Should We Rely On Nuclear Power?: Pro
John Coupin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2011
Nuclear power has long been considered a potential source for energy on our planet. With non-renewable energy sources like coal and oil running out quickly with humans’ rapid consumption of power, scientists strive to discover the next alternative or renewable energy source that can fuel... (more...)
Mountain Lion Sightings Peak In Bay Area
John Coupin
March 11, 2011
The Bay Area is typically thought of as a populated industrialized region that cannot sustain a biologically diverse ecosystem. However, up the hill above the Moraga Country Club golf course, lies a pristine wilderness that still blooms with life. The blacktail deer that Orinda residents often... (more...)
Athlete of the Issue: Megan Reid
John Coupin, Staff Writer
March 11, 2011
Life at Miramonte High School is often perceived as a stressful time because many students juggle challenging classes with an occasional sport. Most of us cannot fathom Megan Reid’s athletic and academic load. Her ability to balance four varsity sports along with seven academic classes is... (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.... (more...)
Mirador Predicts BCS Bowl Games of 2010
John Coupin
November 5, 2010
As the college football season approaches the final four games of the season, highly ranked teams across the country aim to finish their seasons strong in hope of qualifying for a BCS bowl game. In order for a team to receive an invitation to a bowl game, they must have an extremely successful... (more...)
Mens Polo Starts Strong
John Coupin
October 1, 2010
After concluding last year’s season with a fifth straight NCS title, the Mats Water Polo team has high hopes for the 2010 season. Throughout the summer most teammates joined the Lamorinda club team to sharpen their skills before the season started. “Lamo polo improves our team a lot,”... (more...)
Restaurants in Oakland Attract National Attention
John Coupin
October 1, 2010
The lack of quality food in Orinda provides its residents with a weak selection of restaurants. Most restaurants try to appease the mainstream, and as a result they don’t produce any trademark foods that some restaurants use to lure customers. “Orinda food doesn’t have much of a variety... (more...)