Paper vs. Plastic: The Ban Taking Over the Bay Area

Kenzie Humphries, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013

The ban will help reduce the amount of plastic litter on the streets, thus helping the environment. Photo Credit: Creative Commons As of April 22, 2013, it will officially be illegal to use plastic bags commonly in some areas around Portola Valley. They will be banned from mainstream use in stores across... Read more »

What’s New With the Orange Crew?

Caleb Levine, Staff Writer
January 15, 2013

After an amazing sweep in the World Series this October, Giants fans are now focusing on the future by looking into the new roster of their favorite team for 2013. Their final win of 2012 was three months ago, so what’s happening now? Baseball fans of all teams dread the five-month period that is... Read more »

Prom is Right Around the Corner

Makayla Karr-Warner, Student Life Editor
April 17, 2012

Prom: the night that most freshmen look forward to, the night that students make extensive plans for, and the night that is considered one of the most momentous events in any high schooler’s career. We have all seen the magical scenes in teen films, and now it is time for us to actually experience... Read more »

I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012

The aftermath of Christmas morning leaves people, teenagers likes myself specifically, with a boost in their recreational spending.  The days after Christmas and before New Years, people flock to their nearest shopping center intent on blowing that extra money. I chose to go to San Francisco.  Now,... Read more »

Obama is Met by Protestors in San Francisco

Liza Bock, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

On Tuesday, October 25th, Obama came to San Francisco to fundraise for his upcoming campaign. People attedning the fundraiser paid between $5,000 and $35,000 for lunch and a photo with the president. Outside the W Hotel where the fundraiser was being held, over one thousand people stood behind police... Read more »

Hundreds March Through San Francisco Demanding an End to Fossil Fuel Use

Liza Bock, Staff Writer
October 6, 2011

Photo from 350.org “We’re going to need every last one of you. The fight is really, finally, kind of on in this country,” said Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, to a crowd of children, college students, organizations, businesses and people in jaguar costumes. All of these people share one key... Read more »

September 24th Moving Planet Rally in San Francisco

Liza Bock, Staff Writer
September 20, 2011

Have you ever wanted to go back to the 1960’s to join a war protest, civil rights rally, or be there for the first Earth day? Well, you don’t have to go back in time to make a difference. You can be part of an exciting movement, right here, right now. On Saturday, September 24th, people in cities... Read more »

Need a Place To Go For The Summer?

Lexi Mendoza, Staff Writer
May 4, 2011

After a long and cold winter, with lots of rain, hail, and wind, the sightings of warm weather and rays of sunlight are becoming more frequent. Many of us are anticipating the time where we’ll all be able to put away our warm, fuzzy Uggs and soft North Faces and whip out the daisy dukes and flip... Read more »

CAKE playing four nights in San Francisco next week

Sam Crocker, Managing Editor
February 11, 2011

Alternative Rock stalwarts CAKE will be hitting the Bay Area in support of their new album, Showroom of Compassion, playing four nights next week at The Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. The shows run from Monday the 14 to Thursday the 17. Expect to hear songs from Showroom like “Sick of You”... Read more »

Social Distortion live in San Francisco

Sam Crocker, Managing Editor
February 5, 2011

Social Distortion's Mike Ness earlier this year. On Thursday and Friday nights, Social Distortion reminded a sold-out Warfield Theater why they are the reigning kings of punk rock. Both nights found the Orange County rock ‘n’ rollers tearing through a set of classics and deep cuts from their... Read more »