Mirador Asks: Wishes
December 24, 2010
Mirador Asks: Wishes
Megan Freeman
December 24, 2010
Imperfections Can Teach Us
December 16, 2010
The heartbreaking, somewhat controversial NCS loss in the men’s water polo championship game against Acalanes marked a central landmark in the recent history of Miramonte water polo. For the first time in six years, the water polo team lost the NCS championship, ending a remarkable, five-year dynasty.... Read more »
Quiet, Little Orinda Receives Bad Press
Meredith White
December 16, 2010
In the past six months, Orinda has wiggled its way into the national media, a notable feat considering its meager size and the scarce happenings that warrant recognition. First, it was The Wall Street Journal’s article about the renovation dispute at the Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club. Then came... Read more »
Concussion Research Leads to New NFL Policies: Similar safety measures should be taken to ensure safety in high school football
John Coupin
December 16, 2010
The NFL has changed its rules on hitting so that players won’t use helmets as “weapons,” in the hope of reducing concussions and other serious injuries. The movement to protect their players began in 1997 when Jack Tatum of the Oakland Raiders severed Darryl Stingley’s spinal cord. Unfortunately... Read more »
The Art of Longboarding
By Zakk Bluford and Michael Roe
December 16, 2010
Have you ever taken a drive through the tranquility of Orinda expecting to share the road with cars, only to be passed by a crouching blur that resembles a teenage boy? Chances are you just encountered a longboarder. Many people in this country associate skateboarding with ollies, grinds, and other tricks... Read more »
Telegraph Vendor Shares Inspiration
Megan Freeman and Rachel Oczkus
December 16, 2010
Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley is a unique place, for lack of a better word. Miramonte students are drawn to the colorful street for good food, people watching, and shopping. The myriad of street booths selling one-of-a-kind crafts and jewelry is a big draw, especially during the holiday season as students... Read more »
Do Rowers Deserve Admissions Advantages?
December 16, 2010
PRO by Lauren Dahlberg-Seeth Rowing has always had a bad reputation in the high school community. When students see their academically average peers rowing for schools like Princeton or Yale after graduation, they almost instinctively question whether or not crew gave those students an unfair advantage.... Read more »
Community Debates Future of Downtown
David Beal
December 16, 2010
Orinda citizens and leaders review different proposals for downtown revitalization Controversy is stirring around proposed changes to Orinda’s downtown. Two public workshops at the Orinda Community Church on Oct. 18 and Dec. 9 provided forums for discussion about the downtown’s commercial, residential,... Read more »
Tutor Disallowed from Reading AP US Essays
Sophia Bollag
December 16, 2010
This year, the presence of essay reader Doug Senz in AP US History classes has caused debate among students, teachers, and parents. Senz works as a private tutor, and some students perceive his involvement in the classroom as a conflict of interest. Complaints and concerns from parents and students regarding... Read more »
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