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Edi Zhang, Editor-in-Chief

Edi Zhang is a senior and will spend his fourth year on The Stampede as the Editor-in-Chief. He is honored to lead the Stampede and hopes to inspire others to love researching and reporting. Edi swims for the Crow Canyon Sharks year-round and is on the Monte Vista varsity swim team. He enjoys music, singing, chess, art, barbering, and floral designing in his free time. 

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Known as the “Diablo Tree Stump,” the trunk of a fallen tree on Diablo Road has become a site for community artwork. Over 100 different paintings have been layered on the stump, ranging from holiday decorations to motivational messages.

Diablo tree stump: a community canvas

Edi Zhang
February 13, 2023

Multiple Monte Vista students physically attack Dougherty Valley student following basketball game

Edi Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2023
Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda ejected from the game after umpires discover pine tar on his neck. Statistics suggest a correlation between substance use and batter safety.

Legalizing grip-enhancing substances for MLB pitchers: a step towards batter safety

Edi Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
Sophomore Grace Tseng scans into her class. The introduction of the new scanning system has led to an increase in detentions.

The new green slip

Maya Bhatt and Edi Zhang
December 12, 2022
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album Midnights sparks mass hysteria among fans. Midnights has been critically acclaimed for its vocals and pop-like tunes.

Waiting for midnight

Edi Zhang and Alicia Kim
December 12, 2022
Monte Vista is a No Place For Hate campus. However, three different instances of anti-semitic graffiti have occurred on campus the past two weeks.

[Photo] String of anti-semitic graffiti found on campus

October 27, 2022
Robert Plattner directs a drama production at Young Rep, an intensive summer camp for aspiring theater students. He will be the director for the upcoming Monte Vista drama production.

The Disappearance of the Student Center Singer

Edi Zhang
October 18, 2022
FINA President Husain Al-Musallam addresses the FINA Extraordinary General Congress regarding the ban on transgender athletes competing in womens events.

FINA bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s events

Edi Zhang, Feature Editor
June 20, 2022
Lia Thomas gets ready to race at the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Womens Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. Thomas, a transgender woman, blew away her competition in the 500-yard freestyle.

Lia Thomas: a step away from fair competition

Edi Zhang, Feature Editor
March 25, 2022
Will Last, senior, wears the classic red and black plaid pajamas. As pajamas are becoming part of daily school fashion, these pants are becoming the new Air Force Ones.

Pajamas in school: The new look

Edi Zhang
February 19, 2022
Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel wearing the Speedo LZR Pure Intent fast-suit at the summer Tokyo Olympic Games. This is a popular racing suit at both the amateur and competitive level.

Bringing back real competition

Edi Zhang
February 19, 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

The dark financial side behind two weeks of glory

Edi Zhang, Feature Editor
October 29, 2021
As classes are returning in-person, California will begin mandating vaccinations for all K-12 students as soon as the vaccine is approved .

California to become first state requiring vaccinations for students

Edi Zhang
October 1, 2021
The Inspiration4 crew ready for launch. From left to right: Chris Sembroski, Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman, and Hayley Arceneaux

SpaceX launches first ever all-civilian spacecraft

Edi Zhang
September 16, 2021
Gavin Newsom

Newsom triumphs over recall attempt

Edi Zhang and Lawrence Feng
September 15, 2021
This weeks Billboard Hot 100 top 10. Olivia Rodrigos Drivers License is spending its fifth week on top of the Billboard.

TikTok: A musician’s best friend

Edi Zhang and Alicia Kim
February 19, 2021
Polarization has a been prevalent due to the increasing pressure to be politically correct

Divide and political correctness

Edi Zhang, Online Editor
November 4, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak leads to racial discrimination

Edi Zhang and Emily Ma
February 27, 2020
Testing the metal

Testing the metal

Edi Zhang, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020

No longer far away

Edi Zhang, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020

High school debate competitions don’t reflect real politics

Edi Zhang, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019

High school debate competitions don’t reflect real politics

Edi Zhang, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Danville may be home a new skatepark

Danville may be home a new skatepark

Edi Zhang, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
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