Election 2010
October 28, 2010 • Yoon Jung, Staff Writer
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Prop 19: Legalizes marijuana under California but not federal law The Olympian supports Prop. 19, which would legalize marijuana under California law, but not under federal law. People who oppose this proposition worry about teenagers getting drugs, but this proposition was carefully written to get marijuana... Read more »
Green thumbs work in garden
October 28, 2010 • Natalie Chin, Staff Writer
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At CVHS, students become fairly comfortable with the layout of the campus within a couple of weeks. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors know CVHS like the back of their hand. Yet, there is one place on campus that most students have not been to or even heard about. It is not the principal’s office... Read more »
No Harm, No Foul impresses audiences
October 28, 2010 • Anna Balassone, Staff Writer
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Students from the CVHS theater department have created a stunning snapshot of adolescent life in their newest production No Harm, No Foul, an original play about a high school lockdown. The play was co-written by Castro Valley acting instructor Michael Lushington and award-winning New York playwright... Read more »
Rebecca Westover, Wonderwoman
October 28, 2010 • Tim Pak, Staff Writer
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New teacher Rebecca Westover not only teaches AP Environmental Science, she also runs triathlons and does competitive bicycling. As a high school student, Westover told herself that she wanted to try something new. That is when she thought of doing a triathlon and began to train for one. However, she... Read more »
Homecoming coming round the corner
October 21, 2010 • Abby Clark, Staff Writer
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Homecoming of 2010 is coming upon us and the whole school is raving about the themes and colors. It’s a fun time that everyone enjoys. Homecoming is a time for floats, fun, class themes, and of course some timeless school pranks. CVHS students this year chose the main theme, cereal for homecoming which... Read more »
Trojans edge Rebels for first win
October 18, 2010 • Kearny Combs
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Thanks to Mickey Cardoze’s record-breaking performance, the light shined on the Castro Valley Trojans at their home opener as they earned their first win for the season against the San Lorenzo Rebels on Oct. 8, 17-16. Cardoze, a tailback, rushed the ball 43 times for 211 yards, surpassing the previous... Read more »
Trojans edge Rebels for first football win
October 18, 2010 • Kearny McCombs
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Thanks to Mickey Cardoze’s record-breaking performance, the light shined on the Castro Valley Trojans at their home opener as they earned their first win for the season against the San Lorenzo Rebels on Oct. 8, 17-16. Cardoze, a tailback, rushed the ball 43 times for 211 yards, surpassing the previous... Read more »
“Never Let Me Go” a satisfying conclusion
October 13, 2010 • Emily Lin-Jones
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Never Let Me Go is a novel about people living their lives that asks questions about what “people” and “lives” even are. It contains a mystery, a love triangle and elements of dystopian fiction, but it all adds up to something greater – a story that’s genuinely interesting and complex despite... Read more »
Weezer’s new album won’t hit top forties
October 13, 2010 • Reyna Garcia
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Weezer has done it again; their album, Hurley, is an okay album. It’s not classic Weezer-the pop is left out and it’s the most rock and roll the band can achieve. The lyrics have less of a message than usual for the band, but what can you expect from a band that hasn’t had a hit in years? The songs... Read more »
Atmosphere’s new album successful
October 13, 2010 • Daniel Chung
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People have always criticized artists for “selling-out” their music to what the majority wants and not sticking to their true roots or beginnings. It’s always a risky maneuver to change one’s style of music, but fortunately for Atmosphere, the duo has created another successful album; it is distinctively... Read more »