Disproportionate discipline of Black students in SRVUSD threatens equity
Sanjana Ranganathan and Jade Wang
September 18, 2020
“I have been called to the office four or five times for things that I didn’t do. One time I was even threatened with suspension and I had nothing to do with it [the infraction],” Dougherty Valley High School (DVHS) senior Ashraf Abdelmagid said, referring to his time at Gale Ranch Middle School...
The race to find a COVID-19 vaccine: virologists are closer than expected
Faizan Azhar, Assistant Web Manager
September 14, 2020
Rumors are spreading of a potential COVID-19 vaccine available for public use as soon as Nov. 2020. However, many issues come along with the discovery of this vaccine. It seems like an unlikely occurrence, but the speed of development would be a remarkable progression in the world of vaccination....
Continuing the Conversation: from the beginning…
Caroline Lobel, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2020
Dear Reader, A wise animated rat by the name of Remy once said, "[Humans] don't just survive; they discover; they create.” Well, this column is my attempt to create something (emphasis on “attempt”) that will allow you to hopefully discover something new while incorporating my personal, light-hearted...
Tribune Handy Guide to Voting
Daniela Wise, Aditi Lappathi, Shruthi Narayanan, Aditi Praveen, Sarah Han, Ariel Wang, and Boomika Velineni
September 13, 2020
With the November elections just around the corner, the future of America lies in the hands of citizens with the responsibility of voting. However, voting can seem like a daunting, tedious process. Continue reading to learn how to vote, the various ways to vote, deadlines and more. Note that this is...
The Neighbourhood introduces a new era and album with EP “Pretty Boy”
Amrita Himmatraopet, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 13, 2020
The Neighbourhood pre-releases four new songs from their much-anticipated album, “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones” that is set to release on Sept. 25, 2020 on their new EP “Pretty Boy,” which released on Aug. 28, 2020. Best known for “Daddy Issues” and “Sweater Weather,” the alternative...
Ravaging SCU lightning complex fire almost contained
Megan Dhillon, Public Relations Manager
September 13, 2020
As of Sept. 11, the SCU lightning complex fire is now 98% contained, having affected 396,624 acres across multiple counties (Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Joaquin County, Merced and Stanislaus County) over the course of 23 days. There are currently no evacuation orders per...
COVID-19 testing: taking the SAT during a pandemic
Caroline Lobel, Editor in Chief
September 3, 2020
It’s 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 and my alarm goes off; it’s time for me to take the August SAT. Now, I expected my test to be canceled like pretty much everyone else’s in California. But alas, Liberty High School in Brentwood, CA stood high. Texting my friend Ellie Yan, senior, the day before the...
Courts rule that UCs cannot consider SAT/ACT scores in admissions process
Sneha Cheenath and Daniela Wise
September 2, 2020
An Alameda County judge ruled on Tuesday that considering standardized test scores in the admissions process is ableist, as access to the test and/or testing accommodations is further complicated by the coronavirus pandemic. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Alameda County Superior Court Judge Brad Seligman emphasized that allowing some applicants to submit test scores tip...
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Ananda Mayuri Chakkenchath, Owen Spargo, Boomika Velineni, Akilesh Kale, and Udita Jonnala
September 2, 2020
