Digital versions preferable to school textbooks April 20, 2009 — by Brandon Yang For decades, students have been given massive textbooks, some to be carried back and forth between school and home, others left alone and forgot until June. Many of these books are old and damaged, the newer ones already deteriorating. It is time to think about replacing these with something more advanced and less destructible: digital textbooks. read more » Increasing class sizes should be a last resort April 20, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra In desperate attempts to solve the state’s long-term fiscal problems, lawmakers recently passed the 2009 state budget plan that involves cutting $2.6 billion from K-12 apportionments. These apportionments are what generally provide the support for local school districts throughout California and nearly 1/5 of the budget cuts are coming from reducing these funds. When all is said in done this leaves the educational community with a loss of $787 per student, according to the California Progress Report. With the news of the budget cuts, districts all over California are struggling to scrap up what they can from what’s left of the budget. With the rapidly increasing California budget crisis, the district has decided that for the 2009-10 school year, they will increase class sizes to cope with the devastating financial limits. read more » Merit pay for teachers makes sense April 17, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon For almost any other occupation across the country, good performance, not how many years spent on the job or number of degrees possessed, merits the bonuses or increased pay. The time has come for public education to follow this model as well. Merit pay is a bold idea—within public education—but everywhere else it’s taken as common sense. read more » Challenge Day necessary for student bonding April 17, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin “All you need is love,” sang the Beatles in one of their songs. And to make Challenge Day work in the days that follow, that’s exactly what we need. On March 17, about 80 students joined together in the gym for a day to break down stereotypes and develop a community. After a whole morning of energetic icebreakers and cheesy dancing, students broke into small groups. For many, it was one of their first opportunities at school to simply talk about the troubles they had stacked on their plate. read more » Let’s Facebook stalk together! April 16, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng and Kavya Nagarajan Be careful what you post on Facebook because just about everyone who is your friend will see. The new layout guarantees it. read more » Strange but true: Cage fighting in a Texas school April 16, 2009 — by Amalie MacGowan and Uttara Sivaram In ancient Rome, criminals were once released in the middle of a gigantic coliseum filled with armed and dangerous gladiators. After the trumpet sounded, the wrongdoers and the gladiators would have a go at one another, to the intense entertainment of the Roman citizens who had assembled to watch the carnage. After the gladiators effectively eliminated the population of wrongdoers in the coliseum, the audience would meander out, eyes bright with the memory of a good, plain fight. Apparently, times have not changed much since then. A recent acquisition of old documents following an investigation into Dallas school districts discovered a strange pastime that had once been regularly practiced at the South Oak Cliff High School from the year 2003 to about 2005. Students had been encouraged—sometimes even forced—to resolve their disputes physically; namely, in steel utility cages located in the boys’ locker room. The students would be locked inside the cage during lunch to battle it out with only their bare fists. Others at the school, including staff members, looked on, apparently amused. read more » Supreme court to reconsider Prop 8 March 27, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Ketaki Shriram Last November California voters voted in favor of Proposition 8, which reversed a previous state ruling that gay marriage was legal. It was a shocking blow to supporters of gay rights and equality. The decision made by voters in California to restore and continue marriage discrimination in what has always been considered an open-minded state is shocking. read more » Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Increasing class sizes should be a last resort April 20, 2009 — by Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra In desperate attempts to solve the state’s long-term fiscal problems, lawmakers recently passed the 2009 state budget plan that involves cutting $2.6 billion from K-12 apportionments. These apportionments are what generally provide the support for local school districts throughout California and nearly 1/5 of the budget cuts are coming from reducing these funds. When all is said in done this leaves the educational community with a loss of $787 per student, according to the California Progress Report. With the news of the budget cuts, districts all over California are struggling to scrap up what they can from what’s left of the budget. With the rapidly increasing California budget crisis, the district has decided that for the 2009-10 school year, they will increase class sizes to cope with the devastating financial limits. read more » Merit pay for teachers makes sense April 17, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon For almost any other occupation across the country, good performance, not how many years spent on the job or number of degrees possessed, merits the bonuses or increased pay. The time has come for public education to follow this model as well. Merit pay is a bold idea—within public education—but everywhere else it’s taken as common sense. read more » Challenge Day necessary for student bonding April 17, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin “All you need is love,” sang the Beatles in one of their songs. And to make Challenge Day work in the days that follow, that’s exactly what we need. On March 17, about 80 students joined together in the gym for a day to break down stereotypes and develop a community. After a whole morning of energetic icebreakers and cheesy dancing, students broke into small groups. For many, it was one of their first opportunities at school to simply talk about the troubles they had stacked on their plate. read more » Let’s Facebook stalk together! April 16, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng and Kavya Nagarajan Be careful what you post on Facebook because