Staff Ed: Repositioned bike racks inconvenience students October 27, 2011 — by Falcon Editorial Board Students who bike to school may have noticed a rather large change lately, aside from the the school’s paint job. Without notice, over the weekend of Oct. 8-9, the bike racks were moved from the hallway next to the girls’ locker room to the front of the school next to the entrance of large gym. read more » Keeping the dream alive: Cal Grants now available to students on path to citizenship October 26, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson Undocumented immigrant students living in the California have finally received the opportunity to live the “California dream.” On Oct. 8, Gov. Jerry Brown stood up for his principles signed the California Dream Act. read more » Demise of traditional bookstores a sad but inevitable change October 26, 2011 — by Elijah Yi In past decades, bookstores were a popular place to visit or shop. They were a place to sit back, open up a fresh new book and enjoy a steaming cup of coffee. However, technology has changed drastically, and books in recent years have gone from the original paper form that had been used for centuries to a new digital format. Now, in the palm of one’s hand lies a whole bookstore waiting to be explored. read more » Girls’ tennis: Major CCS changes unnecessary near end of season October 22, 2011 — by Evaline Ju As every sports team nears the end of the regular season and prepares for CCS, it seeks to perfect its starting lineup and the strategies it has been practicing. Yet everything will change for the girls’ tennis team in preparation for the CCS playoffs beginning on Nov. 9, less than three weeks away. read more » Vocational education an antiquated system October 22, 2011 — by Nick Chow As the United States continues to fall behind the rest of the world in education quality, despite billions of dollars spent, people have begun looking to alternative methods of education. One of these options is vocational education. Instead of aiming to prepare students for college, vocational high schools aim to train students in career skills, so they can go on to find employment rather than higher education. read more » Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Keeping the dream alive: Cal Grants now available to students on path to citizenship October 26, 2011 — by Sophie Mattson Undocumented immigrant students living in the California have finally received the opportunity to live the “California dream.” On Oct. 8, Gov. Jerry Brown stood up for his principles signed the California Dream Act. read more » Demise of traditional bookstores a sad but inevitable change October 26, 2011 — by Elijah Yi In past decades, bookstores were a popular place to visit or shop. They were a place to sit back, open up a fresh new book and enjoy a steaming cup of coffee. However, technology has changed drastically, and books in recent years have gone from the original paper form that had been used for centuries to a new digital format. Now, in the palm of one’s hand lies a whole bookstore waiting to be explored. read more » Girls’ tennis: Major CCS changes unnecessary near end of season October 22, 2011 — by Evaline Ju As every sports team nears the end of the regular season and prepares for CCS, it seeks to perfect its starting lineup and the strategies it has been practicing. Yet everything will change for the girls’ tennis team in preparation for the CCS playoffs beginning on Nov. 9, less than three weeks away. read more » Vocational education an antiquated system October 22, 2011 — by Nick Chow As the United States continues to fall behind the rest of the world in education quality, despite billions of dollars spent, people have begun looking to alternative methods of education. One of these options is vocational education. Instead of aiming to prepare students for college, vocational high schools aim to train students in career skills, so they can go on to find employment rather than higher education. read more » Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Demise of traditional bookstores a sad but inevitable change October 26, 2011 — by Elijah Yi In past decades, bookstores were a popular place to visit or shop. They were a place to sit back, open up a fresh new book and enjoy a steaming cup of coffee. However, technology has changed drastically, and books in recent years have gone from the original paper form that had been used for centuries to a new digital format. Now, in the palm of one’s hand lies a whole bookstore waiting to be explored. read more » Girls’ tennis: Major CCS changes unnecessary near end of season October 22, 2011 — by Evaline Ju As every sports team nears the end of the regular season and prepares for CCS, it seeks to perfect its starting lineup and the strategies it has been practicing. Yet everything will change for the girls’ tennis team in preparation for the CCS playoffs beginning on Nov. 9, less than three weeks away. read more » Vocational education an antiquated system October 22, 2011 — by Nick Chow As the United States continues to fall behind the rest of the world in education quality, despite billions of dollars spent, people have begun looking to alternative methods of education. One of these options is vocational education. Instead of aiming to prepare students for college, vocational high schools aim to train students in career skills, so they can go on to find employment rather than higher education. read more » Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Girls’ tennis: Major CCS changes unnecessary near end of season October 22, 2011 — by Evaline Ju As every sports team nears the end of the regular season and prepares for CCS, it seeks to perfect its starting lineup and the strategies it has been practicing. Yet everything will change for the girls’ tennis team in preparation for the CCS playoffs beginning on Nov. 9, less than three weeks away. read more » Vocational education an antiquated system October 22, 2011 — by Nick Chow As the United States continues to fall behind the rest of the world in education quality, despite billions of dollars spent, people have begun looking to alternative methods of education. One of these options is vocational education. Instead of aiming to prepare students for college, vocational high schools aim to train students in career skills, so they can go on to find employment rather than higher education. read more » Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Vocational education an antiquated system October 22, 2011 — by Nick Chow As the United States continues to fall behind the rest of the world in education quality, despite billions of dollars spent, people have begun looking to alternative methods of education. One of these options is vocational education. Instead of aiming to prepare students for college, vocational high schools aim to train students in career skills, so they can go on to find employment rather than higher education. read more » Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Newspapers transitioning from print to online focus; new media lack credibility of old October 17, 2011 — by Allison Chang and Nelson Wang The San Jose Mercury News was one of the first newspapers to publish on the Internet in 1993. The paper’s editors were among a few who saw that eventually, news distribution would transition from a paper-based medium to the Internet. read more » Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Students a sacrifice to colleges October 17, 2011 — by Sabrina Cismas With the college application frenzy well on its way, seniors are finally at the point in their lives when they take a step back from “doing” and focus on “showing.” The process of laying out one’s entire high school career is ironic, in that it not just reveals the inner workings of the student to the admissions officers, but to the student himself. read more » Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Universities bring back early action: a blessing for all students? October 14, 2011 — by Edward Dong Harvard and Princeton will reinstate their single choice early action program starting with the graduating high school class of 2012. Four years ago, the two universities dispensed with early action on the premise that their policies put low-income families at a disadvantage. read more » Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Homecoming turns PG, for the better October 14, 2011 — by Derek Sun The sophomore, junior and senior class throw taunts and jeer at the freshmen who walk in to every rally. It’s a school tradition, but this year things are different. read more » Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast
Lack of respect between school squads: Poor judgment shown by members of the band toward football October 14, 2011 — by Jonathan Young On Sept. 16, the bleachers were full and the football team was trailing 28-0 in a tough game against San Benito. The players were tired and frustrated. During the game, some players heard a couple of band members behind their bench cracking jokes about their ill-fated athletic performance. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...160161162163164...170180190200210...nextlast