, and each time received the same experience. When I walk in, I am greeted with a scent similar...

The Dessert Bowl from Vitality Bowls, containing acai, strawberries, bananas, chocolate chips, and coconut shavings. (Courtesy of Heather No)

REVIEW-Vitality Bowls: the new healthy food in town

Heather No, Staff Writer January 10, 2017

  If you love healthy, nutritious snacks that are delicious and fruity, you’ll love Vitality Bowls because it provides you with a full menu of nourishing acai bowls and drinks.      You’re...

This magical Harry Potter prequel follows a British wizard in 1920's New York City as he attempts to find all of his missing fantastic beasts.

REVIEW-Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Krista Cleary and Sumin Lim December 14, 2016

    If you at all are interested in the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter, then you will most certainly enjoy the newest movie adaptation from J.K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find...

Outside Locanda Ravello restaurant, with decor that allows Danville citizens to travel to the heart of Italy.  (Courtesy of Remy Laflamme)

REVIEW-Locanda Rovello

Remy LaFlamme, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

    Locanda Rovello is a restaurant full of italiano, well, more like itali-yes.     This authentic italian cuisine restaurant will have you begging to eat once to sit at your table. The owner...

Entrance at Blue Gingko, a Japanese restaurant in the Blackhawk Plaza, with a chalkboard boasting the daily specials.

REVIEW-Blue Gingko

Niru Datta, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

   Blue Gingko offers a taste into the Japanese cuisine right here in Danville, but not without hefty prices and small plates. However, at this unique restaurant, less is truly more.    The restaurant...

Chiron, the protagonist, stands in front of the ocean in home town of Miami in the movie, Moonlight.

REVIEW-Moonlight

Punya Sidhu, Feature Editor December 14, 2016

Writer-director Barry Jenkins’ first film since 2008, Moonlight, has drawn critical acclaim from publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, and The New Yorker. The film follows...

Double chocolate chip cookies paired with the “chocoholic” ice cream for my cookie ice cream sandwich. (Courtesy of Robin Hyun)

REVIEW-Cream: An ice cream sandwich lover’s dream

Robin Hyun, Staff Writer December 9, 2016

    Sometimes one type of dessert isn’t enough to crave your sweet tooth. Combining two types, however, can create a tasty concoction to satisfy your sugar cravings.     One of the most famous...

Louise, played by Amy Adams, holds up a sign reading human to the heptapods. This film, The Arrival, was released in theaters on November 11th. (Courtesy of Arrival Instagram)

REVIEW-Arrival: not your typical Alien movie

Grace Wensley, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2016

     If you are looking for a movie in which your neurons will be thoroughly awoken, the new film “Arrival” is the film for you.        The film begins with Louise, played by Amy Adams,...

Farmer's Almanac opened July 8th. Already, this restaurant's unique flavor is luring in costumers. (Courtesy of Paige Cattich)

REVIEW-Almanac: new taste comes to Danville

Paige Cattich, Staff Writer December 9, 2016

    Farmer’s Almanac, a new restaurant in downtown Danville, offers delicious food while always maintaining a positive, helpful atmosphere. When walking in, you immediately notice the faint scent of...

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