just about everyone who is your friend will see. The new layout guarantees it. read more » Strange but true: Cage fighting in a Texas school April 16, 2009 — by Amalie MacGowan and Uttara Sivaram In ancient Rome, criminals were once released in the middle of a gigantic coliseum filled with armed and dangerous gladiators. After the trumpet sounded, the wrongdoers and the gladiators would have a go at one another, to the intense entertainment of the Roman citizens who had assembled to watch the carnage. After the gladiators effectively eliminated the population of wrongdoers in the coliseum, the audience would meander out, eyes bright with the memory of a good, plain fight. Apparently, times have not changed much since then. A recent acquisition of old documents following an investigation into Dallas school districts discovered a strange pastime that had once been regularly practiced at the South Oak Cliff High School from the year 2003 to about 2005. Students had been encouraged—sometimes even forced—to resolve their disputes physically; namely, in steel utility cages located in the boys’ locker room. The students would be locked inside the cage during lunch to battle it out with only their bare fists. Others at the school, including staff members, looked on, apparently amused. read more » Supreme court to reconsider Prop 8 March 27, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Ketaki Shriram Last November California voters voted in favor of Proposition 8, which reversed a previous state ruling that gay marriage was legal. It was a shocking blow to supporters of gay rights and equality. The decision made by voters in California to restore and continue marriage discrimination in what has always been considered an open-minded state is shocking. read more » Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Merit pay for teachers makes sense April 17, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin and Vijay Menon For almost any other occupation across the country, good performance, not how many years spent on the job or number of degrees possessed, merits the bonuses or increased pay. The time has come for public education to follow this model as well. Merit pay is a bold idea—within public education—but everywhere else it’s taken as common sense. read more » Challenge Day necessary for student bonding April 17, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin “All you need is love,” sang the Beatles in one of their songs. And to make Challenge Day work in the days that follow, that’s exactly what we need. On March 17, about 80 students joined together in the gym for a day to break down stereotypes and develop a community. After a whole morning of energetic icebreakers and cheesy dancing, students broke into small groups. For many, it was one of their first opportunities at school to simply talk about the troubles they had stacked on their plate. read more » Let’s Facebook stalk together! April 16, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng and Kavya Nagarajan Be careful what you post on Facebook because just about everyone who is your friend will see. The new layout guarantees it. read more » Strange but true: Cage fighting in a Texas school April 16, 2009 — by Amalie MacGowan and Uttara Sivaram In ancient Rome, criminals were once released in the middle of a gigantic coliseum filled with armed and dangerous gladiators. After the trumpet sounded, the wrongdoers and the gladiators would have a go at one another, to the intense entertainment of the Roman citizens who had assembled to watch the carnage. After the gladiators effectively eliminated the population of wrongdoers in the coliseum, the audience would meander out, eyes bright with the memory of a good, plain fight. Apparently, times have not changed much since then. A recent acquisition of old documents following an investigation into Dallas school districts discovered a strange pastime that had once been regularly practiced at the South Oak Cliff High School from the year 2003 to about 2005. Students had been encouraged—sometimes even forced—to resolve their disputes physically; namely, in steel utility cages located in the boys’ locker room. The students would be locked inside the cage during lunch to battle it out with only their bare fists. Others at the school, including staff members, looked on, apparently amused. read more » Supreme court to reconsider Prop 8 March 27, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Ketaki Shriram Last November California voters voted in favor of Proposition 8, which reversed a previous state ruling that gay marriage was legal. It was a shocking blow to supporters of gay rights and equality. The decision made by voters in California to restore and continue marriage discrimination in what has always been considered an open-minded state is shocking. read more » Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Challenge Day necessary for student bonding April 17, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin “All you need is love,” sang the Beatles in one of their songs. And to make Challenge Day work in the days that follow, that’s exactly what we need. On March 17, about 80 students joined together in the gym for a day to break down stereotypes and develop a community. After a whole morning of energetic icebreakers and cheesy dancing, students broke into small groups. For many, it was one of their first opportunities at school to simply talk about the troubles they had stacked on their plate. read more » Let’s Facebook stalk together! April 16, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng and Kavya Nagarajan Be careful what you post on Facebook because just about everyone who is your friend will see. The new layout guarantees it. read more » Strange but true: Cage fighting in a Texas school April 16, 2009 — by Amalie MacGowan and Uttara Sivaram In ancient Rome, criminals were once released in the middle of a gigantic coliseum filled with armed and dangerous gladiators. After the trumpet sounded, the wrongdoers and the gladiators would have a go at one another, to the intense entertainment of the Roman citizens who had assembled to watch the carnage. After the gladiators effectively eliminated the population of wrongdoers in the coliseum, the audience would meander out, eyes bright with the memory of a good, plain fight. Apparently, times have not changed much since then. A recent acquisition of old documents following an investigation into Dallas school districts discovered a strange pastime that had once been regularly practiced at the South Oak Cliff High School from the year 2003 to about 