Homecoming is Here, There, and Everywhere at Miramonte
Reese Levine
October 18, 2010
From Oct. 4-9, most of Miramonte’s student body came out to celebrate the Beatle’s themed homecoming week, capped by a win by the football team Friday night and a dance Saturday night in the gym. “We decided to do a Beatles theme for homecoming because we wanted something everyone could relate... Read more »
Register to Vote
Marina Allen
October 14, 2010
You’re 18 today. Along with buying cigarettes, and pornography, and enlisting in the army, you now have the ability to vote. This is a celebratory event, a milestone in your lifetime, and after partying (see the above list of now, legal achievements more advice for a stellar time) it is time to... Read more »
It’s a Thoroughly Entertaining Story
Megan Freeman
October 8, 2010
Directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden have collaborated on several other movies before, but never in such a lighthearted, feel good way. It may seem odd that a movie about a clinically depressed teen in the psychiatric ward of a hospital is the most uplifting of the duo’s films, but It’s Kind of a... Read more »
Independent Film Shoots in Orinda
Jamie Riley
October 1, 2010
Orinda resident, Julie Rubio, writes, directs and produces film, too perfect, and casts local kids Most Orindans feel ample pride in their little town but would admit that it’s not known as an entertainment mecca. But, on August 12, 2010, Orinda became a little more exciting when the crew of the... Read more »
Should the Ground Zero Mosque be Built?
Megan Freeman and Zakk Bluford
October 1, 2010
The planned Park51 Islamic community center, often referred to as the “Ground Zero mosque,” sparked much controversy over the past few months. Radicals from both sides protested in New York, especially on Sept. 11. Politicians have debated hotly over the ethicality of the Mosque, drawing much... Read more »
Athlete of the Issue: Joey Fabian
Brian Tan
October 1, 2010
“Arm”ed with a cannon and a Speedo, senior Joey Fabian took his talents to Italy this summer with the United States Junior National Water Polo Team at the World Championships. The team competed against Italy, France, Germany, Hungary and Montenegro in the Boys’ 18 & Under, and came in second... Read more »
AP Euro Gains Popularity at Miramonte
Sophia Bollag and Tamar McCollom
October 1, 2010
AP European History is one of the most challenging and rewarding classes offered at Miramonte. AP Euro has a lasting impact on the students whom it graduates and is frequently cited by graduating seniors as their favorite class out of all their years in high school. Usually taken by sophomores as their... Read more »
No One is Friendly in “The Social Network”
David Beal
October 1, 2010
Relationship status: In a relationship. Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard sophomore, and his girlfriend Erica Albright are having a rapid and heated discussion in a dim Harvard restaurant in fall 2003. She longingly tries to keep up with him, but soon gives up. “Listen. You’re going to be successful... Read more »
Cross your Words Answers
October 1, 2010
Let’s see how you did Across: 1. Noah 4. Ricky 8. merci 9. pumpkin 11. eyes 14. clover 16. California 18. Zeus 20. strait 22. tea 23. Eve 24. lemonade 26. row 28. green 29. Orbit 31. eleven 32. late 34. quill 36. gas Down: 2. apps 3. willow 5. citrus 6. spice 7. sillybandz 8. mouse 10. crazyfrog 12.... Read more »
Homecoming News
Caroline Cook and Sara Duplancic
October 1, 2010
The theme of Homecoming Week, Oct. 4-8, is “Across the Universe: The Beatles.” The spirit week includes a fashion show on Thursday, Oct. 7, advertising what to wear to the semi-formal dance on Saturday. Click here to see a video by the rally leaders that provides additional information. Powder Puff... Read more »
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