Varsity women’s soccer undefeated despite injuries
Shreya Bhasin, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Through leadership, bonding, and dedication, the Monte Vista women’s varsity soccer team has remained undefeated this season. The team suffered many injuries, and lost some key players. Sophomore Kaela Standish is currently recovering from a knee injury that occurred during the fi...
Monte Vista community mourns loss of basketball coach
Claire Chu, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
“Lemmon Strong.” That was the slogan for the Monte Vista women’s varsity basketball team and fellow community as they remembered beloved coach Jim Lemmon, who died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. He battled with cancer that began in the summer of 2019. Lemmon was 58. T...
Cheaters sometimes win
Devin Blish and Brooklyn Weber
February 27, 2020
“Cheaters never prosper” is a phrase that has stood the test of time in any competitive activity. However, following their 2017 World Series win, the Houston Astros have completely debunked this theory. And in recent events, the Houston Astros have been in the hot seat following ...
A new wave of coaches
Devin Blish, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
Societal norms have dictated that in men’s sports, a male has always coached, but a new surge of feminism has introduced women coaches to the Major League’s. Katie Sowers, Becky Hammon, Alyssa Nakken and Kristi Toliver are four women with predominant roles in professional c...
A four-legged college future
Elisabeth Delpouys, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
For some high school students, the after school sport of choice trades sneakers for boots. At Monte Vista, Senior Lauren Langbaum has been riding for 13 years and recently committed to UC Davis to ride on their NCAA division equestrian program. Langbaum rides at Brown Ranch, a bo...
The Golden State Warriors’ not so golden start
Brooklyn Weber, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
Everything from Steph Curry's law-defying circus shots, to Klay Thompson's catch and shoot 3’s. And who could forget the back to back championships led under Steve Kerr. The Warriors have had a league defining run… but has it come to an end? The Warriors have now fallen to the bottom o...
Veteran player returns to San Jose Sharks
Alexa Andris, Art & Graphic Manger
November 14, 2019
“Mr. Shark” is donning teal once again. San Jose’s general manager Doug Wilson recently announced that hockey player Patrick Marleau will be returning for his 20th season with the Sharks on a one-year, 700k deal. Marleau spent 19 of his 21 years in the NHL playing for San ...
Simone Biles inspires Monte Vista gymnasts
Anjana Dasam, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Gold medalist, Simone Biles, is one of the most famous gymnasts out there. Even a person that hardly knows what gymnastics is, can say that she is the best. For many of our own Monte Vista gymnasts, they can agree that she had influenced their career in gymnastics. “Simone Biles is the best of the b...
A surprising discovery leads to Duke commitment
Claire Chu, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019
She wasn’t supposed to win the state section. Neither was she considering to pursue running. In fact, she wanted to quit. Now, committed to Duke University for cross country and track, she couldn’t see herself in a different sport. In the summer before freshman year, senior Kelli Wilso...
ESports’ inevitable growth: Good or bad?
Edward Cheng, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Nowadays, most internet users know of the phenomenon that is Esports. In fact, this is a common topic among teens and young adults that serves as a replacement for traditional sports, leading to gaming addictions and many health issues, but is esports really only a negative influence? As the second O...
49ers off to impressive start
Devin Blish, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
How does an NFL football team go from having a 4-12 record last season to starting 8-0 this season? Seems unlikely for these underdogs to even have a chance of coming this far, but the San Francisco 49ers have done just that. Many 49ers fans are very surprised by the recent succe...
Forced off the team, pushed into something new
Seta Salkhi, CC-Spin Editor
October 15, 2019
You’re waiting for the release of the roster. After working hard for a spot on this team, you are expectant, excited, and even a little nervous for the upcoming season. But the results are out, and you didn’t make it. What happens next? While getting cut from your sport might n...
The 2020-2021 school year began virtually for nearly all Contra Costa County high school students and staff because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes are being taught remotely...
From the naive days of freshman year to the incomplete weeks of senior year, I find myself in a state of sadness, appreciation and uncertainty, all at once. These trying times...
Last Updated April 16, 2020 ZERO cases have been reported by MV students or staff. News & Cancellations Click Here to View Monte Vista Principal, Dr. Kevin Ahern's,...
Likes, the online markers of social status, is one of the most important numbers nowadays. However, social media giant Instagram is starting to realize the damaging...
Are you pro-choice, a supporter of LGBTQ and against guns? Then you are the perfect target for self-proclaimed conservative journalist, Kaitlin Bennet. Kaitlin...
At Monte Vista, for many students December 25 is Christmas, and April 12 is Easter, and that’s that. But what about those who don’t celebrate these...
As everyone has slowly settled into 2020, stopped miswriting the date and finished planning their bucket list, many are unaware of a big event for our nation coming...
An alternative program allows students to leave school at 12:35 and fulfill high school and college credits. College Connect is a program created by the...