2005. Students had been encouraged—sometimes even forced—to resolve their disputes physically; namely, in steel utility cages located in the boys’ locker room. The students would be locked inside the cage during lunch to battle it out with only their bare fists. Others at the school, including staff members, looked on, apparently amused. read more » Supreme court to reconsider Prop 8 March 27, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Ketaki Shriram Last November California voters voted in favor of Proposition 8, which reversed a previous state ruling that gay marriage was legal. It was a shocking blow to supporters of gay rights and equality. The decision made by voters in California to restore and continue marriage discrimination in what has always been considered an open-minded state is shocking. read more » Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Let’s Facebook stalk together! April 16, 2009 — by Elizabeth Cheng and Kavya Nagarajan Be careful what you post on Facebook because just about everyone who is your friend will see. The new layout guarantees it. read more » Strange but true: Cage fighting in a Texas school April 16, 2009 — by Amalie MacGowan and Uttara Sivaram In ancient Rome, criminals were once released in the middle of a gigantic coliseum filled with armed and dangerous gladiators. After the trumpet sounded, the wrongdoers and the gladiators would have a go at one another, to the intense entertainment of the Roman citizens who had assembled to watch the carnage. After the gladiators effectively eliminated the population of wrongdoers in the coliseum, the audience would meander out, eyes bright with the memory of a good, plain fight. Apparently, times have not changed much since then. A recent acquisition of old documents following an investigation into Dallas school districts discovered a strange pastime that had once been regularly practiced at the South Oak Cliff High School from the year 2003 to about 2005. Students had been encouraged—sometimes even forced—to resolve their disputes physically; namely, in steel utility cages located in the boys’ locker room. The students would be locked inside the cage during lunch to battle it out with only their bare fists. Others at the school, including staff members, looked on, apparently amused. read more » Supreme court to reconsider Prop 8 March 27, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Ketaki Shriram Last November California voters voted in favor of Proposition 8, which reversed a previous state ruling that gay marriage was legal. It was a shocking blow to supporters of gay rights and equality. The decision made by voters in California to restore and continue marriage discrimination in what has always been considered an open-minded state is shocking. read more » Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Strange but true: Cage fighting in a Texas school April 16, 2009 — by Amalie MacGowan and Uttara Sivaram In ancient Rome, criminals were once released in the middle of a gigantic coliseum filled with armed and dangerous gladiators. After the trumpet sounded, the wrongdoers and the gladiators would have a go at one another, to the intense entertainment of the Roman citizens who had assembled to watch the carnage. After the gladiators effectively eliminated the population of wrongdoers in the coliseum, the audience would meander out, eyes bright with the memory of a good, plain fight. Apparently, times have not changed much since then. A recent acquisition of old documents following an investigation into Dallas school districts discovered a strange pastime that had once been regularly practiced at the South Oak Cliff High School from the year 2003 to about 2005. Students had been encouraged—sometimes even forced—to resolve their disputes physically; namely, in steel utility cages located in the boys’ locker room. The students would be locked inside the cage during lunch to battle it out with only their bare fists. Others at the school, including staff members, looked on, apparently amused. read more » Supreme court to reconsider Prop 8 March 27, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Ketaki Shriram Last November California voters voted in favor of Proposition 8, which reversed a previous state ruling that gay marriage was legal. It was a shocking blow to supporters of gay rights and equality. The decision made by voters in California to restore and continue marriage discrimination in what has always been considered an open-minded state is shocking. read more » Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Supreme court to reconsider Prop 8 March 27, 2009 — by Maggie Lin and Ketaki Shriram Last November California voters voted in favor of Proposition 8, which reversed a previous state ruling that gay marriage was legal. It was a shocking blow to supporters of gay rights and equality. The decision made by voters in California to restore and continue marriage discrimination in what has always been considered an open-minded state is shocking. read more » Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Staff ed: School investigation creates witch hunt atmosphere March 25, 2009 — by 4th period staff Nineteen “witches” were hanged in Salem during the infamous trials of 1692. All it took was one accusation, a little suspicion and a whole lot of fear. Today, in another town, also beginning with the letter S, a witch trial of its own is brewing. Except this time, the feared entity is not witchcraft, but marijuana. In recent weeks, the administration, responding to the instances of marijuana use and its sale that came to their attention, has started to pursue and punish drug offenders on campus. read more » Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
Top 10 ways for a guy to get a prom date March 24, 2009 — by Ben Clement and Sulmaan Hassan 10. Make her an adorable sign and surprise her, you pathetic excuse for a man. 9. Have her best friend ask her because you’re too afraid… Girly man. 8. Ask her over Facebook/text/IM. Just like a middle-schooler. read more » UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast
UC tuition increase impractical March 23, 2009 — by Elizabeth Lee Following large budget cuts made by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cope with the devastating state budget crisis, the University of California (UC) system has incurred a budget deficit of nearly $450 million. As a result, UC authorities have announced plans to cut enrollment for at least seven of its 10 campuses and hike tuition by 10 percent. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...195196197198199...210...nextlast