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“It’s About Time:” Young the Giant hits Oakland

“It’s About Time:” Young the Giant hits Oakland

Daniela Gonzalez Feb 8, 2014

On May 3rd, 2013, Sameer Gadhia, the lead singer of Young the Giant, an indie-Alternative group from Irvine California, stated that the band would soon begin working on their long awaited second album....

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Artists of the week: Two genres in one

Emily Porat Feb 5, 2014

There is something comforting about an easily categorizable artist.  We all know that Katy Perry is pop, Vampire Weekend is alternative, and Jay-Z is rap.  However, the ability to seamlessly combine...

4 Must-Listen Slam Poems

4 Must-Listen Slam Poems

Feb 4, 2014

In recent years, slam poetry -- spoken word poetry that utilizes both language and rhythm -- has become increasingly popular. While slam poetry is sometimes used to convey general feelings and experiences,...

MVHS student make a mark on the digital world

MVHS student make a mark on the digital world

Feb 4, 2014

Because of our location in Silicon Valley and the innovativeness and persistence of our student body, there have been many outstanding technological accomplishments. Designing applications is a capability...

Volunteering for the service vs. on the surface

Volunteering for the service vs. on the surface

Samantha Rubinstein Feb 2, 2014

Before reading this article, view this video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbqA6o8_WC0 Though this video could be interpreted in a negative attitude toward giving to Africa, one could also view it as...

AVID Tutoring Recruitment

AVID Tutoring Recruitment

Lexi Greenberg Feb 2, 2014

Each January of the school year, approximately 75 lucky juniors receive letters on scroll letterhead informing them that they have been offered positions as AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)...

Movies: the classics and their counterparts

Movies: the classics and their counterparts

Leah Higgins Feb 2, 2014

Mountain View High School’s Winter week has come and gone, this year themed ‘Movie Marathon’ -- featuring spirit days and lunchtime activities about a different well-known and much-loved movie each...

Berlin Wall showcased in downtown Mountain View

Sofia Biros Jan 30, 2014

The Berlin Wall: a wall, a landmark, a historical landmark. The Berlin Wall, constructed in 1961, was a barrier between West and East Berlin. The wall separated one city into two opposing parts, each forbidden...

Dove Campaign Inspires Women to Redefine Beauty

Dove Campaign Inspires Women to Redefine Beauty

Stephanie Mata Jan 29, 2014

What defines beauty? It’s a question  young and old women alike ponder on a daily basis. When we consider someone beautiful, we usually are referring to their physical or outward appearance that we...

Flipped classrooms: revolutionizing our education system

Flipped classrooms: revolutionizing our education system

Allie Caccamo Jan 20, 2014

Lecture in class. Homework at home. Repeat. Students at Mountain View High School complete this iteration on the daily. However, this time-worn monotony is quickly proving less effective than a recent...

Red Rock open mic night: Jan 17

Red Rock open mic night: Jan 17

Sanskriti Sharma Jan 18, 2014

     On Friday the 17th, Red Rock Cafe hosted a teens open mic night. Teenagers from ages 13-19 had the opportunity to showcase their talents to a crowd full of familiar faces. "I loved it; the whole...

Quad night: some wins, some losses

Quad night: some wins, some losses

Roan Gaumer Jan 18, 2014

On the evening of Friday, January 17, the Mountain View High School basketball program held a quad night. At quad nights, each team (JV and Varsity, both boys and girls) play in consecutive games against...

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