California Independent Film Festival Comes to East Bay

January 28, 2011
Filed under News

For the first time ever, The New Rheem Theatre in Moraga is hosting the 13th Annual California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF). The festival begins tonight and ends on Thursday, Feb. 3, and it includes movie screenings, galas, and a filmmaking contest. Celebrity actor Lou Diamond Phillips will... Read more »

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repealed

Caroline Cook
January 18, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories

With a vote of 65-31 to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the Senate lifted the iron curtain barring gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members from serving openly in the military on Saturday, Dec. 18. On Dec. 22, President Obama signed the bill, officially bringing the policy to a close. The 17-year... Read more »

New Year’s Resolutions at Miramonte

Jessica Coleman
January 18, 2011
Filed under Feature, Top Stories

As 2011 begins, students at Miramonte see January as the opportunity to set personal goals and conquer them. From self-improvement goals to overarching hopes, students are taking advantage of the new year and making changes to their lives. Some students are willing to eliminate sweets from their diet... Read more »

MHS Library Magazine Survey

January 18, 2011
Filed under Columns, News

Do you enjoy the magazine selection in the library? Are there magazines that you wish Miramonte subscribed to? Do you wish Miramonte received Wired, Teen Vogue, People or the New Yorker? Get your voice heard and take this quick MHS Library Magazine Survey now. https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGlFYzJTd0JvR3h3cDVBeFhxSVRXZUE6MQ

49ers Hire Baalke and Nab Harbaugh

January 18, 2011
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

by Conor Volpe With the underwhelming 2010 season behind them, the 49ers brass set their sights on improving their front office and coaching staff for the upcoming season. On Jan. 4, President and Chief Executive Officer Jed York promoted Trent Baalke from vice president of player personnel to general... Read more »

The 411 on Finals

Grace Hilty
January 13, 2011
Filed under Feature, Top Stories

It’s that time of year again. Winter break has come to its tragic end, and finals are rapidly approaching. Miramonte, a campus usually bustling with social activity and talk of weekend plans, is nearly dormant. Our students’ minds have entered ‘finals mode,’ a mindset that rejects socialization... Read more »