Censorship of “Nigger” Disrespects Twain
Meredith White, Staff Writer
March 11, 2011
The publication of censored editions of Huckleberry Finn coincides with the release of Mark Twain’s autobiography commemorating the 100-year anniversary of his death. NewSouth publishers based in Alabama printed 7500 copies of Huckleberry Finn with the word “nigger” changed to “slave”... (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.... (more...)
You Win Some, You Lose Some
Meredith White
December 16, 2010
Winning the lottery is a victory. So is winning the spelling bee, the World Series, or WWII. Flushing a $100 bill down the toilet is a tragedy. It is also tragic when United Airlines loses a piece of luggage chock-full of family heirlooms, and when someone commits suicide under the false impression... (more...)
Miramonte A.P. Classes Exhibit Uneven Gender Ratios
Meredith White
November 5, 2010
Over a century after Susan B. Anthony submitted her fateful ballot, and over half a century after Rosie the Riveter flexed her iconic bicep, there still remains the faintest vestige of an undeniable difference between men and women. Gender differences manifest themselves at Miramonte in the... (more...)
Roadkill: Squashing Overpopulation
Meredith White
October 1, 2010
Mirador uncovers the chain of events leading to our furry friends’ demise on pavement. I’ve seen blood, guts, and gore. I’ve seen Moraga Way take on the semblance of a Civil War battlefield. I’ve seen necks turn to rubber as they crane to get one last look at the carnage that lies... (more...)
MHS Celebrates 54th Homecoming
Meredith White
November 6, 2009
Leadership transformed the Miramonte campus into a Nor-Cal Disneyland with Homecoming week’s Disney themed festivities. The week of Oct. 25 came to a close with Saturday night’s dance. Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite Disney character, which was, for the most part, adhered... (more...)