Our School Needs Free Press

Staff Editorial and Staff Editorial
March 17, 2010
Filed under Opinion

In light of the recent budget crisis and the cutbacks in our education system, many classes at Miramonte may cease to exist after this year. We, the Mirador staff, are asking the Miramonte community to support the continuation of our high school’s award-winning journalism program. The Mirador has... Read more »

Budget Cuts Force District to Desperate Measures

Elizabeth Lenczowski, Elizabeth Lenczowski, and Elizabeth Lenczowski
March 12, 2010
Filed under News

Since Thursday, March 4, 75 teachers in the Acalanes Union High School District have received preliminary layoff notices in response to the $4.8 million cut to the district’s 2010-2011 budget.  To offset the decreased funding, the community is urging the passage of Measure A, an emergency parcel tax... Read more »

Mock Trial Team Defeats Campolindo

Eric Hass
March 12, 2010
Filed under News

On March 2, the Miramonte Mock Trial defense team defeated Campolindo High School’s prosecution team in the league finals at the Contra Costa County Courthouse in Martinez. Miramonte’s hard work in six prior victories this school year led to their appearance in the finals. The Mock Trial team... Read more »

Corporations, Please Don’t Be Evil

Michael Roe
March 12, 2010
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories

Google’s 2005 launch of “Google China” (google.cn) marked the beginning of the  iconic company’s display of international power and unique foreign policy, both of which have developed in light of recent Chinese controversies. Adopting the informal  motto “Don’t Be Evil,” Google has demonstrated... Read more »

Random Person of the Issue: Sonia Abraham

Evelyn Alper
March 12, 2010
Filed under Feature, Top Stories

Every issue, Mirador selects an individual to feature based on their sport, talent, or miscellaneous hobby. This issue, however, Mirador selected a student blindly from the yearbook. Mirador will dive into the life of junior Sonia Abraham and discover everything from her fears to her favorites. Abraham,... Read more »

Baseball Looks for NCS Repeat

Grant Huhn
March 12, 2010
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Coming off from a very impressive season and an NCS title last year, the Matadors are hopeful that the incoming talent this season will be enough to lead them to another NCS championship. The Mats, who graduated a significant amount of senior talent last year, were 23-3-1 and ranked 21st in California... Read more »

Frisbee Flies Towards Tournaments

Sean McGeer
March 12, 2010
Filed under Sports

The Miramonte Ultimate Frisbee team is ramping up for competition as tournament season rapidly approaches. The captains scheduled conditioning and extra practices in order to prepare the athletes for their upcoming games. However, despite the increased workouts and practices, the team still... Read more »

Is the “One Year” Rule Worth Following? Pro

Katherine Doyle
March 12, 2010
Filed under Opinion

The “one year” rule stipulates that newly licensed drivers cannot drive passengers under the age of 25 until they have kept their license for one year. Students and parents are aware of how often this law is broken. Should the driving rule be maintained or scrapped? The driving law that restricts... Read more »

Two Way Street: Sports Editors Grant Huhn and Nick Eliason talk Tim Tebow, MLB, and College Basketball

Nick Eliason and Grant Huhn
March 12, 2010
Filed under Sports

“Twice the editor, half the emotion” Tim Tebow-Success or Failure in the NFL? Nick: Tim Tebow is not even close to being ready to play quarterback in the NFL.  His mechanics are off and his arm is below average.  Tebow cannot rely on his feet to be successful in the NFL.  Defenses are too... Read more »

Our School Needs Free Press

March 12, 2010
Filed under Opinion

In light of the recent budget crisis and the cutbacks in our education system, many classes at Miramonte may cease to exist after this year. We, the Mirador staff, are asking the Miramonte community to support the continuation of our high school’s award-winning journalism program. The Mirador has... Read more »