What The Boss Means to Me
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
April 30, 2012
The screen door slams Mary’s dress sways Like a vision she dances across the porch As the radio plays Every night growing up, my dad would come into my room before bed and sing me Thunder Road. He’d sing until I fell asleep. Until I was so enthralled in the melody that I would stop... (more...)
Kony 2012: Empowering or Overhyped? PRO
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
April 20, 2012
On March 5, the non-profit organization Invisible Children launched a 30-minute video-ad encouraging global citizens to make African warlord Joseph Kony famous, and bring him to justice. After millions of views and countless mentions on Facebook, the Kony 2012 campaign saw its first threads... (more...)
Facebook Now a Factor in Admissions Decisions
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
April 20, 2012
In 2008, Kaplan Test Prep, a website providing high school test prep and admission help, began a survey tracking colleges who checked applicants’ social networking pages to learn more about them. Ten percent of schools reported viewing a student’s Facebook or social networking page. “It... (more...)
My Battle With Twitter
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012
What is the point of Twitter? I get emails, texts, I read the newspaper, and I continuously check my news feed. Do I really want trivial information demanding my attention at every moment? Do I even want to send out this information? I’ve been debating this with myself for sometime.... (more...)
Appeals Court Upholds Repeal of Prop 8
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2010 ruling from the lower court that effectively repealed Proposition 8, a statewide ban on gay marriage. Proposition 8 originally passed in 2008 with a 52 percent to 48 percent vote. The gay marriage controversy has... (more...)
The Art of Growing Old While Staying Young
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
March 5, 2012
Today is my grandfather’s 80th birthday, and yesterday the family gathered to celebrate with a party. As he was reminiscing, telling stories of his high school years, and life as an adult, it occurred to me that with teenagers everything is life or death. However, by the time you reach... (more...)
Judging Books by Their Covers
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
February 6, 2012
I was sitting in Seat 19B on a plane from Minneapolis to San Francisco. There was a man in his late thirties. Mocha-colored sweater, worn-out straight leg jeans, and black slip-on leather shoes. As the man stared wide-eyed, smiling at everything from the flight attendant to the roughly... (more...)
Governer’s Budget to Impact AUHSD
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
California Gov. Jerry Brown talks about his budget during a press conference in Sacramento, California, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. (L. Sterling/MCT) In early January, Governor Jerry Brown announced his 2012-2013 Budget Plan. If passed this plan would raise taxes on high−income earners and... (more...)
Super PACs Distort American Democracy
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
It started with a hearing. Initially, this hearing may seem like any other Supreme Court case—a fight for the rights of an individual. This case, however, was different. No individual was on trial, and no sole person was being held responsible over a dispute. Instead, a powerful organization... (more...)
Government Legislation Would Permit Censorship
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
For years, the US government has faced pressure from entertainment and computer software companies to stop online piracy. Piracy is allowing people to own copies of companies’ merchandise for no expense, and for this reason, it is understandable that companies are pushing for these methods. ... (more...)
Sexual Harassment Study Raises Concern
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011
Last month, a study by the Non Partisan American Association of University Women found that 48 percent of 7th to 12th grade students experienced some form of sexual harassment in school. According to the Miramonte High School sexual harassment policy, sexual harassment is defined as “unwelcome... (more...)
Occupy Wall Street Deserves Recognition
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
In 2008, the US economy reached a low that had not been seen since the Great Depression. Houses were foreclosed upon and jobs were lost, but corporate America came out ahead. Now, three years later, the 99 percent of America is protesting against the corrupt economic system and the unequal... (more...)
Bath Salt Drugs Pose New Threat to California
Maya Sherne, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011
While the national government focuses its attention on overseas wars and the economy, California’s State Assembly is fighting a war on drugs, and on one drug in particular. The latest designer drug, sold as “bath salts,” is causing a stir amongst California assembly members and families. Bath... (more